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[climbingtrees]

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when were. you complete?

It's been a week I think. I didn't get a complete email or anything and I haven't been keeping a spreadsheet.

 

[flightless_bird]

On hold (not sure when it happened), LM 83, OOS

 

[GameOfZones]

does anyone's else portal say this:

"Your file is now complete. At this point we have received all the necessary credentials including your secondary application and your letters of recommendation in order for your application to be reviewed. While the committee works diligently to review applications in a timely manner, please be aware that in order to do a thorough review of your file it may be sometime until you hear from us again."

Yep. I believe I was complete on the 19th, so almost 2 weeks ago now.

 

[deleted1040408]

Yep. I believe I was complete on the 19th, so almost 2 weeks ago now.

stats?

 

[GameOfZones]

stats?

LM 73, 3.9/515

 

[FracturedPhalanx]

On hold today.
Submitted 7/23
LizzyM 70, OOS

 

[breezys16]

How long did it take to receive GW's secondary from time of submission?

 

[bluefreckles]

On hold, LizzyM 78, OOS.

 

[14_karat]

How long did it take to receive GW's secondary from time of submission?

It depends, because they can send it when you’re unverified. I got mine the Monday after the official first wave transmission date before I was verified.

 

[deleted1040408]

is their portal under maintenance?

 

[Maurelius_]

is their portal under maintenance?

Yes it is! See below.

Just an FYI: GW is doing maintenance on the secondary portal tomorrow, saturday aug. 1 so they are asking applicants not to sign into the portal, work on the application or submit the secondary during that time.

 

[deleted1057987]

Seeing people with high stats be put on hold and me having mediocre stats not receive anything yet...I think that fat R is going to come

 

[katty213]

Seeing people with high stats be put on hold and me having mediocre stats not receive anything yet...I think that fat R is going to come

To be fair, looking at the stats of people offered IIs to George Washington last year, looks like they yield protect a little bit. Most of the people I saw that got IIs last year had stats around their median - didn't see a lot of IIs for high stat applicants.

 

[joyride-05]

prolly a dumb question but what does this question mean on their secondary: Have you ever registered at an institution under a different name?

is it asking if we ever matriculated at another medical school, or if we attended multiple undergrads, etc?

i'm guessing it's just if you've changed your name for any reason (marriage for example)

 

[md6988]

anyone applying edp here?

 

[FutureMD2023&Me]

anyone know if students can pursue two scholarly tracks/

I'm a current MS2 at GW and you can only be in one scholarly concentration, but most meetings and lectures are open to everyone, so you can attend seminars even if you aren't in the corresponding concentration.

 

[futureSurgeon98]

I'm a current MS2 at GW and you can only be in one scholarly concentration, but most meetings and lectures are open to everyone, so you can attend seminars even if you aren't in the corresponding concentration.

@TarHeelMD? hey! how was the interview process? Do you have any tips/suggestions for interview prep? Thanks!!

 

[ahhhsomanyquestions]

Does anyone know if the question about most meaningful clinical experience to date is talking about a broad experience (like a single job, volunteering position, etc. that I held) or about a specific experience with a patient that was meaningful to me.

 

[deleted1009115]

Does anyone know if the question about most meaningful clinical experience to date is talking about a broad experience (like a single job, volunteering position, etc. that I held) or about a specific experience with a patient that was meaningful to me.

I personally used a single experience with a patient, but I think the question could be interpreted either way.

 

[ahhhsomanyquestions]

I personally used a single experience with a patient, but I think the question could be interpreted either way.

That's what I was thinking I would do as well, but I'm finding it hard to cram a whole experience with a patient into 350 characters.

 

[14_karat]

I'm a current MS2 at GW and you can only be in one scholarly concentration, but most meetings and lectures are open to everyone, so you can attend seminars even if you aren't in the corresponding concentration.

This is great to know!

 

[joyride-05]

has anyone gotten an R or heard about any going out?

 

[Homunculus150]

has anyone gotten an R or heard about any going out?

Doesn't seem like anyone has gotten a straight rejection yet (at least no one who posts on SDN). Just on-holds.

 

[soroe]

@TarHeelMD? one question if you get the chance to answer! Do you think it's important to answer the first question "Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity..." in full sentences? Or is listing/resume style (not full sentences) OK if you're doing multiple things/it's a lot to write?

 

[idiot_sandwhich]

On hold today 🙁 3.98/521 OOS

 

[will scott]

On hold today 🙁 3.98/521 OOS

+1 3.99/516 OOS

 

[FutureMD2023&Me]

@TarHeelMD? hey! how was the interview process? Do you have any tips/suggestions for interview prep? Thanks!!

Interviews at GW are pretty conversational! The interviewer is really trying to get to know you and assess if you would be a good fit. There aren't trick questions to purposefully make you stumble. Be prepared for the interview and be able to show why you would be a good fit at GW, but a ton of prep probably isn't necessary!

 

[FutureMD2023&Me]

@TarHeelMD? one question if you get the chance to answer! Do you think it's important to answer the first question "Please provide the Admissions Committee with a brief summary of your activities, academics, employment or other occupations to account for full-time activity..." in full sentences? Or is listing/resume style (not full sentences) OK if you're doing multiple things/it's a lot to write?

I think listing is fine. You still want it to look professional, but ultimately quality content is more important than formating in paragraph style.

 

[GameOfZones]

Also put on hold today via portal. Complete 7/19, LM 73

 

[carbonred]

Complete 07/16 placed on hold today. Taking it as a soft R. Good luck everyone!

 

[mishmosh6424]

Put on hold today, submitted 7/25. 3.6 GPA/511 MCAT. Still no R though so remaining hopeful. Good luck to everyone!!

 

[premed738297]

Anyone still under review?

 

[Kajkid2]

Anyone still under review?

Been under review since 7/24 and submitted 7/14!

 

[premed738297]

Been under review since 7/24 and submitted 7/14!

Yep also under review since 7/24, submitted 7/15. Hopefully that's a good sign for us!

 

[deleted1040408]

anyone else still "complete?"

 

[badger008]

anyone else still "complete?"

I am and submitted 7/21

 

[deleted1040408]

I am and submitted 7/21

stats?

 

[badger008]

stats?

MCAT 514 GPA 3.7

 

[cathhhhhh]

Everyone who is worried that their status is "on hold", don't worry about it or think into it too much. During the virtual information session with the head of admissions, he said that being placed "on hold" just means that your application is going to another person to be reviewed. He says that applications are reviewed (usually) by multiple people. I wouldn't read too much into it!

 

[soroe]

I think listing is fine. You still want it to look professional, but ultimately quality content is more important than formating in paragraph style.

Thank you!!

 

[lifelong]

anyone else still "complete?"

I am as well. Complete 7/19. Weird how our application has not even been looked at?

 

[bravemonwooper]

Um...is anyone else still waiting for a secondary?

 

[ReallyNicepremed]

Um...is anyone else still waiting for a secondary?

That's weird that they haven't sent you one. When were you verified?

 

[bravemonwooper]

That's weird that they haven't sent you one. When were you verified?

Late June, I'll email them

 

[HouseJC]

Your application to The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences is complete and has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. To date, no final decision has been made and the Admissions Committee has placed your application on hold for re-review at a later date. Files are re-reviewed by the committee periodically and there is no set schedule for decisions. We do interview from August through March. Please feel free to update your file during this time using the GW Admissions Portal. If we require any further documentation or if your status changes, we will contact you immediately. We do sincerely appreciate your interest in our program. Thank you for your patience.

Does anyone else have this status?

Tons of us. Essentially, you are on-hold.

 

[NIKK234]

Your application to The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences is complete and has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. To date, no final decision has been made and the Admissions Committee has placed your application on hold for re-review at a later date. Files are re-reviewed by the committee periodically and there is no set schedule for decisions. We do interview from August through March. Please feel free to update your file during this time using the GW Admissions Portal. If we require any further documentation or if your status changes, we will contact you immediately. We do sincerely appreciate your interest in our program. Thank you for your patience.

Does anyone else have this status?

Yep this is the “hold status”

 

[Photon2419]

lol, mine still says " Your file is now complete. At this point, we have received all the necessary credentials including your secondary application and your letters of recommendation in order for your application to be reviewed. While the committee works diligently to review applications in a timely manner, please be aware that in order to do a thorough review of your file it may be some time until you hear from us again. We greatly appreciate your patience during the application process. Please feel free to update your file during this time using the GW Admissions Portal. "

"*chuckles* I'm in danger..."

 

[BaddingBreak]

On-hold today, submitted 7/28. Waitlisted last cycle after interviewing in February. 3.5 & 516

 

[deleted1043308]

Your application to The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences is complete and has been reviewed by the Admissions Committee. To date, no final decision has been made and the Admissions Committee has placed your application on hold for re-review at a later date. Files are re-reviewed by the committee periodically and there is no set schedule for decisions. We do interview from August through March. Please feel free to update your file during this time using the GW Admissions Portal. If we require any further documentation or if your status changes, we will contact you immediately. We do sincerely appreciate your interest in our program. Thank you for your patience.

Does anyone else have this status?

That's the hold!

 

[deleted1040408]

lol, mine still says " Your file is now complete. At this point, we have received all the necessary credentials including your secondary application and your letters of recommendation in order for your application to be reviewed. While the committee works diligently to review applications in a timely manner, please be aware that in order to do a thorough review of your file it may be some time until you hear from us again. We greatly appreciate your patience during the application process. Please feel free to update your file during this time using the GW Admissions Portal. "

"*chuckles* I'm in danger..."

how’re u in danger?