2020-2021 Howard

[curiouskathy98]

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Probably new to our year. Don't think it means anything other than your app has been looked at. I didn't think anything of it when I received it.

Would you mind sharing how long it was from receipt of this email to receiving an II?

 

[deerparkhydrated]

Would you mind sharing how long it was from receipt of this email to receiving an II?

Complete 8/6. Received that email 8/20. II received 10/16.

 

[curiouskathy98]

II at 10:52 PM ET! Complete some time in July.

Already have acceptances, so I hope my seat goes to one of you! 😉

hey! do you mind sharing how far out they're scheduling interviews for? and also, how long ago was it that you got the review complete email before the II? thanks!

 

[inbaltimowahhavingbigFUN]

hey! do you mind sharing how far out they're scheduling interviews for? and also, how long ago was it that you got the review complete email before the II? thanks!

I don't know how far out they're scheduling interviews because I didn't even login to see the portal to schedule a date. When I got the invite email, I knew I would decline.

I received the "complete" email August 12th and got the II a couple days ago, so it was a ~4 month delay. It's different for everyone, though. 🤷‍♂️

 

[deleted963608]

Y’all omg I attempted to log into my account and it said “the application I’m trying to reach is not available at this time” lol all I can do is laugh because deep down I’m freaked out lol

 

[elrm257]

Y’all omg I attempted to log into my account and it said “the application I’m trying to reach is not available at this time” lol all I can do is laugh because deep down I’m freaked out lol

it's definitely a system issue I have that error too. DW about it 🙂

 

[deleted963608]

it's definitely a system issue I have that error too. DW about it 🙂

Lol thank you ! That is good to know

 

[FutureDoctorJI]

Thank you!!!! 506 MCAT, 3.7 GPA, complete on 8/5!

Congratulations
When did you receive an interview invite?

 

[limonaid10]

Congratulations
When did you receive an interview invite?

Thank you!! Got it on 10/26

 

[bm5498a]

Ok I freaked myself out because I looked on facebook and there's a page for admitted students for HUCM CO'2025. There's already 50 something people in there! I haven't heard anything back from them and my secondary app was completed 9/14. I fell in love with HU after I was a medical scholar of SHPEP there and am feeling super discouraged...

 

[Mellyjelly123]

Ok I freaked myself out because I looked on facebook and there's a page for admitted students for HUCM CO'2025. There's already 50 something people in there! I haven't heard anything back from them and my secondary app was completed 9/14. I fell in love with HU after I was a medical scholar of SHPEP there and am feeling super discouraged...

I got freaked out too but it’s only a little less than halfway completed! Plus some might drop out for any reason. What’s meant for you will come!!! Stay positive ❤️

 

[MRyan589]

Well, one more spot at the very least will be opening up: I'm bowin' out of Howard's process and returning my class spot. Keep working hard ya'll, alot of cycle left to go!

All the best everyone, good luck!

 

[Mellyjelly123]

Well, one more spot at the very least will be opening up: I'm bowin' out of Howard's process and returning my class spot. Keep working hard ya'll, alot of cycle left to go!

All the best everyone, good luck!

I’m sorry if this is too personal but may I ask your reasoning behind your decision?

 

[kpeezy24]

Congrats on all the acceptances! Interviewed 11/17 but nothing yet.

I’m sure it’s coming my friend. Stay positive.

 

[MRyan589]

I’m sorry if this is too personal but may I ask your reasoning behind your decision?

Yeah no worries! It has nothing to do with Howard honestly, it's a great school. I was fortunate enough to get into one of my top choices, and it's likely i'll end up there.

 

[drunkpremedz]

Just got a heart-stopping email about being closed over the holidays and “applications received Nov-Jan will take a while to be reviewed” but I submitted in August so cool cool cool

 

[Anime]

Literally almost had a heart attack with that email lol

 

[bisonboy]

Just got a heart-stopping email about being closed over the holidays and “applications received Nov-Jan will take a while to be reviewed” but I submitted in August so cool cool cool

My heart dropped too. I was so mad lmao

 

[BeingForItself]

Saw the email notification and hoped it was an interview invite lol

 

[stevmq]

Just got a heart-stopping email about being closed over the holidays and “applications received Nov-Jan will take a while to be reviewed” but I submitted in August so cool cool cool

same here...

 

[jackie Flo]

Anyone from September heard back yet ?

 

[oKayy]

Just got a heart-stopping email about being closed over the holidays and “applications received Nov-Jan will take a while to be reviewed” but I submitted in August so cool cool cool

Same 😭 we're so desperate

 

[DiabetesDoctor:)]

Saw the email notification and hoped it was an interview invite lol

Same! Lol Anyone who submitted their secondary in October receive an II yet?

 

[bm5498a]

Anyone from September heard back yet ?

I have not but I feel as though I saw people who applied after get II's and acceptances. Still holding out hope though

 

[Mellyjelly123]

Same! Lol Anyone who submitted their secondary in October receive an II yet?

Nope, completed 10/15

 

[MD.Loading]

Here I am thinking I'm finally about to hear back only to be told they going on break....🤡

 

[MD.Loading]

Anyone from September heard back yet ?

I wish

 

[Cap001]

“Howard University College of Medicine and the entire University will be closed for the Winter Break starting Wednesday, December 16, 2020, and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021. Full campus closure provides an opportunity for our students, faculty and staff to get a well-deserved break for the holiday season, but also allows for us to conduct renovations/repairs and complete intense cleaning and sanitizing of our facilities.

well deserved?

 

[EngineerToDrBae]

Here I am thinking I'm finally about to hear back only to be told they going on break....🤡

I am still picking up the pieces of my heart off the floor from yesterday's email 😢

 

[3ALPHHU]

Has anyone sent a secondary but still no interview invite?

 

[nvious]

Has anyone sent a secondary but still no interview invite?

Yup, complete email 09/14 and heard nothing since. Then they had the nerve to send that e-mail about campus closure and November-January applications :'(

 

[MD.Loading]

Has anyone sent a secondary but still no interview invite?

Me. Submitted in september

 

[curlydoc94]

Just some hope for everyone worried about not getting an II yet. I know two people who didn’t get invited until the end of January last cycle who both interviewed at the end of February and are now both students at HUCM. Don’t be discouraged, there’s still a lot of time! Happy Holidays!

 

[Cap001]

Just some hope for everyone worried about not getting an II yet. I know two people who didn’t get invited until the end of January last cycle who both interviewed at the end of February and are now both students at HUCM. Don’t be discouraged, there’s still a lot of time! Happy Holidays!

@curlydoc94 this info is worth $$$$. thank you!

 

[Nvrgiveup01]

Accepted about an hour ago via email. Interviewed on 11/17.

Edit: Is the completion of the "PARP" program required by everyone who is accepted? This begins May 17th.

 

[S8981]

Accepted about an hour ago via email. Interviewed on 11/17.

Edit: Is the completion of the "PARP" program required by everyone who is accepted? This begins May 17th.

Not sure what that is. I wasn’t told about it.

 

[curlydoc94]

@curlydoc94 this info is worth $$$$. thank you!

You’re welcome! 🙂

 

[curlydoc94]

Accepted about an hour ago via email. Interviewed on 11/17.

Edit: Is the completion of the "PARP" program required by everyone who is accepted? This begins May 17th.

At my interview when they explained it seems to be for people who get accepted and haven’t been in school for awhile to make sure everyone is on an equal playing field when they start.

 

[Nvrgiveup01]

At my interview when they explained it seems to be for people who get accepted and haven’t been in school for awhile to make sure everyone is on an equal playing field when they start.

Got it, thank you! I have been out of undergrad for a while but recently finished a post-bacc in 2019, so this makes sense. This must be unique to Howard because I don't think other schools require this.

 

[Cap001]

Accepted about an hour ago via email. Interviewed on 11/17.

Edit: Is the completion of the "PARP" program required by everyone who is accepted? This begins May 17th.

congrats. they sent this one out before they went on their ''well deserved'' two weeks break.

 

[Nvrgiveup01]

congrats. they sent this one out before they went on their ''well deserved'' two weeks break.

Thanks! I never got this email though. What did it say regarding the "PARP" program if you don't mind? And is this unique to only Howard?

 

[kpeezy24]

Accepted about an hour ago via email. Interviewed on 11/17.

Edit: Is the completion of the "PARP" program required by everyone who is accepted? This begins May 17th.

See! I knew it was coming. Congrats, my friend.

 

[EngineerToDrBae]

I realize this might be a dumb question but how does one send updates to Howard? I've completed an Organic Chemistry course since submitting my application. I wanted to update the school but I am a first time applicant so I am really not sure how to go about that. Can anyone help a struggling applicant out please?

 

[Nvrgiveup01]

See! I knew it was coming. Congrats, my friend.

Thank you!

 

[BadHombre]

I realize this might be a dumb question but how does one send updates to Howard? I've completed an Organic Chemistry course since submitting my application. I wanted to update the school but I am a first time applicant so I am really not sure how to go about that. Can anyone help a struggling applicant out please?

You can email the admissions director a screenshot of your unofficial transcript. Not sure if Howard takes app updates tho

 

[Nvrgiveup01]

Is there anyone else on this thread that was conditionally accepted, having to first participate in the "PARP" program? Want to see if I am the only one with this type of acceptance and if the other As that went out were purely acceptances and not conditional acceptances based on completion of PARP.

Would you accept or just go to a school that doesn't require a pre-matriculation program?

 

[eemzy_96]

Is there anyone else on this thread that was conditionally accepted, having to first participate in the "PARP" program? Want to see if I am the only one with this type of acceptance and if the other As that went out were purely acceptances and not conditional acceptances based on completion of PARP.

Would you accept or just go to a school that doesn't require a pre-matriculation program?

What is the PARP program if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[Nvrgiveup01]

What is the PARP program if you don’t mind me asking?

 

[BothSides]

Is there anyone else on this thread that was conditionally accepted, having to first participate in the "PARP" program? Want to see if I am the only one with this type of acceptance and if the other As that went out were purely acceptances and not conditional acceptances based on completion of PARP.

Would you accept or just go to a school that doesn't require a pre-matriculation program?

Depends how bad you want to go to Howard. If you want to enjoy your summer before medical school starts without worrying about classes or this program, go with another school. If you really want to go Howard and/or see yourself benefiting from the program, then sure. They probably think you could benefit from the program given that medical school is fast-paced. The program would help you get in the mindset of medical school coursework. You have 8 IIs and 2 other acceptances so you will probably have plenty of options by the time April/May rolls around.

 

[Nvrgiveup01]

Depends how bad you want to go to Howard. If you want to enjoy your summer before medical school starts without worrying about classes or this program, go with another school. If you really want to go Howard and/or see yourself benefiting from the program, then sure. They probably think you could benefit from the program given that medical school is fast-paced. The program would help you get in the mindset of medical school coursework. You have 8 IIs and 2 other acceptances so you will probably have plenty of options by the time April/May rolls around.

Thank you for your input. And I think Howard is great and I could benefit from this program. It's just that I can't justify turning down pure acceptances from other schools where I will forsure be starting in the fall vs. Howard saying I might be able to start in the fall.