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Hi guys, does anyone know if Howard's grading system is still Honors, Pass, or Fail? Wanted to make sure they didn't remove Honors as one of the grades. Now that STEP is p/f, I think grades could start becoming more important
 
cupcake81 said:
Hi guys, does anyone know if Howard's grading system is still Honors, Pass, or Fail? Wanted to make sure they didn't remove Honors as one of the grades. Now that STEP is p/f, I think grades could start becoming more important
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I believe it is currently but of course, they could implement a new system
 
Yeah what il medico della peste said. Grazie dottore! unless you're arrogant enough to think you know better than our esteemed admissions vecchi
 
cupcake81 said:
Hi guys, does anyone know if Howard's grading system is still Honors, Pass, or Fail? Wanted to make sure they didn't remove Honors as one of the grades. Now that STEP is p/f, I think grades could start becoming more important
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Even though you're getting some slack for this question - I find it very important as well. Not that it would change my decision to attend if accepted, but a pass/fail system is something to note. The "honors" portion would help judge to what extent we are passing the material. I've always preferred a proper grading scale, but some people get all neurotic about it and they want us to stop going crazy. However, keeping up with board prep practice in the subjects you're studying should be an indicator of how you are able to learn and apply the information for Step 1.
 
Phone line goes straight to voicemail for admissions. I doubt anyone is able to work in the office at all at this point. Did anyone on here get a reply back to their update email or phone call?
 
I sent in a letter of intent over a month ago and received nothing in response.
 
flaminghotcheetos said:
Phone line goes straight to voicemail for admissions. I doubt anyone is able to work in the office at all at this point. Did anyone on here get a reply back to their update email or phone call?
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I've been struggling to get a hold of someone by phone. I ended up leaving a VM but haven't received a call back. At this point I'd recommend email over phone calls; I was emailing one of the admissions officers yesterday without a problem.
 
ismyexistenceamemeyet said:
I've been struggling to get a hold of someone by phone. I ended up leaving a VM but haven't received a call back. At this point I'd recommend email over phone calls; I was emailing one of the admissions officers yesterday without a problem.
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That is good to know. Thank you.
 
flaminghotcheetos said:
Phone line goes straight to voicemail for admissions. I doubt anyone is able to work in the office at all at this point. Did anyone on here get a reply back to their update email or phone call?
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No, I did not get a response to my update email.
 
has anyone emailed April Hicks before? if so, do ya'll know her role in admissions?
 
This question has been asked, but I'm also wondering when the last post-interview acceptance was... I wish medical schools would just let us know upfront when the class was full so we could prepare mentally. Honestly, I assume every medical class in the US is full by now... but *shrugs*
 
mandyads said:
This question has been asked, but I'm also wondering when the last post-interview acceptance was... I wish medical schools would just let us know upfront when the class was full so we could prepare mentally. Honestly, I assume every medical class in the US is full by now... but *shrugs*
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I feel you. I believe every school has to admit at least as many spots as their entering class by mid March, so it wouldn’t be wrong to assume that every school is full.
 
patchadams2 said:
Just to let you guys know that I sent an email to Ms. Williams-Fawkles and she responded back almost immediately. So, they are checking emails
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Was your email an update letter or just asking a question?
I ask because I've emailed update letters without replies. Just want to know if they are only responding to direct questions.
 
flaminghotcheetos said:
Was your email an update letter or just asking a question?
I ask because I've emailed update letters without replies. Just want to know if they are only responding to direct questions.
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I emailed them to ask if they had received my letter of intent and she said that they had received all that I had sent them
 
Dr. PumPum said:
Yes they have admitted enough candidates but a lot of them will let go of their spots. I have a friend is currently holding acceptances at 8 med schools including Howard (typical premed) and post all of them on Snapchat for a show but eventually he will let all that go. So stay positive!
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When do they have to let of their acceptances?
 
patchadams2 said:
I emailed them to ask if they had received my letter of intent and she said that they had received all that I had sent them
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Ah, OK. Thanks for clarifying. I never made any direct questions, so maybe that's why I didn't get a response. 🙂
 
mandyads said:
Even though you're getting some slack for this question - I find it very important as well. Not that it would change my decision to attend if accepted, but a pass/fail system is something to note. The "honors" portion would help judge to what extent we are passing the material. I've always preferred a proper grading scale, but some people get all neurotic about it and they want us to stop going crazy. However, keeping up with board prep practice in the subjects you're studying should be an indicator of how you are able to learn and apply the information for Step 1.
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This isn't RuPaul's best friend's race. Best of luck to everyone in their final lipsyncs. Don't f*** it up!
 
Is anyone having trouble getting their Howard-issued email? I've been calling and emailing everyone I can think of, but I can't get anywhere. I can't access Med+Proctor without it and can't start any paperwork.
 
mandyads said:
I have no idea what you just said to me, but I agree - don’t f*ck it up y’all!

Best of luck!
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Hello, if you don't mind me asking-which DO schools did you receive offers at? Thank you.
 
Foggybrain said:
Hello, if you don't mind me asking-which DO schools did you receive offers at? Thank you.
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If you get into a good DO school, you are set. At the end of the day you will be a physician.
 
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