2024-2025 Howard

[night_singer99]

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Oh!! Congrats! Can i ask if this was after being waitlisted or was this directly from interview??

it was directly from my interview! I was expecting to be waitlisted though, I was really surprised

 

[Oliver Scales]

At my interview, they said to consider a waitlist an acceptance because a lot of people get off the waitlist. For anyone wondering they also said they technically had to fill their entire class (130 people I believe) on 3/1 but they expect a lot spots to open up come April as people w/ multiple acceptances commit to other schools.

Dont say this and get my hopes up 😭😭

 

[meeel5]

I got a conditional acceptance via the PARP program this morning!

Congrats!!!🎉

What is the PARP program?

 

[Med-School Chick]

I got a conditional acceptance via the PARP program this morning!

Congratulations! When did you interview and how long after the interview did you receive the offer?

 

[Med-School Chick]

Congrats!!!🎉

What is the PARP program?

The Preliminary Academic Reinforcement Program (PARP) at Howard University College of Medicine is a six-week summer program for selected incoming students, aiming to provide academic orientation and facilitate the transition from undergraduate study to medical school, with successful completion guaranteeing admission.

 

[JMD25!]

Does anyone know if they’re done with IIs? I want to withdraw at this point. I sent in my secondary in JULY and still crickets.

Apparently last week was when the last batch of II were sent. However, you can email Ms. Folwkes to confirm.

 

[dancingpeaches]

Apparently last week was when the last batch of II were sent. However, you can email Ms. Folwkes to confirm.

did anyone confirm??

 

[night_singer99]

Congratulations! When did you interview and how long after the interview did you receive the offer?

I applied February 12th and heard back on Monday!

 

[Med-School Chick]

I applied February 12th and heard back on Monday!

how long after your interview before they made you the offer?

 

[Med-School Chick]

I applied February 12th and heard back on Monday!

My interview is on Wednesday and I'm nervous and anxious. I'm praying that spots will still be available. I am happy you were able to get an acceptance, even if it is conditional, because I'm sure you are going to rock those 6 weeks. At this point I would love to have the same opportunity vs being waitlisted, which I will gladly accept because I'd still be in the game, or a rejection. Yes, most of your summer is gone, but it is definitely worth the trade-off.

 

[night_singer99]

My interview is on Wednesday and I'm nervous and anxious. I'm praying that spots will still be available. I am happy you were able to get an acceptance, even if it is conditional, because I'm sure you are going to rock those 6 weeks. At this point I would love to have the same opportunity vs being waitlisted, which I will gladly accept because I'd still be in the game, or a rejection. Yes, most of your summer is gone, but it is definitely worth the trade-off.

I am honestly super grateful for the opportunity, I can kill it during those six weeks, really lock in and get my work done. Your interview will go great, show them who you are, why Howard is an amazing fit for you, and how you fit into the mission. Best of luck, DM me after id love to hear about it!

 

[0pal]

Apparently last week was when the last batch of II were sent. However, you can email Ms. Folwkes to confirm.

May i get her email address?

 

[JMD25!]

May i get her email address?

Sure, let us know what she says! I know a few of us have emailed her already and we don’t want to over do it. Thanks
[email protected]

 

[rosieroses1423]

no interview, i guess no Howard : (

 

[0pal]

no interview, i guess no Howard : (

I'm right there with you 🙁

 

[mintyrelish]

no interview, i guess no Howard : (

same, it was a nice ride 😭

 

[rosieroses1423]

We tried our best yall, I know yall will make amazing doctors anywhere you go <3

 

[0pal]

We tried our best yall, I know yall will make amazing doctors anywhere you go <3

so will you <3

 

[psalm46.5]

Dont say this and get my hopes up 😭😭

Ms. Williams did say this, but who knows if this cycle will actually mimic the past ones! I sure do hope so though 😭

 

[dakodabug123]

R at 8:21 tonight 🙁

 

[deleted734889]

+1

 

[ninajj123]

R at 8:21 tonight 🙁

post-interview? when where you reviewed by?

 

[infinitemusix]

pre-II R it was a long ride. Proud of everyone regardless of decision!

 

[thegranddoc]

oh they sending pre-II rejections now? oh god I don’t think I’m ready 😭 regardless of what happens I want each of you to know how capable you are. Dust yourselves off, get up and try again! 🥹🫶🏽

 

[soontobemed_]

if anyone’s emailed admissions or Ms. Williams-Fowlkes recently, how long has it taken to get a response?

 

[catchingfire]

I’m going to another school. Does anyone know how do I get the good faith deposit back?

 

[soontobemed_]

I’m going to another school. Does anyone know how do I get the good faith deposit back?

if im not mistaken, i think you’d just email the admissions office and notify them of your application withdrawal before April 30th for you to get your refund

 

[dakodabug123]

post-interview? when where you reviewed by?

Pre-II

 

[catchingfire]

if im not mistaken, i think you’d just email the admissions office and notify them of your application withdrawal before April 30th for you to get your refund

Thank you. Just withdrew. Good luck to those on the waitlist. Hoping it goes to one of you!

 

[mintyrelish]

Bracing for that pre-II R 🙁

 

[BML]

Placed on alternate list today. Still holding out hope.

 

[soontobemed_]

Placed on alternate list today. Still holding out hope.

when was your interview?

 

[BML]

when was your interview?

March 25th

 

[medbeyzee]

March 25th

did they say anything about whether or not the class was full

 

[soontobemed_]

March 25th

that’s pretty quick turnaround. I think a lot of people come off waitlist so keep up your spirits

 

[BML]

did they say anything about whether or not the class was full

They said the class was full so tbh it was expected. They said the waitlist would be a very likely outcome. (Grateful for the transparency because other schools have not been) however she did say April 15th and 30th are important dates for people to commit to one school so she expects a lot of seats to open around that time and in previous years 80% of the class have been off the waitlist.

 

[BML]

that’s pretty quick turnaround. I think a lot of people come off waitlist so keep up your spirits

Thank you!

 

[Oliver Scales]

They said the class was full so tbh it was expected. They said the waitlist would be a very likely outcome. (Grateful for the transparency because other schools have not been) however she did say April 15th and 30th are important dates for people to commit to one school so she expects a lot of seats to open around that time and in previous years 80% of the class have been off the waitlist.

Interesting! Scary for them to give hope where it isn't guaranteed haha. I just wish we knew how many people were on the waitlist. And what our rank was!!! Just so i could prepare myself. Guess we just gotta keep waiting T_T

 

[BML]

Interesting! Scary for them to give hope where it isn't guaranteed haha. I just wish we knew how many people were on the waitlist. And what our rank was!!! Just so i could prepare myself. Guess we just gotta keep waiting T_T

Yes it’s the not knowing the ranking that worries me but it ain’t over till July 8th. Let’s keep the hope future doc!

 

[SR64]

Has anyone been able to get a hold of Dr. William-Fowlkes on whether there will be more interview invites going out?

 

[rosieroses1423]

Has anyone been able to get a hold of Dr. William-Fowlkes on whether there will be more interview invites going out?

I tried emailing her and HUCM Admissions and no response 🙁 I think they’re super busy rn. Have you tried calling? I did and their mailbox is also full

 

[rosieroses1423]

Im wondering if it’s possible that I can go ask in person? I think I’m going to DC soon anyway. Is this possible?😅

 

[SR64]

I have tried calling too but I also get the mailbox is full message 🙁 . If you get the chance to ask in person that would be great !

 

[night_singer99]

I have tried calling too but I also get the mailbox is full message 🙁 . If you get the chance to ask in person that would be great !

I know they are going through an accreditation visit right now so its all hands on deck for them.

 

[rosieroses1423]

I have tried calling too but I also get the mailbox is full message 🙁 . If you get the chance to ask in person that would be great !

I will do my best to. Also replying to the message above me in regards to the accreditation visit — hopefully that goes well and hopefully this is also a reason they are very busy rn and not responding to anyone ;(

 

[Med-School Chick]

I know they are going through an accreditation visit right now so its all hands on deck for them.

That's right it has been 8 years since the last one. I hope it goes well too🙏🏼

 

[thegranddoc]

Has anyone else been offered interviews or received pre-II rejections lately? I haven’t gotten the official R yet :/

 

[rosieroses1423]

Has anyone else been offered interviews or received pre-II rejections lately? I haven’t gotten the official R yet :/

same here 🙁

 

[jscales2020]

same here 🙁

+1. Also I thought they were done with interviews at this point?

 

[SR64]

I know from a couple of years ago that a student got an interview in early May, so I believe they are not sending out rejections on the possibility of sending more invites if needed. Hoping they go out to everyone that needs them 🙏🏾