Washington, DC
Allopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
HBCU
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The school is a perfect fit for me. Everyone wants to see you succeed-even other students! There isn't a competitive nature like you might find at other schools. There was a rumor that Howard was a poor school because they didn't have microscopes or some such nonsense. Truth is they have a computer program where you can view slides and such at high magnification and resolution, so the microscopes aren't necessary. They have everything and everyone available to ensure that quality physicians are walking out after 4 years. If you think this is a "safety" school, don't apply. They'll know, and it's not the kind of student they're looking for. If you are a minority, don't automatically expect to get in-they don't have a quota to reach, so you have got to bring something special to the table. The interview is very low stress. They interview a low percentage of applicants, so if you've made it to that point, they already like you (on paper). Time to show them you're not an overachieving gunner robot! Relax, be on time, know your application, and enjoy the day!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What qualities should a good doctor have?
How did you prepare for the interview?
reviewed my primary and secondary, SDN, considered possible questions they could ask.
What impressed you positively?
1.Everyone was very friendly-students and faculty stopped by to wish us all good luck. 2.The clinical skills/mock patient center. 3. Location!
What impressed you negatively?
Nothing!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That the supplemental would ask so many questions. I tend to write too much when put on the spot, and there is no time to edit. Other than that, everything proceeded as expected.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$101-$200
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Bloomingdale Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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