2014-2015 Howard University Application Thread

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miszfifi820 said:
i submitted my material 8/27 and received a notice of receipt on 9/2 .. so i guess were in the same boat and they'll get to our application around the same time
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except I received no notice of receipt! 🙁
 
Submitted secondary on 8/11, but still no emails/updates from Howard regarding secondary complete or II. 🙁
 
I was at one of their Friday open houses for prospective students a couple of weeks ago and it was mentioned that they were trying out a new admissions system... I am guessing this comes with a few glitches. I haven't received an email of notification either and I was complete on 8/13.
 
P2Y6R said:
I was at one of their Friday open houses for prospective students a couple of weeks ago and it was mentioned that they were trying out a new admissions system... I am guessing this comes with a few glitches. I haven't received an email of notification either and I was complete on 8/13.
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How was the open house? Informative?
 
I'm not trying to be a downer you guys, but for those who have yet to receive any correspondence from Howard you need to contact them. The same thing happened to my friend last year. All I can say is that it was an error on Howard's end. *Hint Hint* Please contact them before its to late.
 
I submitted my secondary on the 9/4 and it was marked as received on 9/8. However, I didn't receive a SR code, but I don't think thats anything major.
 
fatimany said:
Did you get a complete email or does the status page says complete?
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Sorry for the late response, but I got an email on the 28th of August saying that my secondary was received and a follow up email for an interview invite.
 
JCC941 said:
I'm not trying to be a downer you guys, but for those who have yet to receive any correspondence from Howard you need to contact them. The same thing happened to my friend last year. All I can say is that it was an error on Howard's end. *Hint Hint* Please contact them before its to late.
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But if we got the email saying that our secondary has been submitted, are we okay?
Sorry, i am confused if you are referring to the "complete email" or just the email that says secondary received?
 
JCC941 said:
I'm not trying to be a downer you guys, but for those who have yet to receive any correspondence from Howard you need to contact them. The same thing happened to my friend last year. All I can say is that it was an error on Howard's end. *Hint Hint* Please contact them before its to late.
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What do you mean by correspondence? Secondary? Complete email? Interview Invite?
 
fatimany said:
But if we got the email saying that our secondary has been submitted, are we okay?
Sorry, i am confused if you are referring to the "complete email" or just the email that says secondary received?
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My comment was to anyone who has not received information about their secondary being received. If you've receive the e-mail that you application is complete I think you are going to be ok.

To make a long story short, every medical school in the country receives TONS of applications, so they look for any reason not to review one.

So please you guy dot your I's and cross your T's.
 
thekman786 said:
What do you mean by correspondence? Secondary? Complete email? Interview Invite?
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Correspondence as in your secondary being received.

I'm sure at this time a lot of medical schools are dealing with a higher than normal volume of applications, due the changes to the MCAT. So things my take a little more time this year.
 
I completed by secondary yesterday and I only got an email regarding my payment being complete. Is that considered a "secondary complete" email?
 
amehta9 said:
I completed by secondary yesterday and I only got an email regarding my payment being complete. Is that considered a "secondary complete" email?
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You mean the complete payment email from Zap? No that email is not from Howard. You need to receive a secondary complete email from Howard. Call them on Monday. If they're not available, call them the next day and keep on calling until someone picks up.
 
SkipJunior said:
You mean the complete payment email from Zap? No that email is not from Howard. You need to receive a secondary complete email from Howard. Call them on Monday. If they're not available, call them the next day and keep on calling until someone picks up.
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So you definitely need a direct email from Howard? Cause my secondary app does have a check mark on APPLICATION COMPLETE.
 
WorldChanger36 said:
There seems to be some computer errors going on. You have to verify complete status
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you were lucky, you received your secondary received email pretty quickly after secondary submission. did you receive your II yet?
 
I second that ! if someone could update the interview questions/style on Howard that'd be fantastic!
 
Make Or Break said:
Nice! I wish you luck. Maybe we will see each other on the interview trail. I saw you posting in some other school threads that I was applying to as well.
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I wish you luck too! Let's hope we meet up at a interview. Which other schools?
 
I am applying to Meharry and Morehouse as well. I think I saw you in Meharry. Are you applying to Morehouse?
 
Called today and was told to straight up chill out and then we both cracked up. So I know that I am fine. I was also told that Howard isn't like other schools and that the review process can be quick one week and slow down the next but they generally review applications in the order they are received and that Howard is slow to reject and may re-review an applicant multiple times before making a decision. So deep breath everyone.... you know what we are gonna do? We're gonna be cool...
 
WorldChanger36 said:
Called today and was told to straight up chill out and then we both cracked up. So I know that I am fine. I was also told that Howard isn't like other schools and that the review process can be quick one week and slow down the next but they generally review applications in the order they are received and that Howard is slow to reject and may re-review an applicant multiple times before making a decision. So deep breath everyone.... you know what we are gonna do? We're gonna be cool...
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Hahaha thanks for the update!
 
WorldChanger36 said:
Called today and was told to straight up chill out and then we both cracked up. So I know that I am fine. I was also told that Howard isn't like other schools and that the review process can be quick one week and slow down the next but they generally review applications in the order they are received and that Howard is slow to reject and may re-review an applicant multiple times before making a decision. So deep breath everyone.... you know what we are gonna do? We're gonna be cool...
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Just put "Main Chick" by Kid Ink on replay and then follow that up with X by Chris Brown on replay. Polish off a large pizza hut pan pizza and 2 liter pepsi by yourself. You be chitlin chillun alright.....chitlin chillun
 
SkipJunior said:
Just put "Main Chick" by Kid Ink on replay and then follow that up with X by Chris Brown on replay. Polish off a large pizza hut pan pizza and 2 liter pepsi by yourself. You be chitlin chillun alright.....chitlin chillun
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Love those songs hahaha
 
amehta9 said:
Got the confirmation email from Howard! My secondary was received!!! Time for the waiting game....
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Sorry if you mentioned this already, but do you mind sharing when you submitted the secondary? I submitted the first week of August and have yet to receive a complete email. :shrug:
 
Bin Rushd said:
Sorry if you mentioned this already, but do you mind sharing when you submitted the secondary? I submitted the first week of August and have yet to receive a complete email. :shrug:
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I sent my secondary on Friday... woah that's really weird!!! Maybe you should give them a call and try to see what's up
 
SkipJunior said:
Yep I double checked, I did sign it after paying it way back in early August. Looks like there are other people too who have the same issue as me so maybe I shouldn't worry about it too much.
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Did you ever get the "complete" email?
 
I submitted few days ago and today, I called to ask if my application is complete. They said to wait as it can take a couple of weeks.
 
I submitted my application, and it was complete around Aug 15, and I just got a secondary complete email today.
 
my email doesn't say secondary complete, but received? is that what yours all say?

SECONDARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL.

Thank you for your interest in Howard University College of Medicine.

You may go on the Apply.medicine.howard website and see that your secondary has been received. The code "SR" indicates that. we are now able to see/review your secondary. A code of "SR" means that both your secondary and letters of recommendation are visible and your application is complete. There will be no other entries on apply.howard website after this designation. However, we assure you that your application is being reviewed.
 
kjj17 said:
my email doesn't say secondary complete, but received? is that what yours all say?

SECONDARY ACKNOWLEDGEMENT - PLEASE DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS EMAIL.

Thank you for your interest in Howard University College of Medicine.

You may go on the Apply.medicine.howard website and see that your secondary has been received. The code "SR" indicates that. we are now able to see/review your secondary. A code of "SR" means that both your secondary and letters of recommendation are visible and your application is complete. There will be no other entries on apply.howard website after this designation. However, we assure you that your application is being reviewed.
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-Yeah that's what mine said as well. Where is this "SR" code thingy?
 
Are there specific photo requirements? Does it have to be formal and all?
 
SkipJunior said:
no just a simple face pic will do from what I understand.
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At the same time be smart when submitting a picture. It is the first time the committee will see your face. You want to look professional.
 
This wait is the worst! Going to be in the DC area on October 30 and thinking of calling and giving an in the area notice. Any thoughts?
 
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