2016-2017 Howard University Application Thread

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Went back and looked on my calendar and I interviewed the 30th not the 25th. Still waiting for an email. Hopefully I'll hear soon since some people who interviewed the 29th have found out.
 
Hey guys,

I applied to Howard in late August/early September and have only gotten interim e-mails. Do you think I should reach out to the office and ask about my app status?
 
Hey guys.

What email should I send my updates to? I have been using the hucadmissions email, but they didn't tell me if they received them. Is there any other email where I should send my updates?
 
Howard said interviews will go until the end of April, are those pretty much reserved for people who were complete later in the cycle (November/December)?
 
Hello everyone! Congrats to all those accepted and those who received II's! Has anyone who interviewed early December received an 'Out of Committee' email as of yet? Are you still waiting?
 
GoodVibes33 said:
Hello everyone! Congrats to all those accepted and those who received II's! Has anyone who interviewed early December received an 'Out of Committee' email as of yet? Are you still waiting?
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More of mid dec...but I interviewed on Dec 14th and I am still waiting.
 
Camcam3 said:
More of mid dec...but I interviewed on Dec 14th and I am still waiting.
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Okay thanks for responding. I interviewed the 7th and haven't heard anything either. Good to know I'm not alone though lol 🙂
 
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Hey everyone,

I've been so anxious and nervous because I haven't yet heard back from Howard. I'm still holding on to hope and I'm literally praying every day. I'm Muslim, and there are certain times of the day, like before dawn, that we're told that praying/talking to God is most effective, so I've been waking up before dawn just so I can pray to get good news from HUCM. I feel so ready to pursue medicine and I want to do it at HUCM so badly. My brother graduated from there, and ever since I first visited him, I've wanted to go. I hope I hear good news from them soon.
 
hbanana95 said:
Hey everyone,

I've been so anxious and nervous because I haven't yet heard back from Howard. I'm still holding on to hope and I'm literally praying every day. I'm Muslim, and there are certain times of the day, like before dawn, that we're told that praying/talking to God is most effective, so I've been waking up before dawn just so I can pray to get good news from HUCM. I feel so ready to pursue medicine and I want to do it at HUCM so badly. My brother graduated from there, and ever since I first visited him, I've wanted to go. I hope I hear good news from them soon.
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I believe in you!
 
does anyone know how to send a transcript update? I called all five numbers on their website and no one answered...
 
@hbanana95 I read that some applicants attended Howard's open house on the first Friday of the month (this Friday!). Maybe you can stop by and find out more information on how to get your application noticed? It can't hurt!

I would have done this myself if I lived closer to DC or was able to take off from work, but I'm only reserving my personal/sick days for interviews.
 
FaithHope23 said:
So my application was complete the 1st of november and have not heard back. My stats are 494 mcat 3.7 science 3.4 overall. Do I still have a shot? I feel like I will be a reapplicant for howard 🙁
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Idk I've been complete since 9/9 and still haven't heard anything. But I her they interview til April so there's that I guess
 
Hi everyone! I’d like to submit a letter of intent and an additional LOR from a Howard grad, but wasn’t sure who or where to drop those off. I tried e-mailing a few people, but haven’t heard back. Any advice?
 
bananakick said:
Hi everyone! I’d like to submit a letter of intent and an additional LOR from a Howard grad, but wasn’t sure who or where to drop those off. I tried e-mailing a few people, but haven’t heard back. Any advice?
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I also sent in a letter of interest on 01/23/17 and haven't heard back. But if it's any consolation, I sent a letter to another school, and they responded within 3 hours just saying "Thank you for the update." 1 week later, I received a rejection letter from them. So I guess not hearing back immediately is a good thing? Idk, we just have to remain optimistic.
 
This Doctor is Blessed said:
I also sent in a letter of interest on 01/23/17 and haven't heard back. But if it's any consolation, I sent a letter to another school, and they responded within 3 hours just saying "Thank you for the update." 1 week later, I received a rejection letter from them. So I guess not hearing back immediately is a good thing? Idk, we just have to remain optimistic.
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I did that as well with a different medical school. I sent a letter of interest and got rejected a few days later.
 
FaithHope23 said:
So my application was complete the 1st of november and have not heard back. My stats are 494 mcat 3.7 science 3.4 overall. Do I still have a shot? I feel like I will be a reapplicant for howard 🙁
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Keep faith.
 
Has anyone not heard back regarding an interview yet? Am I the only one still waiting 🙁 Should I send an additional letter of recommendation? or letter of intent? or both? Or should I wait to hear back about an interview?
 
mrfelix said:
Has anyone not heard back regarding an interview yet? Am I the only one still waiting 🙁 Should I send an additional letter of recommendation? or letter of intent? or both? Or should I wait to hear back about an interview?
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Me, I'm still waiting for an II here. Is the portal down for anyone else?

Also, does Howard accept update letters?
 
Would it be a good idea to send an extra letter of recommendation if they have yet to contact me regarding an interview? One of my doctors I'm working on a project with has been asking me if she can write me one since I've done so much with her since I applied. Or should you not send letters until you get an interview?
 
medschoolplease123 said:
No offense, but howard is pretty bad in regards to reception for update letters or emails or phone calls... or maybe that's just my experience. Anyone else?
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I've called them 5 different times from 5 different numbers and some of the phone numbers were disconnected lol and others went to voicemail
 
Another day, another multiple attempts at contacting adcom, another failure... anyone have a reliable number/email?
 
Is there anyone with an II here that was complete in the second week of September?


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neatsf said:
2.62uGPA/2.15sGPA, 4.0 MS, 500 MCAT

I am more of a complex case. I think my essays and LORs really helped!
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Maybe there is still hope for me! Congrats! I wonder if I should send an LOI...


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