Getting Started
The GC Admissions Match
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What is the GC Admissions Match?
The GC Admissions Match is a process to place applicants into positions in masters-level genetic counseling programs that are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC).
The Match simplifies the offer and acceptance process to help applicants obtain positions of their choice, and to help programs obtain applicants of their choice.
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Is my program eligible to participate in the GC Admissions Match?
To be eligible to participate in the GC Admissions Match, a program must be a Full Member or Associate Member of the AGCPD/GCEA in good standing, and either:
- (i) be accredited by the Accreditation Council for Genetic Counseling (ACGC), or;
- (ii) have approved Candidacy status by ACGC by August 1, 2023, and have received permission from AGCPD/GCEA to participate in the Match.
Programs that are not accredited by March 15, 2024, or are accredited with any contingency that prevents the program from accepting a new class of students, will not be able to participate in the 2024 Match. Programs that receive accreditation after March 15, 2024 and want to recruit students for a fall 2024 start date may participate in the Post-Match Process.
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How do I register my program to participate in the GC Admissions Match?
The Program Director of each eligible program is sent an email with a personalized link and instructions to register their program for the 2024 Match. If you have not received an email to register your program by July 26, 2023, please contact NMS.
In order to register for the Match, you will need to provide information about your program and electronically sign the Program Agreement.