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2024-2025 Howard Secondary Essay Prompts (6 questions, the longest essay is #6 Why Howard)

1. Have you lived in communities which are medically underserved, or where the majority of the population is economically and/or educationally disadvantaged? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

2. Have you worked (volunteer or paid employment) with medically underserved, economically disadvantaged and/or educationally disadvantaged populations? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

3. After residency, do you plan to practice medicine in an underserved or disadvantaged community? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

4. Please provide below any additional information you believe is important in evaluating your application (e.g. additional coursework, problems with academic record; disadvantaged, etc.) (250 words or less)

5. Did COVID-19 impact you preparing your AMCAS application for fall 2025? (i.e. volunteer/work experience, financially, course registration, MCAT testing, etc.) [Please respond Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less, indicate N/A if not applicable]

6. Why Howard University College of Medicine?
(2500 characters)

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Got an email saying "Your file is now verified and ready to be pre-reviewed for admission consideration." Also "Secondary Application invites from Howard University College of Medicine are scheduled to be e-mailed out between July 1, 2024 and January 14, 2025 to verified applicants ONLY." Does this mean AMCAS verified applicants?
 
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Got an email saying "Your file is now verified and ready to be pre-reviewed for admission consideration." Also "Secondary Application invites from Howard University College of Medicine are scheduled to be e-mailed out between July 1, 2024 and January 14, 2025 to verified applicants ONLY." Does this mean AMCAS verified applicants?

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I got something similar but I haven't been verified yet :/
 
Got an email saying "Your file is now verified and ready to be pre-reviewed for admission consideration." Also "Secondary Application invites from Howard University College of Medicine are scheduled to be e-mailed out between July 1, 2024 and January 14, 2025 to verified applicants ONLY." Does this mean AMCAS verified applicants?
I just received this email at 12AM. How long did it take for secondaries to be sent after this email?
 
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Could anyone share the secondary prompts for this school?
Have you lived in communities which are medically underserved, or where the majority of the population is economically and/or educationally disadvantaged? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)


Have you worked (volunteer or paid employment) with medically underserved, economically disadvantaged and/or educationally disadvantaged populations? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)

After residency, do you plan to practice medicine in an underserved or disadvantaged community? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)


Please provide below any additional information you believe is important in evaluating your application (e.g. additional coursework, problems with academic record; disadvantaged, etc.) (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less)



Did COVID-19 impact you preparing your AMCAS application for fall 2025? (i.e. volunteer/work experience, financially, course registration, MCAT testing, etc.) [Please respond Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less, indicate N/A if not applicable]


Why Howard University College of Medicine? (2500 characters)
 
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just got notification my secondary is under review. i submitted 7/9
 
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got an email two days ago saying my primary application was received- verified. How long can i expect before i receive a secondary?
 
got an email two days ago saying my primary application was received- verified. How long can i expect before i receive a secondary?

About 6-8 days. I got that email on 7/9 and got my secondary on 7/15.
 
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Is anyone attending the First Friday session this Friday? I'll be at work so I'll be wearing scrubs but the dress code is biz cas. I guess I'll bring a change of clothes then lol
 
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Is anyone attending the First Friday session this Friday? I'll be at work so I'll be wearing scrubs but the dress code is biz cas. I guess I'll bring a change of clothes then lol
Can we still attend First Friday if we haven't received a secondary?
 
Is anyone attending the First Friday session this Friday? I'll be at work so I'll be wearing scrubs but the dress code is biz cas. I guess I'll bring a change of clothes then lol
I’ll be at work too! but I’m going to pack a dress shirt to throw on!
 
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Have you lived in communities which are medically underserved, or where the majority of the population is economically and/or educationally disadvantaged? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less).

If any of y'all answered no to this question, what kind of description or explanation do you have here?
 
Have you lived in communities which are medically underserved, or where the majority of the population is economically and/or educationally disadvantaged? (Please indicate, Yes or No and then explain/describe briefly in 250 words or less).

If any of y'all answered no to this question, what kind of description or explanation do you have here?
I said no and explained my involvement with underserved communities
 
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How long after submitting secondaries can we start to expect getting updates about interviews/rejections and what not
 
How long after submitting secondaries can we start to expect getting updates about interviews/rejections and what not

I remember seeing the first batch of invites being sent around like Aug 21st of last year, so maybe mid-late August?
 
Does anyone know what the minimum grade requirement is for the Math req? I did not do so hot in calc
 
Does anyone know what the minimum grade requirement is for the Math req? I did not do so hot in calc
Rule of thumb for med schools is usually C or better for pre reqs
 
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Anyone attending First Friday today? The email said 12:00 pm EST but when I click on the zoom link it says the host will start the meeting at 1:00 pm EST?
 
Anyone attending First Friday today? The email said 12:00 pm EST but when I click on the zoom link it says the host will start the meeting at 1:00 pm EST?
Yes, i hope it's still at 12 b/c I blocked off the next hour to attend from work.
 
Does anyone know if attending First Fridays is something Howard looks at? Like is it good to attend one in terms of showing interest in the school
 
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Does anyone know if attending First Fridays is something Howard looks at? Like is it good to attend one in terms of showing interest in the school
I have no clue. Do people usually just attend 1 or multiple?
 
Hello! Does this medical school require Casper or is it just recommended?
 
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