2018-2019 George Washington University School of Medicine

[Twinkle786]

bruh, it's literally the end of july. Interviews go until like next march... it's not even close to being too late for any school lol

Yeah but I've been seeing tons of people getting interviews for GWU, so I thought they give out all their interview invites to earlier applicants like Tulane lol

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[Hi_I'mPaul]

Yeah but I've been seeing tons of people getting interviews for GWU, so I thought they give out all their interview invites to earlier applicants like Tulane lol

nah dood, I had friends get II to GW last cycle in February and acceptance in April

 

[M&L]

nah dood, I had friends get II to GW last cycle in February and acceptance in April

Hope !!! I feel hope

 

[MacBee]

Yeah but I've been seeing tons of people getting interviews for GWU, so I thought they give out all their interview invites to earlier applicants like Tulane lol

Also, don't forget that GW interviews a little over a thousand applicants per cycle, so the "tons of people" getting interviews that you're hearing about are most likely only actually a fraction of the total people that'll receive IIs. SDN (and reddit) can warp people's perceptions sometimes...

 

[csmmmm]

Got put on hold also

 

[Potatoes&Avocados]

Got my first II!! Complete 7/24, MCAT 513-516, GPA 3.7ish/3.6ish, OOS. Interview date is late Sept.

 

[physicsnerd]

II just now too! Status changed to "Under Review" yesterday afternoon from complete. LM 67-70, Complete 7/21

EDIT: throwaway for privacy

 

[ancora imparo]

Got put on hold also

+1

Been on hold for like over a week. LM 73-75

 

[865558]

ii today
complete 7/21
LM ~73

 

[mrs_peanutbutter1996]

II today as well!
complete 7/23
lizzy m score 71

 

[ar927123]

I was complete 7/12 but my portal still says "your file is complete" no hold or anything. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[doofenshmirtz it]

Got my first II!! Complete 7/24, MCAT 513-516, GPA 3.7ish/3.6ish, OOS. Interview date is late Sept.

Congrats!

 

[MTVL]

I was complete 7/12 but my portal still says "your file is complete" no hold or anything. Anyone else in the same boat?

+1 but complete 7/18

 

[Sharknad0]

My app isn't even verified but I have a secondary, should I worry about the 2-week rule/suggestion?

Also, should I describe my IA and explain what I learned or just describe it

 

[sasdoc212]

Any current students willing to read over my secondary?

 

[oil_rig]

For those of you who have submitted secondaries - is there a place to upload or send in updates in the portal? I don't see it there now but wondering if it appears after you submit.

 

[Hopeful_student]

Yup! In response to the comment above me about updates in the portal (sorry I'm kind of new to this).

 

[Perkinjeboy]

II here

 

[Asparagus2446]

II here

Congrats! Did you get an email about the status change for II?

 

[Perkinjeboy]

Congrats! Did you get an email about the status change for II?

Yes, it was emailed!

 

[tba96]

For those of you who have submitted secondaries - is there a place to upload or send in updates in the portal? I don't see it there now but wondering if it appears after you submit.

yes after you submit

 

[don't you dare]

sooo is MSAR wrong about GWU accepting upto 5 letters?
their website says 3 letter with 1 from science prof

 

[MomJeansandDadJorts]

sooo is MSAR wrong about GWU accepting upto 5 letters?
their website says 3 letter with 1 from science prof

Those are the minimum requirements. I submitted 5 and got an II

 

[don't you dare]

Those are the minimum requirements. I submitted 5 and got an II

Thank you! and congrats!!

 

[PopeKnope23]

On hold for re-review. Trying not to dwell on it but lowkey very let down lol

 

[Sharknad0]

How do we bring up legacy status? There's no specific question so I'm thinking "9. What is your specific interest in the MD Program at GW? What opportunities would you take advantage of as a student here? Why? (2000 characters)"

 

[crimsontidefan]

II just now! Never received an "on-hold" email.

 

[crispyboi]

II just now! Never received an "on-hold" email.

congrats! when were you complete?

 

[crimsontidefan]

congrats! when were you complete?

7/5

 

[steelersfan50]

Does anyone know if our CASPER results have to be in for the schools to begin reviewing our app, or does the test just have to have been scheduled and completed?

 

[pstomd]

Does anyone know if our CASPER results have to be in for the schools to begin reviewing our app, or does the test just have to have been scheduled and completed?

Hey, maybe don't blanket post this in every forum? George Washington doesn't require CASPer.

 

[steelersfan50]

Hey, maybe don't blanket post this in every forum? George Washington doesn't require CASPer.

I apologize, i cant take the casper until August 8th and I got worried that this would sink my chances everywhere! Accidentally put GWU on my capser list during this panic lol

 

[theKingLT]

I apologize, i cant take the casper until August 8th and I got worried that this would sink my chances everywhere! Accidentally put GWU on my capser list during this panic lol

Casper scores are sent out within 2-3 weeks of taking the exam so even for schools that it is required before review it won't make you late by any means

 

[pstomd]

I apologize, i cant take the casper until August 8th and I got worried that this would sink my chances everywhere! Accidentally put GWU on my capser list during this panic lol

Got it, thanks!

 

[cassie233]

On hold for re-review. I submitted 7/23 with a LM score of 75.

 

[ar927123]

on hold for re-review
submitted 7/12

 

[thinklikeaproton2019]

"What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)"

Is this a diversity essay or a challenge essay...or do they want us to talk about both?

 

[theKingLT]

"What makes you a unique individual? What challenges have you faced? How will these factors help you contribute to the diversity of the student body at GW? (1000 characters)"

Is this a diversity essay or a challenge essay...or do they want us to talk about both?

Sounds like you should include both. Lucky for me my diversity essay is just a variant of my adversity essay

 

[pmcojm]

On hold for re-review with LizzyM of 72. Submitted 7/26.

 

[hellosnd]

On hold for re-review. No email, just portal update.

 

[crispyboi]

On hold for re-review as of 2pm today. LM 74

 

[Hopeful_student]

On hold as well. Completed 7/22.

 

[3rdTimesTheCharmer]

I wonder what they are screening for to receive an II in the first batch of interviews because there are a lot of qualified applicants that are on hold now.

 

[Asian1995]

I wonder what they are screening for to receive an II in the first batch of interviews because there are a lot of qualified applicants that are on hold now.

On hold for re-review.

 

[Hopeful_student]

I wonder what they are screening for to receive an II in the first batch of interviews because there are a lot of qualified applicants that are on hold now.

A theory of mine: it's still fairly early in the process-- I know my school just started sending out committee letters 2 weeks ago and do this till end of the month. I feel like they put me on hold till a lot of my applicants in my school have completed and narrow us down to IIs from there to meet a quota (there's at least 4 people from my undergrad that's matriculating to GW this year and at least one other that was accepted but is attending another school). Is this crazy?

 

[Eagleye2]

on hold for re-review as well. just portal update, no email

 

[2018Premed]

On hold. Submitted 7/23

 

[VersaceJack]

on hold for re-review as well. just portal update, no email

Complete date?

 

[pm_me_fortnite_highlights]

II this morning! Complete 7/23, LM <70, strong ties to DC. So excited!

 

[Eagleye2]

Complete date?

7/18, i may have beeen placed on hold earlier i just didnt check the portal until today