I'm pretty sure that's where I'll be going in Aug. That is unless I get an acceptance to Cornell in March or by some miracle Mt. Sinai decides to finally interview and accept me!
Any one else out there planning on going to NYU?

I'm pretty sure that's where I'll be going in Aug. That is unless I get an acceptance to Cornell in March or by some miracle Mt. Sinai decides to finally interview and accept me!
Any one else out there planning on going to NYU?


I'm planning to...only i need an acceptance first! I interviewed back in october so I'm hoping to hear something feb. 15th. wish me luck, i thought the school/city/students were awesome at the interview.

I'm planning to...only i need an acceptance first! I interviewed back in october so I'm hoping to hear something feb. 15th. wish me luck, i thought the school/city/students were awesome at the interview.

same here.....interviewed in november, and realized that a lot of people have already received acceptances - trying not to think the worst, but my interview went kinda bad - but i loved the school regardless!


good luck!!! :luck: :luck: :luck:

see ya there!

NYU is one of my top choices - interviewed in January and am hoping for good news!!!

good luck to all - hope to see you next year! :luck:

NYU is one of my top choices - interviewed in January and am hoping for good news!!!

good luck to all - hope to see you next year! :luck:


I second that.. I just interviewed last week (due to complete procrastination in aamcas and secondaries) and I absolutely loved it.... anyone else interview with Dr. Ort, she was amazing!!!

One question.... Anyone kinda weirded out by the co-ed bathrooms??

One question.... Anyone kinda weirded out by the co-ed bathrooms??[/QUOTE]
Yeah the housing is one thing that I didn't like when I saw it. I go to the NYU now and the housing for undergraduate freshman isn't as bad as it is at Rubin. No undergraduate or graduate dorms have communal bathrooms so I think it's really weird to have it for the med students.
Oh well..I still loved the school so I'll still be there in Aug!

NYU is definitely one of my top choices right now, but still also deciding between Mt. Sinai, U mich, and U MD (my state school). I love NYC though!

the dorms @ yale also had coed bathrooms...I stayed there over the summer...They seemed a little newer perhaps than those at NYU, but the ones at NYU really weren't that bad...communal bathrooms are great because you don't have to clean them!!

Bump :D

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NYU's my current top choice! Waiting on the non-rolling schools, but would LOVE to be there come August! Yay!

LOL. I haven't heard a word from NYU. Sinai called though :) Are you my evil twin? ;)

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I got into NYU on 12/25 and have been waiting for this post to go up; got some money to Miami which is tempting but I am very excited about being at NYU in August!

I will definitely be at NYU in august :)

Anyone interview early (like october) that did not hear yet? I guess I got rejected because if they wanted me they'd tell me by now atleast. :(

Anyone interview early (like october) that did not hear yet? I guess I got rejected because if they wanted me they'd tell me by now atleast. :(

I disagree... NYU is rolling admissions so if they definitely didn't want you, they would have rejected you already post-interview. If anything, the lack of response you've gotten from them suggests that they put you in a hold/waitlist pile and wanted to wait until the end of the interview season to decide on you. I'm fairly certain you're still in the running. Good luck next week! (Good luck to myself as well lol)

I disagree... NYU is rolling admissions so if they definitely didn't want you, they would have rejected you already post-interview. If anything, the lack of response you've gotten from them suggests that they put you in a hold/waitlist pile and wanted to wait until the end of the interview season to decide on you. I'm fairly certain you're still in the running. Good luck next week! (Good luck to myself as well lol)

From reading previous threads, I actually heard that NYU's acceptances are given on a rolling basis, but the rejections and waitlists are given on Feb 15th. So, the lack of response could mean either.

I'm in the same situation as the previous poster. I interviewed mid-November and haven't heard anything. My interview wasn't very stellar, so i'm not expecting much. Good luck everybody! I'll be sending out good vibes next week!

any of you planning on attending second-look weekend March 4-6? i am hoping to see some of you there! :)

any of you planning on attending second-look weekend March 4-6? i am hoping to see some of you there! :)

How did you find out about it? I know they have a minority second look weekend, but is this one for everyone?

Yeah - i never heard anything about it and would be interested in more info if it's available to everyone.

How did you find out about it? I know they have a minority second look weekend, but is this one for everyone?

hm. i got an email on 2/16 about it. it doesn't specifically say that it is a minority second look weekend, but that is a good question. it might be? anyone else get an email about it?

Yeah I got the same e-mail a couple of weeks ago. It is only for minority students though because it is run by the school's BALSA club which is a black and latino student organization. I am planning on going so I hope to see u guys there :)

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to the accepted future class of nyu med -- congrtas on being accepted! i'm a rising 2nd year and am moving into nyu med apartment housing with a rising 3rd year. we're considering a third person for our place, and are open to having one of you lucky incoming 1st years move in with us. we're VERY laid back, clean, respect each other's space and are looking for same. we both work hard and play hard and are looking for someone who's not a complete book worm and not a complete party animal -- someone who can "keep it real." male/female okay. rent is ~ $700/month including everything. deadline is VERY soon -- need to know by the end of this week (3/17/05). sorry for the late notice. write back if interested! you must be sure you're attending.

Hey guys,
Is there any1 whose going to NYU thinking bout doing the honors program this summer.? I was really thinking bout doing it but I don't wanna be burned out from research before school starts. I kinda wanted to relax this summer. I'm having a hard time deciding because if I do the honors reserach this summer I will be able to stay in the city and move into my dorm early although I'll be in the lab from 10-5. What do you guys think?

I think I've posted elsewhere that if I go to NYU I'm def doing it--chance to move in early and get used to the city, etc...In other news, I got my financial aid package from them...eh...I'd be about 195k in debt if it stays constant over 4 years...that's a lot of debt!!!!!!

I must have missed something . . . where did you learn about the honor's research stuff? Is it from that packet they gave us at interviews?

pretty sure, yeah

I think I've posted elsewhere that if I go to NYU I'm def doing it--chance to move in early and get used to the city, etc...In other news, I got my financial aid package from them...eh...I'd be about 195k in debt if it stays constant over 4 years...that's a lot of debt!!!!!!

Yeah, my financial aid package sucked, too. What's the deal? I would have thought NYU could have afforded to give out a little bit more! Come on, NYU! Stop being cheap.

I actually have the opposite reaction to my financial package..I luv it!!! I got 31,000 in NYU scholarship so I'll only have to take out bout 17,000 in loans. My package pretty much finalized my decision to go to NYU :D

damn, that's awesome aar239. I still haven't received my fin aid package yet - when did you complete your FAFSA?

About the honors program, i contacted the coordinator to ask her how students who do not start the summer before 1st year complete the program by the end of school. Here's what she said:

option 1: start summer going into second year, finish during third year elective block option 2: start summer going into second year, finish during fourth year elective block option 3: start third year during elective block, finish fourth year during elective block option 4: take off a year between third & fourth for research

I think i'd rather take the summer off before starting school and just complete the program through options 1 or 2. Working 9 weeks during an elective block seems pretty doable...it's not a huge chunk of time.

I don't understand this, I called NYU today and they said that they haven't started with financial aid packages yet and that they would start looking at FASFA reports next week. Strange...

Weird.

Anyone know when orientation/classes start for next year?

why must they always lie to us? sorry they lied to you adog! silly schools :(

Congratulations everyone! NYU is an AWESOME school and you are about to embark on an awesome journey. Feel free to PM with any questions.

C-O-N-G-R-A-T-S

Thought I would bump this thread. NYU seems to get no love around here, but I am about 99% sure NYU is wehre I will be next year, and I was hoping to link up with anyone else who is going to be there next year as well. I am very excited, and can't wait till August.

Thought I would bump this thread. NYU seems to get no love around here, but I am about 99% sure NYU is wehre I will be next year, and I was hoping to link up with anyone else who is going to be there next year as well. I am very excited, and can't wait till August.


Hey everyone, I just got an offer off of the waitlist today, I am just not sure if I want to go yet!! To those of you who received financial aid packages, did any of you NOT get any sort of free money at all? I am just curious if I should expect at least a couple thousand? (1, 2, 3, anything) to help defray the costs a bit. Also, to anyone that is married or in a long term relationship, does anyone know anything about couples housing?? My long time girlfriend will be accompanying me and I was just curious about this aspect. Thanks everyone!!!

Hey jodvez,
Congratulations on your acceptance. I got no free money from them. I got the maximum subsizidized stafford amount which helps a little (efc of 0), but that's the best part of my package....just goes downhill from there. I can't wait to attend though and am actually crazy enough to not factor money into my decision to go there. It isn't because i have the money, it's because i really think nyu is a great place. If it is aecom or nyu for you and you like new york city and what nyu has to offer, i don't think you have much of a decision to make.
As for the married housing, i'm getting married in a month and asked a lot about this during my interview and with the housing people. Unfortunately, there is no "couples housing", but you can apply for housing in the Sackler Institute. It is very reasonable there (somewhere around 700-1200 in price range) and the rooms are a little bit bigger than what you can get at Rubin Hall...although they only offer one bedrooms and nothing bigger. If your spouse isn't the medical type (as mine isn't), living in a hospital isn't the greatest either. I think there are some apartments in sackler that don't have more than one window in them. And for being married and living in Rubin, you don't want to even try that...unless sharing a bathroom with other people on your floor is your thing.
I just moved across the street from nyu med in this insane building called kip's bay towers. It is amazing. The complex itself is composed of 4 buildings which pretty much occupy 30-33 streets between 1st and 2nd avenue. You have a private park. You have a great apartment (studios are roughly 700-800sq ft. and one bedrooms go to 1400 sq ft.), a great building where tons of residents, med students, and doctors live, and couldn't be closer to nyu. Apartments there are more expensive to rent than student housing. Studios are 1700 and up and one bedrooms probably start at around 2000. BUT the units are MUCH cheaper here than other neighborhoods in manhattan because of the buidling's location on 2nd avenue (it's a little far from the subway). Go to www.kipsbaycondo.com or www.kipsbaytowers.com and call the number to find any available spaces. I'm having a great time living here.
Basically, unless it is your only option, you will be a lot happer living off campus. The housing department was pretty unhelpful in helping find a place for my wife and me. The woman who works there will help you find a place off campus by working with other brokers...but there is a markup on this type of service and you'll probably end up paying more this way than by going with a no-fee listing. If you need help or have any questions, feel free to PM me. Hope this helps.

Hey jodvez,
Congratulations on your acceptance. I got no free money from them. I got the maximum subsizidized stafford amount which helps a little (efc of 0), but that's the best part of my package....just goes downhill from there. I can't wait to attend though and am actually crazy enough to not factor money into my decision to go there. It isn't because i have the money, it's because i really think nyu is a great place. If it is aecom or nyu for you and you like new york city and what nyu has to offer, i don't think you have much of a decision to make.
As for the married housing, i'm getting married in a month and asked a lot about this during my interview and with the housing people. Unfortunately, there is no "couples housing", but you can apply for housing in the Sackler Institute. It is very reasonable there (somewhere around 700-1200 in price range) and the rooms are a little bit bigger than what you can get at Rubin Hall...although they only offer one bedrooms and nothing bigger. If your spouse isn't the medical type (as mine isn't), living in a hospital isn't the greatest either. I think there are some apartments in sackler that don't have more than one window in them. And for being married and living in Rubin, you don't want to even try that...unless sharing a bathroom with other people on your floor is your thing.
I just moved across the street from nyu med in this insane building called kip's bay towers. It is amazing. The complex itself is composed of 4 buildings which pretty much occupy 30-33 streets between 1st and 2nd avenue. You have a private park. You have a great apartment (studios are roughly 700-800sq ft. and one bedrooms go to 1400 sq ft.), a great building where tons of residents, med students, and doctors live, and couldn't be closer to nyu. Apartments there are more expensive to rent than student housing. Studios are 1700 and up and one bedrooms probably start at around 2000. BUT the units are MUCH cheaper here than other neighborhoods in manhattan because of the buidling's location on 2nd avenue (it's a little far from the subway). Go to www.kipsbaycondo.com or www.kipsbaytowers.com and call the number to find any available spaces. I'm having a great time living here.
Basically, unless it is your only option, you will be a lot happer living off campus. The housing department was pretty unhelpful in helping find a place for my wife and me. The woman who works there will help you find a place off campus by working with other brokers...but there is a markup on this type of service and you'll probably end up paying more this way than by going with a no-fee listing. If you need help or have any questions, feel free to PM me. Hope this helps.

Hey man thanks for the heads up, I sent a somewhat intelligible PM.

Can anyone tell me the move in date and first date of orientation for NYU M1s this August. Thanks!

I called the office and heard that the orientation starts in Aug 22nd. Hope this helps!
Can anyone tell me the move in date and first date of orientation for NYU M1s this August. Thanks!

Hey everyone, I just got an offer off of the waitlist today, I am just not sure if I want to go yet!!

Hey jdovez,

Do you mind supplying a few more details - How you received the acceptance (email/phone/snail mail), who called, etc. Thanks! Congratulations on your acceptance. I wish you the best of luck with your decision.

Hey jdovez,

Do you mind supplying a few more details - How you received the acceptance (email/phone/snail mail), who called, etc. Thanks! Congratulations on your acceptance. I wish you the best of luck with your decision.

Hey there LII. I actually received a snail mail letter informing me that I was admitted. I got it on saturday but it was dated may 13. Not sure if they waited to send it or if it just took a long time to arrive. If you have any additional inquiries let me know. I'm navigating the NYC housing market now to decide if this is the right move.

jdovez, had you received an email in the last week asking about your continued interest?

Wow, this thread has come to life again...I have to say that has gotten me a bit more excited for next fall.

About the beginning of next year, Orientation does start on August 22 (Monday) and we are allowed to move in on August 18 (the preceding Thursday).

I did get my financial aid as well, my EFC was 1000, and I got 3000 in free money. I think it may have helped though that I have a younger brother in college as well. All i nall the money doesn't worry me, because it wasn't going to be much cheaper than the 50 grand a year I am looking at at NYU. I was shocked when my state school sent me a budget of around 41,000 with no scholarship money--all loans. For me, its worth the extra 10 grand a year to be at a better med school in a much better location.

Looking forward to meeting everyone next year.

jdovez, had you received an email in the last week asking about your continued interest?

In fact I did receive an email asking about my continued interest on May 12. The letter offering me admission was dated May 13 (I emailed them back within minutes on the 12th indicating my interest). But I did not receive the letter until the 21st (and in the letter it had my old address, but the envelope had my new address.....go figure). I am not sure if they waited a few days to send it, or if somehow it just took a long time for the post office to find me :) In any event, I am going to call today to see if there is any way that I could receive some sort of financial aide information and/or housing information prior to making my decision. I am heavily leaning toward NYU, but looking at the housing market is a bit depressing!! In any event, thanks to all for the info, and if I do end up going, I will do what I can to keep this thread going strong ahhhnold after drinking a Red Bull.

Wow, this thread has come to life again...I have to say that has gotten me a bit more excited for next fall.

About the beginning of next year, Orientation does start on August 22 (Monday) and we are allowed to move in on August 18 (the preceding Thursday).

I did get my financial aid as well, my EFC was 1000, and I got 3000 in free money. I think it may have helped though that I have a younger brother in college as well. All i nall the money doesn't worry me, because it wasn't going to be much cheaper than the 50 grand a year I am looking at at NYU. I was shocked when my state school sent me a budget of around 41,000 with no scholarship money--all loans. For me, its worth the extra 10 grand a year to be at a better med school in a much better location.

Looking forward to meeting everyone next year.

I have been looking into the cost of NYU and it appears that for the incoming 2009 class, the cost of attendance has increased by 3K over the cost of the class of 2008. Further extrapolation using the MSAR indicated that tuition and fees increased by 2K the previous year (those comprised 2400 of the 3000 increase for the next years class). So, the cost of attendance over the last two years has increased at about 2500-3000 a year. Damn. Schools are expensive, but the rate of increase is pretty ridiculous (I know this same trend holds throughout the nation, though probably not as steep). If it holds, then by the time we are finished, we will owe about 27,500 above the amount if costs held steady at the class of 2008 rate of 51,880 (including health care costs). That would mean the total cost of attendance if you start next year would be about...$234-235K. Interesting.

:clap: Congratulations!!! :clap:

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:clap: Congratulations!!! :clap:

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S

Thanks.....so I called the housing office and after trying like 4 times I finally got a person. She basically told me repeatedly to just submit the application with all the supporting documents, and the deposit. She really didn't have any sort of answer as to do I have a chance to obtain couples housing. I don't remember if i asked, but does anyone have any experience with trying to get this type of housing? Thanks.

Thanks.....so I called the housing office and after trying like 4 times I finally got a person. She basically told me repeatedly to just submit the application with all the supporting documents, and the deposit. She really didn't have any sort of answer as to do I have a chance to obtain couples housing. I don't remember if i asked, but does anyone have any experience with trying to get this type of housing? Thanks.

As beaurocratic as they are, she's right. Couples housing as a first year is kinda tough- there are these two-bedroom suites in Rubin (the dorm) that I know one of my classmates lives in with her husband and the rest of our classmates who are married/engaged/living with sig's just live off campus.

So i say, get that info in fast, and cross your fingers and toes

As beaurocratic as they are, she's right. Couples housing as a first year is kinda tough- there are these two-bedroom suites in Rubin (the dorm) that I know one of my classmates lives in with her husband and the rest of our classmates who are married/engaged/living with sig's just live off campus.

So i say, get that info in fast, and cross your fingers and toes

Thanks, Ill cross everything I got!!!

Thanks, Ill cross everything I got!!!

Hey jdovez...it seems that I could not detach myself from NYU either...so I am going there next year...

I was wondering how your couples housing application is going...form what I hear I probably will go straight to looking for an apartment...

Also, does anyone know if you can still do something this summer...class or research... I am bored with relaxing :sleep:

does anyone know if all first years are guaranteed housing? i don't mind living in dorms. i'm just looking for something cheap and convenient in manhattan.

Hey jdovez...it seems that I could not detach myself from NYU either...so I am going there next year...

I was wondering how your couples housing application is going...form what I hear I probably will go straight to looking for an apartment...

Also, does anyone know if you can still do something this summer...class or research... I am bored with relaxing :sleep:

Hey congrats. I'm glad I'll see you there.

does anyone know if all first years are guaranteed housing? i don't mind living in dorms. i'm just looking for something cheap and convenient in manhattan.


That's hard to answer probably even for the housing office, but I would say if you are a single person then its pretty likely you can have a spot. They have quite a bit of housing. SOmeone I know even was placed in a couples housing suite with no roomate for a year because they just didn't have another person to put in there. That tells me that it is likely they have enough space. Good luck.

Hey guys,

I´ll be going to NYU as well. For those wondering, I got off the waitlist recently WITHOUT receiving that continued interest letter. So don´t give up if you weren´t e'mailed. I´m so psyched to be in NYC next year, it´s going to be a blast!

See you guys in August.

Hey guys,

I´ll be going to NYU as well. For those wondering, I got off the waitlist recently WITHOUT receiving that continued interest letter. So don´t give up if you weren´t e'mailed. I´m so psyched to be in NYC next year, it´s going to be a blast!

See you guys in August.

Congrats blz. We look forward to having you join us!!

Hey everyone, I'm definitely a member of the entering class of 2005 and was wondering at this point who else is. I'm probably going to live in beautiful Rubin... but am really excited about starting up. Anyone else know for sure that they'll be there? Feel free to e-mail me. I'd love to see where everyone else is coming from and interested in doing. Best, Nick

I was wondering when most of you will be arriving in NYC. I plan to move into my appartment Aug1. But am around there now too, practically everyday...

I was wondering when most of you will be arriving in NYC. I plan to move into my appartment Aug1. But am around there now too, practically everyday...

My girl and I are visiting the city next week. Other than that we will probably move into the dorm when we can (aug 18).

Have fun bumming around this week. Hope the rain is not too much of a bother.

By the way, is everyone getting the Meningitis Vaccine...up to now I thought it is optional...my doc. says I should not get it because the chance of contracting Meningitis is too low to justify the problematic vaccine. Did anyone who get it have any problems with it?

Have fun bumming around this week. Hope the rain is not too much of a bother.

By the way, is everyone getting the Meningitis Vaccine...up to now I thought it is optional...my doc. says I should not get it because the chance of contracting Meningitis is too low to justify the problematic vaccine. Did anyone who get it have any problems with it?

My doc also said that he's surprised they want it and it shouldn't be mandatory. A bit odd I say. I may hold off on it til I come up to school....or maybe not.

any of you guys know when the white coat ceremony is?

any of you guys know when the white coat ceremony is?
I actually just called to ask that question today. They said that it is scheduled for August 26, and that it is pretty certain it will not change again (it sounds like it may have been moving around a bit prior to now).

Also, for previous posts in this thread, I will be living in Rubin and moving in on the 18th when we are first allowed to.

Yea i'm moving in on the 18th too. I plan on making a few trips up there and checking out the area before then.

Hey jdovez, I stuck with your advice and pushed for housing...it seems I will be getting the same room as you...did you see it? is the bathroom a shower?
Is it nice in general?

thanks.

quick question for everyone: did anyone get awarded less money on the preliminary financial aid award letter than the budget calls for? Has anyone in this position contacted the financial aid office about this (i'm waiting for a reply after the weekend)? Do you know if we are allowed to request more unsubsidized loan money to fill the gap?

quick question for everyone: did anyone get awarded less money on the preliminary financial aid award letter than the budget calls for? Has anyone in this position contacted the financial aid office about this (i'm waiting for a reply after the weekend)? Do you know if we are allowed to request more unsubsidized loan money to fill the gap?
I have come to this same realization. I imagine that you would be able to request more, but only if you don't hit the maximum. There is a maximum for unsub student loans, and I am 99% sure its 20k. If there is a gap in the prelim award with the federal loans maxed out, then you have to make it up with a private loan. There are a bunch of options for this, one of them being Medloans, which is run through AAMC. You hae to watch on these loans however, because they are the ones that can get pretty expensive.

Thanks for the info. I contacted the financial aid office, but probably won't hear back until next week. Don't you think it's crazy that nyu's budget is ABOVE what federal loans can give? It seems kind of ridiculous to me.

It is kind of crazy. Unfortunately, many private schools have these kind of budgets...even some state schools if you are not a resident. And if you think about it, the federal loans will cover the actual tuition, which is all the government should be concerned about doing. The actual living expenses are what really make the cost high, and in NYC, that can't be helped. Also, its better if they overestimate your budget, if they were conservative so loans could cover it all, then many might find themselves unable to find enough money to attend.

good point - thanks for your help

just as a note, from my package it seems that the max unsub. amount is $30,000. They give 10,000 automatically and I have another optional 20,000 of which I can ask all or some part.

Have fun bumming around this week. Hope the rain is not too much of a bother.

By the way, is everyone getting the Meningitis Vaccine...up to now I thought it is optional...my doc. says I should not get it because the chance of contracting Meningitis is too low to justify the problematic vaccine. Did anyone who get it have any problems with it?

i got it about three weeks ago, and i didn't have any problems aside from the frustration of dishing out more money, $35, for the vaccine.

i don't know how accurate this is, but the nurse who gave me the vaccine said that the vaccine doesn't even cover the most common type of meningitis. how messed up is that, no?

I went to NYC yesterday to see the fireworks. OMG I wish I was in rubin hall then because the view from there must have been sick!

I went to the student clinic today to get the PPD done and asked about the meningitis...they said that you do not have to get it if you will be living off campus or in a room with a privet bathroom...so I got the familiar waiver of vaccine to sign.

It was nice to find out that the student clinic is in one of the dorms (the one across the street from the med school). No need to run around in the snow when you are already sick.

Hi, I will definately be going to NYU school of med this Fall :cool:

I havn't recieved anything about my housing yet. I called the housing office and they said I should be getting a letter in the mail about my assignment.

Has anybody actually recieved their assignment and if so when ?

I didn't receive anything yet but I'm told by 2nd years that we'll (all 1st years) be in Rubin Hall, which is a dump but it's so convenient getting to class, Bellevue, etc.

I look forward to meeting everyone soon! Are we certain that the white coat ceremony is the 28th?

Nick

Hi, I will definately be going to NYU school of med this Fall :cool:

I havn't recieved anything about my housing yet. I called the housing office and they said I should be getting a letter in the mail about my assignment.

Has anybody actually recieved their assignment and if so when ?

I didn't receive anything yet but I'm told by 2nd years that we'll (all 1st years) be in Rubin Hall, which is a dump but it's so convenient getting to class, Bellevue, etc.

I look forward to meeting everyone soon! Are we certain that the white coat ceremony is the 28th?

Nick


white coat ceremony is the 26th

Hey guys,
I'm excited to be goin to nyu med next year with all of u!
I just received the packet about orientation (I live in ny) and I tried to log on to the student portal with the username and password that they gave us, but i can't seem to get it to work. I get a message saying that it's not a valid username or password. Does any1 else seem to be having the same problem?

Hey guys,
I'm excited to be goin to nyu med next year with all of u!
I just received the packet about orientation (I live in ny) and I tried to log on to the student portal with the username and password that they gave us, but i can't seem to get it to work. I get a message saying that it's not a valid username or password. Does any1 else seem to be having the same problem?

I get the same thing. I guess they are not fully updated yet. Are you going to take the placement exam for MGB during orientation?

can't log in either...oh well.

Does anyone get the feeling that the reason there are so few of us on this forum is that there are only 5-10 people actually enrolled for NYU class of 2009...I hope they got enough people on that waitlist of theirs...haha

can't log in either...oh well.

Does anyone get the feeling that the reason there are so few of us on this forum is that there are only 5-10 people actually enrolled for NYU class of 2009...I hope they got enough people on that waitlist of theirs...haha


The site works now although there isn't really much to see there besides the curriculum.

can't log in either...oh well.

Does anyone get the feeling that the reason there are so few of us on this forum is that there are only 5-10 people actually enrolled for NYU class of 2009...I hope they got enough people on that waitlist of theirs...haha
Well it doesn't sound like there is too much movment on the waitlist either. I just think SDN attracts people who go to certain schools for some odd reason. I mean look at the Yale thread, it has like 10 posts, and I know that their class is full.

In any event, I just had my physical today, and its really started to hit me that we will be starting in a little over a month. I definitely can't wait.

I saw that info about testing out of MGB, but I figure that the refresher won't be a bad thing, especially since we will have to review it again anyway for the boards. I would prefer not trying to spend my last month before school studying, considering that there will be more than enough during the year.

Also, does anyone remember about how big the rooms are in Rubin? I need to start figuring out how much stuff I can bring, and it would be great to figure out their dimensions. I am also hoping the bed they provide is a double, but I am afraid that's just a pipe dream.

Also, I was just looking through the orientation stuff again, and does anyone find it a little ridiculous that we have to pay for some of the activities? Its almost funny that $200 cannot be found in $38000 tuition.

Also, I was just looking through the orientation stuff again, and does anyone find it a little ridiculous that we have to pay for some of the activities? Its almost funny that $200 cannot be found in $38000 tuition.

I was surprised with that too. I thought they would atleast show some sympathy since we'll all be poor and living in nyc.

I was surprised with that too. I thought they would atleast show some sympathy since we'll all be poor and living in nyc.

Having worked in the NYU undergrad, I know firsthand how disconnected the different offices are in terms of getting things done and financially. I think the orientation stuff is probably mainly in the hands of the students to run, and they were probably given a limited budget. However, to be able to see Avenue Q for $25 bucks, or to have an all day outdoor event for $15 bucks means that there is heavy subsidation. Plus, this is optional stuff, so eh if you don't want to do the $$ stuff, you don't have to.

Oh and Sinephera, I didn't get a chance to go up to the rooms. I actually saw one a few years back (a friend of mine was in it), but I didn't think I'd be living there so I didn't take notes on it. The bathroom will have somewhere to bathe and somewhere to handle your business and thats about all I remember. If you get any more info, please let me know. Also, did you guys get your actual housing assignments in the mail yet? I still have it on word that I got a place, but I would feel much better seeing it in print. Oh yeah, and congrats on actually getting a room, persistence often is the key.

Anyone else living on the third floor in Rubin?

I am on the 12th. I am happy that I got one of the large rooms, however I fear that I am going to be facing the construction...that could be no fun.

Also, I was unaware that the building was not air conditioned. Looks like I will be buying a window unit, and I am going to be unmerciful with the thermostat. One of the benefits of the utilities being included in the rent.

Also, now that i think about it, I wish I would have kept my bed loft from undergrad.

Yey...I got my housing assignment today...here is some info for future Rubin dwellers:

Room Size: There are two types of rooms, large-10x17 and Small 10x14. The suites have one of each

Construction: is on the North side of Rubin where the large, odd numbered rooms are. :(
The work is 7am-6pm weekdays. :eek: And they claim they’ll be done by Dec. 2005. :laugh:

Also, for whoever asked earlier the suites are $990/month.

Finally, for those of you who have parents that are flying in for White coat etc. are they going to be here for the orientation week? It sucks that we are busy before White coat and have class right after...some of us are mommy's girls and need some bonding time...any words of strategic wisdom? :idea:

6th floor Rubin! oh btw, MoMA is free Fri nights and start at the top and work your way down. The goodies (van Gogh, Monet, etc) are on the highest floor. Ave Q is definitely worth the $25...the cruise...eh. I guess its just that I grew up mostly in NJ and did a lot of cruises around NYC. I wonder what the outdoor adventure is...can't wait to meet you all!

5th floor rubin here! how many freaking floors are there, lol!

I got a small room on fourth floor of Rubin.

Also, do you guys know if it's okay for us to bring in small dorm-sized refrigerators? Or is that on the banned list like halogen lamps?

Hey guys. I was just wondering when you all received those packets which outlined orientation week activities and all that other miscell. stuff b/c I still haven't received mine for some reason. Thanks!

5th floor big room Rubin,

anyone know more info about the construction ?

5th floor rubin here! how many freaking floors are there, lol!

14th floor....woo hoo......(I believe there are 15)

I'm in 407... big room! Hopefully the construction won't be so bad. I've seen the guys that work around Bellevue/NYU; breakfast usually lasts until around 9. ;) Hope everyone's summer is going well!

Nick

Just wondering which Master Scholars program did everyone pick. I took Art and Humanities as 1st choice, I think I will have enough medicine related crap to learn as it is.

PS the selection sheet was due July 22, hope everyone got it in.

i picked the informatics one. i spoke to a few second year students...they said that the master society isn't a really big deal even though it seems that way in the pamphlets they sent us.

Does anyone know what the username/password is to access some of the restricted access sections of the nyu website. My kerberos id and password access my email and the my nyu page, but i can't get into some of the academic/extracurricular sections of the website. Anyone have any luck? Also, is it just me, or do the email addresses suck? I wish there was a way to change it somehow. Mine is long as hell.

I think you're able to change it to, for instance, firstname.lastname@med.nyu.edu once you get there. Did you guys get an e-mail address with your registration materials? because I definitely didn't. ha

Also, for the Master Scholars society, I chose the Public Health/Health Policy one. I'm planning on going for an MPH or MPP.

Nick


i picked the informatics one. i spoke to a few second year students...they said that the master society isn't a really big deal even though it seems that way in the pamphlets they sent us.

Does anyone know what the username/password is to access some of the restricted access sections of the nyu website. My kerberos id and password access my email and the my nyu page, but i can't get into some of the academic/extracurricular sections of the website. Anyone have any luck? Also, is it just me, or do the email addresses suck? I wish there was a way to change it somehow. Mine is long as hell.

good deal. there should be a sticker on the back of the orientation packet that has your id. the instructions to activate it are in the book...hope that helps.

hahaha. Whoops. yes there it is. Also, I just discovered that you can leave the "popmail" out of your e-mail address, so I am npg204@med.nyu.edu.

hahaha. Whoops. yes there it is. Also, I just discovered that you can leave the "popmail" out of your e-mail address, so I am npg204@med.nyu.edu.

oh nice.....did anyone else get a letter from a bank saying that their application for a subsidized (and/or unsubsidized) loan has been approved? Its nice that I'm approved without even knowing I applied. Not sure I know what to think about that. Also, does anyone know what the borrowing max is for government funds (aka stafford)?

Hi Fellow Classmates,

Does anyone know how high the ceilings are in Rubin Hall? I'm just trying to figure out what i can and can't bring in there. Thanks guys!

hey guys and gals,

my ID didn't work at first either. I emailed IT and they never responded but a few days later it started working...although the website may think I'm in the class of 2007 :-P. Anyone bringing an A/C? After this rough summer in the northeast, I'm thinking that one would really help (and probably drone out the construction). Anyone getting/got the meningitis vaccine? Will I be in pain afterwards? (i'm getting it on wednesday...if brad pitt can get it...so can i!)

hey guys and gals,

my ID didn't work at first either. I emailed IT and they never responded but a few days later it started working...although the website may think I'm in the class of 2007 :-P. Anyone bringing an A/C? After this rough summer in the northeast, I'm thinking that one would really help (and probably drone out the construction). Anyone getting/got the meningitis vaccine? Will I be in pain afterwards? (i'm getting it on wednesday...if brad pitt can get it...so can i!)

I still have to try my ID. Do you guys think we will still need an AC by late august? Im thinking maybe itll be a bit cooler by then (or hope so at least). As far as the meningitis vaccine goes, it wasn't bad at all. Just expect that your deltoid will be sore the rest of the day and less so the next day (at least that was my experience). I got that and the tetanus at the same time and it was pretty neat feeling the difference in absorption rates (ie the tetanus was more sore the next and subsequent days).

haha. thanks good to know. :) NYC weather can be fickle. I went to NYU undergrad also and there were definitely times in Sept/April/May where I definitely wanted A/C and also some years that weren't as bad. So right now, I'm going through a toss up if I can "rough" it for another year. Its true also for snowfall...but I'm definitely making room in my car for skiis when I come down!

just curious here but how old are you guys? I'm 22.

just curious here but how old are you guys? I'm 22.

I'm turning 22 in 2 weeks! :)

I'm turning 22 in 2 weeks! :)
me too! Aug 2nd..YAY AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats to all those coming to the most AMAZING medical school!

From what I heard, orientation is shaping up to be an outstanding week, and I definitely recommend doing EVERYTHING!

I remember Orientation as being the most fun week I've had in a long time, and it ends beautifully with an amazing white-coat ceremony. A ton of second years participate, and it really ends up being a great bonding experience for all those who participate.

So party it up this summer, and get excited, you're COMING TO NYU SoM!!!!

C O G R A T U L A T I O N S

me too! Aug 2nd..YAY AUGUST!!!!!!!!!!!
Yeah, 22 here as well. And ski4life, my girlfriend turns 22 on Aug 2 as well. Although tis nice to have birthdays I have come to realize its all downhill after 21. 22 was nothing that special for me, and I have no more perks until 55 when I can join the AARP....awesome.

Also, does anyone know if the dorms in Rubin have closets/dressers? I am assuming they have closets, if not that would be a little ridiculous, seeing that they provide bed/desk/bookcase.

Also, for those concerned about the email address length, etc., you can set up your account so it forwards to another email address. I have a gmail account that I really like to use (for the features, if not for the fact that it should allow me not to change my email addy for more than 4 years), and I had them set up my nyu email to forward to that address. You just have to send an email to the tech people requesting it.

To answer some questions,

There are closets in Rubin, I believe the pamphlet should say what Rubin comes with.

There are 14 flrs in Rubin, 15 would be the roof.

Rubin's ceiling is tall enough to fit most furniture, you did visit the dorms didn't you?

As for AC, if you can tough it out for a few weeks, you can buy 2nd hand ac cheap next summer when people start moving again. Though some people use the ac to counter-balance our heating system, which tends to turn the room into a sauna. I personally just open the window.

You can bring whatever you please into the rooms, no one is gonna check. Swords, fridges, halogen lamps, microwaves, etc.

Yes you can change your e-mail but I am to lazy to do it so I don't know how that's done.

Hope that helps, enjoy your summer people and don't worry too much about moving and orientation.

Woo hoo.....at least I know regardless of how I do, I'll be on the top of something (Rubin as the case may be). Anyone have anything interesting to say? Are most people going to move in on the weekend or during the first two days??



To answer some questions,

There are closets in Rubin, I believe the pamphlet should say what Rubin comes with.

There are 14 flrs in Rubin, 15 would be the roof.

Rubin's ceiling is tall enough to fit most furniture, you did visit the dorms didn't you?

As for AC, if you can tough it out for a few weeks, you can buy 2nd hand ac cheap next summer when people start moving again. Though some people use the ac to counter-balance our heating system, which tends to turn the room into a sauna. I personally just open the window.

You can bring whatever you please into the rooms, no one is gonna check. Swords, fridges, halogen lamps, microwaves, etc.

Yes you can change your e-mail but I am to lazy to do it so I don't know how that's done.

Hope that helps, enjoy your summer people and don't worry too much about moving and orientation.

Woo hoo.....at least I know regardless of how I do, I'll be on the top of something (Rubin as the case may be). Anyone have anything interesting to say? Are most people going to move in on the weekend or during the first two days??


I'm gonna probably move in the first day on the 18th. I'm psyched!

I'm planning on moving in on the 18th too. We should try to get a group together and go out and start the year off right.

i should be there on the 20th.

Oh yeah, I'm thinking I'll try the 18th too, but we'll see how crowded that loading zone is!! Can't wait to meet yous guys

Oh yeah, I'm thinking I'll try the 18th too, but we'll see how crowded that loading zone is!! Can't wait to meet yous guys

I was hoping for the 18th, but now looks like I will be going for 19th. I have an AC since I have been renting for 4 years now, so you are wellcome to come and chill out...just don't rat out my swors, halogen lamps, and wwho knows what else i decie to take with me by then. :D

Hi all! I can't wait to meet everyone at orientation! I think I'll be moving in late on the 20th. Hope to see you guys at the Sunday events.

I was hoping for the 18th, but now looks like I will be going for 19th. I have an AC since I have been renting for 4 years now, so you are wellcome to come and chill out...just don't rat out my swors, halogen lamps, and wwho knows what else i decie to take with me by then. :D

In all honestly halogens are pretty dangerous......swords on the other hand.... :D If the NYC heat keeps up like this I may have to bum some AC from some heads til I pick one up!! Do to the return date on our rental truck it looks like the 18th it is for us. See everyone then!!

Good luck with the move everybody! I moved a block away on 33rd street back in april, i live in a building that borders the same courtyard as greenberg hall. Murray hill is a lot of fun. I also just read that we can get movie tickets at the loews multiplex down the street for $5.50. If that's not a reason to be psyched, i don't know what is.

will we be required to by a PDA in the near future?

I don't think it's ever required but it seems like more and more med students and physicians are buying them... I've used one just for scheduling and whatnot in college and it is useful. I'd think that if you don't have one now, you'd want to wait until 3rd year so you have the most advanced technology when doing clinical rotations. (A lot of the software is geared toward clinical work-ups, pharmacology, and diagnosing)

so what is the deal with the dress code for 1st year

so what is the deal with the dress code for 1st year

I think we are still pretty much at the wear whatever floats your boat unless you are doing something with patients stage of life.

Two Weeks! Dodamaff!

Did anyone receive the nellie mae instructions in the mail yet? I got the tuition bill, but still haven't received any information about accepting the loans yet.

Did anyone receive the nellie mae instructions in the mail yet? I got the tuition bill, but still haven't received any information about accepting the loans yet.
Nellie Mae? I am actually working out the financial aid details. I called the bursar's office today, and they said you can pretty much pick and choose which loans to take. I will send out a check to them tomorrow along with a letter explaining which loans I am declining. Did anyone else also get charged $3600 for Rubin (i have a small room-$600/mth). I thought the bill was only for the semester (6 months though for housing?).

Did anyone receive the nellie mae instructions in the mail yet? I got the tuition bill, but still haven't received any information about accepting the loans yet.
Nellie Mae? I am actually working out the financial aid details. I called the bursar's office today, and they said you can pretty much pick and choose which loans to take. I will send out a check to them tomorrow along with a letter explaining which loans I am declining. Did anyone else also get charged $3600 for Rubin (i have a small room-$600/mth). I thought the bill was only for the semester (6 months though for housing?).

Did anyone receive the nellie mae instructions in the mail yet? I got the tuition bill, but still haven't received any information about accepting the loans yet.
Yeah, I have been wondering about this as well. I called the Fin Aid office, and they said there should have been an email with instructions. I did not receive such an email,so i was gettinga bit nervous. I called Nellie/Sallie Mae myself, and they gave me the website for the MPN: http://www.opennet.salliemae.com

EDIT: SO I realized the NY Higher Eduation one was for a PLUS loan. I filled out the MPN on the Sallie Mae site, and it seems to have worked.

I think we are still pretty much at the wear whatever floats your boat unless you are doing something with patients stage of life.

ABSO-F*CKNIG-LUTELY last chance to really wear whatever you want

except a bunch tend to wear ties to the exams but that ends by head-neck

regarding the SallieMae lender, I got the email today, started an account, but basically NYU has done all the work for you, you just "sign" it.

Hey guys
I'm also goin to nyu! I had a quick question and i just found this site so maybe one of u could answer it.
I'm moving into rubin..does any1 know if we need to supply our own pans and dishes for the kitchen or are there stuff for us there already?
Did any1 find a really cheap phone plan? I called verizon and the cheapest one was $35 :(

Hey guys
I'm also goin to nyu! I had a quick question and i just found this site so maybe one of u could answer it.
I'm moving into rubin..does any1 know if we need to supply our own pans and dishes for the kitchen or are there stuff for us there already?
Did any1 find a really cheap phone plan? I called verizon and the cheapest one was $35 :(


hmm. that is a good question about the kitchen, i'll ask one of my friends that goes there and get back to you. in regards to the cell phone, can you share a family plan with parents/siblings?

Hey guys
I'm also goin to nyu! I had a quick question and i just found this site so maybe one of u could answer it.
I'm moving into rubin..does any1 know if we need to supply our own pans and dishes for the kitchen or are there stuff for us there already?
Did any1 find a really cheap phone plan? I called verizon and the cheapest one was $35 :(

There will definitely be pots and pans in the kitchen, but if you're picky about what you like, feel free to bring your own. They also just put in some great big freezers so you can stock up on food too.

Anyone know what the closest ATM is to Rubin?

Hey everyone,

So I went into Rubin on Friday to see my room and the surrounding. As for the construction the building adjacent is taller but it is parallel to the river while Rubin is perpendicular...so if you are on the north-east side of the building (higher en odd numbers) you get a view if you look diagonal out of your window...a nice view.
The new

The rooms have a desk and a drawer cubby with book shelves on top...
My suite has a small freestanding closet in the big room, and a narrow walk-in closet in the small room.

The kitchen has a couple of microwaves, toaster ovens, a stove, and a fridge...all the basics. Though the freezer is not there the renovation crew there did say it is coming (they are now fixing an painting everything).

However, I saw quite a few rooms had personal mini-refrigerators so I'm shopping for one now.

Hope this helps...

Nellie Mae? I am actually working out the financial aid details. I called the bursar's office today, and they said you can pretty much pick and choose which loans to take. I will send out a check to them tomorrow along with a letter explaining which loans I am declining. Did anyone else also get charged $3600 for Rubin (i have a small room-$600/mth). I thought the bill was only for the semester (6 months though for housing?).

Also, for the dorm charge...you are going to get charged for 6 month at a time...and you do NOT have vacation time from it...if you plan to be away for the summer you must sublet. The sublet instructions are in the housing packet.

Anyone know what the closest ATM is to Rubin?

150 ft, Bank of America, in front of the Library right near the new ticket booth.

Is anyone else still having problems with the email login?

I still cannt log in, and I've been calling the help desk all this time and they're just telling me to call back in a couple of days, and then nothing is fixed again and they again say to call back later. Now the last time I called the guy told me to come in in person after I get my photo ID (which is during orientation week).
Has anyone else been having these problems with the help desk ?

Anyhow, since I cannt check my mail, I would greatly appreciate if you guys told me if there was/is any significant information that you have recieved from NYU through the school email.
thanx

Mostof what I have receved is pretty inconsequential, and doesn't really apply to me. I will try and give a quick rundown:

***-The one important email was a reminder that you need to fill out two surveys before school starts. One is on AAMCs website. The other you needed to follow a specific link in the email, because I assume each persons link has a different code so they know you filled it out, as there was no where to enter your name, etc on the survey. You should email lisa.murashige@med.nyu.edu to get this email sent to an address you have access to.
-Welcome from Student Affairs, with website for orientation info (electronic copies of the stuff they mailed) at http://www.med.nyu.edu/studentaffairs/orientation
-Reminder to send in Photo for ID badge
-An email about Dell specials through the computing store (these weren' even good deals...you can get better prices by waiting around for dell coupons and ordering directly from them)
Some email about the Institutional Review Board which seemed like it shouldn't concern us
-A invite to the welcome gathering of the Deans Committee for Women
-Something about Fiscal Year deadlines for accounts payable (again, don't think this is for us)

So for those living in RUbin and planning on getting a window AC unit, have you started looking for one? I have been looking around on the web, but all the ones I have found say max window width is 36". This would seem to be a problem since they said in the info that the windows are 37.5" wide. Anyone have any luck with a unit that would fit this?

Does anyone know if we are going to get scrubs for anatomy...I can't remember anything from my interview

hey - yeah, i think we do get scrubs.

hey - yeah, i think we do get scrubs.
Not only dowe get scrubs, I seem to remember a rather cool scrubs "dispenser". You putin youdirty ones, and can get a new set. I think the one we saw was only for MS2s, and they were in the process of getting one for MS1s. Or perhaps I have that backwardsand the already had one for MS1s. In any case, I am fairly sure that we do get them.

Not only dowe get scrubs, I seem to remember a rather cool scrubs "dispenser". You putin youdirty ones, and can get a new set. I think the one we saw was only for MS2s, and they were in the process of getting one for MS1s. Or perhaps I have that backwardsand the already had one for MS1s. In any case, I am fairly sure that we do get them.

Yup, your class get's its own nice little machine where you can eexchange ur 2 pairs of scrubs

thanx alot for the info, FaytIND

does anyone know if people bring laptops to class during 1st year? I'm trying to figure out what to get.

Well, its sort of snuck up on me, but I am leaving today and driving to NJ, then into the city and moving in tomorrow. Its exciting and anxiety-filled, all at the same time. See everyone this weekend.

Well, its sort of snuck up on me, but I am leaving today and driving to NJ, then into the city and moving in tomorrow. Its exciting and anxiety-filled, all at the same time. See everyone this weekend.


yep, i feel the same. I'll be headed down from Boston on Saturday. I really need to start packing!!! Can't wait to see everyone. Do we need our own dishes/silverware?

Wow I moved in some stuff today and got a preview of the incoming class. All I can say is wow. It seems like it's a prereq for all the girls to look amazing (can't say much about the guys) - but then again I only saw a small sample and with so many family members there helping with the move-in, I had no idea who was in the class.

hahaha blz!!! FYI...I got this info from a friend going to NYU grad school . apparently there is a bed, bath and beyond special for NYU students on aug 28th from 8-midnight. It's only open for nyu students, and there is free shuttle service and free next day delivery and free prizes.

Also Best Buy sale on Sat. 10% off everything for students. However, sale items and open box are excluded.

Also, ACs are a little hard to come by since its the end of the season. I basically got the last one at Best Buy, which was an open box. There was however an appliance place across the street from it on 23rd between 5th and 6th that had a ton, and were all on sale. Just FYI.

Also something that would have saved a lot of time and frustration, we had a car here, and made the mistake of driving it around to pick up odds and ends. Not a great idea. Its much easier to just take cabs an throw the stuff in the trunk.

Wow I moved in some stuff today and got a preview of the incoming class. All I can say is wow. It seems like it's a prereq for all the girls to look amazing (can't say much about the guys) - but then again I only saw a small sample and with so many family members there helping with the move-in, I had no idea who was in the class.

LOL :laugh:

Does anyone know roughly what your chances for acceptance at NYU are post-interview? The USnews data I have indicates that more students were accepted than were interviewed (846 interviewed/943 accepted). I know Columbia has a long waitlist, is NYU similar? Also, is NYU rolling or not? Thanks.

ANGUS

Does anyone know roughly what your chances for acceptance at NYU are post-interview? The USnews data I have indicates that more students were accepted than were interviewed (846 interviewed/943 accepted). I know Columbia has a long waitlist, is NYU similar? Also, is NYU rolling or not? Thanks.

ANGUS

As far as I could tell from this thread many of the people that were accepted ended up coming off a very long waitlist. I think this had more to do with the extreme increase in applications last year because of the addition of nyu to amcas. I imagine they may have worked the "bugs" out of the system though (ps I am sure that 943 is a type-0). Good luck. If I remember correctly, it is not rolling either. Good luck.