The George Washington University Reviews

"Great program and professors, however not enough face time with the professors, often times they are more concerned with their research, however when they are engaging with you, they are present. The cost to attend the program is high and there are not enough scholarships to go around. Many students receive nothing, while a few full rides went out. It would be better if all students who apply in time could all receive a scholarship, rather than nothing. Great city, you are connected to some of the largest cities in terms of international education. Many opportunities for internships or full-time work in the field due to night courses."

"I feel some of the greatest strengths of GWU are its commitment to an educated student base and flexible professors. Many of the professors can meet day or night and are quick to respond via email. In group projects, my fellow students are intelligent, open to new ideas, and able to come up with incredible creative solutions. So far, my only con is the price, which tends to be one of the highest in the area. Though admissions is fantastic and will work with you in order to ensure you can afford GWU's amazing programs."

"It really refines your professional abilities and makes you ready for a career much more than undergrad did. I think since it is not a research based program the students are a bit out of touch with the program and it is more like going to class and having an internship than really being too involved on campus."

"The are a couple of problems with the program. First, GW loves hiring Adjunct Professors, which can be really great or really bad. Some of the Adjuncts I had were incredible and others were some of the worst professors I have ever had. So the problem is that consistency of quality professors. Second, they are marketing the program to the wrong demographic. They market the program as if it an Organizational Industrial Psychology program, which it is not. Additionally they have been recruiting the newly graduated students, but the program is designed for working professionals who have been graduated for a while. This program is designed to make business consultants and thus they should advertise it correctly and to the right people."

"D.C. is continuously rated as one of the most expensive places to live. If you plan to attend GW, make sure that you are willing to compromise on your apartment size, living with roommates, or can deal with a long metro ride. Even though the program can be done in 2 years, that time line is not encouraged by the all of the staff. Make sure that you go at your own pace, but you can't just take 9 credits and expect to graduate in 2 years. On the positive side, the students are from all over the world, and the D.C. area has a lot to offer."

"GWU is an excellent school and has an amazing reputation in the Physical Therapy world do to our outstanding professors who are able to put the students as their top priority, but practice and do research as well. There is a rich environment of helping and caring within the professors and the students. We do anything we can to help each other succeed. I also love being in the DC area where we have a multitude of top quality hospitals and rehab clinics, not to mention the close proximity to the politicians who can help make change to PT policy."

"The program is very good, but very DC-focused. Wanting to shift back West makes this rather difficult. The night classes are very useful for interning or working."

"I'm getting an excellent, well rounded education that is absolutely preparing me for my field from an institution with a great reputation. Although the cost and therefore loans are daunting, it's worth it."

"great school, not many international students"

"GW is a very excellent school. I am getting a solid education here. I am positive that I will be able to get a job in my career field once I am done with school here. The negatives are that they weren't exactly honest about what you were getting when you entered the program when it came to things like financial aid and program length. Also, the cost of living is ridiculously expensive."

"Pros Of Graduate Program The Master of Accountancy graduate program in GW gives students the chance to gain in-depth knowledge of accounting, auditing and taxation. The courses are designed to prepare you for the CPA exam and eventually become a Certified Public Accountant. Besides a career in business, you can also do research here. If you are academically interested in accounting, GW provides a competitive Ph.D. program in accounting as well. In here, you will be surrounded with world-class professors and students from diverse backgrounds. Also, the flexibility of Master of Accountancy program is excellent. A high percentage of the students are working full-time and taking the courses in the evenings. Finally, the worldwide alumni network of GW will assist you to get a high paying job after completing your graduate degree. Cons Of Graduate Program It requires alot of time and money to complete Master of Accountancy graduate program if you will also be working full-time. Since, you have to spend considerable time and energy on work, research and studies; you would be working very hard and would hardly be left with any time to pursue your interests and hobbies."

"My program is the perfect mix of communications and international affairs, which will be incredibly helpful to me in my future career goal of working in the field of public diplomacy at the State Department. The faculty are extremely helpful and knowledgeable. The only downside is the cost of tuition and cost of living in the DC area. It would be almost impossible to afford if I wasn't also working."

"I feel that the Doctor of Physical Therapy program at The George Washington University has little to no competition in terms of quality of education, teacher accessibility and quality and experience of the teaching staff. They are dedicated to our success as a cohort and adjust the curriculum each year to facilitate the best possible learning for their students."

"The graduate program is very strong in biological anthropology, which is good for post-graduate employment. The faculty is helpful and supportive, as are the other students. The cons however are that the name of the program doesn't lent itself well to employment, as it does not reflect the diversity of the topics studied in the program."

"The proximity and connection to incredible resources such as the Smithsonian and the NIH makes GW stand out in its resources for students. The University's graduate program's staff, however, (not those in my department) are horrible to students. They are unhelpful and every step toward the completion of my degree has been onerous. As far as I can tell, I am a number to GW and someone to use as a free TA. The professors and staff in my program, however, are lovely and helpful."

"The GWU graduate anthropology program requirements need to be more clearly organized. The program needs to offer more courses. Student socialization is lacking as there is no space for all students to get together. Those who TA seem to be in a privileged position among faculty. Many professors are more focused on their independent research than they are on teaching."

"The GW Human Paleobiology offers a unique education experience by incorporating a variety of scientific disciplines with the overall goal of elucidating human origins. The faculty is world renowned, opening a host of international research opportunities for young graduate researchers. As with any top-notch graduate program, of course, this comes at the price of dedicating monumental amounts of time and effort in order to succeed. That said, I would not want to attend any university that did not push me as a developing researcher as this program has."

"I really enjoy this program, however, there are some issues regarding my concentration. There are not enough courses to complete all of my coursework within the department, and there is very little collaboration with other schools that offer complimentary coursework to my degree. Some of the best instructors I have had have been adjuncts- they are able to teach relevant, real world information and are understand the importance of applied work to compliment theory. The standard of living is unfortunately pretty poor for graduate students, as it costs more to be a full time grad student than you can get in federal loans per year, and the cost of living in DC is also very high. There are barely any funding sources from the department or GW as a whole unless you are a PhD student, however, the majority of students in the program are terminal MA students. Public transportation is very good, which allows me to live in another state and commute in. DC itself is a great place to live, and offers a lot for anthropology students. Overall, I think the program is good, though the price is a tad too high for the quality of education that we are receiving here. I have no regrets on entering the program."

"Pros: Location, graduate network, accessibility to all kinds of opportunities, access to influential and experienced faculty who have worked in public and private sector. Cons: Fairly expensive,"

"GW is a really good school and it is a good program to get into. You will really learn a lot from educated people that are currently in the field themselves. The negative thing about GW is how expensive it is to attend and the cost of living is ridiculously high."