2013-2014 Howard University Application Thread

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FuturePrissyMD4 said:
How long did everyone make their answers to secondary questions. 800 words seems like a lot.
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One of my friends went to an open house recently. They don't want it to be too long, they say a paragraph is good.
 
nihitmehta said:
I have a 31 MCAT and a 3.58 Sci and a 3.66 cumulative gpa. What are my chances at this school?
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Stats are good. What would be the deciding factor is if you have demonstrated a commitment to the underserved.
 
Raining in downtown silver springs. ��

I don't know why but I am not as excited about tomorrow as I thought I would be
 
maybemed2013 said:
Raining in downtown silver springs. ��

I don't know why but I am not as excited about tomorrow as I thought I would be
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It appears we both interviewed at Meharry on same the date, now we're interviewing at Howard on the same date, Oct 9th.
 
My interview went horrible.
Not really mad though because my heart was stolen by Meharry already.
 
If I send my application on 9/22/13, how long does it take to hear back from them?

Thanks
 
same. who interviewed you? or was it female or male if you cant answer
 
Did anyone else get the email containing the link to the capstone magazine?
 
My interview is on October 22. Anyone else interviewing on that day?
 
Got accepted to Meharry so I am going to withdrew my app.

I already interviewed this Tues. But I really think I was rejected or waitlisted.

Interview was not difficult, it just that I was off my game that day. But it worked out in the end because I going to be a Meharrian.��
 
Does anyone knows how long it takes to get an answer after the interview?
 
Carlos17 said:
Does anyone knows how long it takes to get an answer after the interview?
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They said they send out decisions on the 15th of each month, but Ms. Walk made it seem that the first notifications wouldn't go out until November 15th...but I also interviewed on one of the first days, so they may still have been figuring out the timeline.
 
FuturePrissyMD4 said:
Sizzle and maybemed why do you guys feel your interview went horrible if you dont mind me asking? making me nervous...lol
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well for the most part the interview was conversational. But my interviewer seemed like she was expecting certain answers from her questions. So if you did not say what she was looking for, she was not impressed.

But honestly I wouldnt stress over the interview. They only interview 300 students out of the 7000 or so that apply so once you get an interview invite they pretty much are sold on you, unless you blow it. Thats what the med students told me.

and congrats maybemed2014 on your acceptance!!
 
Sizzle9023 said:
well for the most part the interview was conversational. But my interviewer seemed like she was expecting certain answers from her questions. So if you did not say what she was looking for, she was not impressed.

But honestly I wouldnt stress over the interview. They only interview 300 students out of the 7000 or so that apply so once you get an interview invite they pretty much are sold on you, unless you blow it. Thats what the med students told me.

and congrats maybemed2014 on your acceptance!!
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Okay, thanks for your response.
 
Can anyone comment on the parking for the interview day? I'm thinking I will probably have to drive to Howard for my interview, rather than fly, so I'm just trying to figure out if parking/traffic will be an issue.
 
omgitsang said:
Can anyone comment on the parking for the interview day? I'm thinking I will probably have to drive to Howard for my interview, rather than fly, so I'm just trying to figure out if parking/traffic will be an issue.
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There's parking down the street at the hospital. I think I paid $8 or something around that for being there from ~7:45 to 3:45.
 
Anyone else who submitted the secondary on August 19th still waiting to hear back? Blaaahhhh this waiting game is driving me crazy. Patience is a virtue...that I do not possess lol
 
If I interviewed on Oct 9th, does anyone know the earliest Howard will notify me of their decision? I wasn't apart of the first batch of interviewees, but I think I may of heard Nov 15th.

Thanks!
 
El Nino said:
If I interviewed on Oct 9th, does anyone know the earliest Howard will notify me of their decision? I wasn't apart of the first batch of interviewees, but I think I may of heard Nov 15th.

Thanks!
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Not sure about Oct. 9th, but received an email 2 days ago (interviewed on 9/24) stating:
"We will email you when the decision letter has been signed by the Associate Dean and mailed on or around November 15. We are not able tell you the decision before the letter is signed.

When you receive that email, you may call to find out the decision."

Hope this helps!
 
Hi Everyone! Does anyone know about what month Howard usually fills their "class" and starts wait listing people? I just submitted my secondary two weeks ago due to some trouble with my study abroad transcript, and I am abroad now with Fulbright....so it made everything super difficult. I really concerned because I know many people have already interviewed! AHHHHH I am so nervous!
 
Hey Everyone! Just would like to say if you have any question about Howard, feel free to give me a message. Wanted to say good luck and hope you hear something well! 🙂
 
sweetness34 said:
Hey Everyone! Just would like to say if you have any question about Howard, feel free to give me a message. Wanted to say good luck and hope you hear something well! 🙂
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does this school use the best section score if you took the MCAT multiple times? If so, my MCAT would go from 27 to 28. I am a URM black male 3.25 c and s gpa. GPA is on the low side but I am first generation, economically disadvantaged, lived in underserved area all my life.
 
I know my interview was horrible. They ask me to reinterview but, I decline because I already got accepted to other institutions that were higher on MY list than Howard.
 
maybemed2013 said:
I know my interview was horrible. They ask me to reinterview but, I decline because I already got accepted to other institutions that were higher on MY list than Howard.
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Can you elaborate? What was horrible? Was the interviewer unfair or something?
 
lall said:
Can you elaborate? What was horrible? Was the interviewer unfair or something?
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I was just off key that day but, if I was my normal self I know I would have received an acceptance.
 
I recieved an email today informing me that my file left the committee, and a decision has been made but they're waiting for dean to sign.
 
Good luck everyone! Howard University is an awesome place. For those of you hoping and praying I wish you the best. I know how you feel. For those that will eventually gain acceptance, you will have the opportunity to become part of a great legacy. Howard brings in great people and trains them not only to be great physicians but community leaders. My 4 years went by fast! Be blessed future Bisons!
 
I submitted my II 11/1. Does anyone have a timeframe on when Howard would send an interview request if they are interested?
 
maybemed2013 said:
I know my interview was horrible. They ask me to reinterview but, I decline because I already got accepted to other institutions that were higher on MY list than Howard.
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maybemed2013 said:
I was just off key that day but, if I was my normal self I know I would have received an acceptance.
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Wow! So Howard gives "select" applicants an opportunity to re-interview just because someone was "just off key?" I don't mean to sound inconsiderate but if thats the only reason that you were asked to re-interview while tons of other applicants are anxiously waiting for a chance to interview then I would say Howard is so unfair and ridiculous!
 
bravocharlie said:
I submitted my II 11/1. Does anyone have a timeframe on when Howard would send an interview request if they are interested?
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II = interview invite. I'm assuming you meant to say you submitted your secondary on 11/1? Nobody can really provide you with a time frame because it's a really subjective process; some people get II's relatively soon after while it takes others months to receive one...then there are those who don't get one at all. GL to ya!
 
still waiting for an ii ~ complete 10/18 (or around that date). How long did it take others? Sorry, I know this question is asked a lot...but I ask anyways 😀
 
Member5072 said:
still waiting for an ii ~ complete 10/18 (or around that date). How long did it take others? Sorry, I know this question is asked a lot...but I ask anyways 😀
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Ive been complete since 9/16 and have not heard anything.
 
Anyone get the email to call in about acceptances yet?! They said on or around November 15 +pity+
 
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