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Calling all 'DI' applicants in the poly/med phase |
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Above and beyond |
| Date Posted: |
02/24/2006 |
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Here I am, on my last day of work before I head to DC and start with the agency, and I'm still on Vault...go figure
I'll try to answer your questions the best I can remember...
1. Depending on where you are, the agency will pay for airfare or mileage reimbursement to drive. You pick when you want to have your 3-day (from a list of available dates) and they will arrange the airfare from the airport of your choice. They also arrange the hotel accommodations, which is the Comfort Inn in Virginia. I think this is the hotel they arrange for most (if not all) of the applicants, since you'll see and interact with other applicants while you're there. As an aside, I did meet someone who was staying at a different hotel, but I think that was because she was financing her own trip (since she didn't live too far, and they said she could just commute for her 3-day).
They also give you a generous per diem, which covers all your food, taxis, etc. I found the amount to be adequate for all my needs, and I even walked away with some extra cash.
2 and 4. As far as the 3 day itself (and I'm trying to remember this the best I can), the first day is poly/med day. You have your poly either in the morning or the afternoon, and the med exam in the reverse spot. The second day is reserved for the meeting with the psychiatrist and an additional poly (if needed). The last day is for an office visit.
You are right, most of the stuff does not take the whole day, and I found myself with a good amount of time to explore DC and meet up with friends in the area. Unfortunately, there is nothing of interest near the hotel, but there is definitely enough time to take the metro to DC (especially if you don't have to take a second poly).
As for the med exam, I don't remember it taking 4 hours. All you do is pee in a cup, take your vitals, take short vision and hearing tests, and fill out psych tests (which are actually hundreds of questions long, but can be completed fairly quickly). If you are an older applicant (I would say older than 40), they might take additional med tests. I saw an older gentleman getting an EKG (I think that's what he was getting...I'm no medical expert).
3. Comfortable for me meant slacks and a dress shirt (business casual). I didn't appear to be under- or over-dressed, and was comfortable throughout the process.
Well, I hope this answered some of your questions...
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hth123-You are moving forward fast...but thanks for reaching back and helping (by answering silly little questions from the most anixous applicants)those that are trying to get where you are going.
Thanks again...good luck and maybe I will see you on the other side one day.
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