2011-2012 Howard Application Thread

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Kaji215 said:
to those applying right now and concerned about their stats. last year I was given an excel version of last years MSAR book. This book gives you the stats of every school and it shows you the lowest scores, mid scores, and highest scores taken. I can give you a copy of this book if you want it. Just PM me...

for the record:
Howard's lowest MCAT accepted was a 22 and their highest was a 32. the lowest GPA was a 3.2 and the highest was a 4.0... Im sure the person who had a 22 on the MCAT did not also have the 3.2 GPA....

One of my friends got into here with a 23 MCAT and a 3.5 GPA. So I do know someone personally with numbers similar to the lowest. they also had a plethora of experience within the underserved community, clinic experience, shadowing experience, and was a second time applicant.
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Thanks for your post!! 🙂 I have the online version of the MSAR, I just wanted to know about their particular stats.
 
Hi everyone, I am applying to howard c/o 2016 and I just wanted to share some thoughts and words of encouragement with you while you embark on this application journey. Let us all remember that this is indeed a stressful process but the one thing that we can all do is continue to encourage and motivate one another. While I may not be considered a competitive applicant I have still decided to apply because I have faith that if this is truly the will of God he will open doors that no man can close. For he says in his word that those that trust in him will never be disgraced.

While we embrace the long months that lay ahead let us keep Jeremiah 29:11 in our hearts: " For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Let us put our hope in this scripture.
God bless all and most importantly keep the faith.
 
Vessel of honor said:
Hi everyone, I am applying to howard c/o 2016 and I just wanted to share some thoughts and words of encouragement with you while you embark on this application journey. Let us all remember that this is indeed a stressful process but the one thing that we can all do is continue to encourage and motivate one another. While I may not be considered a competitive applicant I have still decided to apply because I have faith that if this is truly the will of God he will open doors that no man can close. For he says in his word that those that trust in him will never be disgraced.

While we embrace the long months that lay ahead let us keep Jeremiah 29:11 in our hearts: " For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Let us put our hope in this scripture.
God bless all and most importantly keep the faith.
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Keep speaking that word! That will be the thing to get you thru this process. I was praying everyday. I wasnt "competitive" in other peoples eyes either, but I felt in my heart and spirit that God was going to make a way for me and He did. I am that guy who took the mcat 3 times, my highest was a 22. I graduated with a 2.6 overall, but the thing that helped me was that in my last 2 yrs of undergrad I got a 3.4 and I got a 3.4 in my postbacc. I say all of that to say, if it is in the books for you, it will happen. You just have to have faith and keep believing that it will happen.

I wanted to stop by and say wassup to everybody. I am president of my class and a rising 3rd year here and wanted to check in. I LOVE HOWARD WITH ALL MY HEART!!! There aint no other school out there like Howard, and I truly believe that. Hopefully you will all get the chance to interview here and see how special HU is. If you have any questions, just post them here because it will probably help somebody else as well. Might as well start practicing and walking in what we believe in here at Howard which is helping each other because we are family.

Hope all is well and blessed with everybody. Look forward to speaking with you and hopefully meeting you. Stay prayed up and faithful and patient. God bless!
 
Hey Vessel of Honor, thank you so much for your words. I too am believing in God to get me through this process. I would be considered so competitive either but God is in control as far as i know. I am waiting for my MCAT scores and i am believing in him to help me get a good score. Prayers coming your way. By the way, i like your name. Are you from cincinnati ohio?


Vessel of honor said:
Hi everyone, I am applying to howard c/o 2016 and I just wanted to share some thoughts and words of encouragement with you while you embark on this application journey. Let us all remember that this is indeed a stressful process but the one thing that we can all do is continue to encourage and motivate one another. While I may not be considered a competitive applicant I have still decided to apply because I have faith that if this is truly the will of God he will open doors that no man can close. For he says in his word that those that trust in him will never be disgraced.

While we embrace the long months that lay ahead let us keep Jeremiah 29:11 in our hearts: " For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Let us put our hope in this scripture.
God bless all and most importantly keep the faith.
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Paaakwasi said:
Hey Vessel of Honor, thank you so much for your words. I too am believing in God to get me through this process. I would be considered so competitive either but God is in control as far as i know. I am waiting for my MCAT scores and i am believing in him to help me get a good score. Prayers coming your way. By the way, i like your name. Are you from cincinnati ohio?
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No i am actually from Brooklyn, NY 🙂
 
I am already loving this thread! All these positive vibes put a smile to my face and hope in my heart!
Count down to mcat score release in a week <eek>, praying hard and filling out secondary applications in the interim.
God will make a way, this much I know! Hang in there future colleagues 🙂
 
Bethavi, did you take the MCAT on 6/16? If so, i did as well. gosh i am so scared for the score release. Positive vibes.

Bethavi said:
I am already loving this thread! All these positive vibes put a smile to my face and hope in my heart!
Count down to mcat score release in a week <eek>, praying hard and filling out secondary applications in the interim.
God will make a way, this much I know! Hang in there future colleagues 🙂
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Hi Paaakwasi! Oh my, yes I took it on the 16th and it was my third attempt. Will be praying for both of us! Yes we can!
 
Hey guys! I'm taking the MCAT on 9/8. I'm working hard for a great score! Sending a prayer for everyone who will be taking the MCAT soon. We can do this!! 🙂
 
naijacardriodoc said:
Hey guys! I'm taking the MCAT on 9/8. I'm working hard for a great score! Sending a prayer for everyone who will be taking the MCAT soon. We can do this!! 🙂
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Yo 9/8??? i think that's a lil too late for this cycle! unless you have a decent score already
 
naijacardriodoc said:
Hey guys! I'm taking the MCAT on 9/8. I'm working hard for a great score! Sending a prayer for everyone who will be taking the MCAT soon. We can do this!! 🙂
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I am also taking mine on 9/8!!! My favorite phrase modified: "The early bird does not always get the worm." 😎
 
hahaha Ms. Marie, i love your positiveness. Good luck to ya.

MissMarie said:
I am also taking mine on 9/8!!! My favorite phrase modified: "The early bird does not always get the worm." 😎
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Bethavi, i will be praying for us as well. God is in control. I am just hoping for a 29 or above. That's all i want. God please help us Amen!!!

Bethavi said:
Hi Paaakwasi! Oh my, yes I took it on the 16th and it was my third attempt. Will be praying for both of us! Yes we can!
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Paaakwasi said:
Bethavi, i will be praying for us as well. God is in control. I am just hoping for a 29 or above. That's all i want. God please help us Amen!!!
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Thanks L Vuitton!! I wouldn't worry. I have a strong pre-med advisor, who is guiding me through this journey and I've also been in contact with hucm admissions. I'm remaining optimistic. I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me 😉

Whoop Miss Marie for 9/8! We can def do this. You're right! The early bird does not always get the word. In anything, your performance is what counts! 🙂
 
Dr L Vuitton said:
Yo 9/8??? i think that's a lil too late for this cycle! unless you have a decent score already
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That is not too late, make sure you let ms.walk know when you are gonna take it. I took mine in january of this yea, intervieed in april and was recently accepted. Study hard and good luck on the test! Hopefully it is the last time you have to take it 🙂
 
lilmoomoobean said:
That is not too late, make sure you let ms.walk know when you are gonna take it. I took mine in january of this yea, intervieed in april and was recently accepted. Study hard and good luck on the test! Hopefully it is the last time you have to take it 🙂
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Thanks lilmoomoobean!! will do and CONGRATSS ON YOUR ACCEPTANCE!! 🙂
 
JayNikki said:
Does anyone know how Howard views multiple MCATs? do they take the latest score, take the highest score from each section, or average your scores together to make one new score??
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from my understanding, they look at the latest score and not the highest one. But they do take into consideration if the earlier scores were higher than the latest... I took the MCAT twice but my second score was dramatically better than my first score (I made a 9 point jump between scores).
 
MissMarie said:
I am also taking mine on 9/8!!! My favorite phrase modified: "The early bird does not always get the worm." 😎
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Early bird gets the worm, but the late mouse gets the cheese
 
Kaji215 said:
from my understanding, they look at the latest score and not the highest one. But they do take into consideration if the earlier scores were higher than the latest... I took the MCAT twice but my second score was dramatically better than my first score (I made a 9 point jump between scores).
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wow!! thanks kaji 🙂
 
Kaji215 said:
1. I have lived (for three years or more) in communities which are medically underserved, or where the majority of the population is economically and/or educationally disadvantaged. Yes: No:

If yes, please explain/describe briefly:

2. After residency, I plan to practice medicine in an underserved or disadvantaged community. Yes: No:

If yes, please explain/describe briefly:


3. I have worked (volunteer or paid employment) with medically underserved, economically disadvantaged and/or educationally disadvantaged populations Yes: No:

If yes, please explain/describe briefly:
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What is the character limit or word limit? Thanks a ton 🙂
 
michow87 said:
What is the character limit or word limit? Thanks a ton 🙂
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Living in an underserved community for 3 years or more is a long time. Does anyone know how Howard feels about this question. I guess if you haven't all you can do is put no?
 
by604 said:
Living in an underserved community for 3 years or more is a long time. Does anyone know how Howard feels about this question. I guess if you haven't all you can do is put no?
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the only thing you can do is put no but you can use the other questions to show how you share HUCM's values of serving the underserved community.. you dont have to be from a disadvantaged community to serve a disadvantaged community.
 
Hey Everyone,

I decided not to take my exam today. I was not mentally prepared, due to a family emergency that was close to a fatality. They are improving but with the extra care and mental exhaustion I knew that I was not ready. I will probably take the exam early next year around jan or feb. No rush, I just want to make things perfect. Best of luck with all your applications I wish you the best. Thank to the current Howard Medical School students for your insight and gracious help. Ill be back to apply next year!😍

balder1
 
balder1 said:
Hey Everyone,

I decided not to take my exam today. I was not mentally prepared, due to a family emergency that was close to a fatality. They are improving but with the extra care and mental exhaustion I knew that I was not ready. I will probably take the exam early next year around jan or feb. No rush, I just want to make things perfect. Best of luck with all your applications I wish you the best. Thank to the current Howard Medical School students for your insight and gracious help. Ill be back to apply next year!😍

balder1
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Hey Balder1,

I understand your position... Family is the most important thing in the world. Im glad to here that there was not a fatality and pray that they make a fast recovery. Good luck and God bless to you and your family.
 
has anybody gotten a secondary with no mcat score? I submitted a while a go but just waiting on the MCAT score monday or tuesday.... wish me :luck:
 
I applied; no secondary yet. MCAT taken in Sept. 2010.

I like that their Native American section on their secondary requires documentation of Indian blood. It is good to see them calling liars out on this one.
 
has anyone gotten the secondary yet?

i know the questions are posted above but just wondering if secondaries have been sent out
 
i heard they dont send out secondaries until august
 
Hello all, I am also applying this cycle and I am so excited! I emailed Ms. Walk and regarding secondaries....

"The HUCM secondary will be posted on or about August 15."

We still have a few more weeks. Good luck to everyone!
 
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mbm54 said:
Hello all, I am also applying this cycle and I am so excited! I emailed Ms. Walk and regarding secondaries....

"The HUCM secondary will be posted on or about August 15."

We still have a few more weeks. Good luck to everyone!
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balder1 said:
Hey Everyone,

I decided not to take my exam today. I was not mentally prepared, due to a family emergency that was close to a fatality. They are improving but with the extra care and mental exhaustion I knew that I was not ready. I will probably take the exam early next year around jan or feb. No rush, I just want to make things perfect. Best of luck with all your applications I wish you the best. Thank to the current Howard Medical School students for your insight and gracious help. Ill be back to apply next year!😍

balder1
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I hope all is well. Stay positive!!! 😍
 
Hey all!
I hope those who took the 6/16 exam got the scores they wanted. I didn't get the score I wanted, but I still thank God since I did well on the PS and BS (11, 10). However, I really messed up the VR section, which cost me a 7. That's the lowest score I got even from all the AAMC practice tests included (which I avged a 9.3 on VR). Also, thank God, I was able to pull an R in writing.

I thought I did everything I can for VR. I did all the AAMCs under timed condition and completed EKs 101 passages (w/similar avg). I really went all out for this exam and thought I gave it my best. I don't know what to do about VR...was it bad luck? was I ready? did I need more practice?

A lot of people on the other threads are taking about requesting "rescores" from AAMC. Does anyone have any anecdotal evidence regarding rescores? I would love for someone to shine some light on rescores (esp for verbal sections) and how often there is an actual increase.

Anyway, I registered for a 9/10 retake. God willing, I will give this my best and attempt to reproduce/improve my sciences while improving my VR scores. I know I can do better. I just don't know what happened. I've scored as high as a 12 on VR, so it's not beyond my reach. I just need the prayers and willpower to do so again. Any words of advice for the retake?

Studying the first time really took a lot of energy. I didn't log my hours precisely, like most on SDN, but I do know I studied 9am-9pm (at least) from May 18th-June 16th (in addition to the content review I'd been doing alongside my coursework during the semester).

My family witnessed my passion and desire to do well on this exam in these past few months, God knows how grateful I am for them. They were really supportive, it was surprising. This sounds bad, but I feel like I let them down with my score.

I hear some schools screen a VR below 8. Does anyone know if this is true for Howard? Like I've said before on this thread, HUCM is my top choice for multiple reasons, so I hope they don't screen my score (at least not before my retake!). Browsing through HUCM's admissions threads from the past few years, adcoms here have proven over and over that they look at more than mere stats, and that is truly inspiring. One of my major motivations throughout this whole application/MCAT process was knowing that there are schools who will take a closer look at who I am and not throw my file away based on numbers.

I wish all of you who are getting your scores back soon, and those who are taking the exam soon, GOOD LUCK! Stay focused. If anyone can do it, it's you. We've all come a long way to where we are today. Take a brief moment to realize that and use that as your motivation to perpetuate your successes on the MCAT and the application process.

Sorry for the long post 🙄
 
Hey MWB, so i took the 6/16 exam as well and i totally bombed it. You did great by the way. You got a 28R and that is awesome. Don't sweat it. I am sure you will get into amazing schools as well as HUCM. I wish i got a 28R. Anyways, i checked the MSAR and the 10th percentile for Howard is a 6 on the verbal so i think you are fine. Also you are in the 80-90th percentile for the sciences so you are definitely good. I would even say do not retake for fear of lowering your science scores but good luck to you in whatever you choose to do. I have decided to just apply to 3 schools since i already submitted my AMCAS but i will wait till January for my retake. Stay Blessed!!!!


MWB said:
Hey all!
I hope those who took the 6/16 exam got the scores they wanted. I didn't get the score I wanted, but I still thank God since I did well on the PS and BS (11, 10). However, I really messed up the VR section, which cost me a 7. That's the lowest score I got even from all the AAMC practice tests included (which I avged a 9.3 on VR). Also, thank God, I was able to pull an R in writing.

I thought I did everything I can for VR. I did all the AAMCs under timed condition and completed EKs 101 passages (w/similar avg). I really went all out for this exam and thought I gave it my best. I don't know what to do about VR...was it bad luck? was I ready? did I need more practice?

A lot of people on the other threads are taking about requesting "rescores" from AAMC. Does anyone have any anecdotal evidence regarding rescores? I would love for someone to shine some light on rescores (esp for verbal sections) and how often there is an actual increase.

Anyway, I registered for a 9/10 retake. God willing, I will give this my best and attempt to reproduce/improve my sciences while improving my VR scores. I know I can do better. I just don't know what happened. I've scored as high as a 12 on VR, so it's not beyond my reach. I just need the prayers and willpower to do so again. Any words of advice for the retake?

Studying the first time really took a lot of energy. I didn't log my hours precisely, like most on SDN, but I do know I studied 9am-9pm (at least) from May 18th-June 16th (in addition to the content review I'd been doing alongside my coursework during the semester).

My family witnessed my passion and desire to do well on this exam in these past few months, God knows how grateful I am for them. They were really supportive, it was surprising. This sounds bad, but I feel like I let them down with my score.

I hear some schools screen a VR below 8. Does anyone know if this is true for Howard? Like I've said before on this thread, HUCM is my top choice for multiple reasons, so I hope they don't screen my score (at least not before my retake!). Browsing through HUCM's admissions threads from the past few years, adcoms here have proven over and over that they look at more than mere stats, and that is truly inspiring. One of my major motivations throughout this whole application/MCAT process was knowing that there are schools who will take a closer look at who I am and not throw my file away based on numbers.

I wish all of you who are getting your scores back soon, and those who are taking the exam soon, GOOD LUCK! Stay focused. If anyone can do it, it's you. We've all come a long way to where we are today. Take a brief moment to realize that and use that as your motivation to perpetuate your successes on the MCAT and the application process.

Sorry for the long post 🙄
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Hi Paakwasi! I'm sorry to hear about your scores.

Mine were not as anticipated either. I got a 25, same as last year except my scores in each section was redistributed. I went from VR9 BS8 PS8 to VR6 BS9 PS10. I am still in shock about my verbal score as I was averaging 9-10 on my practice tests. Never had I gotten a 6 before. But oh well...

I am still grateful to God for the slight increase in my sciences. I am praying and believing that Howard will evaluate my application comprehensively so I will still give it a shot this cycle.

Hang in there! All will be well!

MWB--Congratulations on your score!

Paaakwasi said:
Hey MWB, so i took the 6/16 exam as well and i totally bombed it. You did great by the way. You got a 28R and that is awesome. Don't sweat it. I am sure you will get into amazing schools as well as HUCM. I wish i got a 28R. Anyways, i checked the MSAR and the 10th percentile for Howard is a 6 on the verbal so i think you are fine. Also you are in the 80-90th percentile for the sciences so you are definitely good. I would even say do not retake for fear of lowering your science scores but good luck to you in whatever you choose to do. I have decided to just apply to 3 schools since i already submitted my AMCAS but i will wait till January for my retake. Stay Blessed!!!!
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Hi Bethavi,
I am so sorry about your score as well. We have worked so hard and i feel like this test does not display our true abilities. I am so frustrated and sad. I cried so much last night when i saw my score. I got a 6 in verbal as well but my science scores were ok.
I hope Howard can take a look at us holistically and give us a chance. Please let us pray to God for the next several months that he make a way where there seems to be no way. Lets encourage eachother and hopefully God will do wonders. Yeah i just plan on applying to just 3 schools this cycle but i will also plan for a retake in january. PM me when you get a chance. Stay Blessed!!!!

Bethavi said:
Hi Paakwasi! I'm sorry to hear about your scores.

Mine were not as anticipated either. I got a 25, same as last year except my scores in each section was redistributed. I went from VR9 BS8 PS8 to VR6 BS9 PS10. I am still in shock about my verbal score as I was averaging 9-10 on my practice tests. Never had I gotten a 6 before. But oh well...

I am still grateful to God for the slight increase in my sciences. I am praying and believing that Howard will evaluate my application comprehensively so I will still give it a shot this cycle.

Hang in there! All will be well!

MWB--Congratulations on your score!
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Hi, guys!
I'm loving the positive vibes here! We went through this last year with c/o 2015 and I love how you all are taking initiative and helping each other out! We are in the middle of orientation now and I'm very excited and nervous to be starting med school here at HUCM *my top choice! Stay positive and determined. Don't let your scores keep you down, get back up and try to do better! And I love HUCM because it gives everyone dedicated to the advancement of medicine in underserved communities a chance. I also had a "not too hot" verbal score but was pulling great numbers on Phys and Bio so don't give up just yet! I'll keep you all in my prayers and hope to see you here next fall!:luck::luck:
 
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to pop in and say good luck to everyone applying this cycle. I've been where you are (twice!) and have been blessed to be part of the class of 2015! We will start to get very busy very soon, but I and probably a good number of others will try to get in here and offer advice and encouragement. Off the bat, Kaji has offered up the "prompt" for the secondary app. My first advice is to go ahead and get so some boss answers ready so when you are allowed to submit, you can do that and be complete as early as possible. There is a chance the secondary may change, but I doubt it. It's been the same for at least 3 years. Getting complete early is important if your scores are not what is typically considered "rock star". In that same vein, don't be too concerned with everyone else's score. I feel like Howard is more concerned with you as a future doctor, not you as a number. That's (why accepted students Scores are all over the place, but trust we each are bringing something special to the table which is what you must do to be successful this cycle. Ok! sorry for writing a book, but who knows when I'll be back on. feel free to PM if you guys have questions about the process! 🙂
 
Did anyone receive a secondary application invite yet?
 
Thanks, everyone, for your support! It is precisely the tightly-knit, supportive environment on SDN, amongst many other factors, that helped my decision to apply to HUCM. The interactions in this thread and the 2010-2011 seem to be highly indicative of the strong community sentiment at Howard. I hope to become a part of this family, too. I read a lot of posts by Miss Dee Dee, Beeweew, Dr. Dang, etc. and their care and support for each other was amazing. Keep it up, guys!

Thanks for your good luck wishes, we really appreciate and need them. This is a long and stressful process! Congratulations to all of you currently starting Medical School at Howard. You all worked hard for this, great job.

Just an update, I'm still on track for the retake. I'm not necessarily outright disappointed by my score. I just know I could definitely do better...because I have, on AAMC practice tests. Apparently, there's something about the 6/16 2pm VR section that caused several people to do poorly (see 6/16 mcat thread, 6/16 VR thread, etc). I know that, with God's help, I can do better. Hopefully, my retake will be a better indicator of my standardized exam-taking skills.

Good luck all!!!
 
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