2016-2017 Howard University Application Thread

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Just called the admissions office to check on the status of my application, they told me that they just sent out their last interview invite and that people should be receiving emails shortly..
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I called today as well and I was given the same info as zbeastmd and drdrama3.
 
Hi! Just an update for you guys. I interviewed 2/15 and was told I was being considered for PARP three weeks ago. Just this week I was notified that I didn't qualify for PARP and I'm going back to the committee!
 
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Ushipushi said:
Hi! Just an update for you guys. I interviewed 2/15 and was told I was being considered for PARP three weeks ago. Just this week I was notified that I didn't qualify for PARP and I'm going back to the committee!
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What is PARP?
 
Ushipushi said:
Hi! Just an update for you guys. I interviewed 2/15 and was told I was being considered for PARP three weeks ago. Just this week I was notified that I didn't qualify for PARP and I'm going back to the committee!
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Wow! That's crazy! Did they tell you when the committee is meeting?
 
yoga&medicine said:
Wow! That's crazy! Did they tell you when the committee is meeting?
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No, they haven't told me at all. All they told me was that I am going back to committee again on Friday. I'm eager to email them to ask how long it's going to be until I get a decision.
 
I got an out of committee email today! Anyone else hear anything?
 
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At this stage I'd settle for a nicely worded rejection.


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DABX2MD said:
Sending good vibes! Do they tell you when you can find out?
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I'm inferring from the email that I've been accepted, but I don't want to assume!
In summary what the email said was that a decision has been reached, but they can't tell me because the letter hasn't been signed yet. It continued to say that I will get my decision the day my letter has been sent out of the post office. What I'm inferring is it's an acceptance letter, because I don't understand why they would take the time to send a rejection letter in the mail and then tell me about it. Lol
 
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Does anyone know if there is a difference between an Alternate and a waitlisted person? They all sound the same but Ive heard different terminology here.
 
Ushipushi said:
I got an out of committee email today! Anyone else hear anything?
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Nothing! Still waiting for my out of committee email... :( If your application didn't qualify for the PARP and went back to committee then that means that they like you and didn't want to give you a rejection. Good luck!
 
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DABX2MD said:
Sending good vibes! Do they tell you when you can find out?
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If I am not mistaken, during my interview Ms. Walk said that they tell you about their decision one week after the out of committee email is sent. But, I read in previous posts that this is not the case for everyone.
 
MatildeVicenzi said:
Has anyone been able to figure out their howard email accounts?
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A few weeks ago, I called IT at Howard about if my HU email was set up. They said that we won't be assigned a school email until we have registered for at least one class (which will happen during orientation.)
 
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Mar2Med_ said:
Has anyone who interviewed in march heard anything back[/QUOT
yoga&medicine said:
Nothing! Still waiting for my out of committee email... :( If your application didn't qualify for the PARP and went back to committee then that means that they like you and didn't want to give you a rejection. Good luck!
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Have you tried contacting them at all?
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MedLife24 said:
What is PARP?
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INFO about PARP found online

The Howard Pre Admission Academic Reinforcement Program (PARP) is a program that is funded by an HCOP grant. This program allows students to spend six weeks taking abbreviated medical school coursework. Subject matter is in the areas of Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry and Microbiology/Immunology. The instructors are rising second year medical students who have done extremely well in their first year coursework. In addition to the courses, students are given counseling and study skills instruction. Books along with room and board are provided at no cost to the student. Upon successful completion of this program, students are offered a seat in the incoming class (medical and dental). The program moves very fast and is very demanding. Testing and coursework are fairly rigorous but not the equivalent of a semester of medical school since there are only three courses. The program has three faculty coordinators and two retention specialists who work with the students on sharpening academic skills. Most students who complete PARP do well during first year and head into second year (medical and dental) with a strong foundation to do well. If you have been selected to take part in PARP, you should jump on this program as quickly as possible and you will start first year with huge advantage. (sorry you did not get an answer sooner--surprised, actually--good luck)
 
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oxbro said:
INFO about PARP found online

The Howard Pre Admission Academic Reinforcement Program (PARP) is a program that is funded by an HCOP grant. This program allows students to spend six weeks taking abbreviated medical school coursework. Subject matter is in the areas of Gross Anatomy, Biochemistry and Microbiology/Immunology. The instructors are rising second year medical students who have done extremely well in their first year coursework. In addition to the courses, students are given counseling and study skills instruction. Books along with room and board are provided at no cost to the student. Upon successful completion of this program, students are offered a seat in the incoming class (medical and dental). The program moves very fast and is very demanding. Testing and coursework are fairly rigorous but not the equivalent of a semester of medical school since there are only three courses. The program has three faculty coordinators and two retention specialists who work with the students on sharpening academic skills. Most students who complete PARP do well during first year and head into second year (medical and dental) with a strong foundation to do well. If you have been selected to take part in PARP, you should jump on this program as quickly as possible and you will start first year with huge advantage. (sorry you did not get an answer sooner--surprised, actually--good luck)
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Thank you! It sounds like a great opportunity.
 
I got accepted! SO excited! Any recommendations where to live? I'm coming from California so I'm not familiar with the area.
 
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Ushipushi said:
I got accepted! SO excited! Any recommendations where to live? I'm coming from California so I'm not familiar with the area.
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Congrats!! Did you just hear?
 
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Ushipushi said:
I got accepted! SO excited! Any recommendations where to live? I'm coming from California so I'm not familiar with the area.
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Congrats!! Depends on your budget. And whether you're interested in having a roommate. And how far away you're willing to live. There should be some fairly affordable places in Petworth and Columbia Heights which is just 3-4 metro stops away. If you're willing to spend more money 1300-1800 you could look in the area around Howard (called Shaw) and other areas. Maybe a basement apartment or a small studio. I'd recommend visiting before you move, scoping out some places and getting a feel how far you're willing to live. There are also a few places on the edge of Maryland and Virginia where you could get some fairly reasonable prices but it'd be a somewhat annoying commute (30-45min (maybe hour) by subway or car).
 
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I received my acceptance email today! Just some info: I interviewed Feb 1st, and I got my OOC email on Monday.
 
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Has anyone who interviewed late March heard anything back at all? I was hoping to hear word before May 1.
 
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Selected as an alternate. If anyone can give any information about how to move from the alternate list to acceptance it would be greatly appreciated.
 
Ushipushi said:
I got accepted! SO excited! Any recommendations where to live? I'm coming from California so I'm not familiar with the area.
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Congrats! Do you mind sharing your stats? Mcat Score? GPA?
 
ama303 said:
Congrats!! Depends on your budget. And whether you're interested in having a roommate. And how far away you're willing to live. There should be some fairly affordable places in Petworth and Columbia Heights which is just 3-4 metro stops away. If you're willing to spend more money 1300-1800 you could look in the area around Howard (called Shaw) and other areas. Maybe a basement apartment or a small studio. I'd recommend visiting before you move, scoping out some places and getting a feel how far you're willing to live. There are also a few places on the edge of Maryland and Virginia where you could get some fairly reasonable prices but it'd be a somewhat annoying commute (30-45min (maybe hour) by subway or car).
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Thanks for the advice :)
 
KeenMD said:
Selected as an alternate. If anyone can give any information about how to move from the alternate list to acceptance it would be greatly appreciated.
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Hi, hopefully you will get moved to the acceptance list. Keep being positive. I wanted to know when you interviewed?
 
Withdrew Friday. Hopefully one of you get my spot!


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Has anyone who has been accepted and are deciding to matriculate find a place to stay yet?
 
Mar2Med_ said:
I interviewed around this time. Did they send you an out of committee email or did they just email you saying you were waitlisted.
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I received the OOC letter Monday and then the decision Wednesday.
 
Has anyone who received an out of committee e-mail last week heard anything yet?
 
KeenMD said:
Selected as an alternate. If anyone can give any information about how to move from the alternate list to acceptance it would be greatly appreciated.
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Do you mind sharing your stats?
 
Mar2Med_ said:
Did you receive an out of committee e-mail? If so, do you mind sharing when you interviewed and when did you receive the e-mail.
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Yes I received the OOC email last Monday (4/24), interviewed 3/28.
 
KeenMD said:
Selected as an alternate. If anyone can give any information about how to move from the alternate list to acceptance it would be greatly appreciated.
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Did they give any information on when the alternate list begins to move?
 
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