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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?

7 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?

Name your greatest strength and biggest weakness.
What leadership roles have you had?
Why should we accept you?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you know these people? *She listed five names* What do these people have in common?

What was the most difficult question?

The people question.
🤝 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?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

DCA

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Doubletree Guest Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 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?

SDNet, Reviewing AMCAS and Secondary

What impressed you positively?

The feeling of community among the students, faculty, and administration. The anatomy lecturer and the tablet pcs. Brand new library.

What impressed you negatively?

Smell of anatomy lab. The admissions presentation was rushed.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing.

What are your general comments?

I thoroughly enjoyed the day. The speakers and students were all very friendly, frank, and honest about their experiences with the medical school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses