[nagdu] Application Process

[Brandon Olivares]

Thanks Minh. How long ago did you apply? For me they said my interview would be within a week of my application, and they’d be able to come and evaluate me within 4-8 weeks. They said at latest I should get in by the end of the summer.

How long do they require your routes to be? They said something about three quarters of a mile round trip I think. I’m not sure how picky they are about this.

Thanks for your input. It definitely helps. Also, do they need a lot of forms such as from your doctor and such?

Thanks,
Brandon
On May 6, 2014, at 12:42 AM, minh ha <minh.ha927 at gmail.com> wrote:

> Brandon,
> 
> I'm a GDB grad and the application process was absolutely a breeze for
> me. Within a month of me submitting my application, I got a phone call
> from one of the admission staff to do a phone interview where she
> asked me questions about what my lifestyle is like and places that I
> travel on a regular basis. GDB requires you to list 3 routes that you
> travel pretty constantly and from what you described of your area, I
> don't think this should be a problem. After the phone interview, GDB
> will schedule you in for a home interview where an instructor will
> come out and observe you walk with a cane as well as do a juno walk
> with you. I know this experience varies from instructor to instructor,
> but I had a great time during my interview and it was extremely laid
> back and not nerve wracking at all. I'm from the East coast so my home
> interview took a little bit for them to schedule in because an
> instructor wasn't coming to my area for a few months. It took about
> five months between my phone interview and home interview. It took
> them about two weeks to get back with my acceptance, which was awesome
> because I didn't have to anxiously wait for that long. After that,
> it's just a matter of GDB finding the perfect match for you according
> to your needs and preferences. In my case, they told me the same day I
> was accepted that they already had a dog in mind for me, and I flew
> out to the Oregon campus two weeks later. I hope I answered some of
> your questions, but if you have anymore, don't hesitate to ask--I love
> talking about GDB and am really glad you're applying.
> 
> Minh
> 
> On 5/6/14, Brandon Olivares <programmer2188 at gmail.com> wrote:
>> Hello,
>> 
>> I recently applied to GDB. I know there are some other GDB graduates on this
>> list, so I'm curious about the process. Of course I've spoken to the
>> admissions staff and heard about the process, but I'd like to know what I
>> should be expecting? What will they be looking for? I've never applied for a
>> guide dog before so I am a bit nervous.
>> 
>> I'm 25 years old and have been working with a cane for 20 years, and my
>> mobility skills are quite good. I walk from a mile to a mile and a half
>> almost every day. We're in an area where we can walk just about anywhere:
>> the grocery store is just down the road, there are several restaurants in
>> easy walking distance, and it is a nice residential area where I enjoy
>> walking daily.
>> 
>> Like I said this is my first time, so I don't know how strict they are with
>> applications. I tend to overthink things so I'd like to hear from anyone
>> else to put my mind at ease a bit.
>> 
>> Thanks,
>> Brandon
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