1. Has any member of your family ever been employed by or on staff at either Hofstra University or any entity of the North Shore – LIJ Health System? If yes, please explain.

2. If you are currently not a matriculated student, please indicate what you have been doing since the time of graduation until now.

3. If your education was interrupted for any reason, please indicate the reasons, the duration of the interruption, and how you spent your time.

4. Have you ever been subject to any investigations, actions, or convictions (either institutional or legal)?

5. Please share anything your application does not include, but that you would like to bring to our attention.

Good luck to everyone applying! :luck:

Jumping on the Hofstra Train.... Woot

:hello:

Hofstra, please love me back!

Hofstra, please love me back!

I agree we all need hofstra love

trying to decide if i should apply here. i read about the graduate housing hofstra offers, but the common area is shared. does anyone know about close-to-campus options for us married folk?

trying to decide if i should apply here. i read about the graduate housing hofstra offers, but the common area is shared. does anyone know about close-to-campus options for us married folk?

There are married people/people living with significant others in our class this year. There are apartments and houses for rent in places like Mineola, East Meadow, Levittown, Franklin Square and Westbury that people live in.
There isn't any on-campus couples housing, but there are a plethora of options less than a 15-minute drive from school.

AMCAS primary away.... ( 6/6)
Best of luck to everyone.

interesting article about the school if anyone wants firepower for their secondaries. :)

http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/06/training-tomorrows-doctors

And now everyone has same firepower for secondaries. Spoiler alert. lol Fortunately, I am not applying until entering class of 2014, so hopefully by that point they will go public with an awesome residency match list.

interesting article about the school if anyone wants firepower for their secondaries. :)

http://www.economist.com/blogs/babbage/2012/06/training-tomorrows-doctors

Thank you... Will be put to good use...

What so you guys think the odds are if you have a strong LOR from a faculty member of the medical school at a given university? Like, one of the lecturers or clinical instructors?

What so you guys think the odds are if you have a strong LOR from a faculty member of the medical school at a given university? Like, one of the lecturers or clinical instructors?

The same as if you had a LOR from a non given university. LORs are one of those minimum requirements and don't give you the chance to rise above the crowd, they only hurt you if you don't have them or if they are poor, they don't really help you. If you want an advantage that comes from GPA, MCAT score, clinical experience, graduate programs and applying early.

The same as if you had a LOR from a non given university. LORs are one of those minimum requirements and don't give you the chance to rise above the crowd, they only hurt you if you don't have them or if they are poor, they don't really help you. If you want an advantage that comes from GPA, MCAT score, clinical experience, graduate programs and applying early.

meh I disagree-I think it depends how powerful/well known the LOR writer is to the adcoms. I'm not saying you'll get accepted, but maybe an increased chance of an interview at the given institution.

If the writer maybe writes why you'll fit the school (i.e. faculty from Hofstra writes why you would fit Hofstra), I think it will help.

I don't think anyone can accurately answer this question, but to say it has no effect without knowing all the details is incorrect.

meh I disagree-I think it depends how powerful/well known the LOR writer is to the adcoms. I'm not saying you'll get accepted, but maybe an increased chance of an interview at the given institution.

If the writer maybe writes why you'll fit the school (i.e. faculty from Hofstra writes why you would fit Hofstra), I think it will help.

I don't think anyone can accurately answer this question, but to say it has no effect without knowing all the details is incorrect.

I can see your point as after all it does give a nice in-house feel.It just seemed to me the poster was making the in-house letter seem like a magic bullet.

I can see your point as after all it does give a nice in-house feel.It just seemed to me the poster was making the in-house letter seem like a magic bullet.

Yeah I agree, a letter will not get you in. Unless your last name is Pearlman ;)

Secondary received!

Still waiting to be verified.... Slow process....

Secondary received!

Did you get the secondary or just an acknowledgement email? I got an email saying they'd be sent in the next week or so as long as you pass the screen (25 MCAT, 3.0 GPA)

I got the acknowledgement last night and received a secondary link this afternoon. :)

I got the acknowledgement last night and received a secondary link this afternoon. :)

sweet i got the acknowledgement email today so hopefully i'll get mine tmrw. do you mind sharing with us what essays there are?

No problem! It's pretty standard stuff.

1. Has any member of your family ever been employed by or on staff at either Hofstra University or any entity of the North Shore – LIJ Health System? If yes, please explain.

2. If you are currently not a matriculated student, please indicate what you have been doing since the time of graduation until now.

3. If your education was interrupted for any reason, please indicate the reasons, the duration of the interruption, and how you spent your time.

4. Have you ever been subject to any investigations, actions, or convictions (either institutional or legal)?

5. Please share anything your application does not include, but that you would like to bring to our attention.

My link to the secondary is not working. Is that a problem for anyone else?????

Are you trying to open it in Firefox? For some reason, the link in the email has a space at the end that confuses Firefox. I just deleted the space at the end of the URL and it worked fine for me. I hope that helps!

Are you trying to open it in Firefox? For some reason, the link in the email has a space at the end that confuses Firefox. I just deleted the space at the end of the URL and it worked fine for me. I hope that helps!
Oh yeah it worked. Thanks!

By the way, is anyone writing anything specific in the additional information question or leaving it blank?

Could we get a character/word limit on those secondary questions :D thanks so much!!!

Any opinions on that last question? The tone of this secondary seems pretty much like a formality/just get it done. Should we go crazy about "why Hofstra?" or unique adversity, something like that?

Edit: Just now reading that this question was just asked.

Any opinions on that last question? The tone of this secondary seems pretty much like a formality/just get it done. Should we go crazy about "why Hofstra?" or unique adversity, something like that?

Edit: Just now reading that this question was just asked.
I was really just going to write how I was born and raise on Long Island and the North Shore-LIJ hospital and that I really want to practice medicine on Long Island. Then I was going to talk about "Why Hofstra".

Should we even put anything for the last question?

Could we get a character/word limit on those secondary questions :D thanks so much!!!

this

OMG I HAVENT GOTTEN MY SECONDARY YET.

The lack of such a statement in this thread needed to be rectified.

OMG I HAVENT GOTTEN MY SECONDARY YET.

The lack of such a statement in this thread needed to be rectified.

Haha thats probably because they gave us a verification email saying that we'd all get a secondary :laugh:

Just got the Hofstra secondary!

Under the 'Status' tab, there is a documents section which lists the schools attended, and it lists our transcripts as "missing." Does this mean we have to submit transcripts to Hofstra directly?

Just got the Hofstra secondary!

Under the 'Status' tab, there is a documents section which lists the schools attended, and it lists our transcripts as "missing." Does this mean we have to submit transcripts to Hofstra directly?

I submitted mine to AMCAS for verification, and it shows my transcript under that tab. Maybe you should email them?

On a side note, where do you upload your pic? Theres a check box for it under Status, but I can't find a button to upload :confused:

I submitted mine to AMCAS for verification, and it shows my transcript under that tab. Maybe you should email them?

On a side note, where do you upload your pic? Theres a check box for it under Status, but I can't find a button to upload :confused:

i had the same problem for the picture too...idk maybe if u get accepted for an interview u can upload one later? and i don't you have to get ur transcripts sent to Hofstra directly

I just submitted. I also have that my transcripts are missing. It says to send the transcripts to AMCAS so I'm not sure why they are missing.

I think it's probably just a glitch

Should we even put anything for the last question?

I'm leaning towards no...

"Please share anything your application does not include, but that you would like to bring to our attention."

Anyone else leaving that blank?

Anyone else having trouble accessing the application site?

Anyone else having trouble accessing the application site?


I had trouble with firefox so switched to IE and it worked fine after that.

Submitted!

is anyone complete? my status still shows they're waiting for letters of rec. submitted about a week ago.

is anyone complete? my status still shows they're waiting for letters of rec. submitted about a week ago.

Nothing on this end either. Submitted 7/5.

Same boat

Got my complete email

got my complete email

+1

I got my complete email, but I'm still waiting on one letter to get to AMCAS. Does that mean they're just going to start reviewing me without it? It's a science letter, too.

Secondary received

Complete today

Did you get an email or just updated online?

Did you get an email or just updated online?

Email

Yea thats weird cause online it shows that my secondary app package is complete and "Your application is ready!" back on 7/10 but I never got any email.

Yea thats weird cause online it shows that my secondary app package is complete and "Your application is ready!" back on 7/10 but I never got any email.

It happens... Perhaps it was because they wanted to remind me about updates and when they expect them. I am in an SMP.

For the second question on the secondary..what counts as an interruption? I did my bachelors in 4 yrs and than I worked for a year and than enrolled in a masters program..that's not called an interruption within my education, right. For the third question, what do you all think its asking for? Its kinda vague..

For the second question on the secondary..what counts as an interruption? I did my bachelors in 4 yrs and than I worked for a year and than enrolled in a masters program..that's not called an interruption within my education, right. For the third question, what do you all think its asking for? Its kinda vague..

there was a year gap in your education. i would count that as an interruption and use the space to say something beneficial that happened towards your application/experience/knowledge during that time.

For the second question on the secondary..what counts as an interruption? I did my bachelors in 4 yrs and than I worked for a year and than enrolled in a masters program..that's not called an interruption within my education, right. For the third question, what do you all think its asking for? Its kinda vague..

There was a year where you were not enrolled in classes. That's an interruption and I'd use the description there to talk about it.

For the second question on the secondary..what counts as an interruption? I did my bachelors in 4 yrs and than I worked for a year and than enrolled in a masters program..that's not called an interruption within my education, right. For the third question, what do you all think its asking for? Its kinda vague..

Interruption usually means a stoppage in the main line of education. Like you took a year off during UG. However you can always use it as an opportunity to tell them more about you

do you guys think I should include traffic tickets/ other tickets from The Department of Motor Vehicles in convictions?
thanks!!

do you guys think I should include traffic tickets/ other tickets from The Department of Motor Vehicles in convictions?
thanks!!

Negative. If I did that, I wouldn't get in to medical school! Some applications even say "excluding traffic violations." Obviously if the traffic ticket included an "under the influence" tag or something like that, then you have to list it.

Is anyone else unable to get to the app status portal?

Is anyone else unable to get to the app status portal?

The link they sent to their secondary has been finicky. Solutions have been to either delete the space that appears at the end of the address or delete the "https://" at the beginning.

So questions 2/3 sound pretty much the same if you are a non-trad who went back for a post-bacc?

Just noticed this was at the bottom of the school specific threads... what gives!

Get excited people! :hardy:

Anyone else visit the campus? Impressions?

Just noticed this was at the bottom of the school specific threads... what gives!

Get excited people! :hardy:

Anyone else visit the campus? Impressions?

I'm excited but there's a been a severe lack of updates...

.

I'm excited but there's a been a severe lack of updates...

lol exactly. how do y'all feel about going to a small med school? I think our class size is only going to be about 60.

I'm so game for Hofstra. The complete e-mail they gave me said they don't start interviewing till September, though, so maybe it'll be a while before the first invites? I dunno when the first ones came out last year.

.

Interview Invite just in! Submitted 7/9

Interview Invite :) Going for October 8th!

The scheduling worked out so i can make one east coast trip for my 3 interviews which is nice!

Sweet deal, man, congrats! I just confirmed for 10/3. This interview is the first convenient one for me since I'm in NYC. :P Where else you interviewing?

Ii!!!

Sweet deal, man, congrats! I just confirmed for 10/3. This interview is the first convenient one for me since I'm in NYC. :P Where else you interviewing?

Congrats! Interviewing at Jefferson then Hofstra then BU and got friends in NYC which is going to work out nice. It'll be like a short vacation :laugh: Where you interviewing at?

For all those who received interview invites do you mind sharing your stats and OOS or IS? Thanks!

Coming over you way for UC Davis, then UConn, UF, and Hofstra so far. You? Also, I'm OOS.

For all those who received interview invites do you mind sharing your stats and OOS or IS? Thanks!

OOS Stats in the MDApps

Edit: complete 7/16

Interview invite! And OOS

32 MCAT, 3.72 cGPA.

Check my mdapps for more info
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Quick question, what is the closest airport to Hempstead?
I have never gone to NY before, so I don't know which to choose!

I am thinking JFK, but I don't know!

Interview Invite, IS, MCAT:35P, GPA: 3.97

II for me too! OOS 34P 3.5 cgpa
What's the best airport to fly into?

Whoohoo, interview invite CA resident, submitted secondary 7/10 science gpa 3.51, 35. Picked oct 10th

Interview Invite!

OOS 3.04, 3.15, 30Q

Go underdogs!

Interview Invite!

OOS 3.04, 3.15, 30Q

Go underdogs!

congrats dude! When did you enter the review process?

congrats dude! When did you enter the review process?

I submitted to AAMC on 6/6/12
Received my secondary on 7/3/12
Submitted Secondary on 7/18/12
I frankly do not know when my application entered review.
Interview invitation today, 8/15/12

After you pick your interview date, they have this nifty little page about areas to stay and transportation.

If you plan to fly and take public transportation to Long Island, you should fly in and out of JFK Airport. From JFK, you can take the Airtran to Jamaica LIRR Station. From Jamaica Station, take the LIRR to Hempstead Station. From there, you can take a $15 cab to the hotel or SOM. Also, Hofstra University provides free shuttles to campus from the train station. A shuttle service schedule can be found on our website.

Did you guys get an email for the interview invite, or did you just check your status?

Received an email.

OOS invite! secondary submitted 7/15. I signed up for the 10/3 interview date.

Congrats to everyone who got interviews!! Hope I see some of you down the road.

It's funny because earlier today I was wondering whatever happened to Hofstra, and then BAM! Explosion of interview invites. Love it. Welcome to the party Hofstra!

anyone interviewing on Oct. 19th?

When were all of you complete?

Congrats to all of you with todays IIs!

Still waiting... probably top choice :(

Completed 7/10

OOS invite! secondary submitted 7/15. I signed up for the 10/3 interview date.

October 3rd here too!

Add me to the list.

Interview Invite, I picked Monday October 22
Complete 7/24
AMCAS Verified 7/19

sGPA 3.79, cGPA 3.83, MCAT 35+ (balanced), OOS, reapplicant.

invite too

complete first week or so.
thought i screwed up the additional essay thing by writing something to obscene, but still something meaningful, but i guess not.

OOS sorta - NYC undergrad
3.9+ 34+mcat but less than 37
handful of ecs but typical stuff nothign bizarre

complete 7/10 nothing yet

Complete 7/10 nothing yet either.. for some reason I haven't been hearing back from any of the schools I thought I really had a chance at, I sure as hell hope hofstra pulls through..

Complete 7/10 nothing yet either.. for some reason I haven't been hearing back from any of the schools I thought I really had a chance at, I sure as hell hope hofstra pulls through..

Don't worry, this process takes a year for a reason. Not everyone can get an acceptance in October. Besides, no seats have been taken yet. Just wait and you will get some interview invites soon.

It's super hard to be patient when you see people on these threads getting invites, but don't worry. Today was only the first day of their interview invites. We still have 8 months left in the process :).

Don't worry, this process takes a year for a reason. Not everyone can get an acceptance in October. Besides, no seats have been taken yet. Just wait and you will get some interview invites soon.

It's super hard to be patient when you see people on these threads getting invites, but don't worry. Today was only the first day of their interview invites. We still have 8 months left in the process :).

Thanks guys, and congrats! :)

I'm getting all nervous I was stupid to not retake the MCAT and apply late with my sub-30 MCAT with everyone around here receiving interviews. Maybe I should take a break from SDN haha.

Thanks! I hope that is the case

Interview! 3.3ugpa 3.8ggpa, 37
Anyone familiar with the area able to estimate how long it will take to get from Hempstead to La Guardia? If the interview day ends at 2:30 would I be safe scheduling a 6:30 flight? Was hoping to take LIRR but maybe I'll rent a car to make the flights work- anyone interviewing 10/22 and getting in 10/21 want to share a car rental?

Did you just get the email now?
I was wondering if their still sending them out tonight.

got it just before 6pm

dont worry these are surely going out in batches. i was complete before some of the kids and my invite was aroudn 6 pm whcih was after the other kids.. weirds. but keep positive!!

also no invite from einstein or boston or baylor or jefferson for me. kinda wack but. this whole process is a nutjob itself. i think these med schools need a flexer report on how to fix their admissions process. lolol.

dont worry these are surely going out in batches. i was complete before some of the kids and my invite was aroudn 6 pm whcih was after the other kids.. weirds. but keep positive!!

also no invite from einstein or boston or baylor or jefferson for me. kinda wack but. this whole process is a nutjob itself. i think these med schools need a flexer report on how to fix their admissions process. lolol.

:thumbup:

Interview invite!!! Complete: July 10

Interview! 3.3ugpa 3.8ggpa, 37
Anyone familiar with the area able to estimate how long it will take to get from Hempstead to La Guardia? If the interview day ends at 2:30 would I be safe scheduling a 6:30 flight? Was hoping to take LIRR but maybe I'll rent a car to make the flights work- anyone interviewing 10/22 and getting in 10/21 want to share a car rental?

I scheduled my flight home some time around 6:30. I think that should be more than enough time whether driving or taking public transportation.

AHH!! interview invite :) just got it now. SO EXCITED!

1st Interview Invite!!!! Complete 8/7 actually. 3.73 cGPA/3.85 sGPA, 33Q, plus I emailed Mrs. Langsfeld after I met her at an event about why I was excited about Hofstra

Interview! 3.3ugpa 3.8ggpa, 37
Anyone familiar with the area able to estimate how long it will take to get from Hempstead to La Guardia? If the interview day ends at 2:30 would I be safe scheduling a 6:30 flight? Was hoping to take LIRR but maybe I'll rent a car to make the flights work- anyone interviewing 10/22 and getting in 10/21 want to share a car rental?

If you leave at 2:30 you can get to LaGuardia in under 45 mins and you shouldn't get any traffic.

Interview Invite. =)

Complete on 7/23

Got the email this morning.

Invite woohoo!

Interview invite today! Scheduled for October 31, a.k.a. Halloween! (I feel like an interview is not the best environment for a costume...)

Complete 7/15
OOS, s3.3, c3.6, 32S

Interview invite this afternoon. Complete 7/10, IS, 32R, 3.86/3.82. My interview is on October 31st too! It was the earliest date they had available. I'm dressing up as an LIJ physician.

Anyone have any idea what to expect in the interview? Is it the standard why medicine? or is it more of a getting to know you session?

Does anyone know what the results of Hofstra's 1st class was for Step I's? They took them this yr right??

Anyone have any idea what to expect in the interview? Is it the standard why medicine? or is it more of a getting to know you session?

You're not going to get any info on that, good sir. As an interviewee, you're not allowed to say anything about the interview.

You're not going to get any info on that, good sir. As an interviewee, you're not allowed to say anything about the interview.

really? is that a rule?

Anyone have any idea what to expect in the interview? Is it the standard why medicine? or is it more of a getting to know you session?

It's MMI

Congrats btw!

Still waiting here...

You're not going to get any info on that, good sir. As an interviewee, you're not allowed to say anything about the interview.

...

Small class size of 60 Expected matriculated. Does that mean we have a lower chance if we get an interview at a school that accepts 200?

WOW... Thought I could take a couple days to speak to my family about when would be a good time to go and BAM, couldn't get an interview until November! I really love this school and hope it doesn't play out as a disadvantage. They don't make decisions until December though so I guess it is okay. Definitely not expected and I had to re-run the dates with my family :laugh:

I learned my lesson, book a date as soon as you get an invite.

Anyone know if there is an automatic scholarship again this year?

Anyone interviewing October 3rd want to split a room at the Marriott?

Pumped or the 10/3 interview. I have a bud at Hofstra, so I'm crashing with him. Only school I've encountered so far that doesn't offer an Applicant Host program.

Interview invite this afternoon. Complete 7/10, IS, 32R, 3.86/3.82. My interview is on October 31st too! It was the earliest date they had available. I'm dressing up as an LIJ physician.
still waiting.. really want to interview here - love the small class! But seems like a 32Q is below average... anyone get an invite with my stats? 3.75cgpa 3.9sgpa...? I wasn't complete til about a week ago - only have one interview so far!

still waiting.. really want to interview here - love the small class! But seems like a 32Q is below average... anyone get an invite with my stats? 3.75cgpa 3.9sgpa...? I wasn't complete til about a week ago - only have one interview so far!

I got an interview with stats WAY below yours. I'm sure you'll be fine. Here's how it worked out for me.

Primary submitted 6/6/12
Secondary received 7/3/12
Secondary submitted 7/18/12
Interview invitation 8/15/12

It's MMI

Congrats btw!

Still waiting here...


http://medicine.hofstra.edu/admission/md/mdadmissions_application_interviewday.html

according to their website they aren't MMI

is it still two 1 on 1 interviews?

Can anyone comment on their experiences at Hofstra for their first and second years. I was reading through last years thread and the current students comments, but was wondering if people can provide further perspectives.
Thanks!

MD/PhD interview invite. There go my Halloween plans. :)

MD/PhD interview invite. There go my Halloween plans. :)

You can still dress up if you want.

http://medicine.hofstra.edu/admission/md/mdadmissions_application_interviewday.html

according to their website they aren't MMI

is it still two 1 on 1 interviews?

I stand corrected.

When I went to their information session at the campus in April they told us it was MMI...

This page is dated 7/5/12 so I guess they changed their minds? :rolleyes:

Good find, thanks.

MD/PhD interview invite. There go my Halloween plans. :)

MD/PhD here as well. Same day ! I received the interview invite this afternoon and feel tremendously pumped !!!!! I love East Coast so much lol.

By the way, do you know if we will start at Feinstein or at School of Medicine ? The emails were confusing. The first email said MD/PhD interview would start at Feinstein and end at School of Medicine, but the website and the second email (confirmation email) said interview would occur at School of Medicine. Feinstein and SOM are 10 minutes away from each other by car driving !

Besides, does anyone know if picture has to be on solid background like passport style ? Or can it be anything as long as it looks decent ?

Besides, does anyone know if picture has to be on solid background like passport style ? Or can it be anything as long as it looks decent ?
this was mine i cropped it a little tho bt i think it can b any non-distracting background it dsnt have 2 b solid
http://merkez.az/wp-content/uploads1/1345451868_devushki-12-460x287.jpg

this was mine i cropped it a little tho bt i think it can b any non-distracting background it dsnt have 2 b solid
http://merkez.az/wp-content/uploads1/1345451868_devushki-12-460x287.jpg

That's a third tier Carib quality photo at best. No boobs, no interview.

If you leave at 2:30 you can get to LaGuardia in under 45 mins and you shouldn't get any traffic.

excellent- thanks!

hi guys, i was hoping i could get your thoughts on one of the supplement questions. for the last question where they ask whether there is anything you would like to bring to their attention, I was going to write a paragraph on why i wanted to attend their school. I realize that this section is usually for people to explain educational gaps and any institutional disciplinary actions but I never like to leave things blank. Anyone think that's overkill?

hi guys, i was hoping i could get your thoughts on one of the supplement questions. for the last question where they ask whether there is anything you would like to bring to their attention, I was going to write a paragraph on why i wanted to attend their school. I realize that this section is usually for people to explain educational gaps and any institutional disciplinary actions but I never like to leave things blank. Anyone think that's overkill?
I wrote a few paragraphs on why specfically I wanted to go to Hofstra and I got an interview invite a week ago. I think it can help make you stand out.

I wrote a few paragraphs on why specfically I wanted to go to Hofstra and I got an interview invite a week ago. I think it can help make you stand out.

Same thing here.

hi guys, i was hoping i could get your thoughts on one of the supplement questions. for the last question where they ask whether there is anything you would like to bring to their attention, I was going to write a paragraph on why i wanted to attend their school. I realize that this section is usually for people to explain educational gaps and any institutional disciplinary actions but I never like to leave things blank. Anyone think that's overkill?

I wrote about the special masters program I am currently attending. It seemed to be well received and I was told they will be expecting an update on my performance before they can make a decision to interview or not.

Interview Invite!

Secondary recieved: 8/21
Secondary submitted: 8/22
II: 8/27
That's one heck of a turnaround time! I'm flattered?

Interview scheduled for 11/18. This was the second earliest date available (first being 11/16). How are they so backed up already!?

Stats:
IS 3.47 cGPA, 3.27 sGPA, 36Q
So GPA is way below average for any MD schools while MCAT is high. Also, I didn't write anything for that optional question.

Interview Invite!

Complete 8/2

If you leave at 2:30 you can get to LaGuardia in under 45 mins and you shouldn't get any traffic.

Hofstra student weighing in here. I've lived on Long Island about 20 minutes from both LaGuardia/JFK my whole life. This is mostly accurate. LaGuardia is actually only about 25-35 minutes from the school, adjusting for stoplights and spot traffic makes 45 minutes reasonable. You should always consider that on Long Island, you can always hit an hour + of traffic out of nowhere, luckily there are approximately 120954384763 ways to get to LaGuardia so if you have a GPS/iphone with you in case you need a detour, budgeting an hour to get there is more than enough.

That being said, all costs being equal (which often they are not), I would go to JFK over LaGuardia. It's marginally closer to Hofstra, but more importantly, LaGuardia is a terrible airport. Don't hesitate to go there if it's cheaper (it's not dangerous or anything), but all other things being equal I would choose JFK any day.

Also, while it is true that you can go from JFK to Hempstead (or literally to a block away from my house) via train, it can be somewhat confusing if you are not accustomed to mass transit. You basically take the monorail (AirTrain) from the airport to Jamaica Station, which is the major hub of the Long Island Rail Road in Queens. From there you can get to any LIRR station (including Penn/Manhattan), including Hempstead. The cost is $5 for the monorail and $6-13 for the LIRR, depending on what time you travel. However the train is not directly next to campus, it's walkable during the day (~5 minutes by car) but I wouldn't walk through that part of Hempstead alone at night. Chances are your living arrangements will be further away and require transportation anyway.

Other area airports include Newark Liberty, which I would avoid as it is in New Jersey and significantly further away, and Long Island McArthur airport, which is a small airport only serviced by Southwest and is ~40+ minutes from the school.

I'm happy to offer longer-than-necessary answers to any other questions y'all might have about getting around long island or about LI in general. Good luck everyone :luck:

Hofstra student weighing in here. I've lived on Long Island about 20 minutes from both LaGuardia/JFK my whole life. This is mostly accurate. LaGuardia is actually only about 25-35 minutes from the school, adjusting for stoplights and spot traffic makes 45 minutes reasonable. You should always consider that on Long Island, you can always hit an hour + of traffic out of nowhere, luckily there are approximately 120954384763 ways to get to LaGuardia so if you have a GPS/iphone with you in case you need a detour, budgeting an hour to get there is more than enough.

That being said, all costs being equal (which often they are not), I would go to JFK over LaGuardia. It's marginally closer to Hofstra, but more importantly, LaGuardia is a terrible airport. Don't hesitate to go there if it's cheaper (it's not dangerous or anything), but all other things being equal I would choose JFK any day.

Also, while it is true that you can go from JFK to Hempstead (or literally to a block away from my house) via train, it can be somewhat confusing if you are not accustomed to mass transit. You basically take the monorail (AirTrain) from the airport to Jamaica Station, which is the major hub of the Long Island Rail Road in Queens. From there you can get to any LIRR station (including Penn/Manhattan), including Hempstead. The cost is $5 for the monorail and $6-13 for the LIRR, depending on what time you travel. However the train is not directly next to campus, it's walkable during the day (~5 minutes by car) but I wouldn't walk through that part of Hempstead alone at night. Chances are your living arrangements will be further away and require transportation anyway.

Other area airports include Newark Liberty, which I would avoid as it is in New Jersey and significantly further away, and Long Island McArthur airport, which is a small airport only serviced by Southwest and is ~40+ minutes from the school.

I'm happy to offer longer-than-necessary answers to any other questions y'all might have about getting around long island or about LI in general. Good luck everyone :luck:

Thanks for your help! I was wondering is it better to rent a car or to take mass transit??? I personally don't mind driving

Interview Invite!

Secondary recieved: 8/21
Secondary submitted: 8/22
II: 8/27
That's one heck of a turnaround time! I'm flattered?

Interview scheduled for 11/18. This was the second earliest date available (first being 11/16). How are they so backed up already!?

Stats:
IS 3.47 cGPA, 3.27 sGPA, 36Q
So GPA is way below average for any MD schools while MCAT is high. Also, I didn't write anything for that optional question.

wow they must really like you!

Interview Invite : 8/27
Secondary Submitted : 8/14

10/11 Interview date. I guess someone canceled their interview date because it was the only date available in October.

Interview Invite : 8/27
Secondary Submitted : 8/14

10/11 Interview date. I guess someone canceled their interview date because it was the only date available in October.

Is it easy to reset your interview and look if there is an earlier one? I'm scheduled for 11/14 and I want to make mine earlier

There might not be any... There was only one option for me in October.

I tried it--you can't.

Interview Invite! First available was 11/30. So late!

Edit: forgot to add. Complete 07/10

I'm planning to arrive at JFK airport around 11:20pm the night before my interview day. Does anyone know if it's safe to take monorail to Jamaica station and then LIRR to Hempstead at that time ? After arriving at Hempstead, I will take cab to hotel. How long does it take if I go by this route ?

On the other hand, I'm also contemplating to take cab from JFK airport directly to the hotel (possibly Marriott). Does anyone have any ideas how much this can cost ?

P.S: the third option I'm thinking of is to rent a car. Do you think this option is worse than taking the cab ? Because it will be late night, I'm trying to find the most economical method to get from JFK to the hotel in the least amount of time so that I can get to sleep as early as possible.

Congrats to everyone on the interviews!

Does anyone know if they send out secondaries before verification? I'm kind of late bloomer--I submitted my AMCAS in early August so I won't be verified until later this month probably :(

Interview Invite today! Submitted my secondary on July 3rd but never received a complete e-mail. The only available dates I saw were in December but that might be good for me since I have family in NY I'll probably just stay all of winter break! :)

I'm planning to arrive at JFK airport around 11:20pm the night before my interview day. Does anyone know if it's safe to take monorail to Jamaica station and then LIRR to Hempstead at that time ? After arriving at Hempstead, I will take cab to hotel. How long does it take if I go by this route ?

On the other hand, I'm also contemplating to take cab from JFK airport directly to the hotel (possibly Marriott). Does anyone have any ideas how much this can cost ?

P.S: the third option I'm thinking of is to rent a car. Do you think this option is worse than taking the cab ? Because it will be late night, I'm trying to find the most economical method to get from JFK to the hotel in the least amount of time so that I can get to sleep as early as possible.

The only "unsafe" part is walking alone in Hempstead at night (and you'll find that most of us at Hofstra have done that at least once or twice if not more often); as long as you're taking a cab once you get to the train station and you don't go wandering off into Jamaica while waiting for a train, you're good. That being said, I've never actually done it before so I can't offer first-hand-experience in that way, just my knowledge of LI.

Ollie's is probably the most popular airport service around, in my experience they're more expensive than a cab (which should be available at the airport 24/7) but less expensive than a "fine" car service (i.e. a towncar) and very reliable. Then again I've never taken a yellow cab all the way out to LI I have no clue if they charge more for leaving NYC. Here's the website for Ollie's reservations:

http://www.olliestaxi.com/Reservations.html

You can make a reservation online, but more relevantly it lists some phone numbers you can call to get an idea of the price.

The only "unsafe" part is walking alone in Hempstead at night (and you'll find that most of us at Hofstra have done that at least once or twice if not more often); as long as you're taking a cab once you get to the train station and you don't go wandering off into Jamaica while waiting for a train, you're good. That being said, I've never actually done it before so I can't offer first-hand-experience in that way, just my knowledge of LI.

Ollie's is probably the most popular airport service around, in my experience they're more expensive than a cab (which should be available at the airport 24/7) but less expensive than a "fine" car service (i.e. a towncar) and very reliable. Then again I've never taken a yellow cab all the way out to LI I have no clue if they charge more for leaving NYC. Here's the website for Ollie's reservations:

http://www.olliestaxi.com/Reservations.html

You can make a reservation online, but more relevantly it lists some phone numbers you can call to get an idea of the price.

Thank you very much for these helpful advices.:)

Anyone have any idea how many people they've interviewed/accepted the past few years?

I had to withdraw my application because of family health reasons. My family needed money and I couldn't afford to give my paychecks and pay to attend this interview. I did the only thing I could think of, which was to give my family the money to help them out. There should now be/will be a 10/29 interview slot open for a little. I hope one of you will be able to use it.

I had to withdraw my application because of family health reasons. My family needed money and I couldn't afford to give my paychecks and pay to attend this interview. I did the only thing I could think of, which was to give my family the money to help them out. There should now be/will be a 10/29 interview slot open for a little. I hope one of you will be able to use it.

no interview invite here yet, but I hope everything works out for you, hang in their bro

I had to withdraw my application because of family health reasons. My family needed money and I couldn't afford to give my paychecks and pay to attend this interview. I did the only thing I could think of, which was to give my family the money to help them out. There should now be/will be a 10/29 interview slot open for a little. I hope one of you will be able to use it.

:( Good luck in your other interviews. Hang in there, you have a great app.

Interview Invite today! My second in two days, I seem to be getting lucky recently.

OOS, Complete 8/11

Can someone please provide the character limit for hofstra's secondary? Thanks so much!

Can someone please provide the character limit for hofstra's secondary? Thanks so much!

1500 characters for each.

1500 characters for each.

Thanls gakirby!=)

Are the interviews closed or open file?

Are the interviews closed or open file?

The last two years there have been one of each. It may not be clear which one is which.
I wouldn't think about it too much.

Interview invite and I'm so excited! my stats: IS, 3.3/34Q

Interview invite and I'm so excited! my stats: IS, 3.3/34Q

Congrats! When were you complete?

I had to withdraw my application because of family health reasons. My family needed money and I couldn't afford to give my paychecks and pay to attend this interview. I did the only thing I could think of, which was to give my family the money to help them out. There should now be/will be a 10/29 interview slot open for a little. I hope one of you will be able to use it.

Granted you can prove that you are who you are and that you got an interview invite, if you started an IndieGogo campaign I would donate and I think other SDNers would help too. I don't make much money but I can spare $10-20 for someone who worked hard enough to get a medical school interview but struck some bad luck. Of course people would have to be confident you weren't scamming us. I'd say it's worth a shot.

Shoot me a PM if you consider it, I bet you reddit's r/premed could scrounge up enough for a flight.

Interview invite today! Scheduled for Nov 14 (I think someone dropped their date - thanks to them). Complete 08/16. Found out through status change NO email arrived so if you haven't gotten an invite it might be worth a look.... you never know.

Stats: OOS 3.5 cgpa 3.58 sgpa 36Q

Second invite, wicked excited- it's this and Pitt so far

@drd714 (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=481599) - Thanks! I was complete 8/11

Anyone hear back with anything besides an interview yet? Rejected, hold, anything like that?

Interview invite today.

OOS, Complete on 9/6/2012.

#excited!

Interview Invite! Complete 8/16, 3.88 cgpa, 3.80 sgpa, 32R.

Just so you all know, the first dates available are the week of December 10. They interview on MWF only, the day begins at 8 and ends at 2:30.

Has anyone interviewed here yet? What was the experience like?

Also, was doing a bit of reading, is it true that the earliest date they will make decisions by is January 1st?

Has anyone interviewed here yet? What was the experience like?

Also, was doing a bit of reading, is it true that the earliest date they will make decisions by is January 1st?
Looks like it (according to MSAR)

Can Anyone who interviewed today comment on their experiences?

Can Anyone who interviewed today comment on their experiences?

I'll be interviewing tomorrow, October 3rd. Will post after. Kind of excited. Going into it with an acceptance elsewhere, so I'm no longer super nervous.

I'll be there tomorrow as well. How do you have an acceptance before October 15? EDP?

I'll be there tomorrow as well. How do you have an acceptance before October 15? EDP?

It's a DO program. It's actually put me in a tough situation. I have to submit my non-refundable deposit by December 15th, which is why I was a little annoyed that Hofstra, at the earliest, sends out acceptances in January.

Ah. Well do DO programs refund your deposit as long as you finalize the decision by a certain date? Because then you could just rescind the deposit two weeks later.

Ah. Well do DO programs refund your deposit as long as you finalize the decision by a certain date? Because then you could just rescind the deposit two weeks later.

As far as I'm concerned, no. You submit everything by December 15th or you lose your spot. It's a $1000 non-refundable deposit, so it's quite the chunk of change. I guess depending on how tomorrow goes will determine how I feel about my DO spot.

II today, submitted 7/17. Earliest interview date is Jan 4th, 2013! Dang.

Interview Invite this morning!! My first one yet. Complete 9/16.

Anyone know approximately how many invitations they extend?

Interview Invite this morning!! My first one yet. Complete 9/16.

Anyone know approximately how many invitations they extend?
It seems to be variable...Their first year they sent out about 800 invitations, but I think last year the amount extended was closer to 650 invites.

For current students or those familiar with the area, would it be a ridiculous idea for me to try to commute from the Upper East Side to Hofstra the morning of the interview (starts at 8 am)? I can stay with a friend there and it would save me the cost of a hotel in Long Island.

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For current students or those familiar with the area, would it be a ridiculous idea for me to try to commute from the Upper East Side to Hofstra the morning of the interview (starts at 8 am)? I can stay with a friend there and it would save me the cost of a hotel in Long Island.

Not ridiculous. Some people in our class commute from the city everyday for 8am class. Plan on waking up early, though.

Pretty fantastic experience interviewing here. Everyone was super friendly and down-to-earth. My two interviews were very conversational and low-stress. The medical school building is small, though they plan on expanding in December. Currently, they only have a couple of classrooms, a small eatery, offices and the structures lab, which is the anatomy lab. They have the Center for Learning and Innovation, which is a like 5-10 minutes away from the school, where they have all of their simulation men and standardized patient events. I'm from the PNW and thought the campus and area were great! It reminded me of the area where I currently live. Towards the end of the day, we had lunch with some of the students and they were all very happy about the program. I'm still a little unsure about the PBL approach, but they seem to have it structured pretty well. They give you everything you need so that you may structure your own approach to learning and that's reinforced through their PEARLS sessions that you have every week. I'm pretty stoked on Hofstra. I wasn't expecting much from the interview and came out of it completely sold on the school.

I believe they said they will be interviewing around 600 people for 80 spots, so it's going to be a bit competitive, but next year they've been given the green light to open up 100 spots, so it should become a bit easier as they grow.

Ii :D

Not ridiculous. Some people in our class commute from the city everyday for 8am class. Plan on waking up early, though.

My current plan is to get to Penn Station by 5:30 - 6:00 am, and catching the Ronkonkoma Train towards Farmingdale or Port Jefferson Train towards Huntington and getting off at Mineola. From there I can catch the Hofstra shuttle at 6:30ish to campus I think. Does that sound about right?

Hi! Any females interviewing 11/19 like to split hotel room with me night of the 18th? :)

Ii :D
Hi, do you mind sharing when did you submit your secondary to them?

No,catch the train to Hempstead. That is where the Hofstra shuttle comes.

II today, scheduled earliest available in January, OOS, >32, >3.6.

Anyone else having log in problems?

Anyone else having log in problems?
I am too, I hope this isn't their way of rejecting us, the same way MCW did...

I am too, I hope this isn't their way of rejecting us, the same way MCW did...

I too can't log in. And I have an II so don't despair, this isn't a passive aggressive rejection lol

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

I too can't log in. And I have an II so don't despair, this isn't a passive aggressive rejection lol

Sent from my Galaxy Nexus

I also can't log-in, good to know it's not a rejection.

I too can't log in. And I have an II so don't despair, this isn't a passive aggressive rejection lol


Haha wonderful. Thanks for the heads up.

Anybody interested in splitting a hotel room/ transportation back to the airport October 31st? Thanks.

I'm interviewing here soon, and I was wondering if anyone had any insight into the process. What was the interview like? What kind of questions did they ask? In one of my previous interviews at a different school, they gave you a map and you had to run around the city campus to find each of your interviewers on the fly. Does this school make you treasure hunt for your interviewers or is everything in one place? Thanks in advanced for your help.

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In one of my previous interviews at a different school, they gave you a map and you had to run around the city campus to find each of your interviewers on the fly.

That sounds like fun!

Interview Invite just now!!! OOS, complete 9/25 (so pretty fast turnaround). Earliest dates are in January already...ouch...

Interview Invite just now!!! OOS, complete 9/25 (so pretty fast turnaround). Earliest dates are in January already...ouch...
Congratulations!

Congratulations!
Thank you! :)

Thank you! :)
congratulations! I was complete 9/23, hope to hear something soon.

I am OOS with pretty average GPA/MCAT. I was thinking about adding this school, is it still worth applying here or is it already too late in the cycle?

I'm coming from UES too-- gonna take the LIRR arriving in hempstead at 7:30 (next one before that arrives at 6:20am..) then cab it to the campus from there. Looks like the campus shuttle doesn't run early enough to help us in the morning.

I'm coming from UES too-- gonna take the LIRR arriving in hempstead at 7:30 (next one before that arrives at 6:20am..) then cab it to the campus from there. Looks like the campus shuttle doesn't run early enough to help us in the morning.

Maybe I'm reading the shuttle schedule incorrectly, but that's why I was looking at taking the LIRR to Mineola (arrive ~6:30am) instead of Hempstead because the Hofstra shuttle leaves Mineola at 6:45 am? Otherwise, the shuttle does pick up at Hempstead starting at 7:30 am?

Interviewed about 3 weeks ago. Withdrawing application, got into one of my top choices. Hope somebody enjoys my slot!

i'm interviewing here next week. anyone have any tips?

i'm interviewing here next week. anyone have any tips?

ye...be extremely familiar with the facets of the curriculum and how you would be a fit for it

I really hope this school is receptive to good updates....

Update sent with mid term grades and a few zingers that express my continued interest. I am hoping to stir them up a bit and get them to look over my forgotten application again.

how do you know if your application has been forgotten? do they do silent rejections?

how do you know if your application has been forgotten? do they do silent rejections?

how do you know if your application has been forgotten? do they do silent rejections?

how do you know if your application has been forgotten? do they do silent rejections?

The question so important it had to be asked twice! I'd certainly like to know this, too. IS, 3.6 39 and complete since 8/13 and not a peep. I went to an info session in the spring and the building was so beautiful inside I would really hate not to interview here.

The question so important it had to be asked twice! I'd certainly like to know this, too. IS, 3.6 39 and complete since 8/13 and not a peep. I went to an info session in the spring and the building was so beautiful inside I would really hate not to interview here.

Forgotten in the sense that they are not currently thinking about me but now because of my update they are.... hopefully. I am in a masters program so I sent them a mid term update.

The question so important it had to be asked twice! I'd certainly like to know this, too. IS, 3.6 39 and complete since 8/13 and not a peep. I went to an info session in the spring and the building was so beautiful inside I would really hate not to interview here.

I think he meant to quote what I wrote to better get a response from me.

indeed. *he/she.



I think he meant to quote what I wrote to better get a response from me.

Hi everyone. I am withdrawing my application. My interview date is 10/26 so there should be a spot open for that date. Good luck!

II about 20 minutes ago! Complete 09/11, OOS, 3.4 31 mcat!

II about 20 minutes ago! Complete 09/11, OOS, 3.4 31 mcat!
Did you send them an LOI or anything? I was complete before you but no word yet.

II about 20 minutes ago! Complete 09/11, OOS, 3.4 31 mcat!
Congratulations! I've been complete since 9/20, Hoping to hear something soon

I am interviewing at Hofstra this Friday, 10/26. For those of you who have interviewed already, do you have any tips? What was the experience like? What kinds of questions did they ask?

It's my first interview and I'm quite nervous and excited.

Did you send them an LOI or anything? I was complete before you but no word yet.

Nope, i stayed as quiet as possible ha

I am interviewing at Hofstra this Friday, 10/26. For those of you who have interviewed already, do you have any tips? What was the experience like? What kinds of questions did they ask?

It's my first interview and I'm quite nervous and excited.

Check the interview feedback page for the school.


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I am interviewing at Hofstra this Friday, 10/26. For those of you who have interviewed already, do you have any tips? What was the experience like? What kinds of questions did they ask?

It's my first interview and I'm quite nervous and excited.

im interviewing that date too!

Interviewed at Hofstra recently and loved it- totally laid back interviews, really nice and interesting students, and of course, completely re-imagined curriculum that makes learning medicine a way more active, engaged process. Would be very happy to end up there.

OsmiumTetroxide (http://forums.studentdoctor.net/member.php?u=353562) and SourD21 I'll see you guys on 10/26 too!

Ahh so sorry if this is a dumb question, but could you please send me a link to that page? I can't seem to find it on sdn...

Ahh so sorry if this is a dumb question, but could you please send me a link to that page? I can't seem to find it on sdn...
OK, answered my own question.... for anyone else who needs it, here is the interview feedback page - so glad I know these exist now!!
http://studentdoctor.net/schools/school/hofstra/survey/26#question_overflow_119

how many interviews for each applicant? one with faculty and another with student? open file? thanks

how many interviews for each applicant? one with faculty and another with student? open file? thanks
Two faculty interviews back to back... about 45 minutes each. Open file, very informal. Both of my interviews asked more questions about my family and where I'm from than going through each medical/work experience that I mentioned on my application. Very conversational and relaxed.

how many interviews for each applicant? one with faculty and another with student? open file? thanks

Just two, both with faculty, open file- my interviewers had both clearly read my application very thoroughly and mentioned items from my personal statement. There were no "tough" or "trick" questions- a few thing I had to think about a little bit but all very reasonable in the context of my application.

Just two, both with faculty, open file- my interviewers had both clearly read my application very thoroughly and mentioned items from my personal statement. There were no "tough" or "trick" questions- a few thing I had to think about a little bit but all very reasonable in the context of my application.

Two faculty interviews back to back... about 45 minutes each. Open file, very informal. Both of my interviews asked more questions about my family and where I'm from than going through each medical/work experience that I mentioned on my application. Very conversational and relaxed.

thank you! also do you know about the stats, like how many are they interviewing this year and acceptance rate of interviewees.

Questions for current students or those who have already interviewed:

I don't want to pay for a Long Island hotel, and my boyfriend lives in southern CT. The drive from his house to Hofstra is 2 hours. Would it be ridiculous of me to leave his house at 5 am for the 8 am interview? And does anyone know about the NYC traffic I could get stuck in? I've driven to NYC early before...but never Long Island. I'll probably end up booking a hotel, but I'm toying with the idea of just driving really early.

Speaking of hotels, has anyone stayed at the Red Roof inn nearby? It's cheaper than the Marriot. Is it safe?

THANKS!

To anyone who has interviewed and taken the LIRR to get to Hofstra - which train did you take? I see there is one getting in at 6:17 AM which seems super early, and one that arrives at 7:33 which seems to be cutting it kind of close... Getting up at 4:30 doesn't sound appealing to me but I'll do it if I have to in order to make it there in time...

Also, are there taxis at the station? Or does one have to call in advance? Any advice would be greatly appreciated, thanks!

Questions for current students or those who have already interviewed:

I don't want to pay for a Long Island hotel, and my boyfriend lives in southern CT. The drive from his house to Hofstra is 2 hours. Would it be ridiculous of me to leave his house at 5 am for the 8 am interview? And does anyone know about the NYC traffic I could get stuck in? I've driven to NYC early before...but never Long Island. I'll probably end up booking a hotel, but I'm toying with the idea of just driving really early.

Speaking of hotels, has anyone stayed at the Red Roof inn nearby? It's cheaper than the Marriot. Is it safe?

THANKS!

No don't do it.

Traffic from CT to NY and on Long Island is extremely unpredictable especially during rush hour. Play it safe and stay near the school.

Questions for current students or those who have already interviewed:

I don't want to pay for a Long Island hotel, and my boyfriend lives in southern CT. The drive from his house to Hofstra is 2 hours. Would it be ridiculous of me to leave his house at 5 am for the 8 am interview? And does anyone know about the NYC traffic I could get stuck in? I've driven to NYC early before...but never Long Island. I'll probably end up booking a hotel, but I'm toying with the idea of just driving really early.

Speaking of hotels, has anyone stayed at the Red Roof inn nearby? It's cheaper than the Marriot. Is it safe?

THANKS!

I pricelined the Holiday Inn Westbury, which is like 3 miles away for $109. Free breakfast in the morning was delish!

Great thanks for the advice guys/gals.

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Anyone else watching the hurricane with baited breath for next week's interviews?

Someone in the Einstein thread just posted how their interview just got canceled because of the hurricane.

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II today. scheduled for 2/1/13. I was complete late august (around the 24th).

II today. scheduled for 2/1/13. I was complete late august (around the 24th).

congrats!! do you mind sharing your stats and state? your mdapps link isnt working

Invite! Complete late July.

Anyone else watching the hurricane with baited breath for next week's interviews?

Yes! My flight is scheduled to land at JFK on Tuesday afternoon...

Oh Hofstra, I wish you would make admissions decisions a lot sooner than stated.

:xf:

oh hofstra, i wish you would make admissions decisions a lot sooner than stated.

:xf:

+1

I'm supposed to be coming into NYC from DC by train Tuesday night for a Wednesday interview. Hofstra is giving the option to reschedule. Anybody from the area think this might be a wise option?

I'm supposed to be coming into NYC from DC by train Tuesday night for a Wednesday interview. Hofstra is giving the option to reschedule. Anybody from the area think this might be a wise option?

By the sounds of things in the general allopathic discussion I think it'd be a good idea to reschedule. Theres been one person that said the storm is blown out of proportion and everyone else is basically saying run for the hills!

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I just got an interview at another school in NY for next friday 11/9. Should I send an "in the area" email to Hofstra? They probably won't be able to accomodate me even if they are going to send an interview invite right?! I dont want to seem pushy, because it is NEXT week. Anyone have any insight?

I'm supposed to be coming into NYC from DC by train Tuesday night for a Wednesday interview. Hofstra is giving the option to reschedule. Anybody from the area think this might be a wise option?

I live in long island and the worst of the storm should be over by Tuesday night but you might want to check the MTA website to see when public transportation will be up and running again. As of now all nyc and long island public transportation is shutdown

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I just submitted the secondary and got the complete email the same day. Wow

You guys didn't think about the aftermath. The storm was over by Tuesday, but the destruction remains. Hofstra campus is closed all week

Interviewing Dec 10. I booked Red Roof Inn Dec 8-10. It is a nice modern hotel a few miles from Hofstra; if any female is interested in sharing a room (2 full beds) with me it'll be $50 a night and we can explore the school together!

Now interviewing Monday December 10th (rescheduled due to storm). Anybody want to split a hotel room at the Marriott the night before (I'm male but male or female roommate is fine). Also anybody interested in splitting a cab back to JFK after the interview?

Hey guys - I haven't received any "completed" email from Hofstra and my online portal has no notification that it's complete. It just says the following:

Requirements for completed application

Submission of the supplemental application must be NO LATER THAN January 15, 2013. Please note that your application will NOT be considered submitted until you sign and click on the 'Submit Application' button on the Secondary App tab. (Optional Program applications can be submitted at a later date.)
You can check the status of your application by going to the Status link. Once all required items are received (including Letters of Reference, your application will then considered "complete" and it will be moved onto the screening process. You will also be updated on your status by email.

But it has check marks next to all my requirements. I'm sorry if this is a repeated question, but should I have received a complete email?

Got an II!! I didn't even know I was officially "complete" at this school, lol. I submitted 9/25.

Got an II!! I didn't even know I was officially "complete" at this school, lol. I submitted 9/25.

That's fantastic! Congrats!:thumbup:

That's fantastic! Congrats!:thumbup:

Thanks a lot! We have very similar stats, so I'm rootin for you!

Thanks a lot! We have very similar stats, so I'm rootin for you!

Haha exactly what I was thinking! I'm going to be checking my email anxiously from now on haha.

Haha exactly what I was thinking! I'm going to be checking my email anxiously from now on haha.


Hahaha, good luck!!

Hahaha, good luck!!

Thanks! I hope I hear soon! :xf:

Would you mind sharing how far out the dates for II's are?

For those who have interviewed, have they started being more specific as to when we would hear back? For my
Interview date they were pretty vague and mentioned they hoped to get them out before January. Anyone have an update on this?

For those who have interviewed, have they started being more specific as to when we would hear back? For my
Interview date they were pretty vague and mentioned they hoped to get them out before January. Anyone have an update on this?

At my interview day she said they'd start releasing acceptances in December

Would you mind sharing how far out the dates for II's are?


There were a few dates in January when I scheduled my interview (these were the earliest dates). I scheduled mine for 01/07. Good luck!

At my interview day she said they'd start releasing acceptances in December

yea, they said december at my interview too. BTW can anyone give me the email on the interview folder they told us to send correspondence to? I left for vacation right after my interview and totally forgot about thank you notes. Just want to make sure i send them to the right place.

yea, they said december at my interview too. BTW can anyone give me the email on the interview folder they told us to send correspondence to? I left for vacation right after my interview and totally forgot about thank you notes. Just want to make sure i send them to the right place.

Can I ask you when did you interview? They told me december too, but that was back in late october. I'm wondering if due to Hurricane Sandy they may have shifted that time-table. Has anyone who has been interviewed post-Sandy been told that acceptances will still come out in December?

Can I ask you when did you interview? They told me december too, but that was back in late october. I'm wondering if due to Hurricane Sandy they may have shifted that time-table. Has anyone who has been interviewed post-Sandy been told that acceptances will still come out in December?

I interviewed on the 9th of November so the dates have not been moved back.

Since you have interviewed can you give me the email on the interview folder they told us to send correspondence to? I left for vacation right after my interview and totally forgot about thank you notes. Just want to make sure i send them to the right place.

[:thumbup: PMed it to you.

Does anyone know how the admissions process works for those that interview early? I interviewed on 10/03, but if acceptances do not get sent until December, does that mean that admissions committees do not meet until December? Or do they meet some time earlier, make a decision, but do not officially notify candidates until December?

Does anyone know how the admissions process works for those that interview early? I interviewed on 10/03, but if acceptances do not get sent until December, does that mean that admissions committees do not meet until December? Or do they meet some time earlier, make a decision, but do not officially notify candidates until December?

We interviewed together : )
What I understood from what they told us was that a week or so after our interviews they met and discussed our application. They probably gave us a score of some sort that allows for a ranking of the candidates. After most interviews are complete at december they draw a line for scores at initial acceptances vs waitlist vs rejection so basically while we were reviewed earlier than others I don't think we were given any advantage as a result.

We interviewed together : )
What I understood from what they told us was that a week or so after our interviews they met and discussed our application. They probably gave us a score of some sort that allows for a ranking of the candidates. After most interviews are complete at december they draw a line for scores at initial acceptances vs waitlist vs rejection so basically while we were reviewed earlier than others I don't think we were given any advantage as a result.

Thank you! I must have not been paying attention :o

Just rejected pre-interview. Feels bad man.
Good luck to everyone else!

Just rejected pre-interview. Feels bad man.
Good luck to everyone else!

I'm so sorry :(
I haven't heard anything yet, did they email it you?

Yup, email and status page update.

I was complete 9/4.

rejected pre-interview via email :thumbdown

Yup, email and status page update.

I was complete 9/4.

We were complete on the same day :(

rejected pre-interview via email :thumbdown

+1

rejected by email today. complete mid-july. I was actually considering withdrawing my app here so it's all good!

rejected by email today. complete mid-july. I was actually considering withdrawing my app here so it's all good!

also rejected today by email, and also complete mid-july

Rejected pre interview. This masters program I am doing is not pulling its weight.

just got accepted!

just got accepted!

CONGRATS! When did you interview? I thought hofstra weren't going to hand out acceptances until mid-december.

Troll?

If not troll, email or phone call?
But likely a troll considering premed24 has only one post

Troll?

I don't think so. Checked Hofstra's facebook page. They just announced an hour ago that they started their rolling admissions.

Omg I just got accepted

Omg I just got accepted

Hahahaha Congratulations!!!

Omg I just got accepted

wow congrats! when did you interview?

10/3 interview!!!! I cant believe it! I'm sooooooo excited!!!!!

10/3 interview!!!! I cant believe it! I'm sooooooo excited!!!!!

I'm very happy for you!! :thumbup:
I hope to be offered an ii from them, hopefully soon.

Ahh Accepted by email!!! :eek: :highfive:

Interviewed end of October. Can't believe they're making decisions already! I loved everything about the school when I was interviewing, but it's still a little scary to go somewhere with no match list or Step scores. I have a lot to think about.