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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What can we do to persuade you to come to Howard?
What other schools did you apply to ?
What would stop you from coming to Howard?

What was the most interesting question?

What traits do successful physicians have but you do not have?

What was the most difficult question?

Few, if any, difficult questions. The questions were direct and standard interview fare.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

Airplane

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

DCA

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

9 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I pracxticed in front of a mirror, reviewed the studentdoctor.com post on interviews, and harassed my family, friends, and mentors into giving me mock interviews.

What impressed you positively?

The students and fcaulty are all very tight-knit and enthusiastic about Howard.

What impressed you negatively?

Some of the facilities were a .little old. However, there were several new addition. So, I guess there is a balance.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That Howard's facility may be better than Georgetown's.

What are your general comments?

Overall, my experience was good. The students and faculty are inviting and the interview itself is pretty stress-free.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Invest in an electronic application!! Also , please accept credit card payments. At present, howard