2011-2012 Howard Application Thread

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Hi everyone!

I have been following this thread for a couple weeks and decided to make an account and join in. Still waiting on an interview invite as well. :-/ Hoping to get some good news from Howard soon!
 
millie44 said:
Hi everyone!

I have been following this thread for a couple weeks and decided to make an account and join in. Still waiting on an interview invite as well. :-/ Hoping to get some good news from Howard soon!
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Hi Millie. Welcome to the thread.

So...what's your GPA? Your MCAT? LOR or Committee? Did you make above 1500 on your SAT? What was your 6th grade english GPA? Did your dog learn how to fetch yet? See, I have a 54 MCAT, 4.001 GPA, and I can speak Chinese backwards.....

J/K lol. See, here, we all support each other, and we don't play those immature games, cause we know how hard the journey to this point has been, and we respect it. So I hope to hear some some good news from you soon, as well as from everyone else.
 
OMG! You scared me at first...Too funny! :laugh:Thanks for the support!

management said:
Hi Millie. Welcome to the thread.

So...what's your GPA? Your MCAT? LOR or Committee? Did you make above 1500 on your SAT? What was your 6th grade english GPA? Did your dog learn how to fetch yet? See, I have a 54 MCAT, 4.001 GPA, and I can speak Chinese backwards.....

J/K lol. See, here, we all support each other, and we don't play those immature games, cause we know how hard the journey to this point has been, and we respect it. So I hope to hear some some good news from you soon, as well as from everyone else.
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millie44 said:
Hi everyone!

I have been following this thread for a couple weeks and decided to make an account and join in. Still waiting on an interview invite as well. :-/ Hoping to get some good news from Howard soon!
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Welcome to the thread Millie!! We are hoping for some good news with you! 🙂
 
management said:
J/K lol. See, here, we all support each other, and we don't play those immature games, cause we know how hard the journey to this point has been, and we respect it. So I hope to hear some some good news from you soon, as well as from everyone else.
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That is true! I hope we continue this support and friendship as medical students to this wonderful school! 🙂
 
Can anyone give me a quick run down of interview day?

Also I heard that there is a writing prompt at the beginning of the interview day. Can anyone remember what the prompt(s) were?

Thanks for the help for my earlier question!
 
I'm planning on applying to schools next year and am curious about the historically black college status. Are most of the matriculants to the med school African American or is the graduate school like most graduate programs i.e. very diverse? I am white but love DC and want to work in underserved communities, which is why I am looking at Howard.
 
millie44 said:
Hi everyone!

I have been following this thread for a couple weeks and decided to make an account and join in. Still waiting on an interview invite as well. :-/ Hoping to get some good news from Howard soon!
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Hey Millie,

I haven't heard much either. Still waiting on an interview. God willing, I hope we hear some good news! I hear they extend interviews up thru March and April. Can anyone confirm this?
 
Goldybeast said:
I'm planning on applying to schools next year and am curious about the historically black college status. Are most of the matriculants to the med school African American or is the graduate school like most graduate programs i.e. very diverse? I am white but love DC and want to work in underserved communities, which is why I am looking at Howard.
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I think most of the class is diverse. I think the class is about 40-60% African American. HUMC is a wonderful school and you will love this school. I know I love this school! 😍
 
RocknRho said:
Hey Millie,

I haven't heard much either. Still waiting on an interview. God willing, I hope we hear some good news! I hear they extend interviews up thru March and April. Can anyone confirm this?
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Hey RocknRho and Millie. I hope we do hear good news soon. The wait can be tough and painful 🙁, but we hope to be stronger in our hopes and prayers. They do extend interviews from March to upto April depending on the cycle. According to an email we received in December that was sent to everyone, it mentioned that applicants whom they will not consider may hear starting from March about it. My best advice is keep up your hopes and prayers. Prayers are beautiful and powerful. Also remind yourself again and again why Howard? And include that in your prayers. I pray that our Most Compassionate and Most Merciful God, provide us a way! 🙂 -ma
 
I finally got the chance to speak to Ms Walk earlier today. I got so nervous that I forgot to speak properly lol! She was still very nice and warm on the phone. Hopefully, I won't be as nervous next time and actually be myself!

I inquired about the status of my app and was told I'm still being considered. Did anyone else hear this? Current students, perhaps? Thanks!
 
After sending in an update letter by email, has anyone received confirmation that admissions received it? Has anyone had success in regards to update letters? I've sent two over the past several months...

Thanks!
 
MWB said:
I finally got the chance to speak to Ms Walk earlier today. I got so nervous that I forgot to speak properly lol! She was still very nice and warm on the phone. Hopefully, I won't be as nervous next time and actually be myself!

I inquired about the status of my app and was told I'm still being considered. Did anyone else hear this? Current students, perhaps? Thanks!
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Good to hear MWB! Last time I spoke with Ms. Walk was in December. I was nervous as well! But she is a nice and great lady. Hope the considerations turn to interviews soon! 🙂
 
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sweetness34 said:
Good to hear MWB! Last time I spoke with Ms. Walk was in December. I was nervous as well! But she is a nice and great lady. Hope the considerations turn to interviews soon! 🙂
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I hope so too....God will open those doors, lets keep believing in Him. I truly praise God for this forum because everyone is so warm and friendly...truly reflects on the kind of people that apply and attend Howard College of Medicine and man...you all are truly blessed 🙂 ...can't wait to be a student there (claiming a spot in Jesus Name!)
 
iramla said:
After sending in an update letter by email, has anyone received confirmation that admissions received it? Has anyone had success in regards to update letters? I've sent two over the past several months...

Thanks!
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I would call and confirm with the staff members. It can't hurt. Good luck!
 
64 degrees this morning in the nation's capital...maybe something good will happen for us. lol
 
AfriqMD said:
I hope so too....God will open those doors, lets keep believing in Him. I truly praise God for this forum because everyone is so warm and friendly...truly reflects on the kind of people that apply and attend Howard College of Medicine and man...you all are truly blessed 🙂 ...can't wait to be a student there (claiming a spot in Jesus Name!)
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Amen! That's why I want to go to school here! May He save us a seat to the class of 2016!!! 🙂
 
Went there today, shared a half pitcher of the swirl margarita...got home at 5 and the next thing I know I woke up at 10. I am getting old...smh
I did enjoy my cuban steak tho..hmmm so good.
 
OBEAHDOCTOR said:
Went there today, shared a half pitcher of the swirl margarita...got home at 5 and the next thing I know I woke up at 10. I am getting old...smh
I did enjoy my cuban steak tho..hmmm so good.
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WORD. I went out drinking with my fellow teachers this evening...those dudes can put it away. Came home at 6, work up at midnight. I'm getting old, lol. Next time I find myself in DC (interview or not) I shall have to check out that plaza.
 
millie44 said:
Hi everyone!

I have been following this thread for a couple weeks and decided to make an account and join in. Still waiting on an interview invite as well. :-/ Hoping to get some good news from Howard soon!
Click to expand...

management said:
Hi Millie. Welcome to the thread.

So...what's your GPA? Your MCAT? LOR or Committee? Did you make above 1500 on your SAT? What was your 6th grade english GPA? Did your dog learn how to fetch yet? See, I have a 54 MCAT, 4.001 GPA, and I can speak Chinese backwards.....

J/K lol. See, here, we all support each other, and we don't play those immature games, cause we know how hard the journey to this point has been, and we respect it. So I hope to hear some some good news from you soon, as well as from everyone else.
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👍👍 Mgmt, I loved this response!!! lol. So at first when I started off reading it I was like o_0 and as I continued I was like :laugh: and then I finished off with a pair of theses 👍 and a big 😀
 
EvryDy said:
Can anyone give me a quick run down of interview day?

Also I heard that there is a writing prompt at the beginning of the interview day. Can anyone remember what the prompt(s) were?

Thanks for the help for my earlier question!
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The way interview day goes is:

1. information session around 8am-9
2. lecture viewing approx 9-10
3. interviews 10-11:30
4. Lunch 11:30-12:30
5. Tour 12:30-1:30
6. 1:30-2 wrap up of the day...

Although this day may not be the exact line up of the day (since some ppl are actually interviewing at different times throughout the day) it is a good gauge of how your day will go during the interview day.... I forgot to add:

1a. Smiling, super excited as you walk in the front door at HUCM
6. Exit HUCM but leave your heart behind (sounds super cheesy but you'll understand after your interview day lol)
 
Goldybeast said:
I'm planning on applying to schools next year and am curious about the historically black college status. Are most of the matriculants to the med school African American or is the graduate school like most graduate programs i.e. very diverse? I am white but love DC and want to work in underserved communities, which is why I am looking at Howard.
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approx 60-70% after some form of Black (AA, African, Caribbean, etc) and the remaining 30-40% are a mixture of Latino, White, Asian (Korean, Vietnamese, Chinese, etc), of Middle Eastern or Southern Asian Decent (Indian, Pakistani, Iranian, Bengali, Persian, etc), and so on.

Although the school is predominantly black, I still feel as though it is very diverse.
 
iramla said:
After sending in an update letter by email, has anyone received confirmation that admissions received it? Has anyone had success in regards to update letters? I've sent two over the past several months...

Thanks!
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Im not sure if they send "confirmation of receipt" emails so I would try giving them a call to confirm that they have received it... I say that not knowing how many times you may call them previously lol.

As long as you do not call too much already (more then 2 times per month) since this can actually be detrimental to your chances of getting in. If that is not the case then it would not hurt to call and ask about those update letters and to find out where you application is at in the process.

Good Luck!!! 🙂
 
OBEAHDOCTOR said:
Indeed it was...and when (I am being positive here) you all come down here for school you MUST go to Lauriol Plaza. Best numnums and drinks, with a nice outside eating area.


Word Bro. Sweetness.
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naijacardriodoc said:
Agreed. Absolutely obsessed with Lauriol Plaza. 🙂
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OBEAHDOCTOR said:
Went there today, shared a half pitcher of the swirl margarita...got home at 5 and the next thing I know I woke up at 10. I am getting old...smh
I did enjoy my cuban steak tho..hmmm so good.
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naijacardriodoc said:
hahaha nice.
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You guys have convinced me to try out Lauriol Plaza. I've never heard of it but I'll sure ask my DMV classmates about it!... Ok I have to get back to studying lol.

Good luck SDNers!!! Im rooting for you all!!! Hope to see you all in the fall 😀
 
Thanks for all the info Kaji!!! I hope the day we join you all comes soon! We were in this forum together, and I hope that we will also begin that first day of class at HUMC together as well! 🙂
 
Kaji215 said:
As long as you do not call too much already (more then 2 times per month) since this can actually be detrimental to your chances of getting in. If that is not the case then it would not hurt to call and ask about those update letters and to find out where you application is at in the process.

Good Luck!!! 🙂
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Yeah, I uh, definitely called two weeks ago and then again this past Friday. The lady on the phone did not sound happy with me. :scared: I shall renew my efforts at patience...it just conflicts with my desire to let them know that I have continued interest in the school and are eager to hear from them.
 
soccrwon said:
Yeah, I uh, definitely called two weeks ago and then again this past Friday. The lady on the phone did not sound happy with me. :scared: I shall renew my efforts at patience...it just conflicts with my desire to let them know that I have continued interest in the school and are eager to hear from them.
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Patience is best soccrwon. I hope we hear back soon! 🙂
 
Hey guys.... just wanted to stop by and wish everyone else in the waiting game (like me) good luck :luck:. I really hope we all hear good news from Howard soon!
 
Hi Guys!

Hope you are all doing well. I am doing everything to relax and have a good time before school starts in the fall. I have one acceptance so far and still waiting to hear good news from other places I interviewed at. I am a living testimony of God's faithfulness and I just wanted to encourage all of you. When God says YES, no man can say NO! So, stay strong! 🙂
I pray that the good Lord brings us all pleasant surprises soon!

Have a fantastic week ahead!
 
Bethavi said:
Hi Guys!

Hope you are all doing well. I am doing everything to relax and have a good time before school starts in the fall. I have one acceptance so far and still waiting to hear good news from other places I interviewed at. I am a living testimony of God's faithfulness and I just wanted to encourage all of you. When God says YES, no man can say NO! So, stay strong! 🙂
I pray that the good Lord brings us all pleasant surprises soon!

Have a fantastic week ahead!
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Hey Bethavi! Thanks for your prayers! I'm very happy to hear that you are accepted and I hope you do get to hear good news from those other places. God is the Greatest, and everything happens with His will. I believe that He will open a door for us with His Grace. And may your prayers come true and we do get pleasant surprises soon. And I am praying with all my heart with you! Amen! 🙂
 
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Bethavi said:
Hi Guys!

Hope you are all doing well. I am doing everything to relax and have a good time before school starts in the fall. I have one acceptance so far and still waiting to hear good news from other places I interviewed at. I am a living testimony of God's faithfulness and I just wanted to encourage all of you. When God says YES, no man can say NO! So, stay strong! 🙂
I pray that the good Lord brings us all pleasant surprises soon!

Have a fantastic week ahead!
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sweetness34 said:
Hey Bethavi! Thanks for your prayers! I'm very happy to hear that you are accepted and I hope you do get to hear good news from those other places. God is the Greatest, and everything happens with His will. I believe that He will open a door for us with His Grace. And may your prayers come true and we do get pleasant surprises soon. And I am praying with all my heart with you! Amen! 🙂
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I just want to say how I absolutely love all the positive energy that exudes from all the people in this forum. I know that this whole application mess can make some of us very angry/sad/nervous/nauseous/etc and it helps knowing that there are people here who are genuinely positive and really wish for the success of everyone involved. Wishing the best for everyone who is in the waiting game (either for interviews and/or for acceptances).
 
Bethavi said:
Hi Guys!

Hope you are all doing well. I am doing everything to relax and have a good time before school starts in the fall. I have one acceptance so far and still waiting to hear good news from other places I interviewed at. I am a living testimony of God's faithfulness and I just wanted to encourage all of you. When God says YES, no man can say NO! So, stay strong! 🙂
I pray that the good Lord brings us all pleasant surprises soon!

Have a fantastic week ahead!
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Amen...Amen.
And I like surprises...especially nice ones in big envelopes 🙂
 
SilentSoldier said:
I just want to say how I absolutely love all the positive energy that exudes from all the people in this forum. I know that this whole application mess can make some of us very angry/sad/nervous/nauseous/etc and it helps knowing that there are people here who are genuinely positive and really wish for the success of everyone involved. Wishing the best for everyone who is in the waiting game (either for interviews and/or for acceptances).
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Gotta stay positive man...everything in its own time. Plus what good is stressing yourself out gonna do except ruin your skin and grey your hair and give your irritable bowel syndrome?
I may be an older applicant (28 in a couple weeks), but I am tooo fly for gray hairs...lol
 
SilentSoldier said:
I just want to say how I absolutely love all the positive energy that exudes from all the people in this forum. I know that this whole application mess can make some of us very angry/sad/nervous/nauseous/etc and it helps knowing that there are people here who are genuinely positive and really wish for the success of everyone involved. Wishing the best for everyone who is in the waiting game (either for interviews and/or for acceptances).
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+1 👍 all the way. Same to you. Congrats on the interviews and good luck!
 
OBEAHDOCTOR said:
Gotta stay positive man...everything in its own time. Plus what good is stressing yourself out gonna do except ruin your skin and grey your hair and give your irritable bowel syndrome?
I may be an older applicant (28 in a couple weeks), but I am tooo fly for gray hairs...lol
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Wish I could say the same....got grey patches and a salt-n-pepper beard lol.

Oh well, ladies love 'em.
 
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