GWU DPT 2019-2020

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cobi31 said:
I have an interview on December 6th. I haven't heard much on their interview process
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I had their interview a little over a week ago. It wasn't too bad. They introduced the faculty and the program, there was a group interview with one faculty and 2-3 other applicants, a tour with 2 current students, and then a short, one-on-one interview with a different faculty member. I REALLY liked the program and the people. I'm praying I get an offer!
 
I got my acceptance tonight! Whoop! Whoop! 🙂 I'm going to accept! So relieved to be done with this application process finally!!!
 
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Hi! I just submitted my application this past weekend. How long did it take for everyone to get an interview invitation?
 
chris93 said:
Hi! I just submitted my application this past weekend. How long did it take for everyone to get an interview invitation?
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it took about a month for my interview invitation. I applied in oct and got the interview invite in november.
 
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I was invited to interview on January 11th, got the email last Friday. I do believe they will have another interview day in February though.
 
gatordpt1105 said:
Email to check my application status on the GW Force portal


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who did you email regarding your application? Your interviewer or the admissions staff? Also what did you in your email? (I don‘t want to sound annoying)
 
I got an email the other day being invited to the January 11 interview. That’s the day I’ll be heading to Cali for 2 other PT interviews so I was able to move it to February 7.

Does anyone know if the later interviews put you at a disadvantage? Also how has everyone’s interviews gone?
 
lilak8 said:
who did you email regarding your application? Your interviewer or the admissions staff? Also what did you in your email? (I don‘t want to sound annoying)
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Oh I didn’t email them I meant I got an email from the admissions saying to check my application status on the GW Force portal and that’s where it said I got accepted!


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PTapplicant0511 said:
Congrats!! What did you think? I'm interviewing 1/11. About how many people were at the interview?
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Thank you. I really enjoyed the interview process. The staff and students create a welcoming environment that made me feel comfortable when I entered the group and individual interviews. I believe there were 40-50 people there that day.
 
Just got invited for an interview 2/7! I'm extremely excited and pretty nervous for it- any advice for those going in?
 
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carldpt said:
When visiting for your interview weekend, where would you recommend staying at an affordable price?
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Hotel Lombardy! It’s right across the street from the PT building (1 minute walk), which is nice because the interview is so early in the morning. I wouldn’t say it’s very cheap but it’s around the same price as the other hotels that GW recommends to stay at and it’s the closest
 
gailmarie95 said:
What type of questions were you asked in your interview?
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I interviewed with GW on 1/11. Overall it was a great experience. The day started with a meet and greet where the program and instructors were introduced. Next we were split into groups of 3 or 4 and brought back into a classroom for our group interviews with a single faculty member. She introduced herself and then asked us questions pulled from a list. To make it fair we were each given a chance to answer first. My group was asked 3 questions since there were three of us. The questions were: If you were on a team and you performed poorly, what would you discuss when you regrouped? What would you do in a situation where you had a difficult or non-compliant client? What are some of the traits you admire in a role model? Then we had a chance to ask her questions. Afterwards we regrouped and had a campus tour with some current students. The current students were there throughout the day to talk to and ask questions with, which was honestly the most enjoyable/informative part for me. After the tour we went back to the main building and had our individual interviews. This also felt like more of a conversation than an interview. The faculty member started by asking me a question I think everyone should be prepared to answer which was, "Tell me about yourself". She also asked me about why I wanted to attend GW and then asked some specific questions about my application (like why my grades progressively increased throughout my undergrad). At the end she asked if I had any questions for her. I highly recommend you take advantage of this even if they were already answered by others if for nothing else to show your interest in their program. The day concluded with another opportunity to chat with current students while the remaining interviews concluded. Overall the current students seemed to love the program and were more than willing to talk with you. I really enjoyed my interview. I hope this helps!
 
Aspiring DPT said:
I interviewed with GW on 1/11. Overall it was a great experience. The day started with a meet and greet where the program and instructors were introduced. Next we were split into groups of 3 or 4 and brought back into a classroom for our group interviews with a single faculty member. She introduced herself and then asked us questions pulled from a list. To make it fair we were each given a chance to answer first. My group was asked 3 questions since there were three of us. The questions were: If you were on a team and you performed poorly, what would you discuss when you regrouped? What would you do in a situation where you had a difficult or non-compliant client? What are some of the traits you admire in a role model? Then we had a chance to ask her questions. Afterwards we regrouped and had a campus tour with some current students. The current students were there throughout the day to talk to and ask questions with, which was honestly the most enjoyable/informative part for me. After the tour we went back to the main building and had our individual interviews. This also felt like more of a conversation than an interview. The faculty member started by asking me a question I think everyone should be prepared to answer which was, "Tell me about yourself". She also asked me about why I wanted to attend GW and then asked some specific questions about my application (like why my grades progressively increased throughout my undergrad). At the end she asked if I had any questions for her. I highly recommend you take advantage of this even if they were already answered by others if for nothing else to show your interest in their program. The day concluded with another opportunity to chat with current students while the remaining interviews concluded. Overall the current students seemed to love the program and were more than willing to talk with you. I really enjoyed my interview. I hope this helps!
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Thank you so much!
 
Is anyone aware of a Facebook group or similar for admitted students in the class of 2023? The one I have seen on Facebook seems inactive because it has 2 members and I haven't heard back from them.
 
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I interviewed on 2/7 and I absolutely loved it. I'm a little nervous though, because I have a deposit due in a couple days at the only school I've received acceptance from. Any advice?
 
carldpt said:
I interviewed on 2/7 and I absolutely loved it. I'm a little nervous though, because I have a deposit due in a couple days at the only school I've received acceptance from. Any advice?
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I interviewed 12/6 and was accepted 12/16 so it was a pretty fast turn around. I would say if you still haven't heard anything the day before the other deposit is due to pay that deposit and when you hear back from other schools you can always put another down and remove yourself from another program. I know it's not ideal and losing the money sucks but I think it is worth it if you're sure that the program will be a better fit and that you will be happier there. 3 years is a long time to be at school so I would personally rather lose a few hundred dollars than to be unhappy/regretful in another program for that long. just my thoughts, hope this helps
 
carldpt said:
I interviewed on 2/7 and I absolutely loved it. I'm a little nervous though, because I have a deposit due in a couple days at the only school I've received acceptance from. Any advice?
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I read "I absolutely loved it" and that's all I needed to recommend you to pay the deposit. Obviously I don't know your whole situation but what I know is that GW is a very competitive and prestigious program. If you end up being admitted to 2 or more schools, that's a good problem to have.
 
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