There are numerous resources on the internet to help support prospective genetic counseling students. As an applicant, it's important to explore these different resources, to find what works best for you and your needs.
"Mikayla started GC Prep with the goal of battling genetic counseling applicant anxiety by consolidating comprehensive (and brutally honest) knowledge of the field and application guidance into a central location. Along the way, she partnered with Janelle to add experience and depth to the curriculum. Ultimately, their vision is to make GC Prep a clear roadmap for applicants all the way into their first jobs, with the goal of providing free services to underrepresented racial, LGBTQIA+, differently-abled, and low-income applicants." (https://www.gcprepllc.com/team-1)
Curated list of various resources for prospective GC students.
"We are a group of prospective genetic counseling students working to create a supportive network for other prospective students through informative webinars, application workshops, and social events. Based out of Southern California, we welcome participation from prospective students around the U.S. and the world." (https://gcpsn11.wixsite.com/gcpsn)
This discord server contains a master resource list for prospective GC students. These resources are only shared within the discord server. It's also a great place to keep up with GC related webinars, open houses, and events.
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