2014-2015 George Washington University Application Thread

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What is the latest interview date that has been scheduled so far? And also, does anyone know if update letters are welcomed for hold applicants (do they still read them?)
 
sleeper11 said:
What is the latest interview date that has been scheduled so far? And also, does anyone know if update letters are welcomed for hold applicants (do they still read them?)
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There is a field in which to submit updates on the status page. I assume it is fair game to use it is you are on hold.
 
Put on hold yesterday. Anyone know if this is a death sentence or not? Haha
 
Does anyone know how many out of the ~1100 interviewed is offered an acceptance?
 
Complete early August - cricket-ville. Not even a hold. 36mcat, both GPA ~3.7+
Wondering what the latest complete dates are for II's. REALLY hoping for a II… and soon!!
 
Lakedays said:
Complete early August - cricket-ville. Not even a hold. 36mcat, both GPA ~3.7+
Wondering what the latest complete dates are for II's. REALLY hoping for a II… and soon!!
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I got an interview on 8/28 and was complete 7/30. Hopefully you'll hear soon!
 
I went on the medical school tour and basically they keep reviewing your app until the end of the cycle when they will either offer interview or reject you, so on hold means your app will be reviewed again... I don't think there are death sentences...
 
Lakedays said:
Complete early August - cricket-ville. Not even a hold. 36mcat, both GPA ~3.7+
Wondering what the latest complete dates are for II's. REALLY hoping for a II… and soon!!
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I was complete 7/31. 3.65/3.54/35 MCAT and GW alumni. I have had no status change whatsoever either.
 
SoMuchMCATAhhhh said:
Put on hold yesterday. Anyone know if this is a death sentence or not? Haha
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It's not a death sentence! I was complete mid July and put on hold mid Aug. Got an II today! I did have a second mcat score come out Aug 26th and I sent an update letter before the hold actually. I think, judging from previous threads, if you have anything substantial to add, gwu likes update letters 🙂
 
Just got an II!!

Complete since 7/16 without a hold.

@ricecakeMD The MCAT hold is a different thing from the general hold. I wouldn't compare the two.

EDIT: I say this a lot, but I have a friend who was on hold last year for a month an a half, got an II, and is now matriculating. It's all OK.
 
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kthxbai said:
Just got an II!!

Complete since 7/16 without a hold.

@ricecakeMD The MCAT hold is a different thing from the general hold. I wouldn't compare the two.

EDIT: I say this a lot, but I have a friend who was on hold last year for a month an a half, got an II, and is now matriculating. It's all OK.
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It didn't say it was an MCAT hold. I have been complete/gotten interviews despite waiting for a second MCAT. My applicant page said the normal hold message but I just mentioned the MCAT part b/c it may have been a factor swaying the II in my favor. Congrats though! What date did you get?
 
ricecakeMD said:
It didn't say it was an MCAT hold. I have been complete/gotten interviews despite waiting for a second MCAT. My applicant page said the normal hold message but I just mentioned the MCAT part b/c it may have been a factor swaying the II in my favor. Congrats though! What date did you get?
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Interesting, I know a person who was on an MCAT hold (he specified that he'd retake the test, so that put him on an auto hold) who got an II. Either way, all that matters is that you got an II!

I'm interviewing at the end of October 😀
 
kthxbai said:
Interesting, I know a person who was on an MCAT hold (he specified that he'd retake the test, so that put him on an auto hold) who got an II. Either way, all that matters is that you got an II!

I'm interviewing at the end of October 😀
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Oct 30th? We may have gotten the same date 😀
I actually didn't specify to any school that I was going to retake because I only applied to schools that were around my first MCAT score...the second score was so I could apply more broadly. But AMCAS automatically updates your app when you register...which is a very not well known fact. Lol.
 
ricecakeMD said:
Oct 30th? We may have gotten the same date 😀
I actually didn't specify to any school that I was going to retake because I only applied to schools that were around my first MCAT score...the second score was so I could apply more broadly. But AMCAS automatically updates your app when you register...which is a very not well known fact. Lol.
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That's right! I guess I'll see you there 😉

P.S
That's an interesting tidbit about AMCAS, thanks.

Btw, did you get a confirmation email when you replied to reserve your interview date?
 
Yes I did! See you then haha
kthxbai said:
That's right! I guess I'll see you there 😉

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That's an interesting tidbit about AMCAS, thanks.

Btw, did you get a confirmation email when you replied to reserve your interview date?
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!!
 
Hey all,

I had my interview this week so I just wanted I share my experience with everyone awaiting their II. It was incredibly relaxed and every interviewee I spoke with felt that same way about their student and faculty interviews. They really do a great job at putting everyone at ease. I absolutely loved the vibe of the place and I would *love* to go to GW. Best of luck to everyone!

Feel free to pm me for more information about it.
 
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Hey guys, I submitted my supplementary rather late and my status is this: We have received your secondary application to the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. If you have not done so, please send your letters of recommendation to AMCAS. If you have questions about letters please contact AMCAS. If we require any further documentation, we will contact you.

How long does it usually take after this to get an II/ on hold?
 
The later in the game, the longer it takes. I was complete 7/16 and didn't get the II until 9/4.
 
ineedsleep93 said:
Hey guys, I submitted my supplementary rather late and my status is this: We have received your secondary application to the George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences. If you have not done so, please send your letters of recommendation to AMCAS. If you have questions about letters please contact AMCAS. If we require any further documentation, we will contact you.

How long does it usually take after this to get an II/ on hold?
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Just FYI, the status is "Your file is now complete….." when you know it gets moved into the "review pile"
 
ineedsleep93 said:
How long does it usually take after this to get an II/ on hold?
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kewlboy88 is right, it has to have "complete" status before it gets sent for review.

Just to give you an idea, I submitted 8/15, all of my letters for GWU were already in at AMCAS, and I moved to "complete" status around 8/21.
So if everything is in, you'll hopefully be processed and marked complete in about a week. There was no email, just a status change on the portal to:

"Your file is now complete. At this point we have received all the necessary credentials........"

This status goes on to state that it could be "several weeks" until you hear from them again.
 
has anyone got a full out rejection from GWU? I feel like most people are being put on hold if not given a II
 
rubsomedirtinit said:
"in area" no, admissions doesn't really care. Meaningful update letters with what you've done since your application/emphasizing your interest in GW? That's what got me off hold and in an interview chair.
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Ok thanks! and you just wrote it in the box that they give you to update stuff?
 
rubsomedirtinit said:
Hello GW hopefuls, MS2 @ GW here. If you have any questions, feel free to ask!
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Did you participate in the Iscopes program? If you did, what did you do in the program, and what sorts of service projects did they have? Thanks!
 
rubsomedirtinit said:
"in area" no, admissions doesn't really care. Meaningful update letters with what you've done since your application/emphasizing your interest in GW? That's what got me off hold and in an interview chair.
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When did you send your letters and what kinds of activities do you feel are important to mention?
 
miamiheatfan said:
Ok thanks! and you just wrote it in the box that they give you to update stuff?
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I sent my letters by snail mail to Dean McQuail, who is in charge of admissions.

EDIT: I'm not sure what 'box' you're talking about, must be a new thing they're doing. If they gave you a specific avenue to update, use that.
 
bubble_tea said:
Did you participate in the Iscopes program? If you did, what did you do in the program, and what sorts of service projects did they have? Thanks!
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I personally didn't get involved with ISCOPES, although it is popular. There are a lot of opportunities for community service besides that, including but not limited to the entirely student-run Healing Clinic, which I am a part of.
 
spockprime said:
When did you send your letters and what kinds of activities do you feel are important to mention?
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Meaningful activities. Updating them on my research project, awards I've been given, promotion at work (I was an EMT,) my grades at the end of the semester etc. And also mentioned that GW was my top choice and that I really wanted to go there (don't just say that if it's not.) I sent a letter once per month (I ended up sending two) and got an II a few days after the second letter.
 
rubsomedirtinit said:
Meaningful activities. Updating them on my research project, awards I've been given, promotion at work (I was an EMT,) my grades at the end of the semester etc. And also mentioned that GW was my top choice and that I really wanted to go there (don't just say that if it's not.) I sent a letter once per month (I ended up sending two) and got an II a few days after the second letter.
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Thank you, that's very helpful. I think I will do that closer to November (hopefully that's not too late) since I might have some more meaningful results in research and other activity updates. Thanks again for your response!
 
II on Friday, complete since 7/30 with no hold status. I didn't think I had a chance of standing out in their huge applicant pool, but here we are!
 
II yesterday on 9/8
Secondary Submitted 7/24
Complete 8/1

For the person who asked above about 10/23 interviews...I'll be there on Thursday!
 
081525 said:
II yesterday on 9/8
Secondary Submitted 7/24
Complete 8/1

For the person who asked above about 10/23 interviews...I'll be there on Thursday!
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Were you ever on hold?
 
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