I read about the school, visited the school, practiced interview questions and read over all my application materials.
What impressed you positively?
The faculty and staff were incredible. There have been posts about the school being 'full of themselves' but I didn't see that at all. In fact, I saw quite the opposite! They were wonderfully attentive and very encouraging.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many people knew the staff or faculty.
What are your general comments?
It was great. The students seemed to love the school and so did the faculty. Everyone was proud of their school which leads me to believe that the school is as good as its reputation implies. And, being an undergrad at UW, I know from experience that the school's reputation is not just heresay.