2014-2015 Howard University Application Thread

[jujubee5864]

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I was busy flying to another country, but I would like to let you guys know that I was accepted off the waitlist on last Wednesday as well! Congrats to @ivorykeys91 too!!

@ChristinaMD , I interviewed April 15th, I kept bothering them after waitlist news and sent a letter of intent and called and inquired about movement and continued to express strong interest in Howard. I have hope that if you do that, some good news could flow your way!!

 

[ChristinaMD]

I was busy flying to another country, but I would like to let you guys know that I was accepted off the waitlist on last Wednesday as well! Congrats to @ivorykeys91 too!!

@ChristinaMD , I interviewed April 15th, I kept bothering them after waitlist news and sent a letter of intent and called and inquired about movement and continued to express strong interest in Howard. I have hope that if you do that, some good news could flow your way!!

Congrats!!! We actually interviewed the same day! I'm going to continue to harass admissions, hopefully they'll find a spot for me!

 

[CourageMD]

It's so great to see people coming off the waitlist! Congrats! I hope I will be able to join you guys.

 

[ivorykeys91]

Congrats!! I'm so happy to see movement! When did you interview? Did you send them any updates since you got on the waitlist?

Hey! I interviewed on April 15th. I didn't send any updates/letter of intent, but I did send some grades from a program I completed at the end of May. I only called once to confirm that my transcript was received. Hoping you receive some good news soon!

 

[ChristinaMD]

Lately when I've been trying to call the office, it rings for a little while then says the extension is invalid and hangs up. Are any of yall having that problem?

 

[CourageMD]

Lately when I've been trying to call the office, it rings for a little while then says the extension is invalid and hangs up. Are any of yall having that problem?

I've had that happen to me a couple of times when I tried to call a while back. I don't understand the extension is invalid message, but I've just been treating it as no one is currently in the office and to call back later lol.

 

[ChristinaMD]

Lol yeah I pretty much call every hour! Maybe they still do calling hours and don't take calls on Tuesdays and Wednesday still

 

[boys13]

Are there any reapplicants to Howard that were waitlisted the first time around and were interviewed earlier the second time around? Howard seems like a school that would accept previous interviewees, but I was curious if any one has been through that before. I'm considering reapplying but want to know how likely they would do that because I really think Howard is a great fit for me.

Also, any waitlist news from anyone? This wait is killing me[/QUOTE

Still praying and waiting! Lord, help in Jesus' precious name!

 

[#Blessed]

Lol yeah I pretty much call every hour! Maybe they still do calling hours and don't take calls on Tuesdays and Wednesday still

Same here. It seems the office might be closed.

 

[boys13]

Just accepted off the waitlist today! If anyone browsing this thread is looking for a roommate/suitemate, please pm me on here!

Congratulations! Still waiting, still praying!

 

[Professor-X]

I was accepted off the alternate list last Thursday. Does anyone know where to find the Match List for 2014 or 2015? It should be up now.

 

[CourageMD]

I was accepted off the alternate list last Thursday. Does anyone know where to find the Match List for 2014 or 2015? It should be up now.

Congrats man! Yeah, is it possible for someone to post a recent match list?

 

[#Blessed]

I was accepted off the alternate list last Thursday. Does anyone know where to find the Match List for 2014 or 2015? It should be up now.

Congrats

 

[boys13]

I was accepted off the alternate list last Thursday. Does anyone know where to find the Match List for 2014 or 2015? It should be up now.

Wow, congratulations! I'm hoping and praying!

 

[#Blessed]

Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good one year masters/post-Bach program that is completely online.

 

[FutureDoc3094]

Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good one year masters/post-Bach program that is completely online.

I would like to know this too, if anyone know any good programs or if such thing exists.

 

[ivorykeys91]

I would like to know this too, if anyone know any good programs or if such thing exists.

I highly highly highly recommend Drexel's DPMS (Drexel Pathway to Medical School) program (it's for disadvantaged students and it actually has a linkage deal with their medical school), or if you're not accepted after the DPMS interview (like I was), the IMS (Interdepartmental Medical Science) program (which I just completed this past May). It was a challenging year, but it was a fantastic program and I feel totally prepared for med school. I have no idea if online programs exist to be perfectly honest. Drexel also has a number of other health science post-bacc programs that match whatever your stats/preparation level might be. You'll have to take out loans for a year or two at any one of these programs, but every single one of your expenses is covered by financial aid (refunds!). 🙂

All of their pre-med post-bacc programs are through Drexel's Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences and Professional Studies. Some are literally through the med school (IMS program). Check out the website and list of programs here:

https://www.drexelmed.edu/Home/Admissions/GradSchoolofBiomedSciencesProfStudies.aspx

https://www.drexelmed.edu/Home/Admissions/ProfessionalStudiesintheHealthSciences.aspx

 

[ivorykeys91]

Was wondering if anyone could recommend a good one year masters/post-Bach program that is completely online.

Here's a list (sorry for all the screenshots...) of post-bacc programs that my undergrad institution sent to me a while back, as they were hell bent on crushing my dreams of applying and going to medical school. Joke's on them though!

If you're a disadvantaged applicant, there's a couple on this list that you can definitely apply to.

Another thing: if you're looking to do an online program, that might be convenient and everything, but there is such a thing as doing a "competitive" post-bacc program, or at least one that med school adcoms look at more favorably than others. The ones in the screenshots are "competitive". Just keep that in mind. You want to challenge yourself during this next year if you're choosing to spend your gap year doing some extra coursework. There's a reason why no one has heard of online post bacc programs.

 

[ivorykeys91]

Continued...

 

[ivorykeys91]

Last batch!
Good luck!

 

[FutureDoc3094]

Last batch!
Good luck!

Thank you so much! I really appreciate it!! 🙂

 

[busyBeee]

Not super important, but wondering if anyone received their refundable $100 deposit after withdrawing before the April 30th deadline?
Thanks!

 

[FutureDoc3094]

Hi Everyone! Is there anyone who took the MCAT in January and was accepted to Howard? I am wondering if its worth it or I should just wait for another application cycle.