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?
4 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
i really really really want to go here!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to be a physician?
What was the most interesting question?
What should I judge you on? Your gpa or you mcat?
How did you prepare for the interview?
i arrived 4 days before the interview (stayed with friends), and talked with a couple. i looked at the history, mission, and vision, and i reread my own 1o and 2o applications.
What was the most difficult question?
i actually don't think I answered the "why a doctor?" question sufficiently...but that's because i was ridiculously overzealous...
also, there was that "what other schools did you apply to?" question. and my answer was all: "list of school" ...but i really want to go to howard--it truly is my number 1 choice! lol wow.
What impressed you positively?
the warmth from the students.
What impressed you negatively?
nothing specifically.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
nothing--nothing felt "out of nowhere."
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
be early! i turned in my amcas 7/31 and my secondary 9/18. i was invited for interview 10/13.
📍 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?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
What airport did you fly into?
BWI--take the B30 to the metro!
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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