2014-2015 George Washington University Application Thread

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Sorry if this has been posted in this thread already; does anyone know how receptive GWU tends to be to in-the-area emails? also, best approach if already on hold here? appreciate any input.
 
Placed in Alternate Pool. Interviewed 10/17, complete in early Aug. Guess we play the waiting game now... Still have yet to hear back from 16 schools regarding II's. This process sucks! Anyone know what chances are after being wait-listed this early?
 
HUB said:
I got an II with a 27 MCAT, 3.7 cGPA and tons of clinical and non-related experience as well as leadership roles. It seems that GW is more interested in you as a person rather than the number that you represent.
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Complete date? I have VERY similar stats but silence since early Sept.
 
it seems like the turn around time for interviews and decisions are around 5-6 weeks, rather than 8-10wks as stated at the interviews. anyone hear back longer than that?
 
GranD14 said:
Complete date? I have VERY similar stats but silence since early Sept.
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I submitted in late august; however, my updated MCAT scored weren't available until October 15. I received II Oct 20 and interviewed Nov 14
 
AdventureDub said:
Placed in Alternate Pool. Interviewed 10/17, complete in early Aug. Guess we play the waiting game now... Still have yet to hear back from 16 schools regarding II's. This process sucks! Anyone know what chances are after being wait-listed this early?
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I'd love to know waitlist statistics too if anybody has them!
 
Hey everyone!
I applied to GW Med during my senior year of UG. I was interviewed and waitlisted (interviewed in November, waitlisted in January).
By spring time of this year, I will have finished my Masters in Chemistry.
In early November, GW Med sent me an II, with an interview date of January 14th.

Has anyone else been interviewed this late? Were they accepted?

All the best!
 
ndnassif said:
Hey everyone!
I applied to GW Med during my senior year of UG. I was interviewed and waitlisted (interviewed in November, waitlisted in January).
By spring time of this year, I will have finished my Masters in Chemistry.
In early November, GW Med sent me an II, with an interview date of January 14th.

Has anyone else been interviewed this late? Were they accepted?

All the best!
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When I interviewed there was a second year who said she didn't interview until January and was accepted. So don't lose hope!
 
_takeawalk said:
Accepted yesterday! I'm very excited, GW is one of my top choices. 30 MCAT, 3.82 cGPA, submitted late July, interviewed October 15
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Congrats!!! Has anyone heard back who interviewed in November? I realize it's probably a bit early for that yet...
 
I interviewed during the last week of October but haven't heard back yet!

Keeping my fingers crossed.
 
Hi all,

Can someone pretty please tell me what the interview was like? conversational or did they ask annoying specific questions where you need to have an example ready right away?
Example: "What one person in your life made you go into medicine...?" - I really have a hard time with questions like these. In reality, not one person pushes us to go into medicine. It is so much more complicated than that.
I get so overwhelmed talking about all my experiences over the past 6 years that have made me want to go into medicine in just 25 minutes... and so then I just sound like an idiot I think.
I've had a bunch of interviews and have been wait listed everywhere and rejected at two schools which were safeties. I'm getting pretty nervous at this point. I think I get too nervous during the interview. This is my last interview and kind of my last hope, plus I would die to go here. My brother is moving to DC and I would love to be near family when in med school.
I know everyone else is trying to get in as well...but any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
 
Ej22 said:
Hi all,

Can someone pretty please tell me what the interview was like? conversational or did they ask annoying specific questions where you need to have an example ready right away?
Example: "What one person in your life made you go into medicine...?" - I really have a hard time with questions like these. In reality, not one person pushes us to go into medicine. It is so much more complicated than that.
I get so overwhelmed talking about all my experiences over the past 6 years that have made me want to go into medicine in just 25 minutes... and so then I just sound like an idiot I think.
I've had a bunch of interviews and have been wait listed everywhere and rejected at two schools which were safeties. I'm getting pretty nervous at this point. I think I get too nervous during the interview. This is my last interview and kind of my last hope, plus I would die to go here. My brother is moving to DC and I would love to be near family when in med school.
I know everyone else is trying to get in as well...but any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!!!
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Would it be possible to request feedback from the schools you already interviewed at? In addition to knowing the style of the GW interview, you want to be sure that what you consider a personal weakness is in agreement with what previous interviewers saw, so you can be sure to fill in the gaps for the GW interview.
 
(true) ethical question:
what if you become aware of an applicant who grossly misrepresented certain, if not all of their activities, that they included in their secondary applications they had sent to multiple medial school programs? it seems that it calls into and questions all of their activities on their primary application but the intergrtity and the lengths they will go to get accepted--not really want this type pf person treating my family members nor wanting them as a fellow student. if you have to lie about an activity, then either do it as you said you did it or don't say that you did. your thoughts?
 
drew39 said:
(true) ethical question:
what if you become aware of an applicant who grossly misrepresented certain, if not all of their activities, that they included in their secondary applications they had sent to multiple medial school programs? it seems that it calls into and questions all of their activities on their primary application but the intergrtity and the lengths they will go to get accepted--not really want this type pf person treating my family members nor wanting them as a fellow student. if you have to lie about an activity, then either do it as you said you did it or don't say that you did. your thoughts?
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lmao what. the. heck..... seriously?!
 
drew39 said:
(true) ethical question:
what if you become aware of an applicant who grossly misrepresented certain, if not all of their activities, that they included in their secondary applications they had sent to multiple medial school programs? it seems that it calls into and questions all of their activities on their primary application but the intergrtity and the lengths they will go to get accepted--not really want this type pf person treating my family members nor wanting them as a fellow student. if you have to lie about an activity, then either do it as you said you did it or don't say that you did. your thoughts?
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Drew: I am assuming you are asking this question because you are in this situation and not as a theoretical question to ponder. If you honestly believe someone has falsified their information I would say a few things:
1st) How do you know? Medical school applications are a very serious process and not a place for heresay or assumptions. I would caution you because unless you have seen EXACTLY what they have submitted, and KNOW first hand that it is false, I would NEVER presume to know someone's situation.

2nd) The medical school admissions committees go through GREAT lengths to weed out any fibs, lies or exaggerations. They are very careful about who makes it into their programs and they check and double check each and every applicant very carefully before they accept them. Is this student getting lots of interview invites? Have they been accepted? I generally trust that they know what they are doing when selecting students, and again they may know something more than you do about this applicant.

3rd) Lets say that you know EXACTLY what the student has submitted and how it is false, and they STILL made it through all of the checks and are now accepted. I would feel obligated to let someone know that I had concerns, however speaking badly of another applicant generally reflects VERY poorly on you. IF I was accepted into the same program as that student I might feel comfortable going to that school in person or over skype/the phone and explaining that you want to disclose information because you are concerned that they may be unaware of some important details. I would them let an advisor or committee member know what I was concerned about and then I WOULD LET THEM DO THEIR JOB AND DECIDE. Be ready to accept WHATEVER decision they make and realize it may impact how they view you as a student (for good or for bad).

Lets say alternately you do not get accepted or you get accepted into a different program than the accepted student. Now you do not have a personal connection with the university at all. This has two results. You are less likely to be impacted by the experience (except that you may be affected during re-application if you don't make it in at all) and you may not be believed. If you were accepted into a different program you might talk to your program head and have them pass the information on to the other school if they feel comfortable doing so. If you have not been accepted at all you may just write an update letter/email explaining your concern without naming names and let them know that you have the person's personal information if they are interested. That way they will not feel that you are purposefully sabotaging another applicant but rather acting in the best interest of the future of medicine and they will contact you if they believe you and want to follow up on the concern.

I would STRONGLY caution you that although it is partly our obligation to ensure the other future physicians we are working with are people who should be practicing medicine, humans are complex creatures and I seldom presume to know all of a situation unless I am personally involved in all the aspects of it. They may have said they wrote something into their application to intimidate you, but actually written something more appropriate, or they may have done more than you are aware. I am not saying not to voice your concern, just to be humble of YOUR possible human error in the process and to understand the complete ramifications it will have for you and this other student.

Best of luck.
 
For those of you accepted, is there a page either here on SDN, Facebook or some other forum for the Class of 2019? Would love to start talking to prospective classmates.
 
italiancowgirl said:
Drew: I am assuming you are asking this question because you are in this situation and not as a theoretical question to ponder. If you honestly believe someone has falsified their information I would say a few things:
1st) How do you know? Medical school applications are a very serious process and not a place for heresay or assumptions. I would caution you because unless you have seen EXACTLY what they have submitted, and KNOW first hand that it is false, I would NEVER presume to know someone's situation.

2nd) The medical school admissions committees go through GREAT lengths to weed out any fibs, lies or exaggerations. They are very careful about who makes it into their programs and they check and double check each and every applicant very carefully before they accept them. Is this student getting lots of interview invites? Have they been accepted? I generally trust that they know what they are doing when selecting students, and again they may know something more than you do about this applicant.

3rd) Lets say that you know EXACTLY what the student has submitted and how it is false, and they STILL made it through all of the checks and are now accepted. I would feel obligated to let someone know that I had concerns, however speaking badly of another applicant generally reflects VERY poorly on you. IF I was accepted into the same program as that student I might feel comfortable going to that school in person or over skype/the phone and explaining that you want to disclose information because you are concerned that they may be unaware of some important details. I would them let an advisor or committee member know what I was concerned about and then I WOULD LET THEM DO THEIR JOB AND DECIDE. Be ready to accept WHATEVER decision they make and realize it may impact how they view you as a student (for good or for bad).

Lets say alternately you do not get accepted or you get accepted into a different program than the accepted student. Now you do not have a personal connection with the university at all. This has two results. You are less likely to be impacted by the experience (except that you may be affected during re-application if you don't make it in at all) and you may not be believed. If you were accepted into a different program you might talk to your program head and have them pass the information on to the other school if they feel comfortable doing so. If you have not been accepted at all you may just write an update letter/email explaining your concern without naming names and let them know that you have the person's personal information if they are interested. That way they will not feel that you are purposefully sabotaging another applicant but rather acting in the best interest of the future of medicine and they will contact you if they believe you and want to follow up on the concern.

I would STRONGLY caution you that although it is partly our obligation to ensure the other future physicians we are working with are people who should be practicing medicine, humans are complex creatures and I seldom presume to know all of a situation unless I am personally involved in all the aspects of it. They may have said they wrote something into their application to intimidate you, but actually written something more appropriate, or they may have done more than you are aware. I am not saying not to voice your concern, just to be humble of YOUR possible human error in the process and to understand the complete ramifications it will have for you and this other student.

Best of luck.
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Wow! This was really well thought out and great advice. I hope you are admitted in the best interest of the future of medicine 🙂
 
sunshinefl said:
Wow! This was really well thought out and great advice. I hope you are admitted in the best interest of the future of medicine 🙂
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Thank you so much! I just wasn't sure why else you would post this in the forum. I do hope I will be able to become the kind of doctor I want to be. One step at a time! If you love it you will get there.

DoctorLacrosse - I wasn't sure at first but I just couldn't imagine anyone wasting everyone's time with a theoretical debate over a question like that. We do have to think for ourselves on those things.


Also, Drew39, you might want to spell check/ Grammar check next time...
 
Hey Guys,
I am writing a LOI/Update and I am torn between a more traditional format (I have been doing XYZ activities, and I like your program/am a great fit because of ABC reasons) versus a more non-tradish writing style which is more a story that then relates in my activities and interests. I wrote my essays with a balance of more structured and more emotional writing and I just wasn't sure what the general consensus was about LOI formats/styles. I feel like the traditional model is a little easier to follow but the non-traditional format is much better at catching your attention. Opinions? Feedback? Thanks in advance!
 
For people who interviewed last week of October: do you think we will hear back this week?? I can't take the wait any longer! I'm DYING to go to GW med!
 
cupcakesandcadavers said:
For people who interviewed last week of October: do you think we will hear back this week?? I can't take the wait any longer! I'm DYING to go to GW med!
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If I had to make a bet, I would say next Tuesday, but I'm hoping we hear tomorrow. Seems like most the decisions come out on Tuesdays. I just really, really hope we hear before GW goes on break.
 
italiancowgirl said:
Hey Guys,
I am writing a LOI/Update and I am torn between a more traditional format (I have been doing XYZ activities, and I like your program/am a great fit because of ABC reasons) versus a more non-tradish writing style which is more a story that then relates in my activities and interests. I wrote my essays with a balance of more structured and more emotional writing and I just wasn't sure what the general consensus was about LOI formats/styles. I feel like the traditional model is a little easier to follow but the non-traditional format is much better at catching your attention. Opinions? Feedback? Thanks in advance!
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GWU seems to care more about who you are as a person, and I think a more non-traditional writing style could both incorporate what you've been up to and share more about who you are as a person. So for example you could tell a story from an activity that you've been up to and what you have learned about yourself and your passions/hopes/dreams from that activity and then tie that into how GWU's teaching/learning style/curriculum would help you meet those goals. That's more of the approach I have been taking, and hopefully I'll see if that ends up working out 🙂 Good luck!
 
nm825 said:
If I had to make a bet, I would say next Tuesday, but I'm hoping we hear tomorrow. Seems like most the decisions come out on Tuesdays. I just really, really hope we hear before GW goes on break.
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I have the same hopes and fears. Stay strong! Hopefully next Tuesday will bring great news for all of us 🙂
 
middkid said:
Got placed on hold pre-interview. Is there an SDN consensus on average length of time spent in "on-hold" status?
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From what I've gathered from this thread and last year's thread, I would say it varies greatly. Some people are on hold for days and others for months before getting an interview.
 
middkid said:
Got placed on hold pre-interview. Is there an SDN consensus on average length of time spent in "on-hold" status?
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Entirely variable even when it comes to when you get placed on hold. I was complete for 3 months before being placed on hold and have been that way for the past month. Others go on hold within a few weeks.

So short answer, completely random.
 
Oh and for those curious, this was pre-II, complete august, hold late oct/nov, sent an update just after, lm65
 
Anyone know, if for the POM Scholarly Project, you can work with faculty at Children's National, or only faculty at GWU?
 
anyone see people post about acceptances recently? and approximately what date of interview for those who were?
 
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