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Howard University College of Medicine

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?

6 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

What are your general comments?

Overall, I was very happy with my experience at Howard. I think the students' happiness with their medical education was infectious.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Why medicine?

What was the most interesting question?

When you go to India to visit your family, what bothers you most about your experience there?

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, mock interviews, going over my AMCAS, visiting the school's website

What was the most difficult question?

Please explain this grade.

What impressed you positively?

The camaraderie between the students was great. And not only did the students make you feel welcome, but the staff and faculty were helpful and encouraging.

What impressed you negatively?

The day didn't go exactly as scheduled. Consequently, we didn't get to meet the Dean.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That you could get called for your one-on-one interview at any point in the day.
📍 Travel and Logistics

Who was the tour given by?

Student