Replied 3 minutes after getting email...asked for Nov 5 (impressive, since I don't have a smart phone!)Told 12 minutes later that Nov 5 was full, only Dec 3 available. Replied 3 minutes after email and asked for Dec 3.She replied 16 minutes later, said Dec 3 was full, and I was on Nov 5 wait list.Hah
I'm pretty annoyed that they offer so many more interviews than they have slots to actually interview. It really just says, "we're looking for bodies to fill our program."
I'm pretty annoyed that they offer so many more interviews than they have slots to actually interview. It really just says, "we're looking for bodies to fill our program."
definitely annoying, but also definitely not the only program to do this. Maybe it just seems worse because people reply so quickly? They seem to be finding good bodies, though, because the Georgetown residents are great
I had a similar story... got the invite, responded within minutes, then scrubbed in. came out to find not only my date gone but all the dates filled.I then asked how many offers were made per interview spot and the administrator told me "around 75 offers for 36 spots"...It seems sad... you could be the best applicant in the universe and someone who would kill to go to Georgetown and if you were, say, talking to a patient, or operating for that fifteen minutes... you're out of luck. Not sure I understand the theory behind so many offers...Best of luck everybody...
I agree that this is a bad sign for a program, and really shows you how little thought they put into the process. Do they really want to leave it up to random chance who their potential residents are for 5-6 years, based on who responds first to their invitation? Or is blackberry/iphone skill more highly prized to them than your academic record, accomplishments, etc? That's really horrible.
I agree that this is a bad sign for a program, and really shows you how little thought they put into the process. Do they really want to leave it up to random chance who their potential residents are for 5-6 years, based on who responds first to their invitation? Or is blackberry/iphone skill more highly prized to them than your academic record, accomplishments, etc? That's really horrible.
Not to mention, they expect you to spend upwards of $500 to travel to D.C. If they are going to ask you to spend the money, you should at least know you are in the their top 36 and not just in their top 75. I would like to know that I am a serious candidate whose application has been thoroughly reviewed before I waste any time or money to interview with them.
Probably the best quote of this entire forum...
Replied 3 minutes after getting email...asked for Nov 5 (impressive, since I don't have a smart phone!)Told 12 minutes later that Nov 5 was full, only Dec 3 available. Replied 3 minutes after email and asked for Dec 3.She replied 16 minutes later, said Dec 3 was full, and I was on Nov 5 wait list.Hah
Sent an email within an hour and a half of receiving the invite and they're already full on all dates....
Received rejection today.
I'm pretty annoyed that they offer so many more interviews than they have slots to actually interview. It really just says, "we're looking for bodies to fill our program."
I had a similar story... got the invite, responded within minutes, then scrubbed in. came out to find not only my date gone but all the dates filled.I then asked how many offers were made per interview spot and the administrator told me "around 75 offers for 36 spots"...It seems sad... you could be the best applicant in the universe and someone who would kill to go to Georgetown and if you were, say, talking to a patient, or operating for that fifteen minutes... you're out of luck. Not sure I understand the theory behind so many offers...Best of luck everybody...
I agree that this is a bad sign for a program, and really shows you how little thought they put into the process. Do they really want to leave it up to random chance who their potential residents are for 5-6 years, based on who responds first to their invitation? Or is blackberry/iphone skill more highly prized to them than your academic record, accomplishments, etc? That's really horrible.