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Hey Guys,

I want to start this thread for people who were accepted into GT SMP so we can ask questions about finding apartments, financial aid, and all the other stuff we have to take care of. First of all congratulations everyone who was accepted! This program is the BEST 🙂 thing besides getting accepted into a US allopathic medical school!

Let me start with a few questions:
1. When we complete our AMCAS, are we supposed to put GT SMP as post-bac or graduate work? I think someone told me previously that it should be under graduate work. Also, since the classes are so staggered, do we put them into quarter or semester? I'm thinking about putting them into semester with the research paper as summer as the link below:

http://www.georgetown.edu/departments/physiology/physios/courseinfo.htm

2. Does anyone know how financial aid works? I already submitted my FAFSA and indicated both GT graduate school and medical school as the program I will attend since I wasn't sure who it should go to. I figure it should go to the graduate program but sending it to both can't hurt.

3. Anyone have apartments close to GT available? I'm talking walking distance. If so, my friend and I are interested in a one bedroom, preferably non-basement.

Thanks!
 
congrats premed! im going to live with a friend too. im in the same situation u are
 
are dorms an option for smp students?
 
Are you guys bringing your car? Any suggestions on what company we should use to ship cars from S. Cali to D.C.?
 
premed said:
1. When we complete our AMCAS, are we supposed to put GT SMP as post-bac or graduate work? I think someone told me previously that it should be under graduate work. Also, since the classes are so staggered, do we put them into quarter or semester? I'm thinking about putting them into semester with the research paper as summer as the link below:
Thanks!
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I am pretty sure that courses should be listed as graduate work. GT SMP works toward an actual degree. Post-Bacc usually refers to courses taken by a non-degree seeking student. Thus, the courses will not affect your undergraduate GPA.
 
I emailed Dr. Myers yesterday, and he said to put the courses in using the semester terms ( i think they are s1 s2 and ss) on amcas.
 
Hi everybody, I am going to be doing the G-town SMP this coming year. Just to answer a few questions (at least with regard to how I did it.) I put the Georgetown classes as graduate and used the S1,S2,SS designation as already suggested. There is housing available on campus in the dorms. But...there are only a total of 15 spaces available, so I think that they are probably full. I called Shirley Menedez, the director of housing, and got a room so you guys might try that. Since I am living on campus I won't bring a car, but I hope some of you guys still bring your cars, lol. As far as the financial aid goes you have to fill out the fafsa and a Georgetown form for graduate students. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions I might be able to help with.

~Alex
 
SC Alex said:
Hi everybody, I am going to be doing the G-town SMP this coming year. Just to answer a few questions (at least with regard to how I did it.) I put the Georgetown classes as graduate and used the S1,S2,SS designation as already suggested. There is housing available on campus in the dorms. But...there are only a total of 15 spaces available, so I think that they are probably full. I called Shirley Menedez, the director of housing, and got a room so you guys might try that. Since I am living on campus I won't bring a car, but I hope some of you guys still bring your cars, lol. As far as the financial aid goes you have to fill out the fafsa and a Georgetown form for graduate students. Feel free to PM me if you have any other questions I might be able to help with.

~Alex
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Hey Alex,

When I went on the website, it said there is no on-campus housing for graduate students. Can you give me more info about your housing? Price? Time? Etc... Thanks a bunch!
 
Yeah the website is wrong. And it seems like nobody knew about the housing option, even Ms. Cabiness. I got the impression that is a new thing that they are doing and on a very limited basis. I will be living in Village C East on the 9th floor. The only graduate spaces are the 9th and 10th floors of Village C East. I get my own room and bathroom, but no kitchen (the lounge has a microwave) They pay all utilities, ethernet, and you get it furnished with AC and Heat. I think the rent comes out to about 900 a month, which is steep for no kitchen but it is on campus which I think is a big plus. I just called housing and asked, they said it is on a first come first served basis, I think I called about a month and a half ago. Due to the fact that there are only 15 spaces available for all of Georgetowns graduate students I would imagine that they are all full. But, it seems like nobody knows about this so givingthem a call would be worth a shot.

Goodluck,
Alex
 
Oh I forgot to add that since we start earlier than the regular people we have to pay 17 dollars a day to stay there early (not sure what I going to do during the summer.) I know of one other future physio who is from USC as well and will be my next door neighbor, so it'd be cool if you could get a space, start a physio floor lol
 
Do you guys get a meal plan with your housing? If you do...I will definitely live in the dorms!
 
i got rejected two days ago...so i'll be in sunny miami 🙂
 
The class is full, so everyone who hasn't heard yet is essentially rejected. That includes me. I had thought that I stood a really good chance of getting in, but I think I'll only get offered a spot if one opens up in the class, and with the very slow waitlist movement this year for med schools, I am doubting that many spots will open.

Damnit.

I don't know what to do for the next year. I haven't gotten into any master's program. I definitely need a transcript booster. I am screwed.
 
stinkycheese said:
The class is full, so everyone who hasn't heard yet is essentially rejected. That includes me. I had thought that I stood a really good chance of getting in, but I think I'll only get offered a spot if one opens up in the class, and with the very slow waitlist movement this year for med schools, I am doubting that many spots will open.

Damnit.

I don't know what to do for the next year. I haven't gotten into any master's program. I definitely need a transcript booster. I am screwed.
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Sorry to hear. You can always take classes at a local junior college or an extension program. I graduated last year and have been working full time in a lab and taking night classes at UCLA extensions. It is hard working full time and taking a full load of courses (for me 13 units/quarter)...but if you're determined, you can do it!
 
Does anyone know if meals are included with housing? I need to know ASAP because I already mailed the security deposit to my landlord. However, if the dorms includes meals, I would rather live in the dorms for $900/month and get food without cooking. Thanks!
 
premed said:
You can always take classes at a local junior college or an extension program.
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Thanks for the encouragement. I dont want to sound like a snob but I think that because I went to a very competitive college, it wouldn't be convincing for me to go to a junior college and ace those classes since the level of difficulty is so much lower. Also, I really wanted to be in a program with a degree at the end so that my year wouldn't be just one of taking random classes. I think I'd rather just work for another year as opposed to signing up for random classes with no direction or guidance. I know some people have the ability to get a lot out of extension courses but for me, it wouldn't work...
 
stinkycheese said:
Thanks for the encouragement. I dont want to sound like a snob but I think that because I went to a very competitive college, it wouldn't be convincing for me to go to a junior college and ace those classes since the level of difficulty is so much lower. Also, I really wanted to be in a program with a degree at the end so that my year wouldn't be just one of taking random classes. I think I'd rather just work for another year as opposed to signing up for random classes with no direction or guidance. I know some people have the ability to get a lot out of extension courses but for me, it wouldn't work...
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You're absolutely right. It is a huge step down in difficulty. However, what would be impressive is working full time AND acing a full load of jc/extensions courses. Also, since you weren't accepted into any postbac/masters programs and you said you need to improve your GPA, I would strongly consider taking classes wherever you can. I'm not trying to be mean or anything. If your GPA needs improvement, just working won't do the trick. Also, you can probably get certified in something in a year. UCLA extensions offers a exercise/nutrition certification and when I took one of the courses, I met 2 MD internists who were taking night classes to obtain the certification. Bottom line, do whatever you can to get your GPA up if it needs improvement. Good luck!
 
Thanks again, premed. My GPA isn't that bad- 3.45BCPM, 3.5 overall- I think I just didn't get in because I applied late. Didn't realize until too late that I wanted to do a master's. 🙂 For that reason, I think it might be not financially worth the investment to take random post-bac ugrad classes, because I expect to at least get interviews with my stats (34 mcat). The real issue with me is course incompletion/withdrawal issues from being sick... just want to show adcoms that I can take a full load without my health issues interfering. I agree that working FT and taking courses would be a good way to do this.

Have fun at G'town- you guys are in for an awesome year. 🙂
 
stinkycheese said:
Thanks again, premed. My GPA isn't that bad- 3.45BCPM, 3.5 overall- I think I just didn't get in because I applied late. Didn't realize until too late that I wanted to do a master's. 🙂 For that reason, I think it might be not financially worth the investment to take random post-bac ugrad classes, because I expect to at least get interviews with my stats (34 mcat). The real issue with me is course incompletion/withdrawal issues from being sick... just want to show adcoms that I can take a full load without my health issues interfering. I agree that working FT and taking courses would be a good way to do this.

Have fun at G'town- you guys are in for an awesome year. 🙂
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Wow...I can't believe you didn't get into GT SMP with those numbers!?! Actually, I agree that you don't need anything else. Maybe you should just do some research so that you can write something when medical schools ask what you did during your year off. Apply early then get ready for the numerous interviews/acceptances that will come your way! Good luck!
 
Hehe, numerous acceptances may come my way when pigs fly out of my ass. When I say my transcript is full of holes, I really mean that it is holier than Jesus Christ himself. Withdrawals, permanent incompletes, excused incompletes, a couple C's, etc, etc, etc... I have been doing research for two years and will probably do clinical work this year instead. But I really still want to get into one of these masters' programs, maybe off a waitlist. I am a little confused because I was assured by G'town that they would hold spots for April MCAT'ers, but I can't understand how they held more than one or two if the class is already oversubscribed. 🙁 It's such a great program though that I understand why so many people want to go! 🙂 Good luck there.
 
The 900 doesn't include a mealplan. We can purchase one, which is what I will probably do. I think I am going to get a partial plan so that I can eat on campus but still go out as well. The cost seems high, but you save a lot by not having to pay utilities, ethernet, and not needing a car. premed I would call them today if you can, becuase it may already be too late.
 
Are you guys buying your books already or planning to buy all your books? My SMP friend wants to know.

Any former SMPer have suggestions on what books to buy or not?

Thanks.
 
Persistence101 said:
Are you guys buying your books already or planning to buy all your books? My SMP friend wants to know.

Any former SMPer have suggestions on what books to buy or not?

Thanks.
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i wouldn't buy books right away; some people in my class didn't buy books at all and did well; some study fine from the lecture notes, which i would buy

it really depends on whether or not you're a text book person

i bought the books for embryo, histology, CMP, the physiology textbook

i read embryo and the gray histology book; but the red histology book with pictures was a waste of money; so was the CMP book and the boron and boelpop (spelling) phys. text...it is helpful to buy the small books for phys. there's one for renal, cardio and resp. you'll see what i mean when you get there; but i wouldn't buy the big text book for this class. same with neuro; i didn't buy the text for neuro and i did fine. i did buy the atlas; its a must. and with endocrinology, i'm not sure if they had texts but i didn't buy any; the syllabus was fine. the bottom line is pretty much everything comes out of the syllabus. use the text to complement your studying if you're a text book kind of person. i personally liked the embryo book.
 
Hey all,

I will most likely be attending SMP in August as well, in the case that I don't get in to NYMC off the waitlist, at least. I was wondering how long it took for Gtown to get back to you all about your financial aid packages. I sent in my FAFSA and the student supplemental forms about 3-4 weeks ago and I haven't heard anything yet. I have my netID and e-mail all set up and stuff but I'm starting to think that maybe something got lost.

Also, are any of you guys planning on living in an apartment in or right near georgetown? I know they're real expensive and all but I kind of want to live near school. I was thinking about maybe trying to find a roommate or two because it seems that the 2 and 3 br apts are a lot cheaper than single room apts. I'm probably not going to go down to DC to look for a place until real late (very end of July) because I'm trying to hold out on this last MD waitlist. But, if anyone has a multiple room place and is looking for a male roommate or if anyone else is considering looking for a multiple room apt, let me know.

-Chris
 
actually, does anyone know what kind of stuff goes on during orientation? i know it's short, just two days.
 
Hello,

Could anyone tell me approximately when we can expect to have our first exams? Will they start around the third week of classes? I'm wondering because I may have an important visitor around the first week of september, but I don't know if that's right around the time when we have exams. Any info would be much appreciated!
 
medstylee said:
actually, does anyone know what kind of stuff goes on during orientation? i know it's short, just two days.
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Lots of what you'd expect-and it might seem a little bloated, but you shouldn't miss it-good time to meet everyone-classmates, directors, exphysios

sg4runner said:
Hello,

Could anyone tell me approximately when we can expect to have our first exams? Will they start around the third week of classes? I'm wondering because I may have an important visitor around the first week of september, but I don't know if that's right around the time when we have exams. Any info would be much appreciated!
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You might have an MIM exam about then, but its nothing to worry about. What you should be more concerned with is the embryo final, that's the only embryo exam so its important, 150 q's and some thought they were tough-that's 6 weeks in I think, maybe 5.
 
Thanks for the help, Sancho 🙂
 
Sancho said:
What you should be more concerned with is the embryo final, that's the only embryo exam so its important, 150 q's and some thought they were tough-that's 6 weeks in I think, maybe 5.
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How tough was the embryo final? Tricky or long? Thanks.
 
Hi everyone,

I just received a letter of acceptance to GTown but I wanted to make sure it was to the right program! I only applied to SMP. There is something about the letter which makes it seem vague about whether I got into the SMP or the traditional master's program in their department.

Let me know if any of you others had the below experience:

I got two papers in an envelope, a white letter and yellow slip for enrollment confirmation/deposit. The white paper says the following:

"Upon the recommendation of the Admissions Committee, I am pleased to approve your admission to the M.S. in Physiology & Biophysics program, effective with the 2004 Fall Semester."

The letter is signed by David W. Lightfoot

On the yellow sheet, there is a part which looks like the following under the Prospective Student Information section:

"Program: M.S. in Physiology and Biophysics Program (MPS)"

Shouldn't it say SMP? Or is everyones like this?

And do I receive a packet at some point? Thanks for the clarification. If this is indeed an acceptance to SMP, I look forward to seeing you all there!
 
MD Rapper said:
Hi everyone,

I just received a letter of acceptance to GTown but I wanted to make sure it was to the right program! I only applied to SMP. There is something about the letter which makes it seem vague about whether I got into the SMP or the traditional master's program in their department.

Let me know if any of you others had the below experience:

I got two papers in an envelope, a white letter and yellow slip for enrollment confirmation/deposit. The white paper says the following:

"Upon the recommendation of the Admissions Committee, I am pleased to approve your admission to the M.S. in Physiology & Biophysics program, effective with the 2004 Fall Semester."

The letter is signed by David W. Lightfoot

On the yellow sheet, there is a part which looks like the following under the Prospective Student Information section:

"Program: M.S. in Physiology and Biophysics Program (MPS)"

Shouldn't it say SMP? Or is everyones like this?

And do I receive a packet at some point? Thanks for the clarification. If this is indeed an acceptance to SMP, I look forward to seeing you all there!
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Don't worry...we all got the same thing. See you in August!
 
Thanks premed

Whats the fastest way to search for housing?
 
Persistence101 said:
How tough was the embryo final? Tricky or long? Thanks.
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In terms of questions, I believe it's the longest exam all year. I wouldn't say it's any trickier than others, but they're all a little tricky. As I remember, its got alot of visual, sometimes 3D type questions.
Its a good time though, don't worry too much about it.
 
Just wanted to know what kind of wardrobe I should expect to have over in DC... does it snow often there?

I'll put it this way.. I'm from Cali and I haven't lived on the east coast since I was 5. I have little understanding of what it means to live in cold weather. I've never used scarfs, big coats, gloves, boots etc... what kind of things should I expect to have once the weather gets cold? I hear DC has a milder climate than many other east-coast cities.

Yes, go ahead and start mocking me... lol

Thanks peoples
 
MD, I will be going to DC from California too so I know what you mean. I was able to spend three months in DC a couple of years ago from Sep-Dec. so I have an idea of the general weather climate there. It goes from being uncomfortably humid and warm to pretty darn chilly in the winter. When I was there, it snowed about 8-10 inches in one night. People there said that it was the largest amount of snow they had had in a while. But that is mild compared to other places. I did fine with a nice warm coat and a scarf. Oh, and make sure you have some waterproof shoes in case you have to trudge through the snow. Nothing is worse than having to walk with wet socks when your outside in winter.
 
Thegandlighs said:
MD, I will be going to DC from California too so I know what you mean. I was able to spend three months in DC a couple of years ago from Sep-Dec. so I have an idea of the general weather climate there. It goes from being uncomfortably humid and warm to pretty darn chilly in the winter. When I was there, it snowed about 8-10 inches in one night. People there said that it was the largest amount of snow they had had in a while. But that is mild compared to other places. I did fine with a nice warm coat and a scarf. Oh, and make sure you have some waterproof shoes in case you have to trudge through the snow. Nothing is worse than having to walk with wet socks when your outside in winter.
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Here's where I can help! (well sort of...🙂) I am from Baltimore, and went to undergrad in Richmond, so I have a pretty good feel of the climate.

When you get here, expect it to be hotter than balls. It's gonna be hot, and its gonna be humid. Humidity is something you probably aren't used to if you are from California. Just imagine cutting through the air and standing around and sweating.

September it starts to cool down... like 70s ish. Rains every now and then.
We had a hurricane this year in September. So be prepared (that was the 2nd one in memory... we got a week off of school for that, actually)
October a little cooler
November cooler still (like upper 40s to 50s)
December through February it can get cold. Last year we went through a week where we didn't see temperatures above 20 degrees. But that was a little unusual.
It snows but really it kind of depends on the year. Sometimes we get a ton of snow (once we got 18 inches), othertimes we get none. (Like I said, I am kind of a help).
In general, it sticks around the mid-upper 30s to lower-mid 40s in the winter. Then we will probably have a week where the temperature is in the 60's-70's. (that's a usual occurance... one time I wore shorts and tshirt to class on a tuesday, and on the thursday there were 6 inches of snow on the ground)
Spring comes late march, early april, and it will get warm, then a cold week, then a warm week.

Basically, it varies. It's the midatlantic. We dont have the nice weather you all have all the time
It will be cold, it will be warm. My advice is to just come prepared. Hope this helps some.

peace,
-wa
 
yeah, i heard it gets really humid, then it rains alot and then finally, u get freezing cold. i will definitely miss the beautiful LA weather but at the same time, i have never lived outside california and am looking forward to 'real seasons'.

(heard fall is awesome)
 
stinkycheese said:
Thanks again, premed. My GPA isn't that bad- 3.45BCPM, 3.5 overall- I think I just didn't get in because I applied late. Didn't realize until too late that I wanted to do a master's. 🙂 For that reason, I think it might be not financially worth the investment to take random post-bac ugrad classes, because I expect to at least get interviews with my stats (34 mcat). The real issue with me is course incompletion/withdrawal issues from being sick... just want to show adcoms that I can take a full load without my health issues interfering. I agree that working FT and taking courses would be a good way to do this.

Have fun at G'town- you guys are in for an awesome year. 🙂
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glad to know i'm not the only loser who didn't get into gtown SMP. after one year of applying and a few waitlists and many rejections, it hurt to get the waitlist email for gtown SMP today. i mean, i didn't think my app was that bad... (gpa and mcat slightly higher than yours). i wonder if applying in may had anything to do with it.
 
spaz said:
glad to know i'm not the only loser who didn't get into gtown SMP. after one year of applying and a few waitlists and many rejections, it hurt to get the waitlist email for gtown SMP today. i mean, i didn't think my app was that bad... (gpa and mcat slightly higher than yours). i wonder if applying in may had anything to do with it.
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im pretty sure thats why you didnt get in with those stats. i applied in january with a 3.35 and 30P and got in immediately. im suprised you didnt get into a med school with those scores.
 
spaz said:
glad to know i'm not the only loser who didn't get into gtown SMP.
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You are welcome to call yourself a loser, but I'll elect to stay out of that category, thanks.
 
MD Rapper said:
Just wanted to know what kind of wardrobe I should expect to have over in DC... does it snow often there?

I'll put it this way.. I'm from Cali and I haven't lived on the east coast since I was 5. I have little understanding of what it means to live in cold weather. I've never used scarfs, big coats, gloves, boots etc... what kind of things should I expect to have once the weather gets cold? I hear DC has a milder climate than many other east-coast cities.

Yes, go ahead and start mocking me... lol

Thanks peoples
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Very, very, humid if been living on west coast for awhile!

jbn
 
MD Rapper said:
Just wanted to know what kind of wardrobe I should expect to have over in DC... does it snow often there?

I'll put it this way.. I'm from Cali and I haven't lived on the east coast since I was 5. I have little understanding of what it means to live in cold weather. I've never used scarfs, big coats, gloves, boots etc... what kind of things should I expect to have once the weather gets cold? I hear DC has a milder climate than many other east-coast cities.

Yes, go ahead and start mocking me... lol

Thanks peoples
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i'm from LA too; you'll be fine; just wear layers and and then some sort of water proof coat on top and water proof shoes; that's a great tip the other guy gave you; nothings worse than wet socks freezing up on you...never experienced it cause i had some water proof boots which were awesome; also beware of the day after a snowfall; the snow melts then freezes and becomes a slick layer of ice on the road so it kind of sucks...you get used to it but don't be surprised if you slip a few times the first time around; i had never seen snow fall and it was pretty cool; its all good though you'll adjust!
 
Persistence101 said:
How tough was the embryo final? Tricky or long? Thanks.
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its the first exam of the year...well the first med class exam of the year so some people get overly nervous; just play it cool and it will go well; its hard to get a C in these classes
 
Hi Guys,

Is it just me or are there a LOT of SMPers from Los Angeles??? Did you guys go to UCLA??? I just graduated from there and will be starting SMP in Fall, just wondering if I know anyone who is going!!
 
yup...i graduated this year too...my roommate graduated from there last year. i hear they call it UC Georgetown at orientation :laugh:
 
Sorry I'm a USC trojan for life 🙂 ... but I find it very refreshing that we're all from LA. At least we can talk about s. cali life when we're out there... looking forward to meeting you all.
 
you'll hear them call it uc georgetown during orientation; in my class (of 2003) there were only 3 of us from ucla; more were from berkeley
 
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