Hi, anyone else applied to the Rush GEM program for Spring 2018 yet? I know the deadline isn't until August but I had all of my items completed so I figured why not?
Question - does everyone who meets their minimum requirements get invited for the interview or do they actually screen the applicants before they invite them for the interview?
I would be curious to know how many people get accepted if they have limited "hands-on" experience. I have all of my pre-reqs completed and my gpa is pretty good 3.8 but I have no experience in the clinical setting. I wonder how experience or lack there of is looked at when in consideration for the program. Any input would be greatly appreciated! :)
Hey, @futurepednurse1! I received the follow-up email to schedule my interview yesterday. I'm not sure whether they send out everyone's at once or space it out. Best of luck to you!
Hey there, @futurepednurse1 - I'm in the same boat, except I submitted on August 2nd, so even earlier than you. Not sure what this means, that I haven't gotten even a general invite to interview yet, while many others (at least going by some of the threads on this site) seem to have received their invites practically minutes after submitting their supplemental app. I truly hope it's nothing but definitely can't help getting just a liiiiittle bit antsy. Let us know what happens! I'm certainly interested :)
Same here - nothing! Not a peep. I've been scared to call and ask, but I think I might try to work up the courage tomorrow and just find out what's going on.
Hi Jenny, I recently was invited for an interview as well. From my past experience, I would imagine the first look will be formal. I plan to wear a suit and tie for the interview and first look.
Is anyone else flying in for this interview? I will be flying in from San Diego on 9/14
Hi Jennyjara92, from what I've read in posts from other cohorts, the first look is pretty casual, jeans and a shirt. Hope that helps. I'm planning on wearing jeans and a nicer shirt. Hopefully that will be good.
I keep telling myself that no news is still a chance of good news, lol. Any luck for you yet?
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Hey, @futurepednurse1! I received the follow-up email to schedule my interview yesterday. I'm not sure whether they send out everyone's at once or space it out. Best of luck to you!