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Howard University College of Medicine

Washington, DC

Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

HBCU

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why did you get a (X) in chemistry?
Why do you want to be a doctor?
Why dont your MCAT scores reflect your grades?

What was the most interesting question?

What should I say to the Board so that they accept you?

What was the most difficult question?

Why dont your MCAt scores reflect your grades?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

1

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN website, practiced with friends, reviewed AMCAS application, and prayed.

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm of the students, the humor of the faculty members I met and touring the anatomy lab.

What impressed you negatively?

Having to fill out the secondary application (green card).

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I would wait 7 hours for my interview.

What are your general comments?

The students said that the interview would be casual, laid back and like a conversation- not so at all. My interview was very formal and I really had to sell myself.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses