<p>@bigkrit: its really not that bad. It depends on the people you hang out with</p>
<p>Thanks for taking the time to do this. </p>
<p>I just got accepted to GW, and was wondering how challenging the academics are? I want to be challenged for sure, but I also want to have time for internships, etc.</p>
<p>Hi GWGirl,</p>
<p>What do you hear about the Honors program–can you tell me a little more about it, beyond the standard info on the website?</p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Cowboynova - I’m not as informed about transfer students/chances. They will probably look at what kinds of classes you’ve taken as well as some of your high school info (SAT scores, for example). I would highly recommend interviewing, because it shows your interest and helps along the way.</p>
<p>Hmystery1234 - About 25% of students participate in some form of greek life, whether it’s panhel or alternative greek life. It definitely has a presence on campus but there’s no pressure to rush. There are a lot of different fraternities/sororities and I would say most everyone gets a bid (haven’t heard of a case where someone didn’t). Generally they’re not ultra-inclusive but some are more relaxed than others</p>
<p>bigkrit - I wouldn’t say obsessed. Obviously being in DC there is usually something political happening on or around campus. Our College Democrats/Republican groups definitely have a presence, but it’s not like everyone is talking about politics non-stop. I only hear much of it if it comes up in a relevant class or one of my friends brings it up</p>
<p>Sammvp1 - sorry, they don’t really give us that information!</p>
<p>KDavs95 - not hard, polisci is a major within the columbian college, which you apply to when applying to GW in general (so you apply to the university and a college within the university). The Elliott School of International Affairs or the business school tend to be the more competitive programs</p>
<p>helicoptermom24 - do not take this the wrong way, but if your daughter’s primary concern is ranking status, she should rethink her priorities. During my tours I like to say your education is what you make of it. GW will become ranked again (also, many other top universities are going through the same thing, such as Tulane and Bucknell). Instead of worrying about one minor error that the admissions staff made in reporting statistics, I’d focus more on the school’s academic and social qualities, about which I can’t speak highly enough</p>
<p>BillHurley - I don’t actually know too much about Korean studies, so I can’t speak to that. I have a few friends who are either concentrating in Asia studies or minoring in Chinese, and they really love those programs (a lot of people in the Elliott School of International Affairs have an asia concentration as well). We do have a significant number of Korean international students and there is a lot of Korean culture in DC in general</p>
<p>tester13 - as I said earlier, your education is what you make of it. It can be as challenging or easy as you really want it to be. Most students at GW do push themselves academically and take 5 courses per semester (and a lot have internships/jobs at the same time). In my experience it also depends on your major- for example I am taking some hard courses, but since they’re in my major I love them and I love the work, so I tend to do well. Honestly as long as you go to class and do the work it’s not anything too overwhelming. But I would advise against taking an internship freshman year, it’s better to get settled first before you try working.</p>
<p>catrionacm - there is definitely an academic distinction between honors/non-honors, it’s not just a title that you get. Honors students are usually housed together or get housing priority, and sometimes registration priority. They also do extracurricular programs (especially for freshman) in and around DC. Outside of that I don’t know too much about it, but I hope that helps</p>
<p>I dont mean to sound like a tool, but do GW students party regularly? I mean obviously DC has great nightlife but do students actively participate? I’m just the type of guy who will strive for the grades and engage myself academically but on weekends I like to have fun lol</p>
<p>Hi,</p>
<p>I just got accepted in School of Business. But Im still deciding my major between International Affairs and Business. It is easy in GW to switch major? And is it easy to get into Dean’s list or scholarship in GW?</p>
<p>ram0276 - “work hard, play hard” is pretty much the policy for most students here. We take academics pretty seriously and on any given weeknight Gelman (library) will be packed. But a lot of people like to party both on and off campus. There are a lot of 18+ clubs in the area (although it’s mostly freshman going to them because honestly they can drain your wallet). The craziest parties are usually at frat houses, dorm parties tend to be more relaxed</p>
<p>pinksky95 - it’s not hard to switch majors. If you’re switching majors between schools (i.e. from the business school to the columbian college) you just have to fill out some paperwork/applications. Dean’s list is a different standard depending on the college. I know that in the Columbian College, Dean’s list is measured by if your GPA is in the top 20% of students with no grade below a B-. In other schools it’s like a 3.7. To get a scholarship at GW is more difficult, I’m not as familiar with that process because it depends on financial status or merit status.</p>
<p>Are tours done all year round by students? My daughter is a rising senior and interested in GW. We are planning a visit for this summer…probably mid-June. Do we need to give a certain amount of notice for a tour? Are they given in the summer?</p>
<p>Sonofasailor - tours are done all year. Generally the busiest time is in April, we end up doing double the tours & info sessions, but you can come any time of the year including summer. You can schedule a tour/info session online here - [Schedule</a> a Visit | Undergraduate Admissions | The George Washington University](<a href=“http://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/schedule-visit]Schedule”>http://undergraduate.admissions.gwu.edu/schedule-visit)</p>
<p>Thanks, GWgirl2014. I appreciate your willingness to help on this forum!</p>
<p>How are the engineering programs here, more specifically the computer science program? Are they more difficult than other programs at GW? What are the professors life? Are the research and internship opportunities good? How competitive is a GW comp sci degree when applying to jobs and grad schools? And finally is there a divide between students in different schools in GW, or is there a great sense of community at GW no matter what school you are in?</p>
<p>Hi, My son is a freshman at GW. I’m wondering if you know when financial aid information gets sent out for upperclassmen? He lived on the Vern this year, so we know he’ll be paying more for a dorm on FB next year, plus I’ve heard colleges usually expect students to contribute more after freshman year, so I’m worried that the flexible part of his grant could be lowered. Do you know if financial aid gets adjusted to take into consideration the higher cost of housing?</p>
<p>For those new to GW, it might help you to know that the dorms are all different prices (and if you get a double, that’s more expensive than a triple, quad or room with 6 people), but you can’t specify that you want a quad. Other than West, the Mt Vernon dorms are among the cheapest at GW, so it’s a good way to save some money if your freshman lives there. (My son really didn’t mind it, though he originally hadn’t wanted to be rooming there.) </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>APkid13 - I don’t know much about our computer science program. The engineering program is pretty intense and competitive. I like to think that all of our academic programs are difficult but the engineering program is definitely growing stronger every year. I’ve had a great experience with all of my professors at GW, although I’m in the Columbian College. They really make an effort to get to know you on a personal level and most, if not all are doing research in their field. GW has some of the best research/internship/job opportunities of any school in DC - employers intentionally hire GW students because we have such a good reputation as interns or employees. I don’t think there is a divide between schools, I have friends in all of the schools and all different majors, while each is unique it definitely doesn’t inhibit a sense of community.</p>
<p>AdeleRose - I’m not as informed about financial aid for current students. His GWorld money will be reduced (although you can always add more on your own) because sophomore year dorms have kitchens, so students don’t need to eat at J Street as much. You can find housing rates online here: <a href=“https://living.gwu.edu/sites/living.gwu.edu/files/downloads/Rate%20Chart%202013-2014.pdf[/url]”>https://living.gwu.edu/sites/living.gwu.edu/files/downloads/Rate%20Chart%202013-2014.pdf</a>
I lived in a double in Schenley sophomore year, although it’s going to be demolished soon - it’s one of the cheaper options because the building was quite old and the rooms were a bit smaller, but I had no complaints. Again I’m really not sure how this factors into financial aid, sorry I can’t give you any more information.</p>
<p>Thank you for the response GWgirl2014!</p>
<p>I can’t believe Schenley is getting knocked down. I lived there Sophomore year. 
I used to talk to Eddie, aka Old Man Schenley. He died a few years ago.</p>
<p>Schenley will be torn down at the end of this semester.</p>
<p>Schenley was built in 1920.</p>
<p>And, GWU wonders why DC complains that GWU “ate” DC. Or, why the city thinks GWU is taking over the city or not respecting historical buildings. The current Schenley will be torn down soon and the new superdorm will be built there.</p>
<p>I will say that Schenley did need repairs. And, that GWU is very, very land-locked. They’ve got to do something with their students if they keep expanding the size of incoming classes. They don’t have much land where a superdorm could be built, so Schenley’s land turned out to be the best option they thought they had.</p>
<p>Yes, Schenley was quite old and was in need of some major repairs. Over the next 5 years or so, GW is going to start to move more people to the vern until eventually entire incoming classes are living on the vern for their first year, because on-campus housing is limited and class sizes keep growing exponentially.</p>
<p>Hi, I’m upcoming freshmen (Class of 2017).</p>
<p>Nice to see you here.</p>
<p>Firstly, I’ve been wondering when we choose the dorm.</p>
<p>Secondly, I hope you to recommend what classes I should take as a freshmen.
Also, I’m curious about when we choose the classes.</p>
<p>Additionally, when I make payment for tuition, can I pay for one semester? I’m not sure about this plan’s name… I guess “monthly payment”? I don’t know… Would you please explain about this?</p>
<p>Thank you,</p>
<p>Thisgw2017,</p>
<p>Your housing application deadline is May 17. Are you studying in the Columbian College of Arts & Sciences? If so, I can recommend some classes. I would definitely recommend taking your University Writing requirement first semester if you can. I would also recommend getting your GPAC or general core requirements out of the way your freshman year.</p>
<p>As far as payments, I’m not sure what the monthly plan is, I know that I pay my tuition per semester.</p>