What are my chances for Howard University?

jolealea
Sun, 19 Mar 2017 15:54:29 +0000

@Slatortue No problem, I think that’s really cool! Good luck on your application!
I hope you get your decision soon! Howard is notorious for being sort of slow (I applied in late December and I got my email decision last week. I have yet to receive my admission packet in the mail and a bunch of people haven’t either), but I think you sending your portfolio out will help speed the process. From my knowledge of admission counselors, a lot of them base the majority of their decisions on either SAT/ACT scores or those they feel will be successful after graduating. Successful alumni = more recognition and funds. I definitely think they’ll consider you as someone who is very likely to be successful after graduating!

I applied for Biology, but I have mixed feelings between majoring pre-med/bio to become a physician and majoring in nursing to become a nurse practitioner.

I know, I understand right where you’re coming from with the HBCU experience, especially Howard! I come from a city/high school where not many minorities are motivated so it would be an awesome change of scenery to be surrounded by all of these students who are motivated and love what they’re learning to do. My mom is just dreaming of saying that her daughter goes to Howard and wearing that Howard sweatshirt smh haha.

I agree, Howard is one of the most expensive schools that I’ve narrowed down on my list. Based on last year’s SAT/GPA requirements I would’ve had tuition and fees paid (or tuition/fees and room, can’t remember which), but Howard decided to change what I would’ve qualified for to be partially need-based very annoyed lol. We need all the coins we can get, haha.

Thanks so much! Good luck to you too!