How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

What was the most interesting question?

"Describe your ideal of a doctor's visit. Describe the reality of a doctor's visit. Why are these two scenarios different?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Why an MD versus an RN or a NP?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Read through my AMCAS and secondary application, and read through the GW brochure I was sent in the mail." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The beautiful new 110 million dollar hospital with the virtual reality surgery rooms on the 6th floor, and the spanking brand-new gym. I also really enjoyed interacting with the students, who were all very friendly and helpful, and create a cooperative learning environment for the study of medicine. Student happiness runs sky high at this school =)." Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The lack of on-campus graduate housing (read: NONE!) - living in the surrounding DC/VA/MD areas will cost you a ton, unless you're lucky enough to have connections or find something close to $1000 . . . if not be prepared to have roommates for all four years or pay rent that's closer to $2000/month. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Relax and breathe, and realize that they already want you at their school - that's why they invited you for an interview. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"I really enjoyed visiting GW, for its emphasis on patient care and cooperative learning. The interview was EXTREMELY low-stress . . . it's more to supplement your application than to evaluate you (or so I think . . .) Definitely a great interview experience, designed to be as little stress as possible." Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Student

On what date did the interview take place?

10/24/2002