2021-2022 George Washington

[babybluee]

Is the curriculum changing in the Fall?

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[wannabepedi]

What was the interview day like? Do they assign you a time and you just show up for your interview? No info sessions, etc? Or is it a full day?

No info sessions, or any of that. Unless they sent the information for the student panel, the only other thing they offer you is the intranet link to browse resources and watch previous info sessions.

The interview itself is quick. They assign you a time, you get on zoom and the interviewer will most likely already be logged on. It is 20-30 minutes mine was around 30 and it is rapid-fire, for the most part. That's it. The school will send a follow-up thank you.

 

[rani_muan]

Does anyone know if getting an II to GW late/now could result in an A or if GW has a lot of waitlist/alternate movement??

 

[babybluee]

Does anyone know if getting an II to GW late/now could result in an A or if GW has a lot of waitlist/alternate movement??

Asking the same question

 

[CrxRust]

Does anyone know if getting an II to GW late/now could result in an A or if GW has a lot of waitlist/alternate movement??

Stalked last years thread and if truthful some people who interviewed in February did get in. Honestly, this school waitlists a lot in general so it’s hard to say. I think at this point we just interview the best we can and hope for the best.
To vent: 6 IIs, no A, and a lotttt of waiting, so I’m ready to expect a lot more waiting 😭😭

 

[cyclistdoc]

FREAKING OUT JUST GOT AN II AFTER BEING ON HOLD SINCE JULY!!! Living in DC now, this is definitely my top choice 😭😭

 

[deleted1106140]

FREAKING OUT JUST GOT AN II AFTER BEING ON HOLD SINCE JULY!!! Living in DC now, this is definitely my top choice 😭😭

Do ya'll just check your portal every day or do they send you an email?

 

[cyclistdoc]

Do ya'll just check your portal every day or do they send you an email?

They sent an email! Not going to lie, I gave up hope so stopped checking the portal a while ago.

 

[wannabepedi]

Anyone with a december interview still waiting to hear back?! The average turnaround is 4 weeks... next week makes 6 for me. Nervous about it since I've seen people from my interview day get WL!

 

[Yoshi39]

Anyone with a december interview still waiting to hear back?! The average turnaround is 4 weeks... next week makes 6 for me. Nervous about it since I've seen people from my interview day get WL!

Same here! I’m still waiting

 

[sunflower101]

Just curious, but is there any correlation between getting an A vs WL and having a conversational vs rapid fire interview? It probably depends on the interviewer’s style but as I was reading through the thread the thought crossed my mind.

 

[babybluee]

Just curious, but is there any correlation between getting an A vs WL and having a conversational vs rapid fire interview? It probably depends on the interviewer’s style but as I was reading through the thread the thought crossed my mind.

Mine definitely felt conversational here. Probably one of my favorite interviews so far because I actually felt heard.

Although, I have to imagine there’s some standardization given there’s only one interview and the range of experiences during the interview from people in this thread is pretty diverse. I still ended up getting all of their standard interview questions and it’s a lot to pack into such a short interview, so I’m guessing your actual answers rather than your connection to the interview matter more here. I think as long as you stayed friendly and approachable through the rapid fire than you should be okay?

 

[DoctorProfessorPat]

Since people tend to describe their GW interviews as either conversational or rapid fire, I just wanted to add that my interview was kind of a hybrid between the two. It wasn't exactly conversational, but I didn't feel like I was being grilled. Plus, my interviewer had a like sentence long follow-up to most of my answers lol

 

[arnim]

Just curious, but is there any correlation between getting an A vs WL and having a conversational vs rapid fire interview? It probably depends on the interviewer’s style but as I was reading through the thread the thought crossed my mind.

I mean there definitely has to be some interviewer bias. The same interviewers who maybe choose rapid fire may not be as amenable to “story-like” answers or may be more prone to giving lower scores to interviewees. More conversational interviewers may just be more amiable and positive. Obviously this is just speculation but given the very low post-II A % I feel that they must have a higher Interviewer bar that’s coupled with a small time constraint, likely booked interview slots, and interviewers who have a certain style that doesn’t give many a chance to shine.

 

[aspiringdoctor99]

When is a good month to send a letter of interest/intent if waitlisted?

 

[BioPsychotic]

Pre-II R. OOS, complete early September.

 

[skmp97]

pre II R complete july right before a diff interview today

 

[frosty42]

Pre-II R after being on hold for several months. Complete in July

 

[BluffCityMD]

Pre-II R. OOS, complete July. 512, 3.70

 

[Trained LabRat]

Pre-II R as well. Completed late August.

 

[GrayCanary21]

Pre-II R as well. Completed late August.

+1

 

[Beatles08]

Just got the Pre-II R after being placed on hold for a few months. Good luck everyone!!

 

[Throwaway123890]

+1

damn same

 

[notapopstar]

Pre-II R just now, complete and on hold since Mid Oct., good luck to those of you who missed this R wave!

 

[barrelgrubber321]

Pre-II R. OOS, complete early September.

+1, was on hold for 4+ months, sent an update in early December

 

[Trained LabRat]

+1, was on hold for 4+ months, sent an update in early December

Same! Sent an update in December. But I have a feeling they didn't even read our updates

 

[BluffCityMD]

I also sent a letter, but in January. Didn't help apparently!

 

[rdiofik]

Are these Pre-II Rs coming through email or portal? I was also complete late Aug and have been on hold for a few months

 

[BluffCityMD]

Are these Pre-II Rs coming through email or portal? I was also complete late Aug and have been on hold for a few months

Via email

 

[rdiofik]

Via email

Thanks! Now I can focus my obsessive refreshing to one thing

 

[deleted1022805]

+1, was on hold for 4+ months, sent an update in early December

+1 placed on hold since October. LM 71

 

[TheHatMan]

pre-II R, complete early July and put on hold late July

 

[pi_grl]

+1, was on hold for 4+ months, sent an update in early December

+2, same was on hold for a while and sent two updates.

 

[premed546]

does anyone know how late into the cycle they will send interview invites?

 

[wysdoc]

does anyone know how late into the cycle they will send interview invites?

if you check the previous page some people announced getting interview invitations on Jan 20, 26, and 28.

 

[Bees20]

if you check the previous page some people announced getting interview invitations on Jan 20, 26, and 28.

That hurts. This was a top choice school for me. Silence sent update recently.

 

[premeducated]

That hurts. This was a top choice school for me. Silence sent update recently.

I'm with you on that one. If it makes you feel any better, there were was a reported II (maybe 2) on 2/3 last year! I don't know how much hope I should put in that but at least a little, right?

 

[Bees20]

Yeah they have a ton of applicants. Gonna take this L.

 

[GrainofSalt]

Yeah they have a ton of applicants. Gonna take this L.

yeh this one's over for me too.

 

[stressed_premed_2022]

That hurts. This was a top choice school for me. Silence sent update recently.

I think they mean that they recently gave IIs which probably means that they’re still giving them

 

[wysdoc]

yeh this one's over for me too.

Hey I didn't say they were done, just the dates that people recently announced invitations.
Here's what their site says:
"Each year the Admissions Office offers approximately 800 interviews to selected applicants. Each interviewee will participate in an interview — with a faculty member which will last approximately 25 minutes. Interviewees will have the opportunity to connect with current students throughout the interview process. All interviews are Eastern Standard Time. These interviews are "blind," meaning that the interviewers do not read the applicants' files prior to the interview and that the applicants are not notified of their interviewer's information in advance.

Our interview season typically runs from August through March, with our first invitations being sent out in July. Files may be read multiple times before a decision is made with regards to extending an interview, and it is quite common that files are put on hold before an interview invitation is extended. We recommend that applicants keep their file updated by using the online Application Portal throughout the application season."

 

[gwstan]

anyone else willing to do anything to get that acceptance? it feels like its been such a long year of waiting. im so hopeful, but i feel silly. i just know this school is the perfect one for me

 

[premed0005]

has anyone who interviewed mid-December heard back yet?

 

[arnim]

Just got the alternate list update email

 

[icysnake]

Just got the alternate list update email

When they say include a statement of interest does that mean a full on interest letter or just a brief sentence or two saying you still want your spot on the alternate list?

 

[arnim]

When they say include a statement of interest does that mean a full on interest letter or just a brief sentence or two saying you still want your spot on the alternate list?

I assume they mean that you're confirming you want to continue to be considered and want to remain on the alternate list but someone else please correct me if I'm wrong

 

[justkeepswimming528]

II just now! interviewing later this month

 

[Bees20]

II just now! interviewing later this month

Congrats! Stats?

 

[jo00000]

II just now! interviewing later this month

when were you complete. and congrats as well.

 

[sunflower101]

Mine definitely felt conversational here. Probably one of my favorite interviews so far because I actually felt heard.

Although, I have to imagine there’s some standardization given there’s only one interview and the range of experiences during the interview from people in this thread is pretty diverse. I still ended up getting all of their standard interview questions and it’s a lot to pack into such a short interview, so I’m guessing your actual answers rather than your connection to the interview matter more here. I think as long as you stayed friendly and approachable through the rapid fire than you should be okay?

That's good perspective, thank you! I've been getting nervous about what type of interviewer have, but that's some good perspective and I'll try to be friendly regardless! Thanks!

Since people tend to describe their GW interviews as either conversational or rapid fire, I just wanted to add that my interview was kind of a hybrid between the two. It wasn't exactly conversational, but I didn't feel like I was being grilled. Plus, my interviewer had a like sentence long follow-up to most of my answers lol

Good to know, thank you! I've been getting ril nervous about being grilled haha.

I mean there definitely has to be some interviewer bias. The same interviewers who maybe choose rapid fire may not be as amenable to “story-like” answers or may be more prone to giving lower scores to interviewees. More conversational interviewers may just be more amiable and positive. Obviously this is just speculation but given the very low post-II A % I feel that they must have a higher Interviewer bar that’s coupled with a small time constraint, likely booked interview slots, and interviewers who have a certain style that doesn’t give many a chance to shine.

That's a really good point and while we don't know for sure, I feel like what you said makes a ton of sense. Thank you!