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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?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

Describe your previous research.
What are some of your hobbies?
Why did you get a C in your sophomore year?

What was the most interesting question?

What are your strengths and weaknesses and what can you offer to Howard University?

What was the most difficult question?

Why do you want to be a doctor? (For me, I find it difficult to adequately express passion verbally).
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

No responses

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?

10 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?

Re-read my secondary application.

What impressed you positively?

The camerarderie among basically everyone as well as the remarkable closeness between faculty and students. People there seemed really relaxed but still very professional.

What impressed you negatively?

It seemed somewhat chaotic owing in part to the fact that the admissions office was in the process of relocating.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

Overall, this was a wonderful experience that elevated Howard's position on my list of schools.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses