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Be forgiving and patient with yourself. This year has been hard as it is ❤️
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You’re right! I did the best I could given allllllllllll the circumstances. Maybe 2022 will have some good news.
During First Friday, one HUCM student said she was complete in October/November and still got in, so that keeps me hopeful too.
No. You’re getting in this year! 😉
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Nvrgiveup01
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I interviewed 11/17 but still waiting for any type of update.
Same
Nvrgiveup01
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If my memory serves me correct, most if not all were dressed in business casual. I had on a shirt, tie, blazer and basketball shorts. I wouldn't wear basketball shorts on the actual interview day though.
I was at work as well. I did not turn on my camera. There were honestly so many people and quite a few with their camera off. The ones with their cameras on did have business casual for the most part.
My session ran pretty long. I signed in at 12pm and when I left at 3pm they were still answering questions.
Would you just assume we’re waitlisted at this point? Considering that they told us we would hear back by 11/25 and that at least 2 other people from that date have already been accepted...
Nvrgiveup01
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I don't think we are WL'd just yet. Maybe they accepted people with higher stats to see if they would accept or decline that offer. If they decline, then that gives them reason to accept the people that haven't heard back. This is just MY thinking.
anything to keep the hope! i was starting to get down about it
Nvrgiveup01
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Just give it some more time! We got this
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normally i wouldnt trip after only a week! especially since the interview went so well! but then i saw somebody post that they were approaching their 120 class size and since people from our date already got A's, i thought the worst lol
Nvrgiveup01
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I bet you there will be lots of movement. That will open up spots for the people that have already interviewed but haven't gotten WL or an R. We are just in limbo right now. And don't they release decisions on Thursdays usually? We might get lucky today.
Hang tight! Not everyone who gets in will attend. I know several people who didn’t get an interview last cycle until Feb/March and still got in or waitlisted and then STILL got in. Reaching a class size means nothing until a commitment in April!
Yeah I know. I’m just tired of this waiting game and wanted my acceptance now 😂 but I know I need to chill
I believe so. It’s just kinda shocking that they’re already at capacity. I thought we were still considered “early.” Good luck to you and I’ll let you know if I hear anything today!
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"I'm waiting for an II!" Lol 10/10 meme, since that is my exact reaction right now.
Nvrgiveup01
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It's not a rejection until you get a rejection. I was also complete in Aug and just interviewed a couple weeks ago.
Pretty much in the same boat, but when I asked for an update recently they told me that they were reviewing my file. I think patience is just the game.
Has anyone gotten the link for the first friday?
JAK/No stat
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For those who attended First Friday, what should I expect? was it more of an interactive session or a webinar?
I signed up for first friday last week and didnt get the link 🙁
Could you please post it/ DM it to me? I would really appreciate it!
Could you please post it/ DM it to me? I would really appreciate it!
MD.Loading
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Mostly informational but they brought current students on to answer questions. Be quick in that chat box lol the questions come FLYING in
JAK/No stat
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Okay, thank you! So we use the chat feature to ask questions not audio?
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JAK/No stat
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I called them about half an hour ago and left message and they sent me the link via email shortly. It says not to forward the link so I am assuming it is individual link to track attendance? not sure. I would just reach out to them.
Yeah, I am trying to call them but no one is picking up
I'll try leaving a voicemail then. Thank you so much!
I'll try leaving a voicemail then. Thank you so much!
MD.Loading
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You can raise your hand too...the students we had alternated between taking raised hands and chat box questions so whichever works
MD.Loading
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Lol welp I'm definitely not getting in...haven't even heard back since submitting
They interview into April and there’s a lot of waitlist movement. You never know!
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🤞🤞🤞
Chels1017
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Today, Dr. Rose said they plan on interviewing 350 students and it will take until April to do that. Who said it was filled?!?
Let’s keep this forum positive for yourself and for others. Speak/pray it into existence. Most schools this year are behind. Even though the class may be full at Howard at the moment, does not mean that every student will decide to commit but decide to go elsewhere. The fact is they are still interviewing, there’s traditionally a lot of waitlist movement, and I promise you, you want them to review you holistically and that takes time. Patience is key, my friend!
It always fills by Dec/Jan and then ppl are waitlisted after that and then there’s movement as accepted students decide if they want to go to Howard or another school (if they have more than one A)
That’s what I heard too! I didn’t hear the class was filled by them. I saw it in this forum though.
Chels1017
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Yo! They weren’t talking about this year. That was last year’s stats. I got scared too. That was Fall 2020 stats.
Chels1017
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I think someone got anxiety like I did. I’m not going to lie. My heart sank when I read those stats. 😂 It says Fall 2020 though at the top.
Chels1017
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You’re right but my point is, they aren’t filled.
OMG I CAN BREATH!!!!!!
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Hey, everyone! Posting to help keep people's minds at ease. There was an interview on 12/02 and when I received my email about a month ago, there were two other dates about a week out from that. During the interview, they said that the class is filling up but there are still spots left. They reviewed all? dates up until the interview on the day before Thanksgiving. So, based on what I was told/my understanding, the class isn't full yet. Even when it is "full," they assured everyone that being waitlisted is not a death wish because of waitlist movement. Have a great weekend, everyone!
MD.Loading
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Appreciate the point. I was joking though lol...Howard isn't my first choice. Wouldn't mind going though especially if my first choice didn't work out but just a little comic relief.
I kinda gave up on attending First Friday today. I literally feel like there's nothing I can do that can show Howard that I'm interested in them (maybe they just aren't interested in me lol) I Have attended two first Friday's so far in this cycle, got an mcat 510+, 3.5 GPA and zilch from Howard. I know its a competitive cycle but its so demoralizing bc its one of my top choices lol. Anyways, done with my soapbox, just wanted to vent. Good luck everyone!!
so even if they WL the rest of the applicants after the class is "full", do those applicants actually get WL notifications? or are they placed on a proverbial "waitlist" and get acceptance offers as other previously accepted students decline offers? hoping this makes sense
An actual notification from my understanding.
