hey i got some questions?

1) do yall recommend i apply on-line or through the mail If you apply on line, you will still have to use mail correspondence for some of the application such as rec. letters and transcripts. So i say on-line because it is quicker but don't forget that you will need to use the mail and make COPIES OF EVERYTHING! 2) early action? OF COURSE! Howard doesn't have early decision so you don't have to feel like you are pressured to make a decision early and be stuck in that choice. However, just in becoming a young adult, DO EVERYTHING EARLY especially with the economy the way it is. Early action means early consideration for everything! SCHOLARSHIPS included! 3) How do yall feel about the area as far safety? Not playing the bourgeoisie card but lack credibility in the hood department. Am I scared walking around DC??? Not anymore than being a secure government building. There are dangers everywhere and you have to be smart...anywhere you go! So if you put yourself in a position for something to happen then it probably will is all i am saying. 4) Is the metro easy to get to? Yes 5) Will they mail financial aid info? Politically correct answer... Yes. The correct answer....No! However, you should be on top of your stuff regardless and check BisonWeb at least once a week. If you don't see anything just call, email, and repeat the cycle. Complaining won't do anything about and it probably won't change so do what you gotta do! 6) Whats your best HU experience? Some are illegal so I won't list them but basically everything. Even the worst times have been great learning experiences! Graduating for the High School for the Engineering Professions where I was all set to be at the University of Miami doing a dual major in Engineering. I applied to USC, UMiami and UT-Austin which was my backup. Howard wasn't even in the picture and its the only school that I applied to for Communications. How I got here: hell I don't know but I am glad I came. No diss to my future engineers...I will get that degree too just not this go round! 7) How are the dorms? Horrible in a good way. After you live in like rock bottom without A/C aka the Quad...you get the feeling of empowerment like there is no where to go but up. But you will not be in your room that long anyways so all you technically need is a bed and a place to put your stuff....which the dorms are. I say pick your dorm based on your campus activity level. More active pick the quad. Its cheaper and fits your basic needs. If you like staying in your room more...pick the Annex. (that doesn't mean you have to be a recluse though) 8) How are the professors? and the classes in general as far as size etc... Well I am bitter because of 2 professors this semester that hoed me major but you will have that ANYWHERE. Most classes are female majority and depending on the class and the time of the class...depends on the class size. Mandatory classes for all freshman will be larger especially if they are offered later in the day. 9) Is there a course about the history of Howard that is required? No. You however have your respective orientation classes for each college. I had to take SOC (school of communications) orientation. No biggie. If you are learning history especially black history...expect Howard to be taught in that class just because you are at the Mecca of black education and it is a historical figure. 10) What is there to do when class isn't in session? Whatever you want. Community Service, Activism, Work, Shop, Play, Club/Party, Movies, Premieres, Poetry Jamz, etc. You name it...its there. Its a diverse city and for me...I like underground stuff. I am more of the house party, poetry/ jazz club, exclusive boutique type person. I like going places where people don't really know about it. So when I say you can get into a little bit of everything..I mean it! As far as your chances of getting in.....use this school of thought. If you want it to happen....do whatever you gotta do to make it happen. Don't doubt yourself and make sure that your application shows confidence in YOU! In no way come off like you have a sense of entitlement but make sure that your application shows that you have a sense of purpose. (community service, school involvement, ap classes) If you adopt that into your daily life, then of course you will get in and you will be able to accomplish anything that way! GOOD LUCK! As far as Hampton....um first off...You need to get there first and also learn that the Real Institute is Hampton. The Real UNIVERSITY = Howard! HBCU love nevertheless hope it helped ~B HU C/O 2011 Film Production Major

and damn that was really long...sorry for the novel!

Hey Britany thanks so much for all the information and advice i really appreciate it.