Inside the admissions process at George Washington University - The Washington Post

A seat at the table with GW college admissions officers reveals much about often-secretive process

Exclusive access reveals much about often-secretive discussions about who to let in to college, who to deny.

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She scrutinized a supplementary essay on what excited the student about GW. She noted a campus visit. She called the student's interest solid and specific. Sometimes, she said, applicants write mostly about Washington, D.C., rather than the university. Or they just write about themselves. Not helpful.