Interview Invites/ Application Cycle 2014

[ProspectivePAfromPA]

Thanks for posting, CorrineR !! I also interviewed on 10/25 and have been wondering the exact same thing!! I agree....the wait is agonizing!! But they did say most of us would not hear until January. Does anyone know if they said when a few early acceptances from our date might be announced?

[PaleoPA]

Haha, no prob PA!!! You know, I didn't ever hear anyone ask that question (even thought we all wanted to ;)), therefore I never heard the answer to that question. I suppose we all desperately wanted to know but we just didn't want to press the issue :) I am just going on the precedent set by the interviewees that came before us, and it seemed like two Fridays after was when they heard. Alas, you are right, ~90% of us will not hear until Jan according to Dr. Wright...oh the agony!

[VA PA MOM]

This waiting is absolutely the worst! I also interviewed on 10/25.  They said approx. 2 weeks for early acceptance and everyone else would know by January.  However, with interviews on 11/1, 11/15 and make ups apparently, I doubt they've had time.  I didn't think my interview was amazing but I was holding out a little hope for early acceptance so that I could be put out of my misery. LOL

[ProspectivePAfromPA]

Agree, CorrineR that I was just too nervous to ask that question. I have also been thinking like VA PA Mom that with the interviews 'stacked' these last couple of weeks, there probably just has not been time and/or we will all be considered at once. Most of the first year students who led my group (B) said when they were accepted they heard in December

[mal10]

Hi everyone, I interviewed on 11/01 and received an acceptance offer yesterday morning. Wishing the best for you all!

[ProspectivePAfromPA]

Congrats, mal10 !! May I ask if you are a dual MPH candidate?

[mal10]

Thank you, ProspectivePA! I applied to the traditional MSHS program. Had a wonderful experience at the interview and I feel extremely grateful for the opportunity. I hope you hear good news soon!!

[ProspectivePAfromPA]

Awesome, mal10 ! I had a great experience at the interview, too so I am hopeful we'll be classmates!

[PaleoPA]

Ah yes, congrats Mal10!!! I loved the interview also. Hope to see you both on campus one day :)

[andyw]

To those who have interviewed, what were the interview topics?  Was there specific medical knowledge needed to answer, or was it more general?  Thank you for your help.  I am asking for my girlfriend who is interviewing this weekend.  She is too nervous to get on here and ask.  Best of luck to all.

[14characters]

To those who have interviewed, what were the interview topics? Was there specific medical knowledge needed to answer, or was it more general? Thank you for your help. I am asking for my girlfriend who is interviewing this weekend. She is too nervous to get on here and ask. Best of luck to all.

 

There's this whole confidentiality agreement thing, none of us want to get rejected/in trouble for breaking that, but basically we can say there are 10 different mini interviews, all one on one for 5 minutes, some scenario, some opinion, some typical interview stuff. She's bound to feel uncomfortable about a few of the stations, but you can't really prepare other than what you've experienced in your lifetime.

[andyw]

Ok. Appreciated

[Tori]

Unfortunately we cannot discuss the interview since we all signed a confidentiality agreement. But I can say that you do not need any specific medical knowledge, everyone's life experiences are enough preparation for the questions asked. MMIs are all about evaluating your critical thinking and problem solving skillls. Just stay true to yourself and you will do great! Good luck!

[andyw]

Unfortunately we cannot discuss the interview since we all signed a confidentiality agreement. But I can say that you do not need any specific medical knowledge, everyone's life experiences are enough preparation for the questions asked. MMIs are all about evaluating your critical thinking and problem solving skillls. Just stay true to yourself and you will do great! Good luck!

 

Thank you!  That's what I was wondering.  I didn't want to know any specific questions, only if it required specific medical knowledge or background.   Thanks so much,

[ProspectivePAfromPA]

Ok. Appreciated

That is correct that we cannot comment on the interview. However, I would like to encourage your girlfriend to post on her own behalf! In my experience, we are a very friendly group and it's nice feeling like we are all in this together! Good luck to her!

[jcastro805]

Thanks for letting me know about this forum Senorita Amanda Duffin! Hello all, I am a current first-year student here at GW. Congratulations to all who were invited for interviews, and to those who were early accepted. Thanks for maintaining the confidentiality of the interview process, and feel free to ask questions!

[pa_ck]

Hi everyone!

 

I am interviewing this weekend and have a pretty early flight into DC on Friday! Anyone else getting in early and want to meet up before the social??

[PaleoPA]

Is that you Jared--from the first year student panel?!? Thanks for answering all of our questions and giving us some really good info. The only question remaining that I have is--how was the pharmacology exam that everyone was sweating?!

[jcastro805]

Yes, same guy! The pharm exam was tough, but everybody made it through just fine. We had 5 straight weeks of midterms. It was definitely an endurance course, however we are now over half way through our didactic year, and we have been celebrating accordingly!!

[cake12310]

Hi friends, so I'm a little nervous because I know that one of my mini interviews was not good, but the rest of them were great. I feel like messing up on one can't really hurt so badly, though, right? Any insight?

[jcastro805]

If you only "messed up" on one of the MMIs, then you did outstanding! Seriously, there was one in particular that I was sure I bombed on. Turns out that when I spoke to the interviewer after beginning the program, he disagreed and thought that I did just fine. You probably didn't do as bad as you think, and there were 59 other people that day who may have also messed up the same question. Good luck though, I hope you get into the program of your choice!

[guardian]

Got a voicemail today from GW to expect an acceptance package to the program in the email. I interviewed September 13th.

[Tori]

I missed a phone call and received a voicemail that they'll try me again next week. It didn't say anything about acceptance... Do you think they only call for acceptances or also rejections/wait list?

[jcastro805]

In my class, students who were waitlisted were notified by phone. We had at least 2 or 3 waitlisted students make it into the class.

[Tori]

Not what I wanted to hear... Lol but thanks for the info:)