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George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences

Washington, DC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Is there anything else that you would like me to know?
Tell me about yourself.
What are some of your positive qualities that will help you as a physician? What are some of your negative qualities that you will have to work on during your training to become a physician?

What was the most interesting question?

Nothing too interesting -- just a general conversation about my background and my motivations for becoming a physician

What was the most difficult question?

Typical question, but still difficult -- What negative qualities will you have to work on while training to become a physician?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

IAD

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

8 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read over my AMCAS and GW secondary, read the GW website material

What impressed you positively?

The Simulated Surgery room and the clinical skills practice program were very impressive. The students were very friendly and willing to share their likes and dislikes of GW.

What impressed you negatively?

Cost of tuition and cost of living in D.C.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interview days ends pretty early (around 1:30-2'ish) -- don't book your return flights too late!

What are your general comments?

I liked GW a lot more than I thought. The interview coordinator is very easygoing. Also, Dean Scott came and gave a nice, motivational speech about the school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses