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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?

Negatively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 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?

What are your strengths and weaknesses?
What happened in the classes that you received a WP or grade below a C?
Why would you want to do international research anyway?

What was the most interesting question?

Most were "getting to know you" questions

What was the most difficult question?

If a big name school gave you a lot of money, you wouldn't come to Howard. You agree?
🤝 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?

6 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

SDN, read my AMCAS and secondary

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of the director of admissions- she took the time to answer any questions I had on an individual basis. Also, the students utilize group studying a lot to pass classes

What impressed you negatively?

The interviewer was completely inappropriate and really was the only bad part of the visit. He seemed to think that I wouldn't go to Howard and was just there to have a safety school. However, I talked to other interviewees who did not have this experience and the other interviewers that I talked to in the hallway were a lot friendlier

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How much the students love their school

What are your general comments?

Mine went really smoothly, except for the lack of a person to welcome students in the morning. Make sure you get there a bit early to sign in and fill out the green form. It helps a lot.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses