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Congrats!!!II last night around 9pm. Every Tuesday after Election Day was available.
I was complete here 8/19
Congrats!!!II last night around 9pm. Every Tuesday after Election Day was available.
I was complete here 8/19
Go for it! I sent one on Monday. Just be sure there’s significant updates to give. Most of my update letter was about a new job and new leadership position that I’ve been involved in since the submission of my primary app. I got creative and included pictures to make it stand out and made it more of a newsletter. If you’re gonna do it, don’t make yourself seem desperate. It must be a true update IMO.Hello! Is it appropriate to send an update letter pre-II? Submitted 8/19 and have had radio silence 🙂
Congrats on your new job! I also became employed WOOHOO!Go for it! I sent one on Monday. Just be sure there’s significant updates to give. Most of my update letter was about a new job and new leadership position that I’ve been involved in since the submission of my primary app. I got creative and included pictures to make it stand out and made it more of a newsletter. If you’re gonna do it, don’t make yourself seem desperate. It must be a true update IMO.
It’s very risky to only apply to 3 schools. The vast majority of schools give secondaries to everyone who meets the minimum requirement. That should not be a deterrent for you.This waiting game sucks. My number one is Howard!!!! I completed my secondary 10/19. I applied to like 14 schools basically got secondaries for all of them but realized some schools were sending them to everyone just to get your application fee money. After I discovered that, I only completed secondaries for the schools that I really believed I had a shot in. Which were Howard, Morehouse, and Meharry.
It’s very risky to only apply to 3 schools. The vast majority of schools give secondaries to everyone who meets the minimum requirement. That should not be a deterrent for you.
Well you've finished your secondary pretty recently so it may be some time. What were your stats?This waiting game sucks. My number one is Howard!!!! I completed my secondary 10/19. I applied to like 14 schools basically got secondaries for all of them but realized some schools were sending them to everyone just to get your application fee money. After I discovered that, I only completed secondaries for the schools that I really believed I had a shot in. Which were Howard, Morehouse, and Meharry.
I sent one today because someone above said they did!does anyone know if howard accepts or likes pre-II updates
MCAT on lower side @ 497 and 499, cum GPA 3.72, BCMP GPA 3.7, and 2,000+ direct patient contact hrs, 120 volunteer hours, but low shadowing hours.Well you've finished your secondary pretty recently so it may be some time. What were your stats?
I would suggest finding medical students who vlog on YouTube. I've come across one or two who go to Howard. Honestly schools vary on the information they have on their website. Some schools are really good about putting information on their website while others kind of struggle. Meharry has a lot of information on their site that appears to be outdated.Is it just me or does Howard not have much on their website about community engagement? I'm comparing to Meharry mainly because they talk about several programs made available to the community (rainbow program, pre natal care, salt wagon clinic to name a few). I really waa ant to attend a school that doesn't just say they care about the underserved but demonstrate it by how they serve the surrounding areas so I want to look closely at what each school has to offer if anyone has a link please share.
Me Too. when did you submit?Anymore interview invites? I keep checking my email waiting for one![]()
Congrats on getting off hold! I understand the struggle. I’m currently studying for the retake. I hate I have to but med school is my goal.I submitted 08/06 however my app was on hold because my old MCAT score was below the cutoff. I called yesterday and the lady said my app recently moved off that hold list cause of my new score and should be under review soon. She was very vague lol
Congrats on getting off hold! I understand the struggle. I’m currently studying for the retake. I hate I have to but med school is my goal.
A, my very first one! Honored for it to be with HUCM. Was notified by email earlier today!
I was marked complete on 07/30 and just interviewed on Wednesday, 10/28.
wishing you all the very best!
Congrats!!A, my very first one! Honored for it to be with HUCM. Was notified by email earlier today!
I was marked complete on 07/30 and just interviewed on Wednesday, 10/28.
wishing you all the very best!
Congratulations! What were your stats?
What email?A just saw the email complete 8/20
I'm not really familiar with WARS. Can you share MCAT and GPA?Thank so much!
3.54 GPA // 515 MCAT // WARS ≈ B
A as an acceptance? What was your stats? Congrats!A just saw the email complete 8/20
Congrats! When did you interview? I'm still waiting to hear backyes! first acceptance 3.6 and 514
Yes, that's it. The big weakness to WARS is that it is almost entirely subjective, and hence not very useful. But I think there are some posts floating around describing how you should score yourself given certain scores and experiences.Is anyone else confused in how WARS works? Is this even it? And how do you know what score goes in each section? View attachment 321942
Is anyone else confused in how WARS works? Is this even it? And how do you know what score goes in each section? View attachment 321942
Yep, that's it. If you click on that forum link, there's an explanation.
Is anyone else confused in how WARS works? Is this even it? And how do you know what score goes in each section? View attachment 321942
uh no I guess not but I want to lol so I'd still like to because when people give WARS scores I'd like to understand what that means...but is this important for us to figure out though?
I understand! I thought it was something that I was suppose to know if the school asksuh no I guess not but I want to lol so I'd still like to because when people give WARS scores I'd like to understand what that means...
10/27Congrats! When did you interview? I'm still waiting to hear back
I understand! I thought it was something that I was suppose to know if the school asks
Oh no way. It's just a way if assessing how strong an applicant you are. Like LizzyM but after reading it it's HIGHLY subjective.I understand! I thought it was something that I was suppose to know if the school asks
Congrats! That MCAT is impressive lol maybe I should just start packing my bagsyes! first acceptance 3.6 and 514
nonsense, just hang in thereCongrats! That MCAT is impressive lol maybe I should just start packing my bags
Yeah I saw an INSANELY long post that was just Wayyyyyyy too difficult to figure out lol. I was hoping that wasnt the instructions...maybe I'll just leave it alone
Yes, they do accept updates. You can call, but they will probably just tell you you’re under reviewDoes this school accepts updates. Can we call to check the status of our applications? Thanks
Let us know how it goes! I want to update as well but after I get this semester’s grades.Does this school accepts updates. Can we call to check the status of our applications? Thanks
I am!Is anyone attending First Friday this Friday?
They just send an email stating that they received the update.Let us know how it goes! I want to update as well but after I get this semester’s grades.
I keep trying to sign up with the survey thing but it says “no content to display”. I am going to email them for another link.Hey how do i join a friday thing
Scroll down to where is says “Visiting College” at select the sign up link. Admissions | Howard University College of MedicineHey how do i join a friday thing