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KinKs said:
do the towers have secure parking
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The Towers have outside parking. However, they also have limited underground parking. I forgot the cost of parking underground. Traffic in DC is horrible. Parking is even worse! Truthfully, you don't need a car to get around the district, but it doesn't hurt to have one. Just be sure to check the DMV about car laws in DC. From what friends at Howard tell me they have a lot of restrictions. (ie. parking overnight on city streets with out of state plates. Things in that nature.)
 
Hey ya'll,
I got my packet yesterday and from what I can tell it looks like the One bedroom type B2 and efficiency unit type A plans (in the Towers) don't have to share the bathroom and kitchen. At first (from what I read on the website) I thought it was saying it was kinda setup like a suite style dorm but I guess..and hope...I was wrong. So if that's the case, I'm seriously considering the towers...especially since I'm not used to the city yet. The website won't show any pictures though. So has anyone seen them yet? If so how do they look? They seem kinda expensive so do you think they're worth the money? Or do you think I could find something a lot nicer for the same amount?
 
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2. Dentalishus
3. UFtitletown
4. jishu1
5. ddsbrazil
6. DrPrettySmiles
7. AidaBolena
8. sexyblack9993
9. KinKs

Yea baby - I am in
 
Here is a question. What is the max loan limit? I never get a straight answer from them. They just told me that the average student gets 15,000 dollars a year to live off, that is after all the school fees. Does anybody know anything? I am waiting for the financial aid packet to come, because I am married with an eight month old daughter, so I am praying that they will let me get more money even if it is from a private loan or I don't even think I can find a place to rent for that. What are your thoughts?
 
Thanks Guys - right now I am mad excited -I called everybody mom, dad, aunts, friends from toronto to texas to jamaica. I am mad excited.

PCrooks better know that I am now in contention to be the official

HOWARD REPRESENTER
 
by the way - is there a facebook group of the dental school class of 2012 yet - I cant seem to find it
 
in any case - i couldn't find one so I started it. The group is called

Howard University College of Dentistry Class of 2012
 
Congrats Kinks. Welcome to the Family!
 
ddsbrazil said:
Here is a question. What is the max loan limit? I never get a straight answer from them. They just told me that the average student gets 15,000 dollars a year to live off, that is after all the school fees. Does anybody know anything? I am waiting for the financial aid packet to come, because I am married with an eight month old daughter, so I am praying that they will let me get more money even if it is from a private loan or I don't even think I can find a place to rent for that. What are your thoughts?
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Here are the student allowances printed on the financial aid portion from our interview packet.

Student Budget Allowances (for room, board, etc.)
D1 $15,836
D2 $19,398
D3 $19,398
D4 $19,398

The acceptance letter stated that if additional money is needed than students must take private loans from an outside source.

Maxium loan limit including student allowances (according to 2007-2008 Tuition and Fees)
D1 $50,507
D2 $47,659
D3 $44,164
D4 $44,064

Tuition and Fees each academic year (according to 2007-2008 Tuition and Fees)
D1 $34,671
D2 $26,261
D3 $24,766
D4 $24,666

Subtracting tuition and fees from the maxium loans = Student allowances.
 
thanks PCrooks, on the other note - do you know anything about how the loans work for international students like myself - I know I am not qualified for fafsa but is there anything in place for me
 
KinKs said:
thanks PCrooks, on the other note - do you know anything about how the loans work for international students like myself - I know I am not qualified for fafsa but is there anything in place for me
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Sorry Kinks. That was the only information given. I really don't know how they handle financial services for international students. Call the financial aid office tomorrow!
 
Hey thanks for that. It's funny how much it differs from year to year. From looking at your posts it sounds like you live in DC is that true?
 
ddsbrazil said:
Hey thanks for that. It's funny how much it differs from year to year. From looking at your posts it sounds like you live in DC is that true?
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Yeah, I lived in DC for a while. I'm not out there now though.
 
What's up with the related groups on our facebook page? I don't see anything there that reflects us or what our university is about. There isn't anything about dentistry, Howard University, or the black community. C'mon people, let's represent the Howard way!!
 
Yow peeps - If anyone wants to do the stuff Pcrooks mentioned like basically bling out our facebook page with history or howard etc. just pm me and I will make you an admin person so you can do all of that. I must say that I am not very creative were those things are concerned.
 
I just signed up for a facebook account just for this (LOL). Sooooo... I am not to familiar with the whole thing yet. That would be nice though PCrooks.
 
On the supplemental application that came with the packet, how do you know the school code for the undergraduate university?
 
jishu1 said:
On the supplemental application that came with the packet, how do you know the school code for the undergraduate university?
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I don't know either, I'm just gonna call the school directly I guess.
 
quick question guys - I am waiting on my package - I would like to know what type of acceptance is given. Did any of you get conditions attached to the acceptance etc.
 
KinKs said:
quick question guys - I am waiting on my package - I would like to know what type of acceptance is given. Did any of you get conditions attached to the acceptance etc.
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My acceptance was not conditional. It basically said that they were offering a spot, how much the deposit is, when to pay by. The second packet has the stuff for your physical, info about the towers etc.
 
So what if I decide that I no longer want to complete my degree
 
KinKs said:
So what if I decide that I no longer want to complete my degree
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Adcoms assume that you are going to complete whatever classes you are currently taking. If you don't then there may be a few questions to answer. If you are working on your BA/BS I think that you should complete it as planned. You don't wanna risk getting your acceptance taken away. If you are working on a masters then you might be alright. However, I'm not sure.

Like Dentalishus I was also accepted without conditions. However, I already have my degree. That gold paper given out during the interview said that we could be accepted with conditions. So, I guess it depends on the applicant. You might want to call adcoms on this one.
 
I currently go to Howard undergrad and plan on going to HU dental school when I graduate. The East Towers is a good solution the first year for people to get accustomed to the DC environment and be around other dental students. You will have undergrad living with you also lol so don't be too alarmed. Sadly, the dorm looks great on the outside but bad on the inside (the kitchens are horrible! some have pests) but the good outweighs the bad. If you prefer to live off campus, craigslist has plenty of housing for rent in Ledroit Park which is nice and safe with pretty row houses and is a walk away from the dental school. One apartment complex McGill Row is exactly down the road from the dental school but a bit pricey, so its good for roommate situations or if your married/single and have money. Most apartments that are cheap in DC are bad (ive had to work hard for quality off campus housing and i got it every close walking to Howard) so renting a townhouse with other students or basements most of which are remodeled are great.
 
please tell me what you mean by pests - cause ants are slightly different from rats. Roach is a story by itself
 
There is a problem with roaches in the kitchen for some units and mice in other units so it depends. The service people are good at helping people who have the issue but its still inevitable. Im not trying to deter you guys but I wish i knew some things before I came to Howard so that I could be prepared! I would live in the Towers if I were new just to have less worry about rent issues but its good to have options.
 
damn homie - i can honestly say that i am not sure i wanted to know this - are these roaches resistant to pesticides or something
 
KinKs said:
So what if I decide that I no longer want to complete my degree
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KinKs I also completed my degrees by the time I went to the interview so that could be the reason why my acceptance was not conditional. I say finish what you said you were doing on your application. This way there will be no questions and you won't be put in a positon where you can lose your spot.

Talisa3636 thanks for the info.
 
KinKs said:
So what if I decide that I no longer want to complete my degree
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In my letter of acceptance, it said that they require me to finish my degree (I'll be done in may) before attending the school in the fall. Also, they expect me to complete the semester with decent grades. So I guess this means that don't slack off because you are accepted... But its hard to strive for that "A" grade because I figure, I got accepted.. so a grade of "C" or better is good enough!!!
 
my acceptance said I have to finish my degree by august 1 and send them my official transcript to show that I did complete my degree but other than that nothing major🙂
 
KinKs said:
please tell me what you mean by pests - cause ants are slightly different from rats. Roach is a story by itself
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LOL...Mice in the Towers! That is so true. I know people who have complained about that. All the dorms at Howard have been known to have pest problems at sometime or another. It's been like that for years! Not to justify anything, but Washington DC has just as many rats as New York City. You don't have to get used to them, but you will see your share during the next four years. Whether it's in the Towers, the subways, Georgia Ave, or even at the Giant grocery store. :laugh:

As Talisa said, there are alternatives. If you rent a basement in a row house just make sure it is sealed up good. Because when those snow flakes start to fall those little critters usually seek shelter in the lower parts of the house first.
 
PCrooks said:
LOL...Mice in the Towers! That is so true. I know people who have complained about that. All the dorms at Howard have been known to have pest problems at sometime or another. It's been like that for years! Not to justify anything, but Washington DC has just as many rats as New York City. You don't have to get used to them, but you will see your share during the next four years. Whether it's in the Towers, the subways, Georgia Ave, or even at the Giant grocery store. :laugh:

As Talisa said, there are alternatives. If you rent a basement in a row house just make sure it is sealed up good. Because when those snow flakes start to fall those little critters usually seek shelter in the lower parts of the house first.
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Thanks a lot PCrooks!!! LOL
 
I think I will take my chances in the Towers - but if I see one rat I am not paying any rent
 
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2. Dentalishus
3. UFtitletown
4. jishu1
5. ddsbrazil
6. DrPrettySmiles
7. AidaBolena
8. sexyblack9993
9. KinKs
10. triniflavor
 
KinKs said:
So what if I decide that I no longer want to complete my degree
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Hey Kinks I just talked to Mrs. Hewitt-Clarke this morning about that, well about grades anyway. She told me that as long as I get a degree and a reasonable grade in the class they required, they won't look at any of my other classes. She actually asked if I could get out of any of them or at least turn them into pass/fail. Her big thing was RELAX!
 
i have an interview at howard soon. Did you get just an email after the phone call invite or did you guys get anything in the mail before the interview? Thanks and I hope I can get accepted and join you guys.
 
hello my fellowclassmates,i can't wait to meet the new crew,it will be a great pleasure. I think silver springs is a nice area to live but that is just me. a few students told me that the housing near campus is not all that great. silversprings are cheaper and more comfy. it is 30 minutes away from school. I don't mind that. Does anyone know if there is paid parking for us dental students.anyway let me know where you guys are planning to live. triniboy out
 
triniflavor said:
hello my fellowclassmates,i can't wait to meet the new crew,it will be a great pleasure. I think silver springs is a nice area to live but that is just me. a few students told me that the housing near campus is not all that great. silversprings are cheaper and more comfy. it is 30 minutes away from school. I don't mind that. Does anyone know if there is paid parking for us dental students.anyway let me know where you guys are planning to live. triniboy out
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At the interview we were told that there is no parking on campus for 1st years and that you can really rack up the parking tickets parking on the street (not worth the money or the headache). They said public transportation is the way to go.
 
hey ddsbrazil I am soooo happy to hear that because I got an F in pop bio a class that I dont need and I finished all of the pre-reqs. I am currently taking the class over this semester my only class that sucks:-( I was worried that they would say something about it.......
 
that is awesome cause I sweat I bombed a test this week. Well that is what I get for taking biochemistry when it is not even a requirement. I might still drop it though.

For PIPER824 - I got a call and then she sent me the email invite. Its crazy, I cant believe they are still interviewing people. Anyways good luck. There is a page on SDN that you can get interview feedback from. Check it out, it was a great resource for me. Ther is an onspot essay. the topic was " what should professional schools do about cheating/plagarism." Be esay about it - I am sure you are already in - just take it easy and try not to be too nervous.

And congrats again triniflavor
 
guys and girls i must say i really do appreciate the love that we all are giving to eah other and we hav not even seen each other face to face. i know we will have enough time cause we are going to be together for four years and we all have to do it big and just represent. can't wait to see the full crew in August. The more i think about it the more i want to live off campus. I think i may be more comfortable to be able to study. does anyone agree?
 
Hey Trini,
I agree. I def. want to stay off campus...even though staying near campus seems so convenient because I'm not familiar with the DC area at all (I'm from NC). The thing that really turned me off about housing near campus is the constant talk of rats. I've even been looking on apartmentreviews.com and nearly every DC apartment review included some posting about rats....and that's one thing that I cannot deal with. :scared:So, yeah, I'm thinking about staying in either Silver Spring or another surrounding area. I'm gonna come up prob in June and look for places.
 
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