Meharry and Howard

are both schools similar with the minority thing, or Howard is different?

xDent09 said:

are both schools similar with the minority thing, or Howard is different?

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Let's put it this way. If you are white, I wouldn't waste my money on either if I were you.

Go to Howard ! It's cheaper. Washington is better location.

SugarNaCl said:

Let's put it this way. If you are white, I wouldn't waste my money on either if I were you.

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Does that go for Asians as well? Are there any other schools that we should avoid?

I don't know for sure, but typically most Asians are probably treated about the same as whites, and I think the same goes for people from the Indian subcontinent.


Washington may be a better location, but not by much. The school is located in the heart of the district, which means it would be hell to commute to by car, at least. Maybe you could get a Metro pass which would get you close, but forget about driving there.

indpndntrd said:

Does that go for Asians as well? Are there any other schools that we should avoid?

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Both schools give preferences to under represented minorities. However, Asians are not in that category. (In fact, I believe we are over represented in healthcare).

Good thing about those schools, despite what the group may be suggesting, is that your patient case load will really be high. There are only 2 residency programs at Meharry, per se, and since you will be trained to do perio, ortho, prostho, etc. much of that patient load will go to you versus the resident. You will learn by doing versus learning by watching at say UPENN or UMICHIGAN.. Pick your battle...!!!! Howard has a few more program specialties so... As far as the minority pool, I know this may be harsh but WHO CARES???? Go for the training and experience. If we all lived in a perfect world where only the people around you look like you then we might as well take our family and move to Mars. But actually our culture and our people gives us strength! Honestly it is a legitimate concern, but balance that thought with access and training. Life is all about diversity. Meharry definitely has diversity (yes it is going to be more African American, Hispanic, Native American, Asian, maybe the least). Just know that minorities mentioned want the same thing you want. Who would waste there time to take the DAT, apply, go to interviews, for nothing. Everyone at those accredited schools want to be dentist too... And if that bothers you, go where you are comfortable, but just know everyone is not going to be like you or have your same beliefs wherever you decide to be.... Best of blessings!

There are many non blacks at Howard; especially Indian Americans and Persians. You really have to visit to believe it.

Between Howard and Meharry, I would choose Meharry over Howard any day of the week. The administration at Howard cannot be trusted and many of the faculty lack ethics; meaning they will grade you on whether or not they like you instead of how well you actually do on an exam: this is true.

MaxAnn said:

There are many non blacks at Howard; especially Indian Americans and Persians. You really have to visit to believe it.

Between Howard and Meharry, I would choose Meharry over Howard any day of the week. The administration at Howard cannot be trusted and many of the faculty lack ethics; meaning they will grade you on whether or not they like you instead of how well you actually do on an exam: this is true.

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wow so much hate towards howard...you went there right? you graduated or you suddenly stoped attending?