hey yall i have a couple of questions about Howard University (the real HU) I'm going to be applying for the Fall of 2009
1) do yall recommend i apply on-line or through the mail
2) early action?
3) How do yall feel about the area as far safety?
4) Is the metro easy to get to?
5) Will they mail financial aid info?
6) Whats your best HU experience?
7) How are the dorms?
8) How are the professors? and the classes in general as far as size etc...
9) Is there a course about the history of Howard that is required?
10) What is there to do when class isn't in session?
oh and what do you think my chances are of getting in based on the following criteria:
*i'm a B+ to A- student
*this past school year has been tough on me cause my mom lost her job and now my GPA is just a 3.0 where as of at the end of my sophmore year i had a 3.5
* SAT: 1430 (definitely taking it again in october)
*key club: 9th, 10th, 11th(secretary) , 12th (president)
*sca: 11th(secretary), 12th(vp)
* drama club: 9th (assistant director for two plays)
* student ambassador
* church youth group
* scholastic bowl team: 11th and 12th
I am an HU alum and Howard has TOO many types of people from various backgrounds for the student body to be categorized into one lump sum. Everyone's college experience is different. I suggest you tour each college campus that you are interested in and talk to as many current students and alumni that you can, in an effort to received the best view of those universities.
"cityscape511" wrote:
"missbison2011" wrote:
1) The Real UNIVERSITY = HBCU love nevertheless hope it helped ~B HU C/O 2011 Film Production Major
Ur a film major! I am a rising Senior and I've been eyeing HU for film since the 8th grade but i've read so many reviews that say different things I'm skeptical that Howard is really for me ...so now im looking at spelman too (since i recently found out they have film). I'm looking for a school where I can get a well-rounded experience not just preprofessional training and good parties...(although those are a plus) an intellectual school where people can learn from each other. in a review someone that goes there said "The experience I've gotten from Howard has been inspiring yet disappointing...a large segment of Howard students perpetuate Black stereotypes. I've heard some opinions expressed in classes which have no factual basis and are pretty ignorant and uninformed...The preprofessionalism spills over to the mindset of the students. You will find classmates asking 'What can you do with your degree?' rather than 'What are you reading?'...I would say if you want classmates who talk about texts outside of class and who are passionate about human rights, you will feel out of place because most of the people here are about fashion, dating, and money." Is this true? Please help me!
Howard University is approved by the District of Columbia State Approval Agency for the enrollment of GI Bill students (veterans, active-duty military, and dependents of disabled and deceased veterans) in all degree programs and several non-degree (certificate) programs.
Veterans, active-duty personnel, and dependents of veterans who wish to attend Howard University and use the educational benefits of the GI Bill must first be admitted to the school or college of their choice within the University through the Office of Admission. These applicants should write, telephone (202-806-2120), or visit the University’s Office of Special Student Services during business hours for information, assistance, related procedures and other office services. Once admitted, prospective students who choose to use the benefits provided by the GI Bill, should write or telephone the Office of Special Student Services.
Veterans who have been admitted to the University and who have a rated service-connected disability of 10 percent or higher are eligible to apply for benefits under the GI Bill through the Vocational Rehabilitation Section of the Department of Veterans Affairs. Veterans should contact the Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor for procedures and an application, at 1120 Vermont Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20421, or a regional office closest to the veteran’s place of residence.
"jerseyzbaddest201" wrote:
do anyone know if howard excepts the GI Bill ( the military pays for school)
...so now im looking at spelman too (since i recently found out they have film). I'm looking for a school where I can get a well-rounded experience not just preprofessional training and good parties...(although those are a plus) an intellectual school where people can learn from each other. in a review someone that goes there said "The experience I've gotten from Howard has been inspiring yet disappointing...a large segment of Howard students perpetuate Black stereotypes. I've heard some opinions expressed in classes which have no factual basis and are pretty ignorant and uninformed...The preprofessionalism spills over to the mindset of the students. You will find classmates asking 'What can you do with your degree?' rather than 'What are you reading?'...I would say if you want classmates who talk about texts outside of class and who are passionate about human rights, you will feel out of place because most of the people here are about fashion, dating, and money." 
Is this true? Please help me!
