Attach an essay of no more than 500 words indicating what most influenced you to apply to The George Washington University (required of all applicants). If you are applying to an accelerated or special program, also explain why you are interested in this program at GW.
The Visit That Changed It All
"We are here; George Washington University, our last stop on the trip." I remember my dad saying as we turned into the streets of D.C. and welcomed ourselves to George Washington University's campus.
"Finally!" I sighed as I exited the car. This college road trip was finally concluding. The days of numerous college tours and sitting in on mundane lectures were coming to an end. Like any other teenage girl, I could not wait to finish this college tour so that I could go home and forget about the prospect of college for another year or so.
However, my visit to GWU turned out to be the exact opposite of my expectations. At the information session, I learned of the countless internships, the stellar opportunities, and the numerous contacts one could make by being a part of the GWU community.
While all these aspects were great, the two things that really got me interested in the school were the campus atmosphere and the personality of the students. Even though GWU is located in the middle of such an influential city, the campus was clean and the students were friendly. Each student I encountered was more than willing to answer my questions. I was treated as a fellow member of the community; as if GWU was somewhere I belonged.
Invigorated by my visit to George Washington University I began to research the available fields of study, especially the BA/MD program associated the Columbian College of Arts and Sciences and the School of Medicine and Health Sciences. Ever since my mom's problems with chondromalacia in her knee, I have wanted to be a physician. Not only to cure but to inspire hope in my patients and their family members. For the one thing that I remember about Dr. Mark Seckler, my mother's doctor, was his attitude and kindness in that patient room assuring me, as a little girl, that I had nothing to worry about. From then on I have aspired to be that type of physician, a physician with the ability to turn the fear present in all patients into optimism towards the future.
And as I learned more about the BA/MD program available at GWU the more I knew it was the perfect place for me. As a part of the BA/MD program, during my first three years of schooling, I will be allowed to challenge myself with not only classes needed for medical school but with classes built around a liberal arts education. Most important to me, however, is the emphasis GWU puts on doctor patient interaction. Most fifth year medical students spend time with physicians learning the skill of patient interviews. To me patient interaction is essential and the fact that GWU stresses the importance of such a skill appeals to me immensely.
With my strong academic background and my interest in medicine, I am sure that I will truly appreciate the unique opportunities and the plethora of resources GWU has to offer. Thus, I believe that George Washington University it is the perfect place for me to continue the next seven years of my education.
Good essay, I think that you used examples of "interested" too many times in the sense where you are trying to tell us the only two things that you were interested in are ... But then later wrote again, most important.. then aspired.. i just felt you kept going on after mentioning that this is what "changed it all"...
im no professional, but after reading it, i was confused as to which of the experience really "changed it all" ... it can be all of it, i guess re-word it differently?
Sorryyy :( thanks for reading this. Good luck!
