2010-2011 Howard Application Thread

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Kaji215 said:
you're not the only one Beeweew. Im still waiting as well but Im sure I will not here back til March 15th. Good luck :luck:
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Kaji! If your method of keeping calm is going MIA, then I'm on your side 😀. See you on the 15th! BUT let me know if I can bribe you to join us before then 😀😀
 
It's been awfully quiet in here today. I know there were a bunch of book suggestions in here but I can't find them. Does anyone mind listing a few titles that were mentioned? I'd really appreciate it. I'm trying to do as much leisure reading as possible before we all buckle down in those textbooks.

P.S - Does anyone know when the packets are supposed to come in the mail?
 
OneMike said:
It's been awfully quiet in here today. I know there were a bunch of book suggestions in here but I can't find them. Does anyone mind listing a few titles that were mentioned? I'd really appreciate it. I'm trying to do as much leisure reading as possible before we all buckle down in those textbooks.

P.S - Does anyone know when the packets are supposed to come in the mail?
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How's everythin goin OneMike? Well, as for the packets, mine came in about 2-3 weeks after I spoke to Ms. Walk and was accepted. Yours should be coming in pretty soon!

And I think I read that someone suggested for us to read The Alchemist. I think I'm going to actually get it. I've been meaning to read it for years!
 
whatupron said:
How's everythin goin OneMike? Well, as for the packets, mine came in about 2-3 weeks after I spoke to Ms. Walk and was accepted. Yours should be coming in pretty soon!

And I think I read that someone suggested for us to read The Alchemist. I think I'm going to actually get it. I've been meaning to read it for years!
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Hey whatupron! Everything is good in So. Florida. How about you? Thanks for the book suggestion btw! I'm going to see if I can pick it up tomorrow
 
@ whatupron, does it take that long for the packet to come?
When I called in to hear the decision (monday), one of the staff told me that I should get it by the end of this week, mhmm
But then again, I live quite far (California) so I guess I have no choice! 😀

Another question: I'm planning to live in student housing, but my partner will also move to D.C with me. I am wondering if they will allow couples who are in a committed relationship to live there together. 🙂
 
Hey, guys!

Just thought I'd throw in a few suggestions if you all are looking for some good books. I read A WHOLE LOT so I thought I would pick a few good books for those interested. Enjoy:

1. Me talk pretty one day, David Sedaris - Very Funny!
2. A thousand splendid suns, Khaled Housseini - My favorite book, memorable
2. The kite runner, Khaled Housseini - Amazing book
3. The Broker, John Grisham - Suspenseful! I read this while travelling a few years ago, couldn't put it down!
4. The reluctant fundamentalist, Mohsin Hamid
5. The interpreter of maladies, Jhumpa Lahiri - Compilation of thoughtful short stories (also The Namesake and Unaccustomed Earth by the same author)

I suggest looking them up on Amazon to see reviews and what people thought about them! They're all pretty decent books.
 
Beeweew said:
Kaji! If your method of keeping calm is going MIA, then I'm on your side 😀. See you on the 15th! BUT let me know if I can bribe you to join us before then 😀😀
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hahahahahaha :laugh: Beeweeew, I was only MIA because I had three exams, work, and my interview. Now that all of that is behind me I will definitely make my daily check-ins 😀... i love this forum!!! Everyone is sooo supportive here.
 
Beeweew said:
Hey, guys!

Just thought I'd throw in a few suggestions if you all are looking for some good books. I read A WHOLE LOT so I thought I would pick a few good books for those interested. Enjoy:

1. Me talk pretty one day, David Sedaris - Very Funny!
2. A thousand splendid suns, Khaled Housseini - My favorite book, memorable
2. The kite runner, Khaled Housseini - Amazing book
3. The Broker, John Grisham - Suspenseful! I read this while travelling a few years ago, couldn't put it down!
4. The reluctant fundamentalist, Mohsin Hamid
5. The interpreter of maladies, Jhumpa Lahiri - Compilation of thoughtful short stories (also The Namesake and Unaccustomed Earth by the same author)

I suggest looking them up on Amazon to see reviews and what people thought about them! They're all pretty decent books.
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Im going to head out to my school book store to see if they have these available 🙂... Thanks for the suggestions beeweew
 
Kaji215 said:
hahahahahaha :laugh: Beeweeew, I was only MIA because I had three exams, work, and my interview. Now that all of that is behind me I will definitely make my daily check-ins 😀... i love this forum!!! Everyone is sooo supportive here.
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Haha, you're back, Kaji!! I hope the exams went well!! Glad to have you back! This forum is a MUST!!

And, yeah! The books are really good. I hope you enjoy them. Let me know which one you picked up 😀
 
Beeweew said:
Haha, you're back, Kaji!! I hope the exams went well!! Glad to have you back! This forum is a MUST!!

And, yeah! The books are really good. I hope you enjoy them. Let me know which one you picked up 😀
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I just bid (via ebay) on the first four books that you listed 🙂. Im hoping that I win all four 😀
 
DoctorDang said:
Try the wind-up bird chronicle 🙂
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Beeweew said:
Hey, guys!

Just thought I'd throw in a few suggestions if you all are looking for some good books. I read A WHOLE LOT so I thought I would pick a few good books for those interested. Enjoy:

1. Me talk pretty one day, David Sedaris - Very Funny!
2. A thousand splendid suns, Khaled Housseini - My favorite book, memorable
2. The kite runner, Khaled Housseini - Amazing book
3. The Broker, John Grisham - Suspenseful! I read this while travelling a few years ago, couldn't put it down!
4. The reluctant fundamentalist, Mohsin Hamid
5. The interpreter of maladies, Jhumpa Lahiri - Compilation of thoughtful short stories (also The Namesake and Unaccustomed Earth by the same author)

I suggest looking them up on Amazon to see reviews and what people thought about them! They're all pretty decent books.
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Thanks for the suggestions guys. These should keep me busy for a while 😎
 
Hey, guys!!

My folder is out of committee :scared:😀🙂

So excited and nervous! EEEK!! 😱😱

The good thing is there are only 28 days in February... closer to March 15th!!
 
Beeweew said:
Hey, guys!!

My folder is out of committee :scared:😀🙂

So excited and nervous! EEEK!! 😱😱

The good thing is there are only 28 days in February... closer to March 15th!!
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Wowwwwwww! So when will you hear the news? Soon, or do you have to wait until 3/15?
 
Beeweew said:
Hey, guys!!

My folder is out of committee :scared:😀🙂

So excited and nervous! EEEK!! 😱😱

The good thing is there are only 28 days in February... closer to March 15th!!
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They made the decision so quick!!! That's fantastic news!!! Beeweew!😀
 
Beeweew said:
Hey, guys!!

My folder is out of committee :scared:😀🙂

So excited and nervous! EEEK!! 😱😱

The good thing is there are only 28 days in February... closer to March 15th!!
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Congratz Beeweew! Maybe you'll find out before March 15th. I sure hope so!
 
Dr.D, Voyager, OneMike thanks guys!!
Yeah I expected to be in committee this week b/c I interviewed with voyager and queensfinest and they heard back this week (I assumed they didn't have time to go through all the files from our interview day). And yes, I might have to wait till mid March, but it's all good 😀
 
Hey, Dr. D did bring up a good point. Has anyone thought about housing and bringing their car? I know that as an MS-1 and MS-2, there is no designated parking lot and you are limited to parking on the street. Anyone know any cheap places to live in MD/DC/VA?
 
From what I have heard...we won't really be needing a car until 3rd year when we start doing clerkships in different hospitals. Parking will definitely be a hassle since DC is so dense and e metro seems to be a primary source of transportation.

Coming from CA , I will definitely be out of my element without my car(everyone drives here!). I am also wondering about places to live and prices...and if all these places are metro accessible?

Also I think i read somewhere that the library is not open 24 hours...will we have a place to study all night on a regular basis?

Thanks everyone! Good luck to everyone who is getting ready to take their last set of midterms.

P.s. I just bought The Alchemist. Definitely liking it so far and I see why you guys recommended it :prof:
 
Hey, guys!

Being from the DC area, I would like you to know that having a car is not necessary. The metro system is very reliable and used by thousands of people everyday for commuting (I am one of them since I work in DC but live in Maryland). HUCM is also metro accessible via the Shaw-HU Metro stop on the green line. So, make your housing and transport decisions based on these facts. There are many apartments/condos found along the metro lines, some cheaper some not so cheap. Most of the students I met during interview day told me they lived in Hyattsville, Maryland which borders DC. Parking is also something you need to think about. Unless you have a monthly contract (which tend to be pricey), street parking is not allowed more than 2 hours in most areas of DC (and you have to pay for those 2 hrs). Anyway, I hope this was helpful. If you have some questions about the city or anything in the area, I think I might be able to answer so let me know!
 
Anyone know if student-housing allows couples who are in a committed relationship to live there together?😀
 
Beeweew said:
Hey, guys!!

My folder is out of committee :scared:😀🙂

So excited and nervous! EEEK!! 😱😱

The good thing is there are only 28 days in February... closer to March 15th!!
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Good luck!!!!! I hope we both are accepted on March 15th 😀😍:scared:😱:luck: <-- these are all my emotions right now lol
 
I know there were several suggestions regarding off campus housing some time ago, but would anybody mind reminding me of some? I wanna start looking into where I wanna live :-X Thanks!!
 
Hello fellow HU lovers! Im new but Ive been lurking for about 2years. Im applying a year later to Howard (This Dec) in efforts to raise my GPA a bit. Getting into this school has been my dream since I was 13. Im so glad (and envious) to hear of all your acceptance stories, Im so nervous about taking the MCATS:scared:
 
Beeweew said:
Dr.D, Voyager, OneMike thanks guys!!
Yeah I expected to be in committee this week b/c I interviewed with voyager and queensfinest and they heard back this week (I assumed they didn't have time to go through all the files from our interview day). And yes, I might have to wait till mid March, but it's all good 😀
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How do you find out if your application is "in committee"? will I recieve an email notifcation or will I just recieve one after they are complete with their review to tell me that its "out of committee"?
 
BlkQueen said:
Hello fellow HU lovers! Im new but Ive been lurking for about 2years. Im applying a year later to Howard (This Dec) in efforts to raise my GPA a bit. Getting into this school has been my dream since I was 13. Im so glad (and envious) to hear of all your acceptance stories, Im so nervous about taking the MCATS:scared:
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Hey BlkQueen, Good Luck with the MCAT 🙂. Its a challenge but once you get it behind you you'll feeling like you made a major accomplishment.... are you planning to apply for 2012 in Decmber of 2011 😱? If so, I think you should plan on a pplying a little earlier... around July or August 2011 would be better.
 
Just got my package!!!! :soexcited::soexcited:

Thank you god, thank you everyone for all the support!
 
Kaji215 said:
How do you find out if your application is "in committee"? will I recieve an email notifcation or will I just recieve one after they are complete with their review to tell me that its "out of committee"?
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I just got the one e-mail on Friday that my folder was out of committee. But like I said, I kind of expected to be reviewed last Thursday. I think you might receive a notification after review. Hang on, it's almost here!! I'm sure we'll probably find out around the same time b/c you interviewed a week or so after our group.
 
DoctorDang said:
Just got my package!!!! :soexcited::soexcited:

Thank you god, thank you everyone for all the support!
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Congrats!! I remember when I got it, I started showing EVERYONE my acceptance letter, haha. See you in July!! (hopefully 😛 )
 
DoctorDang said:
Just got my package!!!! :soexcited::soexcited:

Thank you god, thank you everyone for all the support!
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Congratz Dr. D! I'm still waiting patiently for mine. My mailman is sick of me asking for it. I'm down in FL, so being on the east coast, I at least was hoping it would come today :shrug:
 
OneMike said:
Congratz Dr. D! I'm still waiting patiently for mine. My mailman is sick of me asking for it. I'm down in FL, so being on the east coast, I at least was hoping it would come today :shrug:
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Aw, i'm sure it'll come soon! Just keep checking the mail box lol 🙂
 
buddahbelly said:
Congrats!! I remember when I got it, I started showing EVERYONE my acceptance letter, haha. See you in July!! (hopefully 😛 )
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Buddahbelly, was it hard to get the whole health/physical form done?
haha and I'll definitely see you in july! ( If I don't fail any class this quarter and next quarter)😀

@ Beeweew- Thank you so much! :'] I'll be even more excited when I hear about your acceptance!
 
DoctorDang said:
Buddahbelly, was it hard to get the whole health/physical form done?
haha and I'll definitely see you in july! ( If I don't fail any class this quarter and next quarter)😀

@ Beeweew- Thank you so much! :'] I'll be even more excited when I hear about your acceptance!
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Umm.. I'll let you know as soon as I get around to doing that 😛 I already sent in my financial aid packet, payment, etc. All I need is that health form done lol.
 
buddahbelly said:
Umm.. I'll let you know as soon as I get around to doing that 😛 I already sent in my financial aid packet, payment, etc. All I need is that health form done lol.
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lol I see :laugh:
Did you fill out Section D of Howard Financial aid form? And if you did, did you write it by hand or did you try typing?
 
Kaji215 said:
Hey BlkQueen, Good Luck with the MCAT 🙂. Its a challenge but once you get it behind you you'll feeling like you made a major accomplishment.... are you planning to apply for 2012 in Decmber of 2011 😱? If so, I think you should plan on a pplying a little earlier... around July or August 2011 would be better.
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Thank you! Yeah I wanted to apply for the 2012 session, I thought the deadline was Dec 15th for the primary app?
 
BlkQueen said:
Thank you! Yeah I wanted to apply for the 2012 session, I thought the deadline was Dec 15th for the primary app?
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the deadline is 12/15 but most people have there secondaries mailed off and completed before the end of october.
 
Beeweew said:
I just got the one e-mail on Friday that my folder was out of committee. But like I said, I kind of expected to be reviewed last Thursday. I think you might receive a notification after review. Hang on, it's almost here!! I'm sure we'll probably find out around the same time b/c you interviewed a week or so after our group.
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Yeah that's what I was think... My eyes are focused on March 15th. I circled that date on my calender lol.... Since its sent out via snail-mail, should I be more focused on the 18th or 19th?
 
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