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I keep hearing that George Washington University is a good school but that I "shouldn't apply there--especially once you've heard the horror stories."

WHAT horror stories?!

By Xtech (Xtech) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 01:29 am: Edit

I want to know this too. I'm applying to GWU..

By Me1 (Me1) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 04:28 pm: Edit

I don't know, but I know a family friend who is there & absolutely loves it, so I guess not everyone experiences horror stories. But I would also like to hear what's wrong w/it, cos it's on my college list.

By Libroschico (Libroschico) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 04:57 pm: Edit

The main two complaints that I have heard are that many students do not blend well with the urban environment, and the administration is known for red tape and nickel-and-diming students for everything -- if you read the student newspaper, you'll see that almost no one is happy with the fiscal management of the school.

By Lhm501 (Lhm501) on Sunday, November 30, 2003 - 05:00 pm: Edit

There's nothing "wrong" with GW, it's just different and suffers by comparison to Georgetown. It's right in the city, not very attractive, lots of business majors. It doesn't have a strong campus atmosphere or presence. Academically it's 2nd or 3rd tier. BUT it is in a great city with lots of opportunities.