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2014-2015 Howard University Application Thread
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Pretty much a standard 1-on-1 interview. It was with a faculty member at HUCM. We just talked about various aspects of my application in a conversational way. Nothing stressful! good luck.
Decision letter signed, whatever that means.
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Does the email say you can call in??
Still waiting for an interview... Any II lately?
Yes it does, but I feel it would be easier to just tell us the decisions through email instead of having to call in to find out if we are accepted.
That's a good sign, at my interview they said that if they tell you to call in, it's an acceptance! They don't do rejections over the phone!
The day has finally come, first acceptance of the cycle. I have been waiting so long for this moment and I am beyond overjoyed. Good luck to everyone still waiting.
ACCEPTED as well!!! So happy!! Enjoyed my time at Howard! Interviewed 10/1 🙂
Did anyone else have trouble getting through on the numbers provided? Also @Dinoarms yes - I was notified that my decision letter had been signed and my Howard portal still says my interview is not yet scheduled. It seems most communication after the secondary submission is done by e-mail.
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Accepted yesterday as well! Interviewed 10/21. Called in, so I am awaiting the official letter/forms. They said it should get to me within 5 days or so.
No word from this school yet after receiving what I think was a complete email back in mid-September. I have had two interviews so far and one coming up back East as well as one at a UC scheduled as well. Is there any way to tell where this school is in the process of reviewing completed applications?
Are you URM? I'm not completely sure, but it seems like they've only extended offers to URM applicants so far. I could be wrong though.
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False, there were Asians and a couple Caucasians at my interview
Yes, three times over.
Hey! To help answer some of your questions, I interviewed on October 28th and my interviewer was faculty/physician AND head of admissions. He didn't focus on stuff in my file. He wanted to talk specifically about why I wanted to go into medicine and why I wanted to go to Howard specifically. He even asked me how Howard ranked for me compared to Morehouse and Meharry which was pretty personal and a bit awkward, but expected! He wanted to know how I fit the mission so he asked me about experiences where I showed empathy with patients..etc. Basically just have good examples from your life that prove you'd be a good fit. Overall it was laid back and felt like a conversation.
Just signed into the portal for the first time in a while and I noticed I only have one thing listed under communication status and Application status says Interview not scheduled yet? I don't get the admissions office.
Mine says the same thing, "interview not scheduled yet."
It's like that for everyone, don't think anything of it! That portal doesn't change once you submit your secondary; if you're getting an interview, it will be communicated via email! 🙂
Yeah, I figured. It's been like that since I got a confirmation email. I was just saying that mine says the same thing...though I wish it meant more than that lol.
For those of you who've been accepted, how long after your interview did you have to wait! It's been 4 weeks as of today and I'm gettin a lil antsy. Especially cause they said around the 15th! haha
7 weeks haha!
Are you for sure going to Morehouse?! 🙂
It's very likely! I've interviewed at all of my top choices thus far. For financial reasons, I probably won't be attending any more interviews. Just patiently waiting now, but if all else fails, I'll be at Morehouse next fall! 🙂
I completely understand. I don't know how I'm going to do my next interviews lol
I've found megabus to be very helpful. I'm going to Durham for 3 dollars round trip
Oh man, I'm in California. Going to interviews costs me at least $500 😛I've found megabus to be very helpful. I'm going to Durham for 3 dollars round trip
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Haven't heard anything since my complete email... Is this a definite no?
I'm still waiting for an interview as well. I submitted my secondary in the first week of September.
😱I've found megabus to be very helpful. I'm going to Durham for 3 dollars round trip
Im in that SAME EXACT boat! 🤔
Me three.
I have a feeling things will pick up after the holiday season. But that's still too long of a wait if you ask me 🙁
Does anyone know if HUCM is receptive to updates post-interview?
Thanks!
Thanks!
II Today but I've already picked a school so I'm going to have to decline.
Congrats on being accepted and choosing a school!! When were you complete at HU?
Thank you! Mid September
oh cool, that's around the time I was completed, maybe i'll hear good news as well 🙂
Good luck!! 🙂
Have any international students heard anything? (I am from Canada)
I'm from Canada, was accepted around a month ago. Interviewed Oct 8
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Received the "decision has been made" email this morning. Received a copy of the acceptance letter just now (to be mailed out in January)!!! Best Christmas present ever!!
Interviewed 11/04.
Interviewed 11/04.
I submitted mine mid-August I believe. It was around 3-4 days after the secondary invites went out. Good luck!
