Just wanted to see who is going to Mt. Sinai next year? What your greatest expectations are? and What questions about the program we each have?

I "may" be in your class this coming August (depends on some non-rolling schools). What I hear is that Sinai is pretty chill. The student body tends to be pretty close and friendly. For me, I'm searching for balance in my life. I think Sinai provides a good environment for that.

I "may" be in your class this coming August (depends on some non-rolling schools). What I hear is that Sinai is pretty chill. The student body tends to be pretty close and friendly. For me, I'm searching for balance in my life. I think Sinai provides a good environment for that.

Well I hope you get your top choice school, even if it isn't MSSM ;) That is what I hear too, everyone is soooo happy and I can't seem to find anyone that will give me the nitty gritty about what if anything is not optimal. Everyone I spoke to loves the place and has absolutely no coplaints, seems a bit odd but I am definetely not complaining:)

Well I hope you get your top choice school, even if it isn't MSSM ;) That is what I hear too, everyone is soooo happy and I can't seem to find anyone that will give me the nitty gritty about what if anything is not optimal. Everyone I spoke to loves the place and has absolutely no coplaints, seems a bit odd but I am definetely not complaining:)

Actually, Sinai was THE school that I said to myself that I'd be really happy at even if no one else took me; so now I'm totally stoked :cool: Everything else is just gravy right now. I actually have seen several schools where the students were totally happy. It really depends on the individual school culture I guess. If you really want to nit-pick, you can say that Sinai doesn't have an overarching University structure to support it. However, that isn't a big deal for me so, IMHO it's going to be a pretty good four years. :)

Well I hope you get your top choice school, even if it isn't MSSM ;) That is what I hear too, everyone is soooo happy and I can't seem to find anyone that will give me the nitty gritty about what if anything is not optimal. Everyone I spoke to loves the place and has absolutely no coplaints, seems a bit odd but I am definetely not complaining:)


one fourth year student mentioned that the administration can at times be slow to inform its students of upcoming deadlines/events... just a counterpoint

Actually, Sinai was THE school that I said to myself that I'd be really happy at even if no one else took me; so now I'm totally stoked :cool: Everything else is just gravy right now. I actually have seen several schools where the students were totally happy. It really depends on the individual school culture I guess. If you really want to nit-pick, you can say that Sinai doesn't have an overarching University structure to support it. However, that isn't a big deal for me so, IMHO it's going to be a pretty good four years. :)


I completely feel you. I was sooo stoked when I got the acceptance. Its not that I am trying to find something bad about the place, its more like I am trying to pinch myself to make sure I am not dreamin (Sinai is a dream school for me).

Well I would love to get to know those I will be classmates with next year so why don't we all introdue ourselves. I'll start:

I am 23, will be 24 when we start. I was bon in Israel and lived in Miami most of my life. I went to the University of Florida (Microbio major) and have been doing reserch on Cancer MRI for the past 3 years.

Who's next? :confused:

I have been accepted to MSSM, but I have some concerns. Not sure if any of you have heard this, but I heard the hospital is having financial problems and the ranking is gonna drop? any thoughts,

peace

I have been accepted to MSSM, but I have some concerns. Not sure if any of you have heard this, but I heard the hospital is having financial problems and the ranking is gonna drop? any thoughts,

peace

I heard the hospital is having financial problems but don't know anything about the ranking. It is a great school but not being part of a university has some drawbacks as well.

I completely feel you. I was sooo stoked when I got the acceptance. Its not that I am trying to find something bad about the place, its more like I am trying to pinch myself to make sure I am not dreamin (Sinai is a dream school for me).

Well I would love to get to know those I will be classmates with next year so why don't we all introdue ourselves. I'll start:

I am 23, will be 24 when we start. I was bon in Israel and lived in Miami most of my life. I went to the University of Florida (Microbio major) and have been doing reserch on Cancer MRI for the past 3 years.

Who's next? :confused:
OK, I'll bite.
I"m 27. I am a New York resident for life. Went to school at Columbia (chemistry) and have been working since graduation.

OK, I'll bite.
I"m 27. I am a New York resident for life. Went to school at Columbia (chemistry) and have been working since graduation.


Thats what I'm talking about my Sinai familia. Keep them coming

(On a side note, the financial foes of the institution where actually a topic discussed in my interview. I asked what the interviewer thought was the greatest weakness of Sinai? He bluntly answered that the last President of the Hospital and therfore the school used the resources available for his benefit, he made some really bad financial decisions in order to advance his carreer [he is attempting to be the next Surgeon General]. Therfore, Sinai suffered the consequences anf the financial difficulties following his tenure. He went on to say that the new President is an amazing individual that has been able to start the rebuilding process and although it is not where it was before the previous President it is gradually getting there.

So that is the story I got during my actual interview.

As for the ranking change, I am not sure about that and you might be right (not to mention you might be wrong :) ) but I see your logic :idea:

If there are financial issues,then reason states that some research project funding might be cut. Therefore when the US News and World Report comes to get stats such as research funding then MSSM might not be as high as before (although considering most of the funding is NSF and NIH the number shouldn't drastically change).
HOWEVER, the clinical education that we will attain at Mt. Sinai should not be adversely affected, if it is it shouldn't be drastic (at least I hope not :scared:)

Let me know what you guys think about this and continue the intros :thumbup:

Hey Guys. I might also be going to MSSM too - it's the school I liked the most out of the ones that like me right now! :D

What have you guys heard about the clinical experiences at MSSM? All the NYU vs MSSM threads make my head spin! :confused:

I heard the hospital is having financial problems but don't know anything about the ranking. It is a great school but not being part of a university has some drawbacks as well.

I think the financial problems were pretty severe about three years ago, supposedly they lost somewhere in the billions of dollars from the hospital endowment? What we were told then was that the school of medicine had a different endowment and wouldn't really be affected, but I do know anecdotally that more than a few people chose not to go there because of the shape of the hospital.

Hey Guys. I might also be going to MSSM too - it's the school I liked the most out of the ones that like me right now! :D

What have you guys heard about the clinical experiences at MSSM? All the NYU vs MSSM threads make my head spin! :confused:

My info - (go non-trads!)
mdapplicants profile (http://mdapplicants.com/viewprofile.php?id=2234)

I may be a little biased, but the clinical experience is supposed to be very good. You have Sinai which does most of the tertiary care as well as primary care. Plus you have Elmhurst, where you get a really diverse patient population. There's probably more, but I don't remember it off the top of my head. :D

I may be a little biased, but the clinical experience is supposed to be very good. You have Sinai which does most of the tertiary care as well as primary care. Plus you have Elmhurst, where you get a really diverse patient population. There's probably more, but I don't remember it off the top of my head. :D

you guys are going to scare people; its not like Sinai is bankrupt. It is still a great school with a great reputation, especially on the east coast. The funding will be there

you guys are going to scare people; its not like Sinai is bankrupt. It is still a great school with a great reputation, especially on the east coast. The funding will be there

N'yah wasn't me :meanie:

I'm not trying to scare anyone, but I think its a good discussion to have. I enjoyed my visit to Sinai and am strongly considering going, but before I make a decision I'd like to have all the answers. It's pretty common knowledge to all my friends who live in NYC and are pre-med or med students that their hospital has had financial problems, so I don't think we should hide that.

I definitely agree with werd##. It is important to know all he details since this is one of the most important decision of our lives to date. I was wondering if anyone knows the exact date that classes begin? Thanks :D

My brother's there and he absolutely loves it. The hospital stopped losing money last year (3 years ahead of the so-called "turnaround" phase). The med school endowment is still huge, and growing. And, as for US News rankings, they should jump again this year because the first year class had one of the highest average MCAT scores in the country--33.2--even in the midst of the financial rumors that have since quieted down. They are already beginning major new construction projects in the school, buying all new furniture/renovating aron hall, and establishing funding for international rotations "all expenses paid."

Hi Abe-- I didn't hear anything international rotations (expense free) or Aron Hall being renovated during the tour/on interview day! But, that's cool nonetheless! Do you know if those programs/improvements will be ready for this incoming class or will we have to suffer through the new construction on "campus" during our first year?

I greatly enjoyed MSSM and am also seriously considering attending. Has any other acceptee received notice about 2nd look weekend? Do you know when it is? Thanks!


I don't remember hearing anything about renovations or international stuff either, although they said the redid the basketball court at aron hall, does that count as renovation :) . I hope those things are true though, I really want to do international missions and if they help me pay for it I am even more about it. So anyone know about the dates for Second look and First Day of classes (orientation)?

thanks for clearing up the financial stuff Abe. Makes me more interested in attending.

I think I remember first day of classes being in August...but I don't remember the exact date! I'd also love to study abroad for a short while--I wish I remembered to ask about this on my interview day.

This is kind of a random question, but do you know if anatomy is a yearlong or semester course at MSSM and only during first year (that is not stretched into 2nd year)? Thanks!


I am pretty sure it is a one semester course because when I interviewed there they took us into the anatomy lab and there were no cadavors because they had completed the class. (I interviewed late January) So my logic deduces that it is a semester course only, but I am sure the website with the curricullum on it has the specifics.

Hi Abe-- I didn't hear anything international rotations (expense free) or Aron Hall being renovated during the tour/on interview day! But, that's cool nonetheless! Do you know if those programs/improvements will be ready for this incoming class or will we have to suffer through the new construction on "campus" during our first year?

I greatly enjoyed MSSM and am also seriously considering attending. Has any other acceptee received notice about 2nd look weekend? Do you know when it is? Thanks!

From my visit, they are definitely replacing ALL of the furniture in Aron Hall. I'm not so sure about renovations. As for second look weekends, I could be wrong, but I don't think Sinai has one.

I am pretty sure it is a one semester course because when I interviewed there they took us into the anatomy lab and there were no cadavors because they had completed the class. (I interviewed late January) So my logic deduces that it is a semester course only, but I am sure the website with the curricullum on it has the specifics.

anatomy is definitely one semester. actually, don't even think it lasts the entire 1st semester.

Hey everyone,

So I figured i'd call the office of admissions and ask them some of our questions. Here are the results.

:confused: Q: When do classes start? A: :idea: Did not officially know but last year was August 9th so she said it would be around then.

:confused: Q:When is the second look weekend? A: :idea: Friday May 6th and Saturday May 7th

The anatomy question we already figured out for ourselves ;) .

Here's a new question:
Q: How long did it take for you to recieve your official acceptance package in the mail?

Ok one more question:
Q: So does anyone else want to introduce themselves?


P.S. The main reason I called was to make sure the e-mail I got wasn't just a hoax by a friend (it was like pinching myself to make sure I wasn't dreaming :sleep: ). The result: I am actually in :D

Well I would love to get to know those I will be classmates with next year so why don't we all introdue ourselves. I'll start:

I am 23, will be 24 when we start. I was bon in Israel and lived in Miami most of my life. I went to the University of Florida (Microbio major) and have been doing reserch on Cancer MRI for the past 3 years.

Who's next? :confused:

Ooh, this is so much fun! You guys sound nice already :)

I'm 22, will be 23 when we start classes (how about that early August date! Goodness!). I was born and raised and "schooled" in Providence, RI (Latin and Greek major), and I'm working during my year off teaching high school Latin classes.

My favorite color is green.

My favorite flavor of icecream is mint chocolate chip ;)

I haven't received my acceptance package yet. I'd give it another week and then freak out :eek: It's probably a "big envelope" so that might take longer :)

Oh yeah, my favorite color is blue. My favorite icecream is strawberry, though mint chocolate chip is a close second :p

New Question: What is your favorite TV show?

I haven't received my acceptance package yet. I'd give it another week and then freak out :eek: It's probably a "big envelope" so that might take longer :)

Oh yeah, my favorite color is blue. My favorite icecream is strawberry, though mint chocolate chip is a close second :p

New Question: What is your favorite TV show?


An addendum to my brief bio:
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite Ice cream: Cookies and cream
Favorite TV show: Scrubs
NEW ONE: Favorite Candy bar: Reeses peanut butter cups

An addendum to my brief bio:
Favorite color: Yellow
Favorite Ice cream: Cookies and cream
Favorite TV show: Scrubs
NEW ONE: Favorite Candy bar: Reeses peanut butter cups


about the second look, when I sent Kelli-ann an e-mail, she mentioned that I should set aside May 6th and 7th (or sometimes in early may), so I assume that those are the potential second look dates.

favorite color: blue
favorite ice cream: triple espresso gelato (close enough) at Ciao Bella
favorite tv show: espn college game day!
new one: favorite places to eat in nyc: alice's tea cup, chikalicious, sakagura!

adding favorite music: the shins, the postal service, and anything ella!

Favorite color: Blue
Favorite ice cream: Strawberry Favorite TV show: The Apprentice
Favorite places to eat in NYC: Peter Lugar's, Lannam, Tattany
Favorite candy bar: Snickers
Favorite singer/group: None really, though I am liking Celia Cruz.
New Question: Favorite Children's Character/Cartoon: Spongebob Squarepants

anyone here who chose Sinai get into NYUi? if so, why'd you pick sinai?

Have any of you guys received the housing/drug testing packet from Sinai yet? I'm just curious about the timeframe for the substance testing... I assume we have to do it before classes start, but I didn't see any specifics.

Favorite places to eat in NYC: I feel sadly unqualified to answer this question :-(
Favorite candy bar: do York Peppermint Patties count?
Favorite singer/group: Aimee Mann
Favorite cartoon character: Captain Planet!

As for NYU, I was accepted there as well but have called to withdraw (oops, thought they didn't tell people until MARCH). For me, it was mostly a nice fuzzy gut feeling I had at Sinai versus apathy at NYU, though the housing situation at NYU definitely factored into my decision. The schools are really, truly comparable academically- from all the expert opinions I've gotten- so I went with my gut :-)

Favorite cartoon character: Captain Planet!


OMG! How can you like Captain Planet? :rolleyes: Not only are the powers and the premise lame, but it is the most blatant agenda driven mockery of a cartoon I've ever seen. Heck, even the pseudo-science used to justify the universe is not particularly believable. Horrid cartoon. It must burn! Burn I say! :meanie:

wow i'm really behind.... what a thread tho!

Let's see, i'm a youngin'... 21, a senior in college still.
Absolutely fell in love with sinai when I interviewed and screamed when i got in :D

now onto the important things....
fave cartoon figure: he-man ( LOVE him; thundercats...tho not a cartoon figure close second)
fave color: red
fave snack: m&ms
fave ice cream: chocolate chip cookie dough
fave show: friends, OC (I know they're not all that great of actors but I love the drama :p ); and Law and Order SVU

i think i'm forgetting something. but I can't wait to meet you all at 2nd look weekend! :D

OMG! How can you like Captain Planet? :rolleyes: Not only are the powers and the premise lame, but it is the most blatant agenda driven mockery of a cartoon I've ever seen. Heck, even the pseudo-science used to justify the universe is not particularly believable. Horrid cartoon. It must burn! Burn I say! :meanie:

OMG yourself! :p How can you, who love Spongebob Squarepants and the extremely tenuous grasp on marine biology that the writers seem to have, criticize my love of Captain Planet? (I mean that in good fun- I have no real beef with Spongebob Squarepants save that the kids who come to the marine biology camp I work at don't believe me when I show them the red sponges that grow in our Bay. ("It's not square! Where are the clothes?!"))

Seriously, had a giant crush on Captain Planet when I was younger- must have been the green hair. Went on to date a guy with blue spiky hair in high school, so it must be a trend :love:

anyone remember the name of the housing complex across the street on the side from sinai? the ones that they show you on the tour w/ the three bedroom apartments? (subsidized housing etc.)....

I got the packet of info on housing and none of the names ring a bell. Thanks!

anyone remember the name of the housing complex across the street on the side from sinai? the ones that they show you on the tour w/ the three bedroom apartments? (subsidized housing etc.)....

I got the packet of info on housing and none of the names ring a bell. Thanks!

There's only one housing complex for single medical students. It's called Aron hall. I believe it is mostly 4 or 6 person suites.

There's only one housing complex for single medical students. It's called Aron hall. I believe it is mostly 4 or 6 person suites.



Thanks :D

i just got placed on the alternate list. Anyone get off the alternate list this cycle? what are the chances of being accepted off the alternate list anyways?

OMG yourself! :p How can you, who love Spongebob Squarepants and the extremely tenuous grasp on marine biology that the writers seem to have, criticize my love of Captain Planet? (I mean that in good fun- I have no real beef with Spongebob Squarepants save that the kids who come to the marine biology camp I work at don't believe me when I show them the red sponges that grow in our Bay. ("It's not square! Where are the clothes?!"))

Seriously, had a giant crush on Captain Planet when I was younger- must have been the green hair. Went on to date a guy with blue spiky hair in high school, so it must be a trend :love:

Ellie and <colored hair dude> sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G! First comes love :love: Then comes marriage :eek: Then comes a <colored hair kid> in a baby carriage :p :laugh:

OK, enough regressing for me. It's just so fun sometimes :)

i think i'm forgetting something. but I can't wait to meet you all at 2nd look weekend! :D

I just came up with a really cool idea. :idea: Let's all play "clue" and try and figure out each others SDN screen names during 2nd look weekend. With all this info, it'll be like our (not so) secret handshake or something ;)

Here's a new question:
Q: How long did it take for you to recieve your official acceptance package in the mail?

Ok one more question:
Q: So does anyone else want to introduce themselves?


A: I just called the admissions office. It should be about 3 weeks after the acceptance email (at least for my case).

A: Yeah, where are all our friendly, ehehem, colleagues?

I just came up with a really cool idea. :idea: Let's all play "clue" and try and figure out each others SDN screen names during 2nd look weekend. With all this info, it'll be like our (not so) secret handshake or something ;)


hmm... what if we guess the wrong person and go up to a non-SDNer and freak them out? :p ... i'm in

Hey guys! I'm also in the class of 2009 and SO excited. I love Mt. Sinai. I was wondering if any of you have heard anything about financial aid and when they want us to submit FAFSA, etc. Can't wait to meet you all at second look weekend.

Hey guys! I'm also in the class of 2009 and SO excited. I love Mt. Sinai. I was wondering if any of you have heard anything about financial aid and when they want us to submit FAFSA, etc. Can't wait to meet you all at second look weekend.

Welcome to the thread TheUglyOne. Feel free to introduce yourself. As for the financial aid, it never hurts to submit the stuff early. Plus, you can schedule a meeting with the financial aid people any time. So, I suggest you call them up and start working on those forms. :thumbup:

Anyone remember from the financial aid meeting if there are any merit/non-need awards? Thanks!

I think Mt. Sinai doesn't offer merit awards. I think it's based on need only.

Anyone remember from the financial aid meeting if there are any merit/non-need awards? Thanks!

Hey CheckMate, a Sinai MS1 here. I remember hearing last year that Sinai actually doesn't give out full merit scholarships like they used to anymore, but they do tend to be generous with giving scholarship money to help defray the costs of tuition.

As for the 2nd Look, I know last year we were told we would have one, but it never panned out. I ended up visiting Sinai in May with a friend who was also accepted and we stayed with his student host and checked out the school/area. So, if the 2nd Look doesn't work out again, this would be a worthwhile option to pursue.

Anatomy's not even a full semester, though it does occupy the majority of it along with Molecules and Cells, our biochem/molecular bio course. I personally loved anatomy, Dr. Laitman makes it a pretty enjoyable experience.

For those of you still on the fence about Sinai, let me warn you that it's difficult to guage "how cool/relaxed the students are" from just one interview day. At many schools last year (including Sinai), I felt that students were very cool/relaxed, only to find that when I speak to friends this year who go to these schools they mention that their peers are pretty stressed. This is what 2nd looks for in my opinion, when you can meet your prospective classmates and ask the faculty all of your burning questions (so even if Sinai doesn't offer a formal 2nd look, make sure you come anyways before making your decision).

For me, Sinai's the perfect school since it's straight Pass/Fail for the first 2 years (this is HUGE, I can't stress this enough), the faculty is very supportive, it's in NYC, and my classmates in general are very fun to hang around with. I can't imagine another school I'd rather be attending.

Ellie and <colored hair dude> sitting in a tree. K-I-S-S-I-N-G! First comes love :love: Then comes marriage :eek: Then comes a <colored hair kid> in a baby carriage :p :laugh:

OK, enough regressing for me. It's just so fun sometimes :)


Awwww yeah :D

So far, I have the following people thinking about/planning to go to a 2nd look weekend at Sinai.

Dr. Ayy
Checkmate
EllieElle
chumpana
TheUglyOne
palminator2003

If I missed anyone, feel free to add to the list.

I love Mount Sinai, just had to say that :love: :love: :love:

So far, I have the following people thinking about/planning to go to a 2nd look weekend at Sinai.

Dr. Ayy
Checkmate
EllieElle
chumpana
TheUglyOne
palminator2003
MSSM2008

If I missed anyone, feel free to add to the list.

Hey guys, looks like I'll be joining you as well. I'm 22 from New York, and I graduated from Barnard College. Here go the rest of my stats:


Favorite Color:Blue, particularly Cerulean from Crayola.
Favorite Snack:Now & Laters
Favorite Ice Cream:Butter Pecan
Favorite Show:I like Scrubs, and I recently got into Law & Order SVU
Favorite Movies:I love horror movies.
Favorite Music:I listen to everything. Right now I'm feeling reggaeton.

Hopefully I'll see you guys in the second look weekend if there is one :)

I might come.

But then again, I'm already here. :p

i would love to be a part of the sinai crew
do i have a shot of acceptance with a march int??

I might come.

But then again, I'm already here. :p
mmkay, care to elaborate? :confused:

The following people thinking about/planning to go to a 2nd look weekend at Sinai.

Dr. Ayy
Checkmate
EllieElle
chumpana
TheUglyOne
palminator2003
MSSM2008
QueenVicious
sweatybrain
burgers

Can I ask how long it took you guys to hear back from Mt Sinai? I had my interview 2 weeks ago, and am wondering if I should expect to hear anything soon or not. Also, acceptances come by e-mail and rejections/waitlists by snail mail, right? Thanks.

Count me in

However, I am 100% certain of my decision. How many of you know for a fact you will be there next year?

Favorite Color: Don't have one.
Favorite Snack: M&M's
Favorite Ice Cream: Chocolate
Favorite Show: Desperate Housewives (Took me a while to actually write this, but it's true. :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: )
Favorite Movies: Comedies
Favorite Music: I like all types of music

I spoke to Kelli and she told me revisit weekend would be on the first week of May.

And one final piece of information that will probably make it very easy to identify me - I am happily married ;) .

I heard back after 4 weeks, by email. Good luck

Can I ask how long it took you guys to hear back from Mt Sinai? I had my interview 2 weeks ago, and am wondering if I should expect to hear anything soon or not. Also, acceptances come by e-mail and rejections/waitlists by snail mail, right? Thanks.

Can I ask how long it took you guys to hear back from Mt Sinai? I had my interview 2 weeks ago, and am wondering if I should expect to hear anything soon or not. Also, acceptances come by e-mail and rejections/waitlists by snail mail, right? Thanks.

Seven days by e-mail, a week or so more before the official letter came in the mail. Best of luck!

Update:
The following people thinking about/planning to go to a 2nd look weekend at Sinai.

Dr. Ayy
Checkmate
EllieElle
chumpana
TheUglyOne
palminator2003
MSSM2008
QueenVicious
sweatybrain
burgers
GreatSplanchnic

Me too!!!

Update:
The following people thinking about/planning to go to a 2nd look weekend at Sinai.

Dr. Ayy
lulubean
Checkmate
EllieElle
chumpana
TheUglyOne
palminator2003
MSSM2008
QueenVicious
sweatybrain
burgers
GreatSplanchnic

Will you be joining us for a game of Clue lulubean?

Favorite color:
Favorite ice cream:
Favorite TV show:
Favorite places to eat in NYC:
Favorite candy bar:
Favorite singer/group:
Favorite Children's Character/Cartoon:

[/QUOTE] Will you be joining us for a game of Clue lulubean?[/QUOTE]


Oh, how fun!!!

Favorite color: orange, color of the pacific ocean
Favorite ice cream: chocolate chip
Favorite TV show: Law & Order (SVU), Trauma: Life in the ER
Favorite places to eat in NYC: Josie's, Jackson Diner, Tsampa
Favorite candy bar: Snickers!!!
Favorite singer/group: Too many to name
Favorite Children's Character/Cartoon: I'll let you guess <-------

look forward to meeting you all at 2nd look!

Favorite Children's Character/Cartoon: I'll let you guess <-------

look forward to meeting you all at 2nd look!

Ooh, oohh, oohh that's Mojo Jojo, right? ;)

Ooh, oohh, oohh that's Mojo Jojo, right? ;)

you gotta love mojo jojo... he rocks!

Guys, our thread is nearing death, obscured by the seventeen OhmygoddidIgetintoHarvard? threads on the first page...

Anyone have any hidden talents or freakish tendencies?

Not to brag, but I can wiggle my ears :D

Guys, our thread is nearing death, obscured by the seventeen OhmygoddidIgetintoHarvard? threads on the first page...

Anyone have any hidden talents or freakish tendencies?

Not to brag, but I can wiggle my ears :D

Darn it, now if I had that talent for my interviews... ;) My talents are quite visible. Just read my profile... As for freakish tendencies, does checking SDN obsessively count?

On another note, if you have your set on Sinai, you MUST start acting like it. Sinai has a healthy rivalry with the NYU med students. So, remember to refer to NYU with disdain when commiserating with your fellow classmates :p

Darn it, now if I had that talent for my interviews... ;) My talents are quite visible. Just read my profile... As for freakish tendencies, does checking SDN obsessively count?

Salsa dancing? That's hot palminator2003. What spots in NYC you be hitting up to go dancing? I have to say I like my old skool salsa like Frankie Ruiz and Hector Laboe.

Salsa dancing? That's hot palminator2003. What spots in NYC you be hitting up to go dancing? I have to say I like my old skool salsa like Frankie Ruiz and Hector Laboe.

Oh, I haven't been to them all yet. But, I've gone to the Copa Cabana (really good), Webster Hall (not so good) and usually go to practice at Sandra Cameron studios. I'm dying to check out Babalu and SOB's but haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm not Latino so I don't actually understand the songs being sung. However, I absolutely love salsa. Ahora, me gusta Tito Puentes y Celia Cruz. Let's have a dance on 2nd look weekend ;)

ba dum bump :cool:

Oh, I haven't been to them all yet. But, I've gone to the Copa Cabana (really good), Webster Hall (not so good) and usually go to practice at Sandra Cameron studios. I'm dying to check out Babalu and SOB's but haven't gotten around to it yet. I'm not Latino so I don't actually understand the songs being sung. However, I absolutely love salsa. Ahora, me gusta Tito Puentes y Celia Cruz. Let's have a dance on 2nd look weekend ;)

As you will learn in the years you'll spend in NYC, the aforementioned Clubs are really bad compared to the chilled out atmosphere you get on the LES or in the EV. I'm just trying to save you both money and time. Almost nowhere in the LES charges a cover, the people are cool, and the drinks are excellent. so stay away from those big clubs if you want to experience NYC the right way. Then again, if VERY loud music, men in wife beaters, women with too much hair spray in their hair, long lines, and plastic cups is your thing then by all means go to copacabana, webster hall, and other similar establishments.....

As you will learn in the years you'll spend in NYC, the aforementioned Clubs are really bad compared to the chilled out atmosphere you get on the LES or in the EV. I'm just trying to save you both money and time. Almost nowhere in the LES charges a cover, the people are cool, and the drinks are excellent. so stay away from those big clubs if you want to experience NYC the right way. Then again, if VERY loud music, men in wife beaters, women with too much hair spray in their hair, long lines, and plastic cups is your thing then by all means go to copacabana, webster hall, and other similar establishments.....

I agree, but I do have to say that I love me some loud music. Plus I don't drink alcohol at all, so its pretty pointless for me to go to bars and just sit there. In addition, there's always the guest list and of course ladies night, and no I do not use hair spray :laugh:

As you will learn in the years you'll spend in NYC, the aforementioned Clubs are really bad compared to the chilled out atmosphere you get on the LES or in the EV. I'm just trying to save you both money and time. Almost nowhere in the LES charges a cover, the people are cool, and the drinks are excellent. so stay away from those big clubs if you want to experience NYC the right way. Then again, if VERY loud music, men in wife beaters, women with too much hair spray in their hair, long lines, and plastic cups is your thing then by all means go to copacabana, webster hall, and other similar establishments.....

Is it so wrong to be there just to dance?

Is it so wrong to be there just to dance?

You can dance for FREE in other places.......

And

for the person who doesn't drink, why pay a cover charge to go somehwere you won't drink at?

To each is own I guess, I was just trying to save you an uneccesary headache.

You can dance for FREE in other places.......

And

for the person who doesn't drink, why pay a cover charge to go somehwere you won't drink at?

To each is own I guess, I was just trying to save you an uneccesary headache.

Well, this is salsa dancing we're talking about. If you know of places, please share :) Besides, they've got to make money off of you somehow. If you aren't drinking, then the cover is the only way to meet the electric bill. But, I hear you if you just want to go drinking or just meet new people. It just depends on what your up for. :cool:

Just Alphabetizing the list for our game of "clue".

burgers
Checkmate
chumpana
Dr. Ayy
EllieElle
GreatSplanchnic
lulubean
MSSM2008
palminator2003
QueenVicious
sweatybrain
TheUglyOne

Has anyone heard anything about Second look yet? :confused: I called a few weeks ago and was told they sent out information about it, but I never recieved anything. Mind you it took me about three weeks to get my acceptance package after the e-mail notice, so I guess the US Post Office has a hard time finding me :D

Has anyone heard anything about Second look yet? :confused: I called a few weeks ago and was told they sent out information about it, but I never recieved anything. Mind you it took me about three weeks to get my acceptance package after the e-mail notice, so I guess the US Post Office has a hard time finding me :D

I haven't heard anything about second look weekend either. It also took me 3 weeks to receive the acceptance package after the email and I live in NYC.

I haven't heard anything about second look weekend either. It also took me 3 weeks to receive the acceptance package after the email and I live in NYC.

So I guess the USPS doesn't hate me but is delaying all of Mt. Sinai's mail :D

I bet they used the central post office across from The Garden. Ever been in there? The lines there last for hours if not days :p

Has anyone recieved their financial aid packet yet? :confused:

Has anyone recieved their financial aid packet yet? :confused:

Noo...

And what's this about a second look weekend? Dr. AYY, did anyone in admissions give you a definite date for that, or is this going to be like last year where they never actually hold a second look weekend?

Noo...

And what's this about a second look weekend? Dr. AYY, did anyone in admissions give you a definite date for that, or is this going to be like last year where they never actually hold a second look weekend?


I actually spoke to the admissions office yesterday and they said May 6-7 and we should get info in the next week or so. Although they did tell me the same thing three weeks ago when I asked them. Aghh :(

I just received an email stating that the second look weekend will be on May 6 & 7. So I guess it's official :)

Hey Guys,

Anyone get the email that was supposed to contain the details of the revisit weekend? I think it was supposed to be sent out end of last week?

Hey Guys,

Anyone get the email that was supposed to contain the details of the revisit weekend? I think it was supposed to be sent out end of last week?


NOPE, I really hope that we have the second look weekend. I talked to a few current Sinai students who said that they were supposed to have one but it fell through. I really, really hope that doesn't happen to us to, I am looking forward to meeting everyone.

I just got the email for the 2nd look weekend. Checkin is 3-4pm on friday May 6. Events start at 4PM. So, who's going to attend the whole thing? Who's staying the night?

Also, what are your prefs for the restaurant and afternoon activities?

Woah, palmi, our poor thread is nearing death.

I'll be there on the 6th/7th! But if I told you what my prefs were for the restaurant/morning stuff, that might give away my super secret identity ;)

And now I must figure the best way to carry a sleeping bag onto the subway... any bright ideas?

Just sent in my RSVP. Sleeping bags, EllieElle? I thought they'd let you dump it somewhere when you checked in. Anyway, $20 is waaay to much to spend on food alone.... ;) See you all at dinner!

So apparently I jumped the gun about 12 hours too early about the second look weekend actually happening. I am really excited, I just don't know where to get a sleeping bag :confused: By the way Palminator I definitely agree with you that we could spend a few of those $20 on something liquidy perhaps :rolleyes: WOOOOHOOO i'll see you all soon :D

So apparently I juped the gun about 12 hours too early about the second look weekend happening. I am really excited, I just don't know where to get a sleeping bag :confused: By the way Palminator I definitely agree with you that we could spend a few of those $20 on something liquidy perhaps :rolleyes: WOOOOHOOO i'll see you all soon :D

um, i was actually thinking that the 20 dollars would not even cover our meal!

anyway, given that there are multiple dinner locations (at least three of them downtown, one west, one center, and one east), maybe we could all get together for a drink after dinner.... a nice way for everyone to get to meet each other.

looking forward to meeting y'all!

I was thinking of getting the cheaper meal and getting a drink ;) jk , but I would be up for a post dinner gathering to get to now everyone a bit better. I am sure we'll have plenty of people intersted too.

For my first act of community service to the Mt Sinai cause, I submit the following links:)

Carmine's (http://carminesnyc.com/)
Havana Alma de Cuba (in citysearch (http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/35704114/new_york_ny/havana_alma_de_cuba.html?cslink=search_name_noncus t&ulink=search_2_searchslot1_520__0_profile_2_1) )
Bombay (not sure which one)
Mogador Café (in citysearch (http://newyork.citysearch.com/profile/7098657/new_york_ny/mogador_cafe.html?cslink=search_name_noncust&ulink=search_2_searchslot1_520__0_profile_2_1) )
Republic (http://www.thinknoodles.com/)

Now, let's work on the bars... :p

Hey guys,
I just got my acceptance e-mail from Sinai yesterday. I was totally not expecting it cause I completely bombed my interview. I was pretty set on going to NYU and now I'm not 100% sure. Any1 else deciding btwn these schools? I know that they are sthe ame reputation wise and I like NYU's location a little bit better and I got a full tuition scholarship from them but I still liked Sinai. What do u guys think?

for you it seems like NYU would be the best with the full scholarship and the "better" location.

Hey guys,
I just got my acceptance e-mail from Sinai yesterday. I was totally not expecting it cause I completely bombed my interview. I was pretty set on going to NYU and now I'm not 100% sure. Any1 else deciding btwn these schools? I know that they are sthe ame reputation wise and I like NYU's location a little bit better and I got a full tuition scholarship from them but I still liked Sinai. What do u guys think?

Hey guys,
I just got my acceptance e-mail from Sinai yesterday. I was totally not expecting it cause I completely bombed my interview. I was pretty set on going to NYU and now I'm not 100% sure. Any1 else deciding btwn these schools? I know that they are sthe ame reputation wise and I like NYU's location a little bit better and I got a full tuition scholarship from them but I still liked Sinai. What do u guys think?

When did you interview? I intereviewed on March 18th, just wondering when I will hear from them.

Hey guys,
I just got my acceptance e-mail from Sinai yesterday. I was totally not expecting it cause I completely bombed my interview. I was pretty set on going to NYU and now I'm not 100% sure. Any1 else deciding btwn these schools? I know that they are sthe ame reputation wise and I like NYU's location a little bit better and I got a full tuition scholarship from them but I still liked Sinai. What do u guys think?

It depends on your personality IMHO. NYU has a rep for fostering more of the gunner mentality whereas Sinai is a bit more laid back. Then again, the full tuition scholarship is tough to beat. As for location, everything in the city is pretty convenient. Just take a subway. Also, housing at Sinai is pretty nice. Just my 2¢.

Hiiii everyone! I'm 22...a New Yorker born and raised. I'm totally interested in attending MSSM next year with you all. I can't wait to start. I'll revive the thread that started back in the day..here goes...

Favorite Color: Blue at dusk
Favorite Snack: Humus and crackers
Favorite Ice Cream: Sherbert
Favorite Show: Friends and Fresh Prince of Belair (classics)
Favorite Movies: I'm a lover for sappy romance movies
Favorite Music: Everything
Favorite Singer: Celine Dion
Favorite Place to Eat in NY: Too many!! Serendipity, Tao, Le Cirque, and Bluewater Grill

Soooo, what did everybody think of revisit weekend? I had such a blast... I'll look forward to seeing you guys come August :)

I had a good time as well. By the way Ellie, I think I sat with you during the lunch on Saturday. I'm guessing this because I think you mentioned something about teaching or having studied latin and greek.

I had a good time as well. By the way Ellie, I think I sat with you during the lunch on Saturday. I'm guessing this because I think you mentioned something about teaching or having studied latin and greek.

Ahh! Too funny :) I suppose I'd be easy enough to pick out of a crowd, since there weren't too terribly many Latin majors there this weekend...

I have to say that I loved everyone at our lunch table, but I'm embarassed to admit that I've forgotten the names of EVERYONE I met-- schmooze overload. Oh well! Lots of fun anyway!

I had a pretty good time at Sinai. I did find one SDN'er. (Hi Dr. AYY!) I'm only disappointed to have not found more. Oh well, I guess there will be plenty of time during the school year to unravel this mystery! :) Has everyone decided completely to go to Sinai yet? May 15 is a week from now. Good luck!

Does anyone know if we have to mail MSSM a deposit?

Does anyone know if we have to mail MSSM a deposit?

Nope. Just the signed form saying that you'll be matriculating. Tuition is due on the first day of classes.

At least, I think that's what we were told at revisit weekend. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Bump

BTW, When is everyone moving into the dorms, or is anyone renting a place on their own?

hey everyone!

new member of the thread and next year's class :) ...cant wait to meet everyone at orientation. I really havent been to any function since my interview as I was accepted off waitlist after the second look weekend.

Has everyone already received their housing info for Aron? Or how about the orientation packet? I really havent gotten a thing since my acceptance package...

Ok have fun, and lets get this thread up and running again!

hey everyone!

new member of the thread and next year's class :) ...cant wait to meet everyone at orientation. I really havent been to any function since my interview as I was accepted off waitlist after the second look weekend.

Has everyone already received their housing info for Aron? Or how about the orientation packet? I really havent gotten a thing since my acceptance package...

Ok have fun, and lets get this thread up and running again!
yeah this thread has been dead for a while

WHERE ARE ALL THE SINAI PEOPLE?

BTW, congrats on being accepted

anyone here still waiting to hear from any other schools?

i have a bet going with a friend who claims that Mt. Sinai does mandatory drug testing on entering students. I'm pretty skeptical , since I've never heard of a school doing that. DO you any of you know if there's some truth to this? (I have $30 riding on this:)

i have a bet going with a friend who claims that Mt. Sinai does mandatory drug testing on entering students. I'm pretty skeptical , since I've never heard of a school doing that. DO you any of you know if there's some truth to this? (I have $30 riding on this:)

I'm a current 2nd year, and yes, you will have to undergo a drug test. They claim it's a requirement of everyone at the medical center -- faculty, staff, volunteer, and students. I've also heard that no one has ever not been allowed to start school because of a positive test, but I'm not sure about that.

yup, there's a drug test.

i've already noticed quite a few first years moving into aron hall. good to have you guys at our school! and you might've noticed, nyc gets HOT in the summer time. the fact that aron hall has a pretty nice a/c system rocks (some of the other schools' dorms around here don't have any a/c whatsoever). you guys and your a/c units are gonna be best of friends until octoberish. for just ~560/month, aron hall is a steal.

welcome to "camp sinai." :thumbup: