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how late did you interview last time? I didn't know that interviewing late mattered that much

Early March.

It's difficult to say if interviewing later has an impact on your chances since it's school-dependent. Some schools do make you fight for a spot in the waitlist if you interview later. Some schools get pickier the later into the cycle it goes.

GWU directly accepts late interviewees, but based on how I viewed my own candidacy at that time, the late interview being my first and only one felt like an uphill battle for me.

 

[Learn To Swim!]

I searched around the 2021-2022 GWU thread and discovered that quite a lot of people received IIs around this time last year that were on hold. Keep your heads up! There is still hope!

 

[emsea123]

I searched around the 2021-2022 GWU thread and discovered that quite a lot of people received IIs around this time last year that were on hold. Keep your heads up! There is still hope!

Gosh I need this soooo badly. I am so lucky to have an acceptance, but my partner told me yesterday that he wouldn’t be willing to move that far anymore (for a very good reason but still 🥺). I am on hold and really really hoping for an II from GW🤞

Edit: sorry for oversharing but I’m really trying to manifest this lol

 

[pokesalmonfish]

Gosh I need this soooo badly. I am so lucky to have an acceptance, but my partner told me yesterday that he wouldn’t be willing to move that far anymore (for a very good reason but still 🥺). I am on hold and really really hoping for an II from GW🤞

Edit: sorry for oversharing but I’m really trying to manifest this lol

sorry to hear this, manifesting good vibes for you

 

[emsea123]

sorry to hear this, manifesting good vibes for you

Thank you, that means more than you know♥️

 

[AFilmDoctor]

Gosh I need this soooo badly. I am so lucky to have an acceptance, but my partner told me yesterday that he wouldn’t be willing to move that far anymore (for a very good reason but still 🥺). I am on hold and really really hoping for an II from GW🤞

Edit: sorry for oversharing but I’m really trying to manifest this lol

I hope things work out here for you as the cycle continues!

 

[emsea123]

I hope things work out here for you as the cycle continues!

Thank you so much!! You’re an actual ray of sunshine. I’m really manifesting success for you too!

 

[sriracha3]

So I interviewed two weeks ago and I thought now it would be appropriate to give my thoughts.

I'm also not sure if there is an NDA that I unknowingly signed, so I'm going to be very general here

The interview was incredibly rapid fire. One question after the other. It really does depend on the interviewer.

 

[KoolGirlKaye123]

So I was waitlisted (sigh I know) after thinking my interview went amazingly (super conversational and chill). Looking back, I realized my interviewer spoke more than I did. After I answered the first question, they were super excited and went on about how I was a strong fit for 10 minutes and even answered my "Why GW?" question for me (they named the programs and initiatives I was a strong fit for). I honestly feel that them talking most of the time prevented me from sharing more about who I was and my "why," which probably resulted in my WL. So I recommend that folsk find ways to show themselves more in their interview, whether it is filled with rapid fire questions, super conversational, or mainly the interviewer speaking.

 

[fintomdcc]

So I was waitlisted (sigh I know) after thinking my interview went amazingly (super conversational and chill). Looking back, I realized my interviewer spoke more than I did. After I answered the first question, they were super excited and went on about how I was a strong fit for 10 minutes and even answered my "Why GW?" question for me (they named the programs and initiatives I was a strong fit for). I honestly feel that them talking most of the time prevented me from sharing more about who I was and my "why," which probably resulted in my WL. So I recommend that folsk find ways to show themselves more in their interview, whether it is filled with rapid fire questions, super conversational, or mainly the interviewer speaking.

Sorry to hear that! When was your interview date?

 

[SpideyMD]

Sorry to hear that! When was your interview date?

Also wondering. Thank you

 

[jlil1]

Has anyone who interviewed around 10/13 received a decision yet?

 

[sriracha3]

So I was waitlisted (sigh I know) after thinking my interview went amazingly (super conversational and chill). Looking back, I realized my interviewer spoke more than I did. After I answered the first question, they were super excited and went on about how I was a strong fit for 10 minutes and even answered my "Why GW?" question for me (they named the programs and initiatives I was a strong fit for). I honestly feel that them talking most of the time prevented me from sharing more about who I was and my "why," which probably resulted in my WL. So I recommend that folsk find ways to show themselves more in their interview, whether it is filled with rapid fire questions, super conversational, or mainly the interviewer speaking.

I absolutely agree with this comment. Very very true.

 

[KoolGirlKaye123]

Sorry to hear that! When was your interview date?

10/14. I heard back pretty early...like dang 😆

 

[jlil1]

10/14. I heard back pretty early...like dang 😆

Do they notify you regardless of being waitlisted/accepted/rejected? Like did you receive an email that there was a status change

 

[KoolGirlKaye123]

Do they notify you regardless of being waitlisted/accepted/rejected? Like did you receive an email that there was a status change

They emailed me saying I was on the alternate list. It didnt say "there was a status change..." if that's what you're asking.

 

[uchihastan]

GW is my alma mater and top choice. been on hold since early/mid July. Hard not to feel discouraged rn but I’m trying to be positive :/ Wishing everyone the best of luck✨✨

 

[tinkertots23]

So I was waitlisted (sigh I know) after thinking my interview went amazingly (super conversational and chill). Looking back, I realized my interviewer spoke more than I did. After I answered the first question, they were super excited and went on about how I was a strong fit for 10 minutes and even answered my "Why GW?" question for me (they named the programs and initiatives I was a strong fit for). I honestly feel that them talking most of the time prevented me from sharing more about who I was and my "why," which probably resulted in my WL. So I recommend that folsk find ways to show themselves more in their interview, whether it is filled with rapid fire questions, super conversational, or mainly the interviewer speaking.

I think there are a million reasons why someone gets waitlisted, and sometimes it's just luck being that they simply have a set number of acceptances to give out. So I would definitely not be too hard on yourself especially since the interview went well and obviously your interviewer really connected with you.

 

[iceylatte]

Does GW put the majority of applicants on hold before making a decision on whether to reject them or send an Ii?

 

[tinkertots23]

Does GW put the majority of applicants on hold before making a decision on whether to reject them or send an Ii?

I don't know if it is the majority because they get an insane amount of apps but a good amount.

 

[medstud16]

I don't know if it is the majority because they get an insane amount of apps but a good amount.

Also the possibility to be held for a while to be rejected later based on this thread

 

[taguylla2]

Does anyone know if GW will have an accepted students day?

 

[sw2090]

Pre-II R. Didn't get an email about a hold, but was complete end of July/early August

 

[deleted1140676]

GW is my alma mater and top choice. been on hold since early/mid July. Hard not to feel discouraged rn but I’m trying to be positive :/ Wishing everyone the best of luck✨✨

SAME lmao

 

[It'sBeen84YearstoMD]

Pre-II R. Didn't get an email about a hold, but was complete end of July/early August

+1

 

[uchihastan]

Pre-II R. Didn't get an email about a hold, but was complete end of July/early August

best of luck to you! they don’t email about pre-II holds, i found out that i was on hold by checking the portal

 

[taguylla2]

Is there an accepted students GroupMe/fb?

 

[2024 or 5 ?]

Is there an accepted students GroupMe/fb?

Did you get an A? If so, how long after the interview?

 

[proverbial_soup]

Has it taken anyone more than 8 weeks to hear back after interviewing? I’m about to hit 8 weeks early next week. Trying to be patient, but I’m very excited about this school so it’s hard to stay chill!

 

[honeydew_honey]

Has it taken anyone more than 8 weeks to hear back after interviewing? I’m about to hit 8 weeks early next week. Trying to be patient, but I’m very excited about this school so it’s hard to stay chill!

Oh gosh, I feel so greedy. Here I am pulling my hair out since I haven't heard back after 5 weeks! I hope you hear good news soon, friend! You got this!!!

 

[SpideyMD]

Interviewed 10/25. When can I expect a decision? Thanks 🙏🏼

 

[jlil1]

Interviewed 10/25. When can I expect a decision? Thanks 🙏🏼

They say 6-8 weeks, but for some people its been less for other people 8 weeks. I interviewed 10/13 and have not heard back yet.

 

[ramenlover12]

II just now!! After being waitlisted last year 😭

 

[emsea123]

II just now!! After being waitlisted last year 😭

Congrats!! When were you complete, and were you on hold this year?

 

[SpideyMD]

They say 6-8 weeks, but for some people its been less for other people 8 weeks. I interviewed 10/13 and have not heard back yet.

Thanks so much. It sure is hard waiting

 

[ramenlover12]

Congrats!! When were you complete, and were you on hold this year?

Thank you! I was complete very early June/July and I was on hold in the beginning. Interview set for January 27!

 

[itsfun2learn]

II received this afternoon!

LM 69.9, IS (though I’m not sure it matters for DC), complete on 7/12.

Super excited for this one! I bike through campus daily!

 

[mutedenergy]

II complete mid oct

stats?

 

[happy_squidward]

II received this afternoon!

LM 69.9, IS (though I’m not sure it matters for DC), complete on 7/12.

Super excited for this one! I bike through campus daily!

congrats hope u get the A!! give me some hope and tell me you were on hold before II🥺

 

[itsfun2learn]

congrats hope u get the A!! give me some hope and tell me you were on hold before II

Here’s your hope!

I was put on hold in late July or early August, sometime like that.

 

[ahh123456]

Here’s your hope!

I was put on hold in late July or early August, sometime like that.

good luck!! did you happen to send an update letter at all?

 

[itsfun2learn]

good luck!! did you happen to send an update letter at all?

Nope!

I did nothing but bide my time. And thank you!

 

[emsea123]

Thank you! I was complete very early June/July and I was on hold in the beginning. Interview set for January 27!

Congratulations, that's so exciting!!

 

[tinkertots23]

Has anybody sent interview thank you notes? And did you upload it to the portal?

 

[coramDeo]

Has anybody sent interview thank you notes? And did you upload it to the portal?

I did, you e-mail it to the admissions committee's e-mail address and just ask them to pass on the note to your interviewer!

 

[fintomdcc]

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[tinkertots23]

I got my interviewer's email address at the end of the interview and sent it directly to them afterward.

We were talking up until the last second so unfortunately was not possible

 

[Mr.Shawarma]

Is it not enough to just thank them at the end? That’s what I did

 

[coramDeo]

Is it not enough to just thank them at the end? That’s what I did

It is too, I'm sure! Like @tinkertots23, my interview ran way over, so wanted to send a proper thank-you note after.

 

[HalfManHalfShark]

Can you get in to this school without some sort of public health/justice background?