NLRP3 Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Does anyone remember what percentage of the class gets early acceptance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fakingpatience Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Wow if they interview 60 people each cycle, what percent do they accept? I received an interview offer for Oct 25th, but asked for a different date as that conflicts with another interview. Has anyone had GWU reschedule an interview? I'm a little nervous to how they will respond to the request. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProspectivePAfromPA Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thank you so much, Dbh3!!! Yes, your response helps a lot!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abduffin Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Good questions, and congrats on the early acceptance!!1. Social Attire: I was asked in an email what to wear to the social the evening before your interviews. We are very low-key here when it comes to being off campus. A nice shirt with jeans is completely appropriate. Whatever makes you comfortable-- it's not a trick, we really like getting to know everyone before the formal interview day. Also, this is technically our time off :) we will be relaxing with you.2. Preparing for the interview: as stated above this post, it's a great idea to research what an MMI is. Understand that a lot of these questions aren't so much about how much you know, but about how you react under stress to unique problem solving scenarios. PA school is very much a "restart" in your education. No matter how much experience or education you have, we all begin this program on the same basic level. It's important that students be prepared for that uncomfortable situation, show great teamwork, and be humble in the face of change. One of the greatest aspects of a good provider is being able to say "I don't know... but here's how I want to approach this problem together". Using the MMI allows us to remove our own bias, while also testing that kind of grace under pressure from the candidates.3. How many are accepted? I am not certain. It honestly doesn't factor-- if you have made it to an interview, it means you are a brilliant and capable individual. Now, we just need to find out who would benefit the most from our system. Sometimes that's a high number (we have about sixty in our class now), sometimes it's lower. What I do know is that our numbers appear high because you might be reading about how many people are accepted for both the Masters in PA, and our Dualer Masters in PA and Public Health. There's usually a dozen or so Dualers. Even with our larger class size, we all receive amazing personal support from our counselors who have a strictly open door policy and frequently help teach classes. More students has benefited us, so far in our didactic year, because there are so many different opportunities for help learning challenging topics.4. Rescheduling: Needing to reschedule is never counted against you. However, it may be difficult to do later in the cycle. Please contact the department as soon as possible if you know you can't make it.5.) Social: it was extremely beneficial for us last year to create a private facebook group for everyone accepted early in the process. This allowed us to discuss financial aid paperwork, how to relocate, find room mates etc. I highly recommend that someone who has an early acceptance form a private PA Class FB page and offers the link here for individuals who know they are coming in 2015. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abduffin Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 oh and good luck! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProspectivePAfromPA Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Thank you so much, abduffin!! Great info!!! Looking forward to meeting you throughout the interview weekend! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NLRP3 Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 Dbh3 did you apply for the dual program or the traditional 2 year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boydh Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 NLRP3 I applied to the dual program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wcf4 Posted September 29, 2014 Author Share Posted September 29, 2014 Does anyone remember what percentage of the class gets early acceptance? I think they said only a small handful get accepted right away. I was under the impression it was a couple of people two weeks after the interview, and everyone else gets notified in December (accepted, waitlisted, or denied). Hope that helps! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichiganPrePA Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 A huge congratulations to those already accepted! I will be interviewing on Nov. 1. So the informal gathering will be on Halloween! That could make for an interesting evening, ha. Looking forward to checking out this great program! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
medic.ma123 Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 I will be interviewing on the 25th of October. Looking forward to finding out more about the program and meeting everyone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tori Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I will also be interviewing on November 1st, so excited!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I am also interviewing on 11/1. I'm traveling from Texas (DFW area) - indirectly. Timeline: 25-Aug - esubmitted CASPA (I wanted to finish some summer coursework that would continue to raise my undergrad/post-baccalaureate GPA) 4-Sep - CASPA verified 12-Sep - added GWU to designated programs 18-Sep - submitted supplemental appl 19-Sep - GWU confirmed appl received 22-Sep - GWU confirmed appl in review 10-Oct - received (& accepted!) invite to interview 11/1 10-Oct - inquired about staying with a student night before (I've lived in the District, & Bethesda, in the past) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 Congratulations to everyone who has interviewed or has one scheduled in the near future! I will be interviewing on Nov. 1 as well. I am flying into town in the afternoon from Colorado and looking forward to meeting everyone at the social on Friday night! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tori Posted October 17, 2014 Share Posted October 17, 2014 I'm from Colorado as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VA PA MOM Posted October 18, 2014 Share Posted October 18, 2014 Anyone local interviewing on 10/25? Is one of the MMI stations a regular interview? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RabSaddles Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I interviewed yesterday October 25th. Good luck to all those who have interviewed. Let the waiting begin!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProspectivePAfromPA Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Hi, everyone!! I also interviewed yesterday and it was great!!! All of the staff and students were so welcoming and helpful!! A huge THANK YOU to all of them!!! I also met a great group of candidates and I wish all of you all the best!! Like RabSaddles said, let the waiting game begin!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14characters Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 For anyone interviewing on 11/01 .... are you wearing a costume to the meet and greet on 10/31? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliB Posted October 27, 2014 Share Posted October 27, 2014 For anyone interviewing on 11/01 .... are you wearing a costume to the meet and greet on 10/31? No, I am flying in that afternoon with no more than a carry-on bag. I don't think I would even if I could manage it. I expect it to be casual and fun, but I won't be THAT relaxed. Additionally, I chaired an international conference held at Disney's convention center in Orlando a few years back. We had a lot of fun with the theme and I wore a 'Mouseketeer' top and the obligatory mouse ears at our open sessions. For a few years after that, business associates would meet me and say I looked familiar. I still remember some chagrin on my part when it would 'click' and they would say something along the lines of "Oh! You wore the mouse ears when you were with Jim Lovell!" Hmmmm - maybe I should rethink! My Mouseketeer shirt and ears would fit in my carry-on! :) I'd be memorable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14characters Posted October 28, 2014 Share Posted October 28, 2014 I think I'm going to dress up as an Orange Iguana from Legends of the Hidden Temple... My girlfriend is saying I should wear a sports coat or jacket on top of that to keep it somewhat classy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tori Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I am not sure if I should dress up either! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colorado Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I brought a couple pieces from my costume, headband and belt, I think it could be fun. I also just flew into town this afternoon and I'm looking forward to meeting everyone tonight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cake12310 Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Hi everyone! I am interviewing tomorrow (it's a makeup interview because I couldn't make it to my scheduled one). I guess it's late now and I only just found this forum, but has anyone already gotten accepted? I thought GW wasn't on a rolling admissions basis... Anyway, can't wait to meet all of you :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaleoPA Posted November 8, 2014 Share Posted November 8, 2014 Anyone from the Oct 25th interview hear anything yet?!? The wait is so agonizing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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