<p>hi! ok so I am a freshman at gw right now-and I remember going through everything that you guys are going through right now!!! if you have ANY questions at all messege me...(don't ask me your chances though because i don't know them any more than you do)but anything else is fine!!
I hope I can help!
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<p>did u apply RD or ED</p>
<p>i applied rd</p>
<p>do you have to choose classes strictly on your major or do they give you some leverage?</p>
<p>here at UNM im doing a BA in poli sci but i can do whatever classes i want, i've taken some econ classes and higher level phil classes and if i stayed here i would eventually have enough to declare a double major in poli sci and philosophy with a minor in econ. </p>
<p>or does gwu want you to take classes only pertaining to your already declared major?</p>
<p>what are the lowest sat score/hs gpa a person can have to get in GW? Assuming the person has great EC's and good recommendations, applying as a transfer to spring 09 and is taking an unpopular major.</p>
<p>you can take whatever classes you want in any school you want (early level classes) There are specific classes you must take for your major-but ever semester allows for at least one elective. The advisors make it very easy to know what you need to take to stay on track for graduating in four years. As far as the double major I have no idea. I am not planning on doing that-but if you still want to know i would just call the school and ask. And to ipodlover77 i dont think anyone could give you a concrete answer to your question but again the school might be able to give you some direction.</p>
<p>this is kind of a personal question and im sure it varies by person...but if you dont mind answering here it is......ok so i really want to go to gwu...however, with the economy on a down spiral, is it worth going to gwu considering how much debt one may be in when its all done and finished?</p>
<p>Are the dorms at GWU as nice as they say?</p>
<p>What activities are there to do on campus, or do GWU students mainly like to hang out in DC itself?</p>
<p>Would you say that most students are generally friendly and welcoming, or are they more concerned with competing with one another?</p>
<p>hows the load of work for GW? is it to the point where you want to die or is there plenty of time for relaxing</p>
<p>also.. how's the community like... studious or partyers</p>
<p>I'm a freshman at GW as well, and I'd like to help answer some questions. I remember using this site a lot this time last year when I was applying to colleges and stressed out. </p>
<p>GW dorms are really nice. Ivory Tower and Potomic and City Hall are some of the best dorms I've seen - some of the rooms are like hotel suites. Freshman don't really live in those dorms, though, except for a select few in Potomic. I live in Thurston Hall, which is known well as the party dorm (it holds 1100 freshman - how could it not be??) and the rooms are very nice in here too. Old, yes, but big, and a lot of them were recently renevated. </p>
<p>There are always a ton of activities to do on campus, but there are just as many off campus too. Today I just got back from a tour of the White House. People take the metro to Pentagon City Mall or the Capital or anywhere else to do off campus things all the time. Meanwhile there are shows/bands/events/plays/bbqs nearly every day on campus. </p>
<p>As for students being friendly, well, it varies. There are a lot of unfriendly-looking people, but no one's been specifically rude to me or anything, and I've made friends with a ton of nice, friendly people who have the same interests as me and aren't snobs.</p>
<p>Going to GWU when the economy's in such a crisis is a risk. My family can barely afford it. It really depends on whether you make an effort to get as much as you can out of the experience. If you come here and get a lot of internships and network and make connections, in the long run it will pay for itself. </p>
<p>I'm in freshman level classes, so the workload isn't really bad at all. I guess it really depends on how much work you had to do in high school. I worked hard in high school so college isn't much different for me, but there is plenty of time for relaxing and partying here. </p>
<p>The community is both studious and partylike! I'd say, living in Thurston with the wild freshmen, that sunday night through thursday everyone studies, and then thursday night through sunday they party their asses off! There are a ton of frat parties, regular parties, and nightclubs to choose from when you want to have fun on the weekends.</p>
<p>I'm amFreshman as well and I agree with the 2 other Freshmen in this Forum.
Pat, the economy is hitting my home really hard, and indeed, paying a huge bill a month for ten months is...you know, very tough.
I am on a work study program to help to ease some of the financial burdens. Let's see how things get, althoguh I love the school, financial situation at the time of applying has to be taken into consideration.</p>
<p>multitasker, thanks for your thoughts...
i really love gwu and i want to feel that by going to gwu, if accepted, will be worth it considering its location, prestige, and all the hook-ups it has with companies...
however im starting to get really nervous considering the amount of debt i could be in, especially in a time of economic crisis...im stuck in a big decision right now...but thankss againfor your input, i hope all goes well with you</p>
<p>Thank you, PAt, and I hopw you can attend!
Is a great school nad there is a lot at GW to take pride for. But I would lie to all of you if I would say that money is not a problem, especially when is one of the most expensive schools in the world (it was number 1 till last year, I don't know now). However, if you get a good package, or excellent Merrit Schollarship, I would certainly attend. I would apply anyway, and then compare packages with the other schools you got in, and, Good Luck again!</p>
<p>I'm a freshman here, too, and I thought I would give another perspective to the dorm question. I live on the Mount Vernon campus in Somers Hall and the dorms here are gorgeous. I know most people don't want to live on the Vern and I didn't think I would like it, either, but I would definitely seriously consider it before just turning it down. It's cheaper to live here, the rooms are big, the bathrooms are really nice, and most of the dorms were very recently renovated or rebuilt. Plus, you really do form a small community of people you know well.</p>
<p>is GW worth the tuition? i'm applying as an international student, so i can't get financial aid.. but i know it has a great IR department, and i know it's a fairly compatible school for me, academically speaking.. so should i still apply?</p>
<p>gnoodle, if it would be possible at all to visit GW, I think you will have a better idea if you like it or not.</p>
<p>Thanks for the help, guys!</p>
<p>Another question: When is the best time to visit GWU and get a tour of the school? When I went to DC for vacation, I briefly walked through the campus and its surroundings, but I'd like to see the school more in-depth.</p>
<p>around this time is ok, since the school is at full speed but is not quite cold. They will close from Dec 21 till Jan 10 for the break, so plan accordingly.</p>
<p>Oh, well I don't visit just yet (only a junior right now!), but perhaps some time in the spring would be better? Do they give tours in the spring?</p>
<p>Absolutely, of course you will have applied by then so the feeling may be different.
The very best time is April, since the cherry blossoms bloom and everything looks pretty, but admissions has tours and interviews all school year round</p>