2014-2015 Howard University Application Thread

[AJ Quark]

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Congratulations @AJ Quark ! When did you receive your out of committee email?

Friday, March 20th. They said they'd get to me on or about March 25th, but I was expecting CP time. Pleasant surprise!

 

[AJ Quark]

Congrats! I guess we met each other lol

Yeah, I was the black guy who kept nervously making jokes.

 

[FutureDoc3094]

Hi Everyone! I am a pre-med student and I am really interested in applying to Howard University School of Medicine this summer. I was wondering, does Howard require a letter from your pre-med adviser? Thanks!

 

[HaitianDrSoph]

Hi Everyone! I am a pre-med student and I am really interested in applying to Howard University School of Medicine this summer. I was wondering, does Howard require a letter from your pre-med adviser? Thanks!

No they don't

 

[HaitianDrSoph]

Yeah, I was the black guy who kept nervously making jokes.

Hahah well congrats! From what I remember you were already at Howard undergrad, so it should be a smooth transition for you 🙂

 

[FutureDoc3094]

Thank you @HaitianDrSoph !

 

[#Blessed]

Is there a difference between the waitlist and alternate list or are they the same thing?

 

[drdang92]

Accepted!!!!!

 

[chemy]

Accepted!!!!!

When did you interview..

 

[JustTryingToMakeIt]

Is there a difference between the waitlist and alternate list or are they the same thing?

Is the class full already?

 

[#Blessed]

Is the class full already?

I won't be surprised if it is.

 

[chemy]

I won't be surprised if it is.

I dont think it is but where you put on waitlist

 

[Dr.Mac]

Is the class full already?

The class isn't full. One of my friends was able to call in and speak to someone from admissions last week. They stated that there are still 30 seats left. And to add my two cents lol .... for most schools when you start to see a lot of waitlisted applicants on the thread, then the class is probably full. I have yet to see anyone waitlisted at HCOM.

 

[petitchat2006]

Well said @Dr.Mac
Plus, If the class was full why would they still be interviewing ?

 

[JustTryingToMakeIt]

The class isn't full. One of my friends was able to call in and speak to someone from admissions last week. They stated that there are still 30 seats left. And to add my two cents lol .... for most schools when you start to see a lot of waitlisted applicants on the thread, then the class is probably full. I have yet to see anyone waitlisted at HCOM.

Very true! Even though there are only 30 seats left, I am sure after 4/30 when applicants have to pick one medical school more seats will open up. Thinking Positive!!! 🙂

 

[coolheadphones]

accepted! interviewed in February.

 

[ynwa1988]

Well said @Dr.Mac
Plus, If the class was full why would they still be interviewing ?

Because many people might withdraw acceptance before the deadline if they get into another school.

 

[rosie23]

So I just realized I never actually got a complete email--only that my secondary was complete. Although when I go to my application page, it says complete and then next to interview "not scheduled yet". This was back in August! And I have not heard anything from them!

 

[Dr.Mac]

accepted! interviewed in February.

Congratulations! Did you interview at the beginning or end of February?

 

[coolheadphones]

Congratulations! Did you interview at the beginning or end of February?

Beginning of February

 

[CourageMD]

It's definitely great to see some movement. Let's hope they keep pace. Congrats guys!

 

[drmak89]

I had a dream last night that I spoke to Ms. Walk and I asked her about my status (post interview) and she laughed it off like "Oh we are still in Dec/Jan interviewees" and then I felt okay. Now I see acceptances going out from around the time I interviewed and I haven't heard anything since. Now I'm scared... 🙁

 

[JustTryingToMakeIt]

I had a dream last night that I spoke to Ms. Walk and I asked her about my status (post interview) and she laughed it off like "Oh we are still in Dec/Jan interviewees" and then I felt okay. Now I see acceptances going out from around the time I interviewed and I haven't heard anything since. Now I'm scared... 🙁

I wouldn't worry, there is no rhyme or reason to this process. Some people find out 2 months post interview, others 3 some 1. Just yesterday, someone found out they were accepted a month after another person in their interview group was accepted and they interviewed in Dec. Then someone else that interviewed in Feb was accepted. It's just a waiting game, have patience and think positive🙂

 

[tommed]

I had a dream last night that I spoke to Ms. Walk and I asked her about my status (post interview) and she laughed it off like "Oh we are still in Dec/Jan interviewees" and then I felt okay. Now I see acceptances going out from around the time I interviewed and I haven't heard anything since. Now I'm scared... 🙁

Wouldn't worry too much. I interviewed last year on Jan 28 and didn't get my acceptance until May 1st.

 

[drmak89]

Yeah you guys are right. Keeping the faith alive. Good luck to all those still waiting for a response!

 

[#Blessed]

I dont think it is but where you put on waitlist

 

[drmak89]

Yeah

Was this via email?

 

[lucy_van_pelt]

Hi everyone,

I've been complete since January but haven't heard since and haven't received the March 15 interim email... Is this normal or is it possible that my file's been lost? I've emailed twice for an update with no response either...

I know it's a waiting game, but was just wondering if anyone else is in the same boat.

Thanks!

 

[lucy_van_pelt]

The link below says an Interim Email will be sent out to applicants who didn't receive interviews by March 15.

http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/medicine/admissions/timetable

Thanks for the reply, hope we hear back soon.

 

[malick1]

The link below says an Interim Email will be sent out to applicants who didn't receive interviews by March 15.

http://healthsciences.howard.edu/education/colleges/medicine/admissions/timetable

Thanks for the reply, hope we hear back soon.

Don't lose the hope, have you heard from other schools ?

 

[goodsummerintern]

Was complete late last year and just received an II. They're still going out guys.

 

[#Blessed]

Was complete late last year and just received an II. They're still going out guys.

Congrats!! When's your interview?

 

[iyin0991]

Was complete late last year and just received an II. They're still going out guys.

Late last year....Could you kindly give us the date the committee said they received your secondary? and your stats?

 

[lucy_van_pelt]

Don't lose the hope, have you heard from other schools ?

Thanks, waitlisted at two DO schools. Howard would still be my number one preference if possible. Only time will tell 🙂

 

[tattertot]

Do you know when the last interview date is? Congrats BTW! Same boat as you 🙂

 

[goodsummerintern]

Congrats!! When's your interview?

Thanks!!!! Im afraid I had to withdraw in lieu of another acceptance. It was a very difficult decision though.

Late last year....Could you kindly give us the date the committee said they received your secondary? and your stats?

First week of December is the date they confirmed they received my secondary. My stats. Mcat of 27. GPA of 3.7

Do you know when the last interview date is? Congrats BTW! Same boat as you 🙂

Congrats tattertot! it seemed as if you had to actually let the committee know when you would be available. I do not recall seeing a list of dates.

 

[HaitianDrSoph]

Thanks!!!! Im afraid I had to withdraw in lieu of another acceptance. It was a very difficult decision though.

First week of December is the date they confirmed they received my secondary. My stats. Mcat of 27. GPA of 3.7

Congrats tattertot! it seemed as if you had to actually let the committee know when you would be available. I do not recall seeing a list of dates.

Congrats! Do you mind me asking where you were accepted?

 

[goodsummerintern]

Congrats! Do you mind me asking where you were accepted?

I'll PM you since I don't think that info would be appropriate in another school's forum 🙂

 

[Vivalarevolution]

Where did everyone send their update letters? I sent it to the general email but I haven't gotten a confirmation.

 

[HaitianDrSoph]

Where did everyone send their update letters? I sent it to the general email but I haven't gotten a confirmation.

I think most people send it to Ms. Walk [email protected]

 

[txdoc97]

For those who interviewed Jan/Feb, has anyone received an out of committee e-mail either this week or last?

 

[#Blessed]

Nothing good comes easy

 

[cts288]

I'm waiting as well, but we all need to relax and take a day off

 

[#Blessed]

You are stalking this thread in a really bad way. I'm waiting as well, but we all need to relax and take a day off from the constant stalking. If it isn't meant to be, then it isn't meant to be.

Yeah you are probably right. Sorry guys. Just getting a bit frustrated.

 

[chemy]

Reject rejection letters, thought this was genius

 

[chemy]

Does anyone have a clue when next the admission committee meets again. I thought it would be the first week in April but realized I had completely forgotten about the Easter break..

 

[drmak89]

Does anyone have a clue when next the admission committee meets again. I thought it would be the first week in April but realized I had completely forgotten about the Easter break..

Today !

 

[petitchat2006]

You are stalking this thread in a really bad way. I'm waiting as well, but we all need to relax and take a day off from the constant stalking. If it isn't meant to be, then it isn't meant to be.

I wish I had your positive attitude/mindset at all time

 

[thenewed]

Today !

is the admission committee reviewing applications for pre and post interviews today? thanks !

 

[drmak89]

is the admission committee reviewing applications for pre and post interviews today? thanks !

Definitely post interview. Not sure of pre interview though, sorry.