2014-2015 George Washington University Application Thread
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Does anyone get rejected after the interview?... Or are we all just put on alternate list? Just curious.
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On my interview day they said that they do reject post interview.
+1 Got it at the exact same time!
Based on a post on pg 25 of this thread they do.
Like one person has been outright rejected on here, many months ago though
does anyone know if fin aid packages will be released before decision day?
Yeah, it's this upcoming Tuesday (April 7th)
Does anyone know if fin aid packages will be distributed by decision day?
Got the fin aid package 2 weeks ago.
Hi everyone.
Question for current GW students. How is financial aid in M2-M4 years compared to M1? Is it pretty similar? I got my financial aid package and the institutional aid I got was very generous. A lot more than what I expected. Is it likely that I will get similar aid in other years?
Feel free to message me if it's easier to converse that way.
Thanks!
Question for current GW students. How is financial aid in M2-M4 years compared to M1? Is it pretty similar? I got my financial aid package and the institutional aid I got was very generous. A lot more than what I expected. Is it likely that I will get similar aid in other years?
Feel free to message me if it's easier to converse that way.
Thanks!
I would like to know this also, so if a current student can post it here, i would greatly appreciate it.
Question: did you get an email indicating that reviewing your financial aid was complete? or did you just received everything by mail?
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Yes I got the same exact email after providing the additional info 2 days after the first (same) email. Weird even though it says "disregard" if you already got the email.
Yup! Got that too. It mentions that this is to confirm that you want to be on the alternate list and just update your file. I really appreciated this sentence:
"Although this does not end what we are sure is an unpleasant waiting period for you, your desire to become a physician, your understanding of the requirements, and your perseverance are commendable."
I get the feeling these will be sent out in the next few weeks because today is the last day to show your interest if you're still on the waitlist.
Did anybody attend the Second look? anything new? I mean did they basically repeat what was said during the interviews?
In case anybody else is as neurotic and obnoxious like me, the George Washington MD Class of 2019 is currently has 187 members. I'm sure that's a normal number. But since it hasn't been mentioned on this thread yet (i think) I thought I'd bring it up so others can share in the anxiety.
On another note, is anybody else a little bit scared off due to the price tag of GW? How heavily do y'all think this should play into for people who will most likely be paying out of pocket?
On another note, is anybody else a little bit scared off due to the price tag of GW? How heavily do y'all think this should play into for people who will most likely be paying out of pocket?
what's their usual class size?
Well if you look at number 4 on the AAMC policy, https://www.aamc.org/students/apply...afficrulesforadmissionofficers-2015amcas.html it says that by now they have accepted at least equal to the amount of people they expect to have in the fall. So it really is going to depend on people turning down those acceptances now. Can't really infer anything into how much price is going to be factor. I think it will be a case by case basis depending on the person and so I am not sure if any blanket statements are going to mean anything.
Plus, wouldn't a decent amount of these students have multiple acceptances?
For those who are hopeful to receive an interview, I interviewed at GW last Thursday and there are certainly still spots available in the class.
Also, not all accepted students are on fb.. or is that just me? 😛
did you send an update letter or letter of interest right before you interview invite?
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I did not. However, I have been sending updates periodically throughout the cycle. Good luck to you!
Yup, the email confirmation should be all you receive.
Any updates on when we'll here back about waitlist movement/decisions?
Probably not a lot of movement here on out.
In terms of what? Waitlist movement? I don't think they've touched the waitlist yet, assuming they actually plan on doing so.
last year the traffic deadline was May 15, this year its April 30th. If you compare dates prior, its not inconceivable for there to be movement soon. No one really knows when and how much for any school, but expect movement sooner this year than in past years.
so anxious to hopefully get off this waitlist
That's a good point. Darn, now I'm getting anxious. Anyone receive a merit email or get accepted off the waitlist yet?
Did you get one?
No, but I keep reading about them and was wondering what exactly they were or signified. Any ideas?
From what I undertstand, around this time, the school sens out the email to their best waitlist applicants saying that their application has extreme merit and that they should fill-out financial aid forms. In years past, it was pretty much a guarantee that you'd get off, but last year, it looked like a few people received the email but didn't get off.
Hmm, I see. So then it would seem like it doesn't even make a difference if you receive it or not. Well, good to know anyways, thanks. Really hope I get in here; looked like an amazing program!
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Had a mini heart attack when I read this because I thought the emails had gone out and I hadn't gotten one :'( The waitlist should be renamed the killmenowlist.
Just withdrew from here. It's a great program but other schools gave me a lot more aid. I hope one of you gets my spot! Good Luck!
fun fact: last year, the 23rd is when they first started sending the extreme merit emails. have fun sleeping tonight
I sent an email a couple days ago asking GW to help me approach the financial price of another school or else I would have to withdraw. Loved the school and DC, but it was just too expensive.
This morning I got a nice email back saying that my application was withdrawn and they wanted to know why... oh well. One more spot for you waitlisters. I wish you the best of luck!
This morning I got a nice email back saying that my application was withdrawn and they wanted to know why... oh well. One more spot for you waitlisters. I wish you the best of luck!
so im guessing they didint try and match the other schools price?
