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Interviewing next Friday, the 13th -- any advice?
I interviewed on a Saturday, so the group was quite large. There were at least 20 people there, but I think the admissions counselor mentioned that weekend interviews have a lot more people than weekday interviews.Hey, so am I! I wonder how large the interview groups are
Hi! Honestly, it was such a pleasant interview day. All interviews are in the morning, and they make it easy to switch between interviews. Student interview was super conversational, faculty interviewer was incredibly sweet and kind. Know your app would be my advice, and relax! The lady in charge of the campus tour was very nice, food was okay, man who gave presentation on curriculum was very humorous, and lastly free t shirt at the end!Interviewing next Friday, the 13th -- any advice?
Hi! Honestly, it was such a pleasant interview day. All interviews are in the morning, and they make it easy to switch between interviews. Student interview was super conversational, faculty interviewer was incredibly sweet and kind. Know your app would be my advice, and relax! The lady in charge of the campus tour was very nice, food was okay, man who gave presentation on curriculum was very humorous, and lastly free t shirt at the end!
What did you think of the interviewLOL just came back from my II but they didn't give us a free t-shirt
Anyhow just wanted to post this info straight from their website: https://tcmc.edu/students/student-bulletin/ hope this helps some of those stressed out about the process.
"MD Selection Process
Upon completion of the interview, both the faculty and student interviewer complete and electronically submit an interview evaluation form. Upon receipt of the evaluations, the candidate’s file becomes complete and is sent to the Admissions Committee for review.
Each member of the Admissions Committee independently reviews each candidate’s file and submits a score. (I heard the score is like between 1-7, so 6&7 get accepted, 5 deferred, and 4/5 waitlisted and under that rejected). When all members of the committee have scored the file, it is ready to be discussed by committee members. The Admissions Committee meets regularly each month to discuss application files and to render admissions decisions.
When a student is offered a place in Geisinger Commonwealth’s MD class, they are notified via email and paper mail. Students can expect to receive an admissions decision six to eight weeks after their interview date.
Students placed on the waitlist can be offered admission until the first day of orientation."
Wanted to know this too.Does anyone when the admissions committee meets? Just trying to gauge when I might hear back... (i.e. weekly, monthly, etc.)
Rejected pre-II today as well. OOS,Rejected pre ii. OOS LM65 submitted Aug
Rejected pre ii. OOS LM65 submitted Aug
Rejected pre-II today as well. OOS,
do you mind messaging me your stats? im curious if they have tougher requirements for OOS applicantsAccepted. Interviewed 11/18. OOS, lizzy M 65
rejected preII OOS so i was expecting it. complete mid july
Just got my rejection email. Pre-II. Complete mid oct. I'm sad.
I just got pre-II rejection. Complete 8/5/16.
Pre-II rejection this morning, OOS, LizzyM 72
LOL just came back from my II but they didn't give us a free t-shirt
Anyhow just wanted to post this info straight from their website: https://tcmc.edu/students/student-bulletin/ hope this helps some of those stressed out about the process.
"MD Selection Process
Upon completion of the interview, both the faculty and student interviewer complete and electronically submit an interview evaluation form. Upon receipt of the evaluations, the candidate’s file becomes complete and is sent to the Admissions Committee for review.
Each member of the Admissions Committee independently reviews each candidate’s file and submits a score. (I heard the score is like between 1-7, so 6&7 get accepted, 5 deferred, and 4/5 waitlisted and under that rejected). When all members of the committee have scored the file, it is ready to be discussed by committee members. The Admissions Committee meets regularly each month to discuss application files and to render admissions decisions.
When a student is offered a place in Geisinger Commonwealth’s MD class, they are notified via email and paper mail. Students can expect to receive an admissions decision six to eight weeks after their interview date.
Students placed on the waitlist can be offered admission until the first day of orientation."
Does anyone know when the admissions committee meets? Just trying to gauge when I might hear back... (i.e. weekly, monthly, etc.)
*cough* Same question to you four: were you invited to apply for the MBS program in your rejection email?
Yes I was invited. I suspect most if not all rejected applicants are offered the program.*cough* Same question to you four: were you invited to apply for the MBS program in your rejection email?
I suspect the same. And their MBS program is not all that appealing, considering the expected outcomes (have to place in the top 1/5th along with a certain undergrad GPA to get even just an interview).Yes I was invited. I suspect most if not all rejected applicants are offered the program.
*cough* Same question to you four: were you invited to apply for the MBS program in your rejection email?
Yes I was invited to apply, although I will not be accepting the offer
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Yes I was invited. I suspect most if not all rejected applicants are offered the program.
I suspect the same. And their MBS program is not all that appealing, considering the expected outcomes (have to place in the top 1/5th along with a certain undergrad GPA to get even just an interview).
Apart from the fact that it was the coldest day of my life (around -12 degrees), overall, the interview day was very chill. They did the two interviews right after the meet & greet (and of course the famous scones) so that releases a lot of stress. The rest of the day was just the tour, lunch, and presentations. We finished around 2ish.What did you think of the interview
Question on scholarships and finaid here. Does when you submit your FAFSA affect the above? Or is everyone given equal consideration if they've met the deadline?
Go ahead and PM medo you mind messaging me your stats? im curious if they have tougher requirements for OOS applicants
You'll be fine. Just breath, smile and know your application. Remember they are interviewing you just as much as you are interviewing the school. Good luck!Interviewing tomorrow... Scared
do you mind messaging me your stats? im curious if they have tougher requirements for OOS applicants
You'll be fine. Just breath, smile and know your application. Remember they are interviewing you just as much as you are interviewing the school. Good luck!
Sorry if this might be too late, but they know your application well. They just ask you to elaborate on your experiences that you discussed in your application. As long as you can talk about any cool experiences you've had or have going on now, you'll be fine. Don't stress and enjoy the day.What do you mean by know your application ? Can you please elaborate.
Mine was round 14, but I think a few people (2-3) didn't show up.Hey, so am I! I wonder how large the interview groups are
Me!Anyone interviewing Friday? I'm nervous and excited!
I interviewed 12/5/16 but am awaiting decision as well.
Was it received through email?Just got an II, OOS, complete late June. Will be withdrawing!
yes through emailWas it received through email?
I know its cliche, but just be yourself. I just interviewed there on Friday, was also OOS. Just read up on the school, and relax. they want to find out who you areII OOS just now, anyone have any advice for interview day? I'm very grateful but nervous because of the low OOS acceptance rate, feeling like I can't really stand a chance!
I've heard only good thingsII not long ago. Unsure whether will schedule one though. Heard mixed opinions about future financial prospects at TCMC/changes with the new Geisinger acquisition. Any thoughts on recent changes?
I don't know where you got your info but from what I have heard the Geisinger buy out has secured TCMC financially. This change only makes TCMC a better school with more financial resources.
II not long ago. Unsure whether will schedule one though. Heard mixed opinions about future financial prospects at TCMC/changes with the new Geisinger acquisition. Any thoughts on recent changes?