To be honest I sent off my application rather late in the game so for me to go inquiring about interviews would probably come off as rather presumptuous. I've calmed down now...
Biggest difference is that one program gets minorities into med school (about 90%) and the other one.........................
My LOR was received on 3/30, so hopefully they are still reviewing some apps. Good luck to all those who already have a date.
i'll see you in dc on the 23rd
Hey Everyone-
So I played phonetag w/ Dean Williams yesterday. By the time I had called back it was after hours. She left me a voicemessage to give her a call back at her office. I call back this morning only to find out that today is a holiday at G'town. So now I have to wait till Monday.....hopefully it will be regarding an interview <fingers crossed>!
Not all GEMS students are struggling minorities trying to get into med school. Some are actually already accepted to med school but choose to do GEMS because of all the academic support that they provide for students. In one sense, it's exactly the same as the Georgetown SMP where, you'll meet students who are either rejected from med school or are currently applying. However, in the SMP program youi'll also find people who are doing the program in anticipation of applying to med school when they're done.
Hey everyone,
I just wanted to know, to all those who got interview calls, what area code is she calling from (please don't laugh) and does she leave a message..if so that means that i haven't returned the call in like 3 days. I hope to hear from anyone of you soon so that I can call back....i guess on like a tuesday or so.............since i hear this holldiay thing
congrats guys...
you guys should be getting an envelope in the mail soon. it basically tells you everything you need to know.....hotel information, a proposed itinerary...tells you about the exams to be given...the letter said that nothing is needed to prepare but a good night's rest
and then was rejected. Keeping in my faith, I prayed hard about what my next step would be. And one of my coworkers/ mentor teacher (I am currently a teacher in PG County, MD) told me about the GEMS program. I applied and stayed on Ms. Dewalt and Ms. Williams' back (my undergrad school kept sending the wrong pre-med packet, not to the specifications that the GEMS program wanted) SO i know throughout this whole process bith ladies were a little tired of hearing from me, but o well I would rather them know me then not know me...lol...but i got my call for an interview. Since I am in the area they asked me to be flexible so I am truly not sure if I go on the 23rd or the 7th. Anyway, I guess that is enough info. My question to anyone out there is what should I expect from the interview? SHe said it was from 8 - 6pm (sheesh that is a long time) and there will be some cognitive tests. So does anyone know the set up. I got my call last week and have yet to recieve a letter. How long did that take?Hello everyone!!! I am new to the SDN site and just found out that you can talk to people that are in the same position that you are in. So I am rather excited. Well, after applyiong to medical school for the entering class I got one interview
! I too was asked to be flexible on both dates since I will be commuting from nearby. Dean Williams attempted to contact me last Thursday, however we did not speak until this past Monday. I have yet to receive a letter in the mail, however I was told that I would be notified at least one week prior to the scheduled interview date (whichever one that is). Also, the cognitive tests I believe are for use during a later assessment, after being offered admission and subsequent enrollment. I believe the tests are to identify your strengths and any potential loopholes/weaknesses in order to develop a more catered study skills regimen. Any seasoned GEMS students please correct me if I'm wrong. Also there is supposed to be a segment on financial aid...Oh and a word to the wise make sure you are there ON TIME!!!Hey Faithful
