Washington, DC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
It was a really relaxing and non-stressful day. The interview coordinator made everything run very smoothly. The dean of the medical school spoke to us, followed by a tour of the classrooms and 6th floor of the hospital (the teaching area). Then there was more information about the process from there, as well as financial aid. Then we had lunch with some current students and after that were the actual interviews. Both interviews were really laid back, definetely took the "Tell me about yourself approach" and were not threatening.
💬 Interview Process
How did you prepare for the interview?
AMCAS, GW secondary, read over website. Knowing it was closed file helped direct the focus to more inward questions (Why medicine, plans if you don't get in)
What impressed you positively?
The facilities were great and the students I met were really nice too, and seemed pretty relaxed despite the fact that finals were coming up. Finding out that grading is not on the bell curve also helped (ie: everyone can Honor a class, and likewise everyone can fail)
What impressed you negatively?
I kind of wish medical students gave the tour because it's easier to talk to students while walking around as opposed to around the lunch table where sometimes conversation is more forced
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That you could really be out by 1 oclock
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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