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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?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What would you do if you were not accepted into medical school this year?
Why GWU?
Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

Questions were very straightforward and the same as ones previously posted on the feedback website.

What was the most difficult question?

There were no difficult questions.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

BWI

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Melrose Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

9 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?

10 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?

Reviewed GWU's website, my application, and the SDN interview feedback.

What impressed you positively?

The opportunity for early clinical experiences, the new optional track programs offered, the support offered by the faculty and current students, the facilities.

What impressed you negatively?

The cost of living in DC is a huge barrier to overcome.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How much I would like the school!

What are your general comments?

There were 2 interviews: one with a faculty member and one with a student, each lasting about 30 minutes. Both interviews were very comfortable and stress-free. The day was very well organized and we were kept occupied while waiting to interview by having the opportunity to visit with several current students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses