<p>I persoma;;y had problems with the online app because at the time that I applied they told me that their computer database had crashed!! But besides that I think online is the way to go, because after that it was a great!!! Bison 2010!!!</p>
<p>There were two different essays with the paper and online. Since I had a big fancy essay already typed up, I went ahead and used the paper application (which I had to download and print out because they had ran out of hard copies or something). If I could do it all over again, I think I would've applied Early Action.</p>
<p>I agree with Socrates!!!</p>
<p>Which is a better safety school for me. Hampton or Howard. My SAT scores mean that I get a full tuition and housing scholarship. Which is better I am leaning at hampton, because of the pharmacy program.</p>
<p>Hampton should be your safety school it is easier to get into!!!!</p>
<p>I really don't think that you can call Howard a safety school because more african american students are shifting toward HBCUs and the overall AA pool of candidates is becoming stronger with more students taking AP classes, and scoring better on SATs: </p>
<p>Although you have grades/ stats that place you in the running for merit aid, some will come to the table with better stats that will potenitally knock you out of the box (the amount of merit aid is limited so the merit aid goes first to those at the top of the applicant pool becasue it brings up the overall stats of the admitted class). </p>
<p>There will be legacy admissions and full paying students (remember neither school is not need blind in their admissions process so the ability to pay will be a factor).</p>
<p>socrates, do you go to howard??</p>
<p>Yup, I sure do.</p>
<p>Can someone please explain to me what is expected of me in the essay "how can you contribute to the legacy at HOWARD". I really need a prompt reply as I am hoping to post it by monday. Thank you.</p>
<p>Socrates could you tell me about Howard. I read the thread and saw you had some concerns a few years ago too. What are the dorms like? What is the social scene like? thats going to be big in my decision. How are classes and such? I just want to know the generic stuff before I decide to visit. I was accepted with some scholarship by the way.</p>
<p>With regard to a legacy essay, you might went to look up famous alumni and how HU graduates makeup a significant proportion of African American professionals. I graduated in 80, and 84 (from the medical school). Also I'll try to link a few sites you can get some historical perspective from. Good luck!</p>
<p>The Crossroads of History: America's Best Black Colleges
<a href="http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/historically-black-colleges/2007/09/28/americas-best-black-colleges.html%5B/url%5D">http://www.usnews.com/articles/education/historically-black-colleges/2007/09/28/americas-best-black-colleges.html</a></p>
<p>The Black College Vibe
<a href="http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/articles/brief/cbhbcu_brief.php%5B/url%5D">http://www.usnews.com/usnews/edu/college/articles/brief/cbhbcu_brief.php</a></p>
<p>for some reason, howard is requiring that my brother FAX them a copy of his social security number before they make a decision on his application. Mind you, my brother sent his application in before the Nov. 1 deadline. And it is just now that they are asking for this information. Does anyone know if this is standard practice?</p>
<p>Before just faxing over an SS number I would give them a call to make sure of the situation</p>
<p>yeah, my dad is livid and refuses to fax it. they are making a trip to the school this tuesday. i dont understand what the deal is. what if we didnt live in maryland? would they then refuse to make an offer. pretty lame</p>
<p>^^ I would definitely call to confirm that this info is necessary. Seems odd to me..</p>
<p>Could I get into Howard University?</p>
<p>Freshman year: 1.00
Sophomore year: 2.325
Junior year: 4.298
Senior year: 4.465</p>
<p>Cumulative GPA: 3.05</p>
<p>ACT: 34</p>
<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
Mock Trial - 3 years - Outstanding Attorney Award
Debate Team - 1 year
NAACP Youth Council - 4 years - Treasurer
Cross Country - 2 years - JV
Track - 2 years - JV
American Cancer Society - 3 years - Treasurer
Environmental Club - 3 years - Vice President
Character Counts - 3 years
Key Club - 3 years
Black Teen Summit - 4 years
Literary Magazine Editing Board - 3 years</p>
<p>Volunteered at all local Special Olypmic events
Volunteered at all local Senior Olympic Events
Volunteered at Blank Park Zoo over the summer
Volunteered at Iowa State Fair
Volunteered at Juneteenth
Summer job at Hy-Vee</p>
<p>Participated in 12.6 mile long bike marathon
Participated in 6 mile long road race.
Participated in 4 mile long running marathon.
..SEVERAL marathons, too many to type.lol.</p>
<p>What are my chances of being accepted into Howard?
Also, I know my Freshman year grades were terrible, but my Jr. and Senior year grades were fantastic ..Could I get academic scholarships for those two years?</p>
<p>And can I get athletic scholarships for Cross Country and Track even though I was JV and only did them for 2 years? I would have done them the first two years, but my grades were too bad.</p>
<p>Are there scholarships for Mock Trial?</p>
<p>The reason my grades were so bad Freshman and Sophomore years is because my father died right before Freshman year started. I was depressed.</p>
<p>So what are my chances?</p>
<p>I hope to double major in Sociology and History/Black Studies.</p>
<p>Thanks,
SomeGirl</p>
<p>Could I get into Howard University?</p>
<p>Freshman year: 1.00
Sophomore year: 2.325
Junior year: 4.298
Senior year: 4.465</p>
<p>Cumulative GPA: 3.05</p>
<p>ACT: 34</p>
<p>Extra Curricular Activities:
Mock Trial - 3 years - Outstanding Attorney Award
Debate Team - 1 year
NAACP Youth Council - 4 years - Treasurer
Cross Country - 2 years - JV
Track - 2 years - JV
American Cancer Society - 3 years - Treasurer
Environmental Club - 3 years - Vice President
Character Counts - 3 years
Key Club - 3 years
Black Teen Summit - 4 years
Student Council - 1 year
Literary Magazine Editing Board - 3 years</p>
<p>Volunteered at all local Special Olypmic events
Volunteered at all local Senior Olympic Events
Volunteered at Blank Park Zoo over the summer
Volunteered at Iowa State Fair
Volunteered at Juneteenth
Summer job at Hy-Vee</p>
<p>Participated in 12.6 mile long bike marathon
Participated in 6 mile long road race.
Participated in 4 mile long running marathon.
..SEVERAL marathons, too many to type.lol.</p>
<p>What are my chances of being accepted into Howard?
Also, I know my Freshman year grades were terrible, but my Jr. and Senior year grades were fantastic ..Could I get academic scholarships for those two years?</p>
<p>And can I get athletic scholarships for Cross Country and Track even though I was JV and only did them for 2 years? I would have done them the first two years, but my grades were too bad.</p>
<p>Are there scholarships for Mock Trial?</p>
<p>The reason my grades were so bad Freshman and Sophomore year is because my father died right before Freshman year started. I was depressed.</p>
<p>So what are my chances?</p>
<p>I hope to double major in Sociology and History/Black Studies.</p>
<p>Thanks,
SomeGirl</p>
<p>I'm a Female Ethiopian-American ..If that helps, because it's taking a little longer than I thought it would to get replies, lol.</p>
<p>Also, I do modeling ...could I put that on my application? Or would it just look silly?</p>
<p>Oh, and I forgot to put DECA (2 years) and Show Choir (2 years).</p>
<p>Where are the replies? Come on .. =(</p>