2015-2016 Howard University Application Thread

[NaomiM]

what is howard policy on classes(pre-req) taken at CC

You'll probably have to contact the adcom directly, they don't have anything listed in the MSAR about taking classes at a CC

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[Precious]

@NaomiM I called today and was told that there is an issue with their host server, which is preventing them from sending out secondaries.

The wait continues...

 

[BaeDreaming]

I know Howard has been having a lot of issues with the servers, not just the med school but undergrad as well.

 

[NaomiM]

That actually kinda makes me feel better!

 

[bearintraining]

No secondary here either. Added around 8/20

 

[BaeDreaming]

I went to the open house today and they said that the servers have been down. One thing that they emphasized was their mission statement and their commitment to serving underserved populations.

 

[MedGuy67]

anyone knows when they will start sending out II's

 

[iluvmedicine2]

Anyone know when they will start sending complete emails? (sarcasm) lol

 

[anichols8]

Received an email this morning saying that my secondary was received/screened.

 

[NicksMD]

Edit

 

[NaomiM]

@URMfutureDoc what was the tone of the email?

 

[childofmercy]

Im assuming/hoping this is our complete email?

 

[iluvmedicine2]

Hmm...I haven't received any correspondence from Howard since submitting my secondary on 8/27.

Do you guys think the issue with the servers is also preventing them from reviewing submitted secondaries?

 

[bearintraining]

I just received my secondary -- it took three weeks from adding the school in AMCAS.

 

[bearintraining]

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[NaomiM]

Yay! Finally I've received my secondary invite too!

 

[l0llerskates]

Received an email this morning saying that my secondary was received/screened.

Hi! when did you submit? and what did the email say?
I haven't gotten any e-mails and submitted on 8/20.

 

[FuturePrimaryCare2727]

No 'complete' email yet. I'm going to call today.

 

[MD/DO_2016]

No 'complete' email yet. I'm going to call today.

When did you submit? Could you tell me what they say, please?

 

[FuturePrimaryCare2727]

No one is answering. I submitted 8/18/15.

 

[MD/DO_2016]

No one is answering. I submitted 8/18/15.

Thank you! I will call tomorrow as well, will update you if I would be able to get through... Submitted 8/23

 

[bearintraining]

Yay! Finally I've received my secondary invite too!

ditto

 

[xbp1]

Does anyone else have on their status page the "interview not scheduled yet" text? It is unclickable for me

 

[DoctorInVivo]

Does anyone else have on their status page the "interview not scheduled yet" text? It is unclickable for me

Everyone has that.

 

[Precious]

Do they send a confirmation email when you submit your secondary? Just for receipt of the secondary, not referring to a complete email. I submitted last week and haven't received one. Did anyone else receive one?

 

[MedGuy67]

Do they send a confirmation email when you submit your secondary? Just for receipt of the secondary, not referring to a complete email. I submitted last week and haven't received one. Did anyone else receive one?

They do, I applied last year

 

[Precious]

They do, I applied last year

Hmm, wonder why I didn't receive one. Ok, thanks!

 

[MedGuy67]

Hmm, wonder why I didn't receive one. Ok, thanks!

Me neither, Np.

 

[bearintraining]

So I didn't know when I added it to AMCAS that Howard is traditionally a black college. I was wondering whether that is still true -- ie is it worth applying if you're not URM ?

 

[MD/DO_2016]

So I didn't know when I added it to AMCAS that Howard is traditionally a black college. I was wondering whether that is still true -- ie is it worth applying if you're not URM ?

Yes, if you fit their mission and have experiences to back it up

 

[thyroxine2468]

So still no IIs?

 

[F#&$#^&&@theMCAT]

So still no IIs?

wondering the same thing ... Complete 8/20 and haven't heard a thing... Their cycle might be longer than others or something could be going on with the server

 

[BaeDreaming]

The dental school started giving out interviews so hopefully med school starts soon

 

[WhenPrayersGoUp]

II! just received an email today! good luck everyone

 

[FuturePrimaryCare2727]

When were you complete? Congratulations!

 

[WhenPrayersGoUp]

Thank you, i didnt receive any emails or anything after i submitted my secondary. I didnt check my portal because i couldnt handle the stress, so i dont know when i was complete. (no date on it) I submitted 2ndary 8/21.

 

[QuentinT88]

For those of you applying/receiving secondaries, do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks!

 

[childofmercy]

For those of you applying/receiving secondaries, do you mind sharing your stats? Thanks!

Everyone gets a secondary, they don't screen

 

[FuturePrimaryCare2727]

I submitted 8/18 and still nothing. Argh.

 

[EastAfrican MD]

OOS cGPA 3.41, MCAT 27 URM/refugee, severely economically disadvantaged and first gen high School student and only college grad in a family of 12 kids. Be honest (I won't be offended), do you think I have a good shot at this school this year? I'm already focusing on retaking and improving my states (except G.P.A), and reapplying next year incase I don't get in anywhere. I'm all about Primary care and my EC are in line with this school's mission.

 

[DoctorInVivo]

OOS cGPA 3.41, MCAT 27 URM/refugee, severely economically disadvantaged and first gen high School student and only college grad in a family of 12 kids. Be honest (I won't be offended), do you think I have a good shot at this school this year? I'm already focusing on retaking and improving my states (except G.P.A), and reapplying next year incase I don't get in anywhere. I'm all about Primary care and my EC are in line with this school's mission.

Big time

 

[ohhiwassup]

What does it say next to interview for those who have submitted their apps?

 

[EastAfrican MD]

What does it say next to interview for those who have submitted their apps?

"Not scheduled yet." what does yours say?

 

[ohhiwassup]

"Not scheduled yet." what does yours say?

same!

 

[MedGuy67]

just received a complete email...they are moving once again lol

 

[FuturePrimaryCare2727]

MedGuy67, when did you submit?

 

[MedGuy67]

MedGuy67, when did you submit?

8/18

 

[Nigmizole]

I also submitted 8/18 but I haven't heard back

 

[childofmercy]

8/18

Did the email say we received your secondary and are reviewing it blah blah blah?

 

[MedGuy67]

Did the email say we received your secondary and are reviewing it blah blah blah?

yeah lol