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?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
What are your general comments?
I really liked my second interviewer, a PhD; we talked about my research a lot. There wasn't one big tour -- an admissions counselor showed us the hospital, neighborhood, and gym, while a student showed the lecture halls and labs. The main tour was at the end of the day, an hour after my last interview, so we were all tired. The fact that it was a rainy day didn't help, though the Metro stop is right by the entrance.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
What role does spirituality play in your life?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Looked over GW's website and handbook. I knew it was closed-file.
What impressed you positively?
The new hospital, which has lots of facilities for teaching (rooms for standardized patient experiences, and a vitual operating room) and will be truly wireless at some point. The new gym's pretty nice too. Also, this was the first interview where I saw a cadaver!
What impressed you negatively?
The lack of housing -- either you commute from the suburbs, or pay a lot (~$1500 for an efficiency/studio) for rent in Foggy Bottom.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The lack of financial aid available. The financial aid officer starts his presentation with details on the military program, which stuck out as a sign that the school doesn't have much to brag about when it comes to packages given/debt after school.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
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