How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How long was the interview?

40 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 is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"Tell me about yourself? Why have you chosen medicine as a career?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"Where do you see yourself in 10 - 15 years?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"Do you have a specialty in mind?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How have your leadership experiences prepared you for being a physician?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Nothing out of the ordinary. I guess just explaining the reasons why I chose to apply to GWU, because there are so many. When I mentioned the TRACK Program my interviewer was pleased that I had really researched that aspect of the curriculum." Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, reviewing AMCAS, secondary application, personal statement, mock interviews, researching school and D.C. area, curriculum, health care policy, medical ethics, current medical news, outlining key points for answering questions" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The hospital is very nice. The simulation rooms on the 6th floor (dedicated strictly to medical education) are impressive, as well as the lecture rooms, the histology course is computer based and utilizes new technology for the classroom, all the students were really nice during the lunch Q&A, they were honest and really helped me relax before my interviews, it was cool to hear about how much they like the school, faculty, fellow classmates, and the D.C. area, all in all the day was pretty great!" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Besides the obvious cost of living, nothing really. Okay, well, the interviews are held in the Himmelfarb Library, and it's an ugly building, kind of out-dated" Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The interviewers really try to make the day stress-free and fun. Considering this was my first interview, I was pretty nervous, and there's really no reason to be." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Wonderful! The interview coordinator had everything very organized, the first and second year studens were sooo excited to talk to us, my interviewers were really nice and we talked so much, they actually lasted longer than planned, the tour of the facility was pretty quick so you don't have to worry about walking around too much in dress shoes, free mug and lunch! Oh, and an Office of Student Opportunities staff member comes to talk about the TRACK Program, and also the Financial Aid Office, great Q&A sessions, and we actually got to observe the first and second year students in lecture. Get to know the other applicants interviewing with you, everyone today was really nice and helped to make the atmosphere relaxed and fun! " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you use?

BWI

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The George Washington University Inn

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

On what date did the interview take place?

01/19/2007

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

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

9 out of 10