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[lunacat123]

Well that was fast. I’m on hold lol

Where can you see this? On the AMCAS gateway, I'm only able to view my completed application.

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[Dr.DreYonce]

Where can you see this? On the AMCAS gateway, I'm only able to view my completed application.

They sent an email

 

[yallwild]

Under review email just now

+1

 

[stylishstudentdoc]

Well that was fast. I’m on hold lol

On hold for what? MCAT?

 

[Dr.DreYonce]

On hold for what? MCAT?

Yep. Can’t say I’m not surprised

 

[let-me-take-my-mcat]

Hey I didn't get a confirmation email after submitting secondary/fee -did anyone else get a payment confirmation?

 

[patchadams2]

When do you guys think is the right time to send a letter of intent?
This is my top school

I sent mine after I interviewed last year

 

[14_karat]

Finally submitted 8/2

 

[helpers56]

ACT score are we serious howard. I took that 7 years ago

Lol do we have to give them those scores

 

[patchadams2]

Y’all are lucky. I’m still waiting for AMCAS to review my app

 

[yallwild]

Lol do we have to give them those scores

I guesstimated. Like I don’t even think I have access to my collegeboard info anymore

 

[keke2728]

Do you have to complete the CASPer before you get an invite to interview?

 

[msmathteacher]

I don’t see anything in my secondary portal about submitting ACT/SAT. Is it because I already have an MCAT score?

 

[bisonboy]

I don’t see anything in my secondary portal about submitting ACT/SAT. Is it because I already have an MCAT score?

It’s in everyone’s secondary. It is question 6.

 

[msmathteacher]

It’s in everyone’s secondary. It is question 6.

Oops sorry, thanks.

 

[patchadams2]

Do you have to complete the CASPer before you get an invite to interview?

No

 

[mdmandoc]

Well that was fast. I’m on hold lol

stats?

 

[14_karat]

Got the under review email.

 

[stylishstudentdoc]

I'm hoping to get some info on this at the next First Friday! I'm curious too!

Anyone else attending the First Friday for the first time virtually? What do they do/what can we expect?

bumping. I got a registration emailand it says it’s going to be on Zoom do we have to turn our cameras on/look presentable or is it webinar style?

 

[godsgirly4320]

bumping. I got a registration emailand it says it’s going to be on Zoom do we have to turn our cameras on/look presentable or is it webinar style?

also planning to attend! was wondering the same thing

 

[Mellyjelly123]

Submitted my primary 8/4. Taking the mcat 9/12

 

[Mellyjelly123]

Will a secondary not go out until my LOR and mcat are in?

 

[patchadams2]

Will a secondary not go out until my LOR and mcat are in?

You should be able to get a secondary but no II until MCAT and LORs

 

[deleted1065184]

FYI they do screen, and I don't think you will get a secondary if you score below 494. You don't have to have your CASPer complete to receive the secondary, though.

 

[deleted1065184]

You should be able to get a secondary but no II until MCAT and LORs

My guess would be you have to wait for MCAT scores, since they say they will not consider applications with an MCAT below 494.

 

[Mellyjelly123]

My guess would be you have to wait for MCAT scores, since they say they will not consider applications with an MCAT below 494.

my prior exam was 493. But I put my new date in

 

[deleted1065184]

Darn, almost. Well in the meantime, if you haven't already, you could pre-write so that once you do receive it, you can submit ASAP.

 

[Mellyjelly123]

Darn, almost. Well in the meantime, if you haven't already, you could pre-write so that once you do receive it, you can submit ASAP.

do they actually accept people at 494, or is that just the minimum they will consider?

 

[helpers56]

I guesstimated. Like I don’t even think I have access to my collegeboard info anymore

Wow thanks

 

[deleted1065184]

do they actually accept people at 494, or is that just the minimum they will consider?

That's a question only the admissions committee knows lol. But they are holistic and mission driven, so if you like them then go for it. You won't know unless you try.

 

[pagingdoctorbae]

You should be able to get a secondary but no II until MCAT and LORs

I’m sorry whats II?

 

[curiouskathy98]

I’m sorry whats II?

II = interview invite

 

[Wuzgoodbruv]

The prompt states "in 250 words or less" however they give us a 3000 character limit. Did you guys try to stay around 250 words or did you use all 3000 characters?

 

[14_karat]

The prompt states "in 250 words or less" however they give us a 3000 character limit. Did you guys try to stay around 250 words or did you use all 3000 characters?

I stayed within 250 words.

 

[bisonboy]

The prompt states "in 250 words or less" however they give us a 3000 character limit. Did you guys try to stay around 250 words or did you use all 3000 characters?

I would stay with the written instructions.

Everything can count against you during this process lol

 

[patchadams2]

hey...just wanted to put this out there that this is my third time applying and I interview and was waitlisted last year. If anyone has any questions about this oh so wonderful process, I would be happy to answer in any questions that I can. Good Luck!!!

 

[Mellyjelly123]

hey...just wanted to put this out there that this is my third time applying and I interview and was waitlisted last year. If anyone has any questions about this oh so wonderful process, I would be happy to answer in any questions that I can. Good Luck!!!

did they tell you why you were waitlisted?

how long from your secondary submission did you get an II?

 

[stylishstudentdoc]

hey...just wanted to put this out there that this is my third time applying and I interview and was waitlisted last year. If anyone has any questions about this oh so wonderful process, I would be happy to answer in any questions that I can. Good Luck!!!

What was your interview experience like?

 

[elrm257]

for people who got a confirmation/under review email, how long did that take from the day you submitted your secondary app?

 

[sassypants15]

for people who got a confirmation/under review email, how long did that take from the day you submitted your secondary app?

I submitted 7/23 and received the complete/under review email on 7/31.

 

[patchadams2]

What was your interview experience like?

It was very cool and very relaxed. Not very stressful

 

[bisonboy]

It was very cool and very relaxed. Not very stressful

+1

I interviewed in late February. Very nice interview with two great faculty members. Biggest thing is to apply early, I added Howard late in the game (October or November) and got an II in January, but they’re usually a full class by then. Normally though, there’s a lot of WL movement but everything constricted bc of COVID and not that many people turned down their acceptance.

 

[14_karat]

for people who got a confirmation/under review email, how long did that take from the day you submitted your secondary app?

I got the the e-mail the day after I submitted (8/2)

 

[godsgirly4320]

can any current Howard students or anyone else applying direct me to some of the student activities and community engagement Howard has? I've searched their medical school website but haven't found anything, unless I'm just missing it? found it on the undergrad site but not otherwise

 

[patchadams2]

can any current Howard students or anyone else applying direct me to some of the student activities and community engagement Howard has? I've searched their medical school website but haven't found anything, unless I'm just missing it? found it on the undergrad site but not otherwise

The students run a clinic called the Freemen’s Clinic

 

[BioPlum]

bumping. I got a registration emailand it says it’s going to be on Zoom do we have to turn our cameras on/look presentable or is it webinar style?

Did you get the email today? It had a PDF with a list of instructions, including wearing business casual, having video on, plain background, etc.

 

[bisonboy]

Does anyone know how long the open house is tomorrow?

In the secondary email it says:


Open House Format:

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Admissions information and Q & A

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual tour of HUCM

THERE WILL BE NO INDIVIDUAL ADVISEMENT AFTER THE OPEN HOUSE

 

[stylishstudentdoc]

Did you get the email today? It had a PDF with a list of instructions, including wearing business casual, having video on, plain background, etc.

I just did! Thank you!!!

In the secondary email it says:


Open House Format:

12:00 - 12:45 p.m.
Admissions information and Q & A

12:45 - 1:30 p.m.
Virtual tour of HUCM

THERE WILL BE NO INDIVIDUAL ADVISEMENT AFTER THE OPEN HOUSE

This however was not in the email! LOL. An hour and a half?! Whew.

 

[mmedr]

anyone write only a few sentences for question 2? nearly my entire primary is evidence of my interest in working with underserved populations so I was just going to state my goal, where, and specialty interest in like two sentences. is this way too short? I was very thorough in 1 & 3. these questions just overlap so much

 

[bisonboy]

anyone write only a few sentences for question 2? nearly my entire primary is evidence of my interest in working with underserved populations so I was just going to state my goal, where, and specialty interest in like two sentences. is this way too short? I was very thorough in 1 & 3. these questions just overlap so much

I feel you but I would write a few more sentences. You should be able to talk at length about it, especially for this school.
Lol find new ways to say the same things!