Howdy...!!
My name is Jade & GooOOorsh..a little nervous Anyway, hopefully, I will be attending Howard in the fall, and I was just wondering if anyone could give me a realistic and accurate portrayal of Howard's campus life, academics, and administration. Also, how difficult is it to be accepted?
Thank Youu :]]
Hi Jade!
Glad to see you are interested in the MECCA. My experience at Howard was amazing! I loved homecoming, the basketball games, Res Fest and Friday's on the Yard. Plus, Washington, DC has so much to do and see. We always went to the movies, museums, out to eat and to clubs.
The only part thats really frustrating is registering for classes and the RSVP for housing. Even with all the hassel, I would come to Howard all over again because I loved it so much. Be sure to take a course from Dr. Carr. My favorite classes were African American Studies and Harlem Rennaissance Movement.
If you have at least a 3.0 GPA, you should have no problem getting accepted.
Good luck!
As far as acceptance goes, it is definately more competitive than it used to be. For the guys, i'd say you are undoubtily in with a 3.0 or above. Mainly becuz most schools (especially Black ones) are always looking for more guys, so requirements may be a lil more flexible for them. But as a female, i'd just recommend that you have decent SAT scores (over 1000), a solid GPA (over 3.0...at the least), and leadership & community service experience. Howard's lil motto is "Leaders for America and the Global Community", so they are always looking for people who may have potential to do big things and represent the name well in the future.
Of course Homecoming is a staple...nothing else on the planet like a Howard Homecoming. Classes vary...some are boring, some are challenging, and some are exciting. It really just depends on the teacher and course (i do agree that Dr. Carr is da bizniz tho). There are a plethora of organizations to join and activities to get involved in: religious life, student government, Greek organizations, state clubs, etc. We have access to a very accomplished faculty and great networking accessiblity. You will be surrounded amongst scholars, intellectuals, primadonnas, "thugs", suburbanites, and everything in between. Getting housing can be a pain sometimes, but if you stay on top of your ish...then you shouldn't really have a problem. And of course like any other HBCU there are administration problems. I guess it sorta just comes with the territory.
I could go on and on for days, but it's kinda difficult to illustrate a "realistic and accurate portrayal" of Howard life. Mainly becuz each person's HU experience is unique and different. For me, answering that question is like answering "what does it mean to be Black?". It's sooooo many things that it is almost indescribable. Like I said in another post, Howard is truly whatever you make of it. I wish you all the best. I wish you all the best Jade and if you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask
As far as acceptance goes, it is definately more competitive than it used to be. For the guys, i'd say you are undoubtily in with a 3.0 or above. Mainly becuz most schools (especially Black ones) are always looking for more guys, so requirements may be a lil more flexible for them. But as a female, i'd just recommend that you have decent SAT scores (over 1000), a solid GPA (over 3.0...at the least), and leadership & community service experience. Howard's lil motto is "Leaders for America and the Global Community", so they are always looking for people who may have potential to do big things and represent the name well in the future.
Of course Homecoming is a staple...nothing else on the planet like a Howard Homecoming. Classes vary...some are boring, some are challenging, and some are exciting. It really just depends on the teacher and course (i do agree that Dr. Carr is da bizniz tho). There are a plethora of organizations to join and activities to get involved in: religious life, student government, Greek organizations, state clubs, etc. We have access to a very accomplished faculty and great networking accessiblity. You will be surrounded amongst scholars, intellectuals, primadonnas, "thugs", suburbanites, and everything in between. Getting housing can be a pain sometimes, but if you stay on top of your ish...then you shouldn't really have a problem. And of course like any other HBCU there are administration problems. I guess it sorta just comes with the territory.
I could go on and on for days, but it's kinda difficult to illustrate a "realistic and accurate portrayal" of Howard life. Mainly becuz each person's HU experience is unique and different. For me, answering that question is like answering "what does it mean to be Black?". It's sooooo many things that it is almost indescribable. Like I said in another post, Howard is truly whatever you make of it. I wish you all the best. I wish you all the best Jade and if you have any other questions or concerns, don't hesitate to ask
I agree with everything! I love Howard but sometimes they do give me a headache!!! but i wouldn't change my education for the world!
Anyway, hopefully, I will be attending Howard in the fall, and I was just wondering if anyone could give me a realistic and accurate portrayal of Howard's campus life, academics, and administration. Also, how difficult is it to be accepted?
Thank Youu :]]
