2010-2011 Howard Application Thread

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The worst part about all this is that you can't even CALL the school and speak with someone! I have a crazy fear my application just got lost or something bc I submitted my secondary 2 days after getting it in august but my AMCAS wasn't verified until mid sept and my MCAT scores didnt come until end of sept. I just wish I knew for a fact whether they had everything or not!
After calling and emailing, someone finally picked up the phone and my application was there but i had never got a confirmation or a complete so she finally marked me as complete yesterday. I had sent my application sept 1 or 2. So keep callin on the time they put on their email.

GL
 
The worst part about all this is that you can't even CALL the school and speak with someone! I have a crazy fear my application just got lost or something bc I submitted my secondary 2 days after getting it in august but my AMCAS wasn't verified until mid sept and my MCAT scores didnt come until end of sept. I just wish I knew for a fact whether they had everything or not!
Ain't that the truth. BTW TexasBelle87, how about them rangers? My roommate is from TCU and he's weeping tears of blood right now.

Which, apparently, is natural for a Horned Frog, but in this case I think it's a bad thing.
 
Ain't that the truth. BTW TexasBelle87, how about them rangers? My roommate is from TCU and he's weeping tears of blood right now.

Which, apparently, is natural for a Horned Frog, but in this case I think it's a bad thing.


LOL!! I actually dont really follow baseball, I'm more of a basketball and football girl 🙂 But either way i'm proudddd of my state!
 
So I just got the email that my folder is out of committee and a decision has been made. Scary stuff, now for the wait for the 15th. Who else is out of committee?
 
fela, when did you interview? i swear it's only been two and a half weeks, and i feel like i've been waiting for months to get that email.
 
interviewed - 10/5
"out of committee" email - 10/15

Good luck to everyone waiting for an invite or a decision!
 
Still no word from Howard...and I can't reach anyone on the phone

I'm interviewing at GWU on 12/17 i'm thinking that after my interview I might stop by Howard just to introduce myself and check up on the status of my app.

I wish the had a status check website!
 
fela, when did you interview? i swear it's only been two and a half weeks, and i feel like i've been waiting for months to get that email.

Interviewed 10/5/10. I'm sure they will get around to everyone. Just be patient.
 
yeah, i know. i never get anxious until i log onto sdn. curse this website
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yeah, i know. i never get anxious until i log onto sdn. curse this website
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Lol at that icon, I never saw that before.
I do it in real life all the time, I'm glad there's representation of my feelings here on sdn hehe
 
This entire process has been so completely stressful. I am a teacher and have not graded papers in over two weeks because I can't concentrate!!! lol
 
How long does it take to get an Interview Invite at Howard?...I have been complete since September 17th. Have I been passed over already?

I wish they would let me know something...I am from the DC Metro area and I would love to interview here ;(
 
Just booked my flight for this interview! Anyone who's interviewed here already, can you give advice about the interview process/where to stay/best method of transportation? Trying to stay on the cheaper yet quality side of things as my funds are running a little low lately.
 
Just booked my flight for this interview! Anyone who's interviewed here already, can you give advice about the interview process/where to stay/best method of transportation? Trying to stay on the cheaper yet quality side of things as my funds are running a little low lately.

Was going to PM you, stephdadancer, but thought I'd post for all to see since I know everyone gets a little nervous about the process.

I just interviewed this week. The interview was painless. I interviewed with a basic science prof but others interviewed with Ms. Walk and clinical faculty.

It did come as kind of a surprise since my interviewer just walked in the middle of a presentation and called my name. This was good since I did not have time to get nervous. You are interviewed in the order you arrive (relatively) so you if you want to have better idea of when you'll be interviewed (e.g. 1st), get there early.

Interview process: Be prepared to fill out another form-- questions about family, high school, college, why Howard, etc. Nothing too hard. There were presentations on Howard, financial aid, and the curriculum. Lunch was rushed but filling. The student tour guides were great-- candid and very informative. Come prepared with all questions, they are def a great resource. And we were done by 1:30 PM.

I can't advise on where to stay since I live in the area and thus, did not have to worry about it. In terms of transport, I just took the metro (green/yellow line) to Shaw-Howard University and walked to the med school. The walk, even in heels, was fine but I walk everywhere so am used to it.

All in all, a great day. PM me if you have any specific questions.

Hope that helps! Good luck to everyone! 🙂
 
I haven't interviewed here but I know the area like the back of my hand...for reasons stated above..lol

I really hope you are flying into DCA because you can catch the metro right from the Airport...Take the Blue or Orange line transfer to the Green line and HU is the Georgia Ave/HU station.

I would suggest you stay at the Days Inn on Connecticut Ave be cheaper and also Metro accessible.

BTW Good luck!!!!!
 
Just booked my flight for this interview! Anyone who's interviewed here already, can you give advice about the interview process/where to stay/best method of transportation? Trying to stay on the cheaper yet quality side of things as my funds are running a little low lately.

i stayed at the bloomingdale inn (twice actually). it's a converted row house and is literally right behind the school. takes less than ten minutes to walk from there to where you need to be. very convenient if you don't know the city and don't want to play the "oh God where am i and how much time do i have before i'm late and ruin my first impression" game. the cheapest room is about $130 total for a one night stay, which is probably way less than anywhere else you'll see in DC.

wherever you stay, GOOD LUCK!!!:luck:
 
Has anyone heard anything from Howard post-interview?? I remember hearing that we'd hear from them on October 15th or November 15th.. so I'm assuming the latter is probably when we will. Good Luck everyone!!!
 
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So I just got the email that my folder is out of committee and a decision has been made. Scary stuff, now for the wait for the 15th. Who else is out of committee?

Can't you call and get the decision?
 
Can't you call and get the decision?

Nah, i don't think so. Email says they won't be able to tell us the decision until the decision letter has been signed and we receive the email, which isn't until around nov. 15.
 
Nah, i don't think so. Email says they won't be able to tell us the decision until the decision letter has been signed and we receive the email, which isn't until around nov. 15.

Should I be concerned that I haven't received the "Out of Committee" e-mail yet, even though I interviewed on October 5th? Thanks!
 
Should I be concerned that I haven't received the "Out of Committee" e-mail yet, even though I interviewed on October 5th? Thanks!
If you really feel worried, you could call and find out if you are out of committee yet. I remember Ms. Walk saying we could call or email to find out if our folder had been reviewed by the committee. As of now though, it doesn't look like much people have gotten the email yet. So I wouldn't stress it.
 
got an invite to interview last week!
Wondering if they read my application and primary, etc. I wonder because they sent me an invite the day after they got my secondary. Maybe the turn around is really quick...i dunno.

They interview 300 people only apparently for around 114 spots so your chances are pretty good if you bring your A game. 😀

Good luck to you all!
 
I didn't receive any email for interview yet, so sad 🙁
what can I do? can I call them and ask?
 
it couldn't hurt to check that all your materials are there. obviously you shouldn't ask for an interview...it seems like everything is happening in waves, so you could be in the next round.
 
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I didn't receive any email for interview yet, so sad 🙁
what can I do? can I call them and ask?
I would definitely give them a call. I called last Thursday because I hadn't received a SINGLE email from Howard since I sent in my secondary September 7th. I had them input another email for my file and lo and behold I had an interview invite they had tried to send me a week earlier. So yeah give em' a ring!
 
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Just submitted my secondary today... I know its late, but I interviewed early oct. last year and was waitlisted so im a 2nd time applicant. Hope everyone gets what they are looking for this app cycle!
 
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Just got my out of committee e-mail! A decision has been made and now I just have to wait.....
 
Just got my out of committee e-mail! A decision has been made and now I just have to wait.....

When did you interview?? I still haven't received it and I interviewed on Oct. 5th.. I might go ahead and give Ms. Walk a call tomorrow and ask if my application is out of committee. Can't wait until Nov. 15th! Good Luck to you!!! =]
 
When did you interview?? I still haven't received it and I interviewed on Oct. 5th.. I might go ahead and give Ms. Walk a call tomorrow and ask if my application is out of committee. Can't wait until Nov. 15th! Good Luck to you!!! =]

I interviewed on 10/19
 
I got the decision email today too, interviewed October 6th. It states the official decision should be mailed around the 15th of the following month. So I guess I have to wait until...December? Annoying. Good luck to you all!
 
OH man good luck!! I feel sooo behind! Just sent my secondary!! I feel like because I am so late, I won't even get an interview!! THAT WOULD BE Dreadful!!
 
I would definitely give them a call. I called last Thursday because I hadn't received a SINGLE email from Howard since I sent in my secondary September 7th. I had them input another email for my file and lo and behold I had an interview invite they had tried to send me a week earlier. So yeah give em' a ring!


Thanks guys!

I'll call them tomorrow ( Monday)! : '[ hopefully I will get an interview ...
 
Called Howard this morning and then I got this email right after :


THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT EMAIL.

YOUR FILE HAS BEEN REVIEWED.

WE WILL BE INVITING CANDIDATES TO INTERVIEW THROUGH MARCH.

FINAL LETTERS WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE NOT BEEN INTERVIEWED AT THE END OF
THE CYCLE.

SINCERELY,
JUDITH WALK
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

waiting, waiting : '[
 
Yeah I assumed the worst already, apparently applying early doesn't mean anything to Howard. Good luck to everyone. Anything from this point on will be a total surprise.


Called Howard this morning and then I got this email right after :


THANK YOU FOR YOUR RECENT EMAIL.

YOUR FILE HAS BEEN REVIEWED.

WE WILL BE INVITING CANDIDATES TO INTERVIEW THROUGH MARCH.

FINAL LETTERS WILL BE SENT TO CANDIDATES WHO HAVE NOT BEEN INTERVIEWED AT THE END OF
THE CYCLE.

SINCERELY,
JUDITH WALK
DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS

waiting, waiting : '[
 
Does anyone know how long it takes to get a secondary after your primary is received from AMCAS? Thanks.
 
7 days until the 15th!

right! i should probably call to see if i'm even out of committee. otherwise, that 7 days don't mean a thang to me.😛

V that's when the early birds were told final decisions would be sent out.
 
right! i should probably call to see if i'm even out of committee. otherwise, that 7 days don't mean a thang to me.😛



Same here! I still haven't received the Out of Committee e-mail, but I really hope I get it before the 15th.. waiting this long is driving me crazy!! :scared: haha. Hoping for some good news!! :xf: Good luck everyone!!
 
Oh I see 😀 Good luck to everyone waiting for the decision letters! 😉
 
Question:

I was complete 10/5, but still haven't heard anything back. Should I be concerned, and should I call the office? If so...anyone have the number?
 
Question:

I was complete 10/5, but still haven't heard anything back. Should I be concerned, and should I call the office? If so...anyone have the number?

Hi! I was in the same situation and called this morning and basically she just said to wait but she did check to see if I have everything. Try to call if you want : )

Here is the number 12028066279
 
Question:

I was complete 10/5, but still haven't heard anything back. Should I be concerned, and should I call the office? If so...anyone have the number?


Same here, starting to go a little crazy. Trying to maintain a positive attitude. WE CAN DO IT!!!!!
 
I interviewed at Howard on 11/3 and was so impressed with the school!!😍😍 I had only done online research about the school previously, but actually going to the school and talking the students really stregthened my desire to go to there and live in D.C. I wish I was among the students that will hear about their decision 11/15. Guess the countdown to December 15th begins....
 
Is Howard open to sending update letter for new activities and publications ?
 
Anyone know when is the next batch of interview? 🙂
 
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