Who else is applying here? :)

I am, conditionally. The other schools I am applying to are all early interviewers so I will probably know if I got in by December. If so, I won't even bother to do the UB-SUNY supplemental. This is my backup school, I guess.

Interview invited for November :)

Interview invited for November :)

11/11?? I got my response really quickly from the school too. do you know if this is the first round of interviews?? really nervous as its my first one!

ill be there 11/11 also, i think we are the first round. i also think that the questions they ask you are somewhere on SDN

http://www.studentdoctor.net/schools/?view=pharmacy

Don't forget to change the school type to "pharmacy."

I used this board last year to practice for the interview. The questions were almost identical, so make sure you review them!

yes, it is the first round of interviews! good luck

yes, it is the first round of interviews! good luck

What do you guys think about the out-of-state tuition for P2? I heard it is 36K.

What do you guys think about the out-of-state tuition for P2? I heard it is 36K.

I like that they give you your first year's tuition as an undergrad, even if you already have a degree. But, yeah, then it goes up. I think it averages out though, at least if you're out of state, like I would be.

ill be there 11/11 also, i think we are the first round. i also think that the questions they ask you are somewhere on SDN

I'll be there on November 11th as well! If you have any questions about the school or the area, I am from the area, and this is my third year at UB. Good luck!

I'm a P1 at UB and also an out-of-state student (hello by the way!)
For the tuition stuff, I've heard from upperclassmen that it's not hard to get in-state tuition after the first year, they've all done it before, so I'll be applying for NY residency next year. Tuition should be ~19-20k then (fingers crossed) :rolleyes:
If you have any question about the program/my thoughts about the city (since I'm also new here) or anything else concerning UB, feel free to send me a PM or just ask here!

I'm a P1 at UB and also an out-of-state student (hello by the way!)
For the tuition stuff, I've heard from upperclassmen that it's not hard to get in-state tuition after the first year, they've all done it before, so I'll be applying for NY residency next year. Tuition should be ~19-20k then (fingers crossed) :rolleyes:
If you have any question about the program/my thoughts about the city (since I'm also new here) or anything else concerning UB, feel free to send me a PM or just ask here!

What is your personal opinion and experience been like since living in Buffalo. How does the city compares to your own city?

@amicable7: I like it so far. I'm from LA and went to undergrad. in LA but am not really an LA-type person, so I wanted to be in a smaller city for pharmacy school (got an interview from UM but declined because I didn't think I'd want to be in Baltimore, another really big city :D). The pace here is laid-back and the people are pretty nice; if you're from one of the bigger cities (LA, NY city, Chicago, etc.) you might feel like there are less to do here, but it's fine with me personally. I'm actually most worried about the weather in the winter since it'll be my first full winter in the snow. I'll be able to get back to you about that part in the spring I suppose :p
Another thing that some of my Californian classmates don't like is the lack of Asian/Hispanic food around here. There are several restaurants, but they're not abundant like other areas more populated by Asians/Hispanics. So I guess this and the weather would be my main complaints as far as the location is concerned.

Oh and there's Niagara Falls, which is gorgeous :)

@amicable7: I like it so far. I'm from LA and went to undergrad. in LA but am not really an LA-type person, so I wanted to be in a smaller city for pharmacy school (got an interview from UM but declined because I didn't think I'd want to be in Baltimore, another really big city :D). The pace here is laid-back and the people are pretty nice; if you're from one of the bigger cities (LA, NY city, Chicago, etc.) you might feel like there are less to do here, but it's fine with me personally. I'm actually most worried about the weather in the winter since it'll be my first full winter in the snow. I'll be able to get back to you about that part in the spring I suppose :p
Another thing that some of my Californian classmates don't like is the lack of Asian/Hispanic food around here. There are several restaurants, but they're not abundant like other areas more populated by Asians/Hispanics. So I guess this and the weather would be my main complaints as far as the location is concerned.

Oh and there's Niagara Falls, which is gorgeous :)

Oh ok. I think the lack Asian/Hispanic food will be a problem for me too. I just love them. I also prefer a small city in order to be away from all the distractions. Thanks for the reply.

Hey guys, would you mind posting up your stats? I want to see how I stand in comparison with students who are getting interviews :)

Hey guys, would you mind posting up your stats? I want to see how I stand in comparison with students who are getting interviews :)

Mine's underneath in my signature. Would you post yours?

I have a question about the curriculum for next years' class. The website says it will be "significantly modified" from the current curriculum. Anyone have any more information on the changes they're making?

I'm going there on the 11th too. Wish everyone the best!!!:luck:

I have a question about the curriculum for next years' class. The website says it will be "significantly modified" from the current curriculum. Anyone have any more information on the changes they're making?

Hi, I will be interviewing there on Friday, so if I am able to find out, I can let you know. What I do know is that the current P1 students are taking Biochem and Physio this semester. Those are now prerequisites, so that will go away, but I do not know what will be replacing the classes.

Hi, I will be interviewing there on Friday, so if I am able to find out, I can let you know. What I do know is that the current P1 students are taking Biochem and Physio this semester. Those are now prerequisites, so that will go away, but I do not know what will be replacing the classes.

Yeah, although they are taking Biochem and Physio this semester, students of next academic year will also have to take it regardless. I know a lot of schools have biochem and physio in the first year although they are required as a pre-req course. The physio in Pharmacy school is not the one taught in undergrad. It focuses mainly on drugs.

I attend UB, and am taking both classes as prerequisites with the current P1 students so at least for UB students, they are the same. Maybe it will be different if you take your prerequisites somewhere else, but I know that if I get accepted, I won't be taking it as a P1.

Hi, I will be interviewing there on Friday, so if I am able to find out, I can let you know. What I do know is that the current P1 students are taking Biochem and Physio this semester. Those are now prerequisites, so that will go away, but I do not know what will be replacing the classes.On the new curriculum, as far as I know (with the updates so far), P1 for the next year will be taking Pathophysiology taught by the School of Pharmacy (so more focused on the pathology as opposed to general physio. I suppose) and Pharmacology to replace what we're taking right now (Physio and Biochem, with undergrad). So next year, P2's will be taking Pharmacology with P1's, and the class will be huge, like ~ 250 people or smth... Good thing is most pharmacy classes aren't curved the way undergrad. classes are, so you don't have to worry about P2 "competing" against P1's.

Also, next year we'll move to a new building where there's a simulation center and pharmacy students will have the chance to work with medical & nursing students on some sort of simulation project.

One other major thing is they're eliminating the word "track" (if you look on the website you might have seen research track, outpatient, inpatient track, etc.) Now you can just take whatever electives that you'd like instead of being rigidly restricted to a "track". Ex. If I'd like an inpatient focus I can go ahead and take those focused classes, but if I'm interested in a particular outpatient class I have the option to take that as well.

On the new curriculum, as far as I know (with the updates so far), P1 for the next year will be taking Pathophysiology taught by the School of Pharmacy (so more focused on the pathology as opposed to general physio. I suppose) and Pharmacology to replace what we're taking right now (Physio and Biochem, with undergrad). So next year, P2's will be taking Pharmacology with P1's, and the class will be huge, like ~ 250 people or smth... Good thing is most pharmacy classes aren't curved the way undergrad. classes are, so you don't have to worry about P2 "competing" against P1's.

Also, next year we'll move to a new building where there's a simulation center and pharmacy students will have the chance to work with medical & nursing students on some sort of simulation project.

One other major thing is they're eliminating the word "track" (if you look on the website you might have seen research track, outpatient, inpatient track, etc.) Now you can just take whatever electives that you'd like instead of being rigidly restricted to a "track". Ex. If I'd like an inpatient focus I can go ahead and take those focused classes, but if I'm interested in a particular outpatient class I have the option to take that as well.

Thanks for the info!

Does anyone know if there is a better method of getting from the airport to the campus besides a taxi?

Does anyone know if there is a better method of getting from the airport to the campus besides a taxi?

According to the bus schedule here (http://metro.nfta.com/Trip/trip_planner.asp)(Popular locations, Buffalo Niagara Intl Airport for departure, UB North for destination), you can take the bus (1 transfer), but it takes approximately 2 hours. Public transportation in Buffalo isn't the best, so that's to be expected... Maybe you could email the admission office to see if anyone's arriving at the airport around the same time you do so you guys can take a taxi together?

Good luck to everyone interviewing this Friday!

If anyone want to share a taxi with me on Friday please let me know, I will be in the airport around 9 am. Good Luck to everyone!!!

I've got a question about interview dates. Anyone know how often they host them? The problem is I was offerred an interview the same day as wisconson's interview day, and they only interview one Thursday/Friday for the whole cycle. So I was wonderring if anyone knew any other days UB interviewed in january. I don't want it to be an issue I I ask for a different date. Thanks!

If anyone want to share a taxi with me on Friday please let me know, I will be in the airport around 9 am. Good Luck to everyone!!!

I will totally be down for splitting a taxi! That seems like it may be the easiest/most reliable option- feel free to send me an email at npalaz01@villanova.edu so we can plan this!

I've got a question about interview dates. Anyone know how often they host them? The problem is I was offerred an interview the same day as wisconson's interview day, and they only interview one Thursday/Friday for the whole cycle. So I was wonderring if anyone knew any other days UB interviewed in january. I don't want it to be an issue I I ask for a different date. Thanks!

If Wisconsin only has that 1 interview day, I would contact UB admission and ask to re-schedule. They do have more interview days coming up in the Spring, that's all I know :)

I've got a question about interview dates. Anyone know how often they host them? The problem is I was offerred an interview the same day as wisconson's interview day, and they only interview one Thursday/Friday for the whole cycle. So I was wonderring if anyone knew any other days UB interviewed in january. I don't want it to be an issue I I ask for a different date. Thanks!

Wow, so the next interview date after November will be January? Also have you had an interview offer from Wisconsin yet?

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ouch, um I would call and ask them what to do. You would like to be honest with them because if they find out on their own they will probably take into consideration that you didn't tell them the whole truth. I just had my interview on the 11th and got an acceptance on the 15th. They are really nice, just call and find out.

ouch, um I would call and ask them what to do. You would like to be honest with them because if they find out on their own they will probably take into consideration that you didn't tell them the whole truth. I just had my interview on the 11th and got an acceptance on the 15th. They are really nice, just call and find out.

Second this.
I would say call/email them. Personally if your GPA is pretty good I wouldn't worry too much about the PCAT; it's all about balance. I would just let them know so you don't have to worry about the whole covering up your score being an issue at all. :)

Wow, so the next interview date after November will be January? Also have you had an interview offer from Wisconsin yet?

I rescheduled my SUNY invitation for Jan 27. I haven't been assigned a day yet for Wisconsin, but they only hold them Jan 12 and 13. They don't notify anyone of their assigned interview date until mid-December but I know I will be attending.

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Has anybody who is not a current UB student been able to pay the tuition deposit through their online.system?

Has anybody who is not a current UB student been able to pay the tuition deposit through their online.system?
Did they change the system this year? Because last year I remember sending in my deposit through mail and paying online wasn't even an option :o I would contact Christine Stumm, she should be able to fix it/direct you to the best way.
Congrats on your acceptance BTW! Look forward to seeing you guys next year (and we'll be in the same pharmacology class, no worries LOL)

Has anybody who is not a current UB student been able to pay the tuition deposit through their online.system?

I interviewed on 11/11 and received my acceptance email on 11/15. The acceptance email sent on 11/15 had specific instructions on how to submit the deposit, but I just recently received another email on 11/18 that said:

"You will soon receive an acknowledgement from “GRADMIT” (UB’s online graduate application system) requesting that you update your biographic/demographic data including your Social Security Number for financial aid purposes. Once completed, the system will generate a UB person number that you should use to pay the tuition deposit. "

So I believe this means that we should wait for the GRADMIT email? It seems like they are still trying to set up/finalize the system.

After you interview, how long does it take to hear back about acceptance? And if accepted, how soon do you have to accept the acceptance and/or pay a deposit? And how much is the deposit?

After you interview, how long does it take to hear back about acceptance? And if accepted, how soon do you have to accept the acceptance and/or pay a deposit? And how much is the deposit?

After the interview on a Friday, I heard back on Tuesday. Then we were given until Friday of the following week to reply.

After you interview, how long does it take to hear back about acceptance? And if accepted, how soon do you have to accept the acceptance and/or pay a deposit? And how much is the deposit?

The deposit is $150.

I interviewed on 11/11 and received my acceptance email on 11/15. The acceptance email sent on 11/15 had specific instructions on how to submit the deposit, but I just recently received another email on 11/18 that said:

"You will soon receive an acknowledgement from “GRADMIT” (UB’s online graduate application system) requesting that you update your biographic/demographic data including your Social Security Number for financial aid purposes. Once completed, the system will generate a UB person number that you should use to pay the tuition deposit. "

So I believe this means that we should wait for the GRADMIT email? It seems like they are still trying to set up/finalize the system.

Alright Thanks.

Did they change the system this year? Because last year I remember sending in my deposit through mail and paying online wasn't even an option :o I would contact Christine Stumm, she should be able to fix it/direct you to the best way.
Congrats on your acceptance BTW! Look forward to seeing you guys next year (and we'll be in the same pharmacology class, no worries LOL)

Ok Thanks. What do you think about the new building? Also do you know more about the "model pharmacy" thing in the building, is it like a replica of a real-world pharmacy? I personally think the new building is just awesome and it will take the pharmacy student experience to a whole new level.

Ok Thanks. What do you think about the new building? Also do you know more about the "model pharmacy" thing in the building, is it like a replica of a real-world pharmacy? I personally think the new building is just awesome and it will take the pharmacy student experience to a whole new level.

The new building is really pretty, but I haven't been inside, sorry :o The model pharmacy as far as I know is part of the simulation center, where pharmacy students work together with medical/nursing students on a simulated body (ex. the body is programmed to go on cardiac arrest and you will work together to "save" that "patient") So basically how it will be performed in a real-world setting (hospital) I guess. Apparently the new building will also have lounges for students (more interaction, yay!!!), and since all the classes will be in the same place it's a lot less traveling back and forth between the two campuses.

I agree, the curriculum for the class of 2016 onwards looks a lot more appealing to me :) The set of new electives is great; I just hope our class will get to do the new curriculum our P3 year too...

I agree, the curriculum for the class of 2016 onwards looks a lot more appealing to me :) The set of new electives is great; I just hope our class will get to do the new curriculum our P3 year too...

Could you share the new curriculum with us? I was wondering about what changes they were making.

Could you share the new curriculum with us? I was wondering about what changes they were making.

You can find the new curriculum here (http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/files/uploads/admissions/PharmD_Courses_Curriculum.pdf)on the UB website
What I like is pathophysiology and pharmacology are catered specifically to pharmacy students, whereas what we're taking right now (biochem and physiology) are just general and aren't as applicable to our field. Seems like they're pushing for therapeutics to be in the first year (spring) too; for us it's our P2 year. Also we don't have the "Patient assessment lab" right now, so I'm really excited for that! :cool:

After you interview, how long does it take to hear back about acceptance? And if accepted, how soon do you have to accept the acceptance and/or pay a deposit? And how much is the deposit?
Hey,
I was in the same position, I couldn't pay it through the online system so I called them and they told me to wait for GRADMIT. I did not receive anything from that either so I called them again and they told me that they have been having problems with sending out the person numbers as we were the first round of people who are admitted. They said that we would receive emails from GRADMIT eventually.

I hope you already did receive it. I later on learned that because I am international I won't be assigned a number (...) until summer. So I had to send in a check for the deposit.

For those that have had interviews / been accepted: how long did it take after all your PharmCAS materials were mailed out before you got an interview?

Never mind just got an interview invite today!! Totally stoked about it :)

Never mind just got an interview invite today!! Totally stoked about it :)

Congratulations and good luck at your interview! I was contacted for an interview the day after they received my application. The interview was a great experience. Everyone was really friendly. Remember to look at the interview feedback from this site. I think every question I was asked was on there.

Congratulations and good luck at your interview! I was contacted for an interview the day after they received my application. The interview was a great experience. Everyone was really friendly. Remember to look at the interview feedback from this site. I think every question I was asked was on there.

Thank you!! And yes I def checked out the interview feedback...have a word doc with questions and answers set up :)

If anyone has been accepted to this school, please let me know so you can be added to the Official Roll Call for Class of 2015/2016. Please post in the sticky thread your acceptances and the program you will be attending (if accepted to multiple schools).

Here is the link to the sticky thread:

http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=847419 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=847419)


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hey guys, i have my interview for UB on friday and in the confirmation e-mail they sent me, they said i would have to write a short essay on a general topic. for those who have already interview, can anyone comment on the essay? was it hard? how long did you have to write it??? thanks!

Why is this thread dead? I thought this school is popular ! I just applied here last night----at the last minute!

hey, did any of you guys who got accepted have trouble submitting deposite through the online system?

Some how I couldn't proceed because the system didn't have my SSN in the database?
I tried to email the admission, she mentioned something about GRADMIT requesting updates. I didn't see anything about that either nor have I recived any E-mail. :confused:

I'm so confused right now

yeah, i also had this problem, i was never assigned an UB number or was my SSN registered so i ended up mailing the check. i think this is normal, its probably just a fault on their part. UB numbers are supposed to be assigned sometime in march one of the e-mails said i think. i just called them and then called again after a week to have them confirm they received the check

At last I figured out this thing.

So if they already sent you the GRADMIT email, then you should've already updated your SSN and stuff.

I checked in this evening and noticed in the gradmit, on the status tab. There's a section on the lower right reads"person #" I think that's my UB personal number and I used that number for the deposite website and it worked!

Good to hear.
Is anybody from out of state who will be going to UB?

I'm from CA and i plan on attending UB

I have an interview on March 2nd (Hello LJ265PHARMD).....is anyone else having interview on that day?

I interviewed on 1/13/12 and was accepted the following Tuesday. I am from Pittsburgh and will be out of state if I decide to go. I made the $150 deposit to hold my seat in the class of 2016 but I am still considering UIC, WVU, and Ohio State. I really liked Buffalo but OSU and UIC are better programs and I like that OSU requires a BS to apply (hopefully more schools do this as you really should earn a bachelors before pursuing a doctorate - this will help the prestige and role of the pharmacist in healthcare to finally grow) and this probably has a lot to do with them being ranked #5 in the country.
This being said, UB still seemed like a great school and the new building is a huge plus. I have yet to make up my mind.

I just got an interview from UB which was completely unexpected. My grades weren't dazzling and I didn't even send in the secondary application along with the fee. Has this happened to anyone? I'm not complaining, of course, but it is a bit of a surprise. :D

I just got an interview from UB which was completely unexpected. My grades weren't dazzling and I didn't even send in the secondary application along with the fee. Has this happened to anyone? I'm not complaining, of course, but it is a bit of a surprise. :D


Happened to me. I ended up submitting the secondary along with the fee after I got the invite though. I'm not from NY so didn't want to have to travel out there and then have them find out that my application was incomplete. Are you going to accept the interview offer?

Yea, it's my only invite so far. I'm also out-of-state student. Do you have an idea of the acceptance rate for this school?

Yea, it's my only invite so far. I'm also out-of-state student. Do you have an idea of the acceptance rate for this school?

Hello notafraid87, when is your interview? I would expect that they scheduled it for March 2nd for you, am I right? And why did you send the secondary and the fee if they already sent you an invite for an interview?

If any one is going there without a car (by plane), let me know which hotel you will be going to (most likely we will be in the same or close hotels) and we can just all go together in my car instead of taking an expensive taxi. I will also give you a ride back to your hotel.

I'm just trying to be helpful right here. My interview is March 2nd...if any one is interested, let me know.

I thought that I eventually have to pay for the fees no matter what. Darn. My interview is on Feb. 24. No lunch provided that day though. :(

I thought that I eventually have to pay for the fees no matter what. Darn. My interview is on Feb. 24. No lunch provided that day though. :(

Weird...because I received my interview invite on February 8th and was scheduled for February 24th but I called and delayed due to not being able to come on February 24th. So they scheduled me again for March 2nd.

Well, good luck and let me know how it goes. In case you haven't already heard about it, you should check the interview feedback option here in studentdoctor for SUNY BUFFALO pharmacy, it's really helpful!

Good luck to you too on the interview. I am aware that most of the interview questions asked are very similar to the ones posted on this forum. Still, I am a bit nervous :o

Good luck to you too on the interview. I am aware that most of the interview questions asked are very similar to the ones posted on this forum. Still, I am a bit nervous :o

If you don't mind me asking, why did you apply to SUNY buffalo? Any special reasons?

I applied for usual reasons: cost (in state tuition for out-of-state students in 2nd year), reputation, and research. I knew some pharmacists who graduated there, too.

Anyone from the Feb 17th group hear anything yet? I really enjoyed the activities and thinking about all the school's opportunities.

[QUOTE=MShopes;12142684]Weird...because I received my interview invite on February 8th and was scheduled for February 24th but I called and delayed due to not being able to come on February 24th. So they scheduled me again for March 2nd. /QUOTE]

Similar story for me...mine was actually scheduled for 1/27 but I couldn't make it that day so I was rescheduled to 3/2 as well...hopefully the time gap isn't too much of a disadvantage

Good luck to all other interviewers :)

[QUOTE=MShopes;12142684]Weird...because I received my interview invite on February 8th and was scheduled for February 24th but I called and delayed due to not being able to come on February 24th. So they scheduled me again for March 2nd. /QUOTE]

Similar story for me...mine was actually scheduled for 1/27 but I couldn't make it that day so I was rescheduled to 3/2 as well...hopefully the time gap isn't too much of a disadvantage

Good luck to all other interviewers :)

How are you going to get there if you don't mind me asking?

Heard back already from 2/17. Accepted!

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How are you going to get there if you don't mind me asking?

Hey MShopes, I'm going to drive up or take a train to Buffalo since I'm in Philly. However if I get into the University of Michigan (I have that interview before Buffalo) I will not be going to the Buffalo interview...hopefully that happens! :xf:

Good luck to you on your interview here!! :)

Heard back already from 2/17. Accepted!

Congrats! :)

Heard back already from 2/17. Accepted!

Congrats! Are you attending?

Just wondering if anyone knows what the procedure is for the Certiphi drug testing upon acceptance? The time frame and costs? Is it urine or hair? Just wondering as I've heard hair testing is supposed to cost quite a lot and we have to pay for it ourselves if accepted.

Just wondering if anyone knows what the procedure is for the Certiphi drug testing upon acceptance? The time frame and costs? Is it urine or hair? Just wondering as I've heard hair testing is supposed to cost quite a lot and we have to pay for it ourselves if accepted.

I am scheduled to take mine tomorrow. I was accepted 1/21 so I waited a month to do it and never heard anything about it so I don't think time frame is a big issue. It cost me $53 and it is a urine test (so excited to pee in a cup - haven't done it since high school drug testing). You pay certiphi and they tell you where to go - the lab I am going to is only about a 15 minute drive from me.

All in all, painless. Though I wonder... why drug test me at all when you let me schedule it a month after I find out I have to take one? Even cocaine addicts can clear out in less than a week. The drugs that stay in your system the longest would be THC (marijuana) and benzodiazepines - about a month at the longest (assuming you are both a chronic user and massively overweight since both are fat soluble). So even a fat drug addict could clean out in time to pass the drug screen.

In my opinion, the whole process is just a waste of money.

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I am thinking that I will attend! Excited about the MBA joint degree. Anybody have any suggestions about appt complexes for students in south buffalo? Don't really feel like gambling on living in someone's house!

Thanks! Hope to talk more to ya'll. :)

They have this Collegiate Village.This is their website: http://www.collegiatevillagewny.com/

Collegiate Village has shuttles to at least north campus. From there you would have to take the bus to get to south, where the new Kapoor hall is. Collegiate Village is a cheaper and not as nice version of Sweethome, Villas at Chesnut Ridge, and soon to be Villas at Rensch. With regard to the better three just mentioned, you'll most likely be in a quad with three others. Villas are $50 more a month than sweet home, and utilities is going to be something you'll have to split with your roommates. When I lived at the Villas, it was $700 a month per person plus electric, etc. so essentially you pay around $750 a month for a room, then you get to share your kitchen and communal area with everyone else. They have a gym, tanning beds, jacuzzi, etc. but they're gross. The gym is ok, bc you get a electronic access card and can go there any time you want and choose times when others are there or when no one is there. Overall there's usually lots partying and noise, unless you get lucky and have nice neighbors and roommates. I haven't personally stayed at collegiate village, but I know a ton of people that have lived there, then lived in Sweethome apts or the Villas and they said they would never go back to collegiate village. Sweethome has 4 rooms and a communal area all on one floor (a "flat"?) and Villas have communal area on first floor, 2 rooms on 2nd floor, and 2 rooms on third floor. If you know people you want to live with ad don't want to be the odd man out in a pre-established group of roommates, I would suggest applying for them now. I did it on Feb 10th when I lived there. Also, the shuttles do not shuttle when u want them to, they shuttle on a "schedule" which apparently does not follow the schedule they tell you about. If you have classes early (before 9) or late (after 4) I would suggest by bothering with shuttles unless you like waiting and potentially having to walk. Finally, there's no where nice to live on south, and if there was you wouldn't want to live there anyway bc you'd be a target. The new pharm building is on south.

Sorry forgot to mention. There are single room apartments, but when I lived there I considered it for 5 seconds, but it would have been around $10,000-$11,000 a year. Amherst is expensive to live in bc it is supposedly one of the safest areas in the country. I say supposedly because it seems like one a month people get robbed even on north. If money is not a problem, then theres definitely nicer parts of Amherst, but I don't know anyone that lives there bc they're around $1,500-$2,000 a month.

Collegiate Village has shuttles to at least north campus. From there you would have to take the bus to get to south, where the new Kapoor hall is. Collegiate Village is a cheaper and not as nice version of Sweethome, Villas at Chesnut Ridge, and soon to be Villas at Rensch. With regard to the better three just mentioned, you'll most likely be in a quad with three others. Villas are $50 more a month than sweet home, and utilities is going to be something you'll have to split with your roommates. When I lived at the Villas, it was $700 a month per person plus electric, etc. so essentially you pay around $750 a month for a room, then you get to share your kitchen and communal area with everyone else. They have a gym, tanning beds, jacuzzi, etc. but they're gross. The gym is ok, bc you get a electronic access card and can go there any time you want and choose times when others are there or when no one is there. Overall there's usually lots partying and noise, unless you get lucky and have nice neighbors and roommates. I haven't personally stayed at collegiate village, but I know a ton of people that have lived there, then lived in Sweethome apts or the Villas and they said they would never go back to collegiate village. Sweethome has 4 rooms and a communal area all on one floor (a "flat"?) and Villas have communal area on first floor, 2 rooms on 2nd floor, and 2 rooms on third floor. If you know people you want to live with ad don't want to be the odd man out in a pre-established group of roommates, I would suggest applying for them now. I did it on Feb 10th when I lived there. Also, the shuttles do not shuttle when u want them to, they shuttle on a "schedule" which apparently does not follow the schedule they tell you about. If you have classes early (before 9) or late (after 4) I would suggest by bothering with shuttles unless you like waiting and potentially having to walk. Finally, there's no where nice to live on south, and if there was you wouldn't want to live there anyway bc you'd be a target. The new pharm building is on south.

Well, Collegiate Village is 2 miles to UB south, Sweethome is 4.7miles to UB South, and Villas at Chesnut Ridge is 5.9 miles to UB South. Also, shuttles run from the Collegiate village to UB South. Click this http://www.collegiatevillagewny.com/transportation and this is their UB South shuttle schedule: http://www.collegiatevillagewny.com/admin/ckfinder/userfiles/files/UB%20South,%20TOPS%20pdf.pdf

Unlike sharing with 3 other people, they have Two Private Bedroom / Two private Bath - $720 per person, making a total of 2 people in that plan. You just tell them your major, what type of person you are and they will pair you with your roommate. Remember your roommate will be in his/her own private bedroom. They had a P2 student in one of that plan and they were ready to pair me with that student, which I think will be a good thing. They also have studio and one bedrooms, but that is a bit expensive. This is their floor plans: http://www.collegiatevillagewny.com/floorplans-pricing

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I live in an apartment with my gf, and it is wayy overpriced. $800/mo. No utilities except garbage removal and water. Ends up being about $1,100 with cable, Internet, electric, and gas. There's no amenities except a pool, which is probably just about solid ice now. One good thing about shuttles is that you don't have to try to find parking spots, which is usually close to impossible. Do u have any other questions about UB and classes? I've also been on the pharm schools list of tutors available for pre-pharm students for three years in every subject except English.

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Can someone please elaborate on the in-state tuition for out-of-state students or direct me to the website where this information is? I just rescheduled my interview (again...ugh time conflicts) and have been trying to look for the information on the UB SoPPS website but cannot seem to find it for all four years.

Thanks!!

Do you plan on living in buffalo or ny year round?

Each of the SUNY schools are required to have their own policy that functions in accordance with that of the general guidelines of NY state. SUNY Buffalo's general policies can be found:

http://studentaccounts.buffalo.edu/policies/residency.php

The school of pharmacy would not likely be much different from that but if and when it differs would either be stated on their pharmacy website or you can call. If you're not from NY state and you are a dependent, at least one of your parents has to have been a NY state resident for I think at least 12 months last I recall. If this criteria is not met, you have no legal chance of getting in-state tuition first year. If you lived in Buffalo or NY for 12 months and established a life outside of school in NY, and forfeit your residency of your former state, and everything goes according to plan, like in Disney World, then you have a slight chance at being considered in-state for second year. If you are committed to this process I would strongly advise getting a NYS driver's license because it is a significant form of identification and that is what a friend of mine did from NJ. The sooner you get that out of the way, the more time you could potentially attribute to your length of residency in ny. By no means is it a guarantee, but if this is YOUR school and you want nothing other, then this is what you have to (legally) do. There's always some exceptions and blah blah blah, but don't rely on anything like that.

According to the following link, you're estimated cost of attendance for a year at UB will run you about $58,000-$59,000 if you're out of state. The only variations from this that they show are a variation in rent (they figure $10,000 a year) or the comprehensive fee (~$1,500) which they may or may not let you drop. As far as rent, it's not impossible to find cheaper but you get what you pay for. I live in Amherst in an apartment complex around the corner from North campus, and rent is $850 a month plus a security deposit equal to one months rent, plus about $130 for cable and Internet, plus about $100 during the winter months for gas (heat), plus about $100-$150 a month for electricity. That ends up being around $15,000 a year to live in a two bedroom apartment that I can feel somewhat safe living in. If you choose to share an apartment with 3 other roommates and live at either Sweethome apts, The Villas at Chestnut Ridge, or the new for next year Villas at Rensch, then you might think you're going to get off with a significantly cheaper cost of rent. Not the case. If you share an apt with three other people at one of those places you're still looking at AT LEAST $700-$750 a month per person in your apartment just for rent, then you'd split electricity, etc. but you're still looking at over $11,000. The only good thing about those apartments is that they're furnished, meaning that you don't have to buy a microwave, bed, dresser, desk, couch, chair, kitchen table, or tv stand. There are cheaper places on South, but you'll most likely need to furnish them yourself, split the rent with a large number of roommates, possibly look over your car insurance plan to see what's covered, invest in some new locks for at least your lower floor windows, buy a baseball bat or other protection so that you can at least pretend you're going to do something if your house is broken into. If you don't care much about your future, your life, or your stuff, you can just wing it and take the most likely former frat house as is. You can save some money if you walk to class from south (the new pharm building is on south) and in the winter bring a change of clothes so that those nice dress pants don't have road salt stains all over them everyday. If you're driving a car, plan on getting to the parking lots early unless you're a "crafty" driver. This is also somewhat costly though because UB is more willing to give you a parking ticket than to mail you your tuition bill. And if you're even thinking about depending on financial aid to come to your rescue every semester, you should start saving your money now because you'll get your financial aid refund between mid sept to early oct in the fall, and late jan-to mid feb in the spring if you have the "quick" way set up (direct deposit). Then they'll charge you a small late fee every semester because they can. Really nice facilities though. If money is not an issue for you, this is a great school with some brilliant faculty.



http://financialaid.buffalo.edu/costs/pharmcost.php

Do you plan on living in buffalo or ny year round?

Thank you for your detailed feedback Kwiz!! :)

I will only be living in buffalo during the school year if I decide to attend. It's a great school and I'm willing to pay the expenses. However, I'll look into it more with regards to quality of rotation sites, transportation, other similar opportunities before I make my final decision.

Thanks again! Your info is really helpful!! :)

No problem. One more useful site I recommend in your consideration of pharm school is the government website for the bureau of labor statistics. You can start here:

http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes291051.htm

And from there go to different states and different counties within states and see how many pharmacists live where, etc. This is a very useful resource when considering where pharmacists are already high in numbers etc. Also, there's several sects of the govt that have pharmacy jobs that you may or may not be aware of such as the IHS Indian Health Services (no u do not need to be Native American) that almost always have a demand. Either way, this site is insightful.

i was wondering what those who currently go here actually think of the school. from the outside it seems like a great program, the campus is nice, the new kapoors building is a plus, and faculty seems very approachable from first glance. i am pretty much set on this school so i would like a better view of it from someone who attends. do you regret your decision? are you happy here?

In order to better answer your question, I can give you a more personal response if you tell me what state or side of the country or city you're from, and what size classes you're used to having. Something like gen chem, or o chem, are we talking 20 classmates? 50? 200? 500? Are you planning on commuting? Living on campus? I entered UB in 2007 so I'm pretty knowledgable about the reality of things. Any general details you want to include, and I'll be sure to address your question with way more than you expect.

I was told that it is relatively easy for out-of-state students to get in-state after 1st year. had no idea that rent was expensive. thanks for the info.

In order to better answer your question, I can give you a more personal response if you tell me what state or side of the country or city you're from, and what size classes you're used to having. Something like gen chem, or o chem, are we talking 20 classmates? 50? 200? 500? Are you planning on commuting? Living on campus? I entered UB in 2007 so I'm pretty knowledgable about the reality of things. Any general details you want to include, and I'll be sure to address your question with way more than you expect.

i'm actually coming from undergrad at binghamton, another suny, although not quite as large as UB. originally from NYC so i guess i've seen both small town and large city. my intro science classes seated probably around 250 easily, maybe even a bit more. currently looking for apartments near the south campus (although i have heard the warnings about the neighborhoods) so i'd be walking to class everyday ideally.

Bingo is pretty large from what I hear so I don't think you'll have much difficulty to adjusting to even larger. As far as reputable apartments around south I do not know of any. It's mostly large houses around there. The area is bad, and since you're walking, I would suggest staying close to campus. There's no "good" areas really but so it comes down to trying to find an area with bad qualities you are more comfortable with, and steering away from the areas associated with bad aspects you're not comfortable with. Assuming you want to find a house around south, there's a few themes. One is the "used to a frat house" theme. Second is "next to a frat house" theme. Third is, "between two frat houses" theme. 4th is "on a road with, but distal to a frat house" theme. 5th is "no frats in sight, but mostly students" theme. 6th is "no frats in sight, but I got some sketchy neighbors" theme. And finally, number 7 is the "what was I thinking, I would practice my right to keep and bear arms in my household for protection, but those would probably get robbed too" theme. Here's where the hopefully useful advice comes in in regard to specific streets:

*a lot of these directions are given in relation to Main Street. So for example, South of main street means the side closer to South Campus, but is not technically perfectly south on a map.

- Custer Street: This is your standard, run of the mill, theme #6 for most houses. It is located on the north side of Main Street, and for practical and safety purposes, I wouldn't venture further west down on the north side of Main St past here. We'll call this your Northwest Limit.
- Minnesota Avenue: this is going to be either a #4, #6, or a #7 theme in most instances. The majority of houses or all of them on Minnesota Ave are on the south side of Main st, between Main St and Bailey Ave. . The furthest south I would suggest for any street mentioned is Bailey Ave. We'll call the corner of Bailey ave and Minnesota Ave. you're Southwest Limit.
- Minnesota Ave, Lisbon Ave, Highgate Ave, and Winspear Ave are parallel to each other and are all on south side of Main street. I've listed these four from further from South Campus to closest to South Campus, with Winspear being the closest possible street to South (except for a run down sketchy half street that never has houses for rent). So we'll call the corner of Bailey and Winspear your Southeast Limit.
- Englewood, Heath, Merrimac, Tyler, West Winspear, and West Northrup are all south of Main st and out of the houses that I have most commonly see for rent, have been to, or have heard from direct friends, these are mostly a grab bag of themes #1to #6. I'd suggest the northern limit of these streets is Kenmore Ave, and for the ones that go diagonally westward, to stay with Custer st being your western limit for the north side of Main.
- Going east down main street here's a bunch of in between streets up until the corner of Main and Bailey. There's some really nice places east of here, but you start getting into Amherst and possibly Williamsville, which means NOT CHEAP.

These are just guidelines, there's always exceptions somewhere. Anything bad can happen anywhere, and hopefully that is not breaking news to anyone.

If you really do not plan on driving anywhere. You might be able to find a house on one of those short, connecting streets, and be very close to Kapoor Hall, the new pharm building.

If you find a house for rent that you're interested in, I can help further from there if I know anything about it, or I can say that I don't know anything about it (which could be a good thing).


Here's a link to a screenshot from my Dropbox of South Campus and the areas I'm referring to on a map:

http://db.tt/kA4IcI6E

I was wondering if anyone who had an interview recently could provide some feedback on how it went/what kind of questions were asked/how the program went after the interview?

Thanks!

I was wondering if anyone who had an interview recently could provide some feedback on how it went/what kind of questions were asked/how the program went after the interview?

Thanks!

I just had the interview this past friday, March 2nd. Okay here is how the whole day goes briefly. You first go there in a classroom setting and check in, then you go sit in a seat that have your folder on it. Then the director of admission (Hess Jennifer) will come on and introduce herself and introduce UB as well as how the day will go by using powerpoint presentation. After that, you will be required to write a response to a question in 15 minutes (don't worry, it's not all that big deal, and the people who interviewed me rejected to even take that writing sample from me to look at it). After that, all of you will usually be grouped into different groups (group A, group B, group C...etc).

Each group does a different thing at the same time....for example, group A goes to do interview first while group B goes to school tour while group C goes to do group activity (you are given a task and must come up with a solution to the problem in the task with your partner and represent it orally to the other members of your group who also have a task to represent to you, very easy don't worry).

As for the interview itself, it was super friendly, very relaxed environment and doesn't sound formal at all. Two ladies interviewed me; they first introduced themselves and what they do in UB and then told me they are just trying to know me better.We all kept laughing through out the interview and often went out of the interview scope and talk about our personal things. My interview lasted about 45 minutes-1 hour because it was just interesting.

Some of the questions they asked (from their sheet of questions) are:

1) Describe a time when you had to deliver a bad news and how did you deliver it.
2) Describe your best friend for us
3) Describe a situation where you were unsuccessful and how were you able to solve it to make it successful eventually
4) What do you think about the new pharmacy law that allows pharmacists to give immunizations and prescribe medications. For this question, they would just say the new pharmacy law and will wait for you to say what is the law which is basically giving immunizations and prescribe medications. Make them feel that you know the new laws that come up with pharmacy.
5) Tell us about one person, either living or dead, who you would like to interview and what would you like to ask him?
6) How do you deal with stress? Do you usually talk with someone or just deal with it by yourself?

As you can see, these questions are mostly about my personality just to know me better.

These are pretty much all the questions they asked me and then they gave me the chance to ask them any questions. I asked them a question that made them keep answering for about 20 minutes long.

After the interview, we all gathered again in one roam and ate pizza and wings and exchanged phone numbers. We pretty much got to know all of each other.

Amazing school, amazing faculty, amazing people...everything is just nice....EXCEPT for the huge campus that you can easily get lost in lol

MShopes,

Thank you so much for all your help! Definitely eased my anxiety about the interview a bit....Good luck!

Had the interview friday....accepted today....extremely fast. Most likely attending there !

congratulations!!!:thumbup:

congratulations!!!:thumbup:

Thank you, seems like you already decided on attending there. One question, how do you supposed to know your financial aid package? Is it included with the mailed letter? I only received an email so far!

Did you fill out FAFSA?

Did you fill out FAFSA?

Yea but here is the dilemma. I'm applying to SUNY buffalo and another school. SUNY buffalo considers all 4 years of the program as graduate with regards to tuition and financial aid whereas the other school (LIU) considers the first two of the four years as undergraduate with regards to tuition and financial aid. I did not know what to put in the FAFSA whether I will be a graduate student or not but I heard that the school changes the information if needed to give the best package available.

So I went ahead and mentioned in FAFSA that I will still be undergraduate even though that's wrong for SUNY buffalo. What do you think about my problem?

Interviewing on 3/23. Any tips (besides reading the section on SDN). Also, anyone want to share traveling expenses?

Interviewing on 3/23. Any tips (besides reading the section on SDN). Also, anyone want to share traveling expenses?

Not sure if you read my post in the previous page but here it is in case:

I just had the interview this past friday, March 2nd. Okay here is how the whole day goes briefly. You first go there in a classroom setting and check in, then you go sit in a seat that have your folder on it. Then the director of admission (Hess Jennifer) will come on and introduce herself and introduce UB as well as how the day will go by using powerpoint presentation. After that, you will be required to write a response to a question in 15 minutes (don't worry, it's not all that big deal, and the people who interviewed me rejected to even take that writing sample from me to look at it). After that, all of you will usually be grouped into different groups (group A, group B, group C...etc).

Each group does a different thing at the same time....for example, group A goes to do interview first while group B goes to school tour while group C goes to do group activity (you are given a task and must come up with a solution to the problem in the task with your partner and represent it orally to the other members of your group who also have a task to represent to you, very easy don't worry).

As for the interview itself, it was super friendly, very relaxed environment and doesn't sound formal at all. Two ladies interviewed me; they first introduced themselves and what they do in UB and then told me they are just trying to know me better.We all kept laughing through out the interview and often went out of the interview scope and talk about our personal things. My interview lasted about 45 minutes-1 hour because it was just interesting.

Some of the questions they asked (from their sheet of questions) are:

1) Describe a time when you had to deliver a bad news and how did you deliver it.
2) Describe your best friend for us
3) Describe a situation where you were unsuccessful and how were you able to solve it to make it successful eventually
4) What do you think about the new pharmacy law that allows pharmacists to give immunizations and prescribe medications. For this question, they would just say the new pharmacy law and will wait for you to say what is the law which is basically giving immunizations and prescribe medications. Make them feel that you know the new laws that come up with pharmacy.
5) Tell us about one person, either living or dead, who you would like to interview and what would you like to ask him?
6) How do you deal with stress? Do you usually talk with someone or just deal with it by yourself?

As you can see, these questions are mostly about my personality just to know me better.

These are pretty much all the questions they asked me and then they gave me the chance to ask them any questions. I asked them a question that made them keep answering for about 20 minutes long.

After the interview, we all gathered again in one roam and ate pizza and wings and exchanged phone numbers. We pretty much got to know all of each other.

Amazing school, amazing faculty, amazing people...everything is just nice....EXCEPT for the huge campus that you can easily get lost in lol

BTW, I got accepted today, Monday in the morning...how fast is that lol

UB doesn't consider all four years as undergraduate. Either way, in the recent years the "financial aid award package" isn't finalized for a few months from now. There's no physical package, it's just a list of offers for loans/grants/scholarships/etc. and you go in and accept or decline them. The best you could get is an estimate of what loans your eligible for and an estimate of what they might offer you. Best thing to do is call the financial aid offices, because everyone is going to say something different

UB doesn't consider all four years as undergraduate. Either way, in the recent years the "financial aid award package" isn't finalized for a few months from now. There's no physical package, it's just a list of offers for loans/grants/scholarships/etc. and you go in and accept or decline them. The best you could get is an estimate of what loans your eligible for and an estimate of what they might offer you. Best thing to do is call the financial aid offices, because everyone is going to say something different

Alright, thanks. I will call the financial aid advisor first thing in the morning.

Ok, let us know what they say

Ok, let us know what they say

I gotta wait for them to send me UB person number because apparently, they can't know my identity without this number :rolleyes: I will update you soon

Yeah they don't speak social security number very fluently, and they definitely don't understand what it means for a person to have a "name." This 8 digit number is going to be put on every scan tron you fill out, and they might make it seem like you need to get a tattoo of it on your forehead, but you don't HAVE to haha

Yeah they don't speak social security number very fluently, and they definitely don't understand what it means for a person to have a "name." This 8 digit number is going to be put on every scan tron you fill out, and they might make it seem like you need to get a tattoo of it on your forehead, but you don't HAVE to haha

:laugh::laugh: I like how they are very fast in everything though, so I dont mind this number. But what do you think about the school, especially the south campus if you have been there since we are the first to move into the new building of pharmacy in the south campus.

South campus is a crap hole, but the new pharm building is nice looking. I'm on south everyday. In the past years pharm students have classes on both north and south, it'll be interesting to see if they do things the rational way next year, but I doubt it haha

i checked out the south campus while i was there for the interview, it definitely looks like its turning out nicely, having high expectations :xf:

Oh the campus is pretty awesome. I was just talking about all the non students that keep wandering on campus and robbing people. But it's expected I suppose

Is anyone else going on the 23rd for an interview?

UB went from 21 to 17 on the us news rankings :)

not that i take rankings as gold but i think its a good indication of buffalo's progress, especially with the new kapoor building and the hands on experience it'll bring

UB went from 21 to 17 on the us news rankings :)

not that i take rankings as gold but i think its a good indication of buffalo's progress, especially with the new kapoor building and the hands on experience it'll bring

Nice ! That's where I'm attending!

great to hear it, i think you made a great choice. looks like we'll be classmates!

great to hear it, i think you made a great choice. looks like we'll be classmates!

Yup, and we are even from the same area, New York City :)

So I had my skype interview on March 12th...haven't heard back as of today...anyone get accepted over a week after their interview?

So I had my skype interview on March 12th...haven't heard back as of today...anyone get accepted over a week after their interview?

I hope you've heard back by now! Good luck! :xf:

For anyone who will be attending in the Fall, it looks like our schedule is posted! Here's a link if you're interested:
http://pharmacy.buffalo.edu/files/uploads/Fall_2012_Block_Schedule_P1.pdf

If anyone is looking for housing for next year I have a room in my house (walking distance to south, but in the nice area north of the campus). Im a P1 at UB right now

Hello everyone. I live in Rochester and I am wanting to apply for both UB and St John Fisher's PharmD Programs for next fall (2013). I was wondering if UB accepts prereq classes taken at community college. I already have a BS Degree with a 3.4 from Ohio State University, but I have to take more science courses that UB requires to get into their Pharmacy school. Since money is tight, I would like to just get them done at the community college. Is this acceptable? Also, I heard the program is super competitive...if those of you who got in wouldn't mind sharing your stats, I would appreciate it. Thanks all!

Hello everyone. I live in Rochester and I am wanting to apply for both UB and St John Fisher's PharmD Programs for next fall (2013). I was wondering if UB accepts prereq classes taken at community college. I already have a BS Degree with a 3.4 from Ohio State University, but I have to take more science courses that UB requires to get into their Pharmacy school. Since money is tight, I would like to just get them done at the community college. Is this acceptable? Also, I heard the program is super competitive...if those of you who got in wouldn't mind sharing your stats, I would appreciate it. Thanks all!
As far as I know (from experience of applying), you have to take all of your science related courses at a 4-year accredited university/college. You can always call the PharmD admissions office; however, when I asked about taking anatomy and physiology at a community college they said they could not accept it. Hope this helps!

Hello everyone. I live in Rochester and I am wanting to apply for both UB and St John Fisher's PharmD Programs for next fall (2013). I was wondering if UB accepts prereq classes taken at community college. I already have a BS Degree with a 3.4 from Ohio State University, but I have to take more science courses that UB requires to get into their Pharmacy school. Since money is tight, I would like to just get them done at the community college. Is this acceptable? Also, I heard the program is super competitive...if those of you who got in wouldn't mind sharing your stats, I would appreciate it. Thanks all!

Hmmm, you could call them to ask, because I took human anatomy (aka the class I hate most in my academic history, side story) at a community college and it was fine . Some classes like upper-division human physiology, biochemistry or microbiology though, I think you can only take them at a 4-year university, unfortunately. :(

They said Kapoor has a Tim Hortons, I sincerely hope I'm not being given false hope :D

Hello, I am planning to attend SUNY UB in upcoming fall and have a question about health insurance. Is it mandatory to have one while I am a student here?

I talked to my friend who went to Washington State Pharmacy School, she said her school did not require one.