2009-2010 University at Buffalo (SUNY) Application Thread

[princess22]

Anybody who interviewd on oct 21st and got the decision??

[princess22]

Originally Posted by Zona Pellucida

Do they go in random order (like Rochester)?

As far as I know after talking to mr Rosso, he told me that I could be reviewed anytime during the season..so im taking it as random but does ur status say complete? if it does then I think u shouldnt worry...Also buffalo does agreat job at making sure that students reviewed and interviewed later during the season are given equal chances of getting in (if the applicant is stronng enough)... they dont fill all their seats...many are waitilisted..and many are accepted off their waitilist...as of last year 100% of the students on first 1/3rd of their list were accepted....so relax and be positive

[NEWHER]

what's the status after "NO ACTION" if you're not rejected? does it change to "UNDER REVIEW" ?

[Mei]

From earlier posts, I think it changes to NON ACCEPT

[softmed]

Originally Posted by Mei

From earlier posts, I think it changes to NON ACCEPT

He's asking what it is if you got an interview. I'm sure he'd know what non-accept or rejected means.

Which reminds me. Why do they say "non-accept"? Why not "rejected"? I mean if you read from right to left, why do they have to tease you with an "accept" before the "non".

That was a weird post.

[NEWHER]

Originally Posted by Mei

From earlier posts, I think it changes to NON ACCEPT

As I understand it changes to NON ACCEPT in case of rejection, what happens when the application is uner review or interview is offered - does it still say NO ACTION?

[smmypnts]

Just interview yesterday. Loved the school and the fantastic Mr. Rosso.

FYI My status page still says no action and it should change to a decision today or tomorrow.

I also hear they they waitlist almost everyone and that people on high waitlist are almost the equivalent of accepted.

Does anyone know the name of the second year student who does interviews. She has blond hair. Her name is Victoria S something like that?

[smmypnts]

Originally Posted by smmypnts

Just interview yesterday. Loved the school and the fantastic Mr. Rosso.

FYI My status page still says no action and it should change to a decision today or tomorrow.

I also hear they they waitlist almost everyone and that people on high waitlist are almost the equivalent of accepted.

Does anyone know the name of the second year student who does interviews. She has blond hair. Her name is Victoria S something like that?

Update: Accepted via status link page.

[softmed]

Originally Posted by smmypnts

Update: Accepted via status link page.

Wait

You were accepted the DAY AFTER you interviewed? WHAT??! That has to be the fastest turnaround rate in history.

[eric51]

Originally Posted by softmed

Wait

You were accepted the DAY AFTER you interviewed? WHAT??! That has to be the fastest turnaround rate in history.

Buffalo's admissions committee meets every week after the interviews, so they make a decision on every applicant the day of the interview, and then let you know the next day.

[NYCLina]

Mr. Rosso, the guy you speak to on the phone and the one that sends out our emails, and Dr. Severin, the Dean, discussed how rejection sounds like too strong of a word.
Rejection is just soo negative...See the school is very empathetic about how they relay information to you, kinda like the aspiring docs they try to create =)

[mic43]

Originally Posted by smmypnts

Just interview yesterday. Loved the school and the fantastic Mr. Rosso.


Does anyone know the name of the second year student who does interviews. She has blond hair. Her name is Victoria S something like that?

On the facebook group for the SUNY buffalo 2nd years, there is a Victoria Isakova....only victoria listed for the group of 130+...but
she does not have blond hair, though (at least in the pick)

[o Farside o]

I was complete 8/5. I checked the status page a while back and it indicated that everything was fine. Checked it 5 minutes ago with the response "AMCAS # Not Found" WTF!!!!!!!!! Anybody else have that problem or any insight into why I no longer exist on their system???

[softmed]

Originally Posted by o Farside o

I was complete 8/5. I checked the status page a while back and it indicated that everything was fine. Checked it 5 minutes ago with the response "AMCAS # Not Found" WTF!!!!!!!!! Anybody else have that problem or any insight into why I no longer exist on their system???

I'm sure you're thinking you've already been rejected. That's possible. I just checked my status myself and it still says "No Action".

Buffalo also has really weird computer networks so perhaps their servers are having problems. If it's still like that tomorrow I'd call up and check.

[Amdavadi]

I just completed my secondary.. off to a wait game now lol.. how long before I'll hear anything??

[dru2002]

Originally Posted by Amdavadi

I just completed my secondary.. off to a wait game now lol.. how long before I'll hear anything??

Some have heard in like two days. Others, like me, have heard nothing since July.

[smmypnts]

Originally Posted by o Farside o

I was complete 8/5. I checked the status page a while back and it indicated that everything was fine. Checked it 5 minutes ago with the response "AMCAS # Not Found" WTF!!!!!!!!! Anybody else have that problem or any insight into why I no longer exist on their system???

I am having a similar problem. I am trying to pay my acceptance deposit online and it says I cannot complete it because my student number is not found. I called and yes they are having technical problems. I probably will just send a check.

[smmypnts]

Does anyone know what UB would consider a significant financial burden.

I am considering whether or not to apply for a scholarship to UB and it requires an essay on why I am financially burdened and why I deserve a scholarship.

[metalambience]

If you have a family and child you need to support, if you're parents are poor and you need to feed you siblings, etc.

Chances are if you have to ask, you're just being greedy and you probably don't have a significant burden (remember its perfectly normal to come out of med school with $125k in debt) and you should just be happy you got into a public-tuition school: you're already ahead of most. But of course there is no harm in applying.

[Zona Pellucida]

C'mon Buff.

The only SUNY who hasn't responded to me in some form.

And also the closest SUNY to my hometown.

[imnastywitit]

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[KG216]

Originally Posted by Zona Pellucida

C'mon Buff.

The only SUNY who hasn't responded to me in some form.

And also the closest SUNY to my hometown.

Same here- I live 5 minutes away from both UB campuses. My MCAT score will probably merit a rejection, how sad! Hope you hear something soon!

[thecleaner]

Originally Posted by imnastywitit

36s/3.85

rejected.

this is ****ing ridiculous.

and i have a publication and extensive volunteer hours... incase you were wondering...

i guess my answers during the interview were a little bit too aswesome, a little too detailed, a little too deep...

i'm interviewing here soon. not sure why they rejected you. your recent post is making them look pretty smart though

[imnastywitit]

Originally Posted by thecleaner

i'm interviewing here soon. not sure why they rejected you. your recent post is making them look pretty smart though

wowww thankssssss

[Zona Pellucida]

Originally Posted by KG216

Same here- I live 5 minutes away from both UB campuses. My MCAT score will probably merit a rejection, how sad! Hope you hear something soon!

You too KG! Good Luck to you

[KG216]

Originally Posted by Zona Pellucida

You too KG! Good Luck to you

Thanks haha- I'm always rooting for hometown people! The community needs more locals going to school here and then practicing here afterwards.

[smmypnts]

Originally Posted by imnastywitit

36s/3.85

rejected.

this is ****ing ridiculous.

and i have a publication and extensive volunteer hours... incase you were wondering...

i guess my answers during the interview were a little bit too aswesome, a little too detailed, a little too deep...

I was under the impression that an acceptance/waitlist/rejection is based solely on your interview, that each interviewer assigns a score of 1-5 and they get averaged together.1=acceptance, 2=high WL 3= mid WL 4= Low WL 5= "non accept."

If that's the case your interview must have been pretty bad. Have you received any other decisions from other schools? Because if 2 interviewers at Buffalo did not like you and if all the other schools have rejected you post interview then maybe there's an issue with your interview performance that you need to work on.

[thecleaner]

Originally Posted by smmypnts

I was under the impression that an acceptance/waitlist/rejection is based solely on your interview, that each interviewer assigns a score of 1-5 and they get averaged together.1=acceptance, 2=high WL 3= mid WL 4= Low WL 5= "non accept."

If that's the case your interview must have been pretty bad. Have you received any other decisions from other schools? Because if 2 interviewers at Buffalo did not like you and if all the other schools have rejected you post interview then maybe there's an issue with your interview performance that you need to work on.

people are going to be what they are. first thing that came into my head when i read his post was, "this guy needs to learn some humility"

buffalo FTW?

[imnastywitit]

Originally Posted by thecleaner

people are going to be what they are. first thing that came into my head when i read his post was, "this guy needs to learn some humility"

buffalo FTW?

wow thanks babe, really appreciate the love.

[KG216]

Originally Posted by imnastywitit

wow thanks babe, really appreciate the love.

How exactly did you expect people to respond? Most people can understand, getting rejected stinks. You can't always assume that every school you apply to/ interview with is going to think you are the right fit- no matter how "awesome, detailed or deep" you are. Act like an adult and take the rejection with a little more class. If you are really as solid of an applicant as you maintain you are, you will get in somewhere else and you'll forget about the places that rejected you.

[imnastywitit]

Originally Posted by KG216

How exactly did you expect people to respond?

I expected empathy (being that I was hella frustrated), and positive lessons given, which you sort of did. I mean, future doctors are supposed to be empathetic right? In my shadowing experience, I've seen really nice doctors, and I've seen doctors rebuke patients who did something they didn't like. honestly on this board I rarely see the character that we are supposed to see in physicians.... i'm just amazed that people see medicine as an elite privelage, and look for all of these ways to act better than others in the pre-med process, even though medicine is supposed to be an opportunity to serve your community, not be the top dogg in your community... idk whatever. it's all good.

[BlueElmo]

Still no news. No action still. Wtf is wrong with this school.

[thecleaner]

Originally Posted by KG216

How exactly did you expect people to respond? Most people can understand, getting rejected stinks. You can't always assume that every school you apply to/ interview with is going to think you are the right fit- no matter how "awesome, detailed or deep" you are. Act like an adult and take the rejection with a little more class. If you are really as solid of an applicant as you maintain you are, you will get in somewhere else and you'll forget about the places that rejected you.

buffalo moved up a notch for me after reading this little portion of the thread. Seems like they are great judge of character. not saying i'm perfect, i'll probably get rejected too. hah, oh well

[imnastywitit]

Originally Posted by thecleaner

buffalo moved up a notch for me after reading this little portion of the thread. Seems like they are great judge of character. not saying i'm perfect, i'll probably get rejected too. hah, oh well

wow. seriously, why are you continuing to insult me. ok i don't have anything against buffalo, or you... sorry if i pissed you off at all man. it would be great if you threw an apology at me...

[thecleaner]

Originally Posted by imnastywitit

wow. seriously, why are you continuing to insult me. ok i don't have anything against buffalo, or you... sorry if i pissed you off at all man. it would be great if you threw an apology at me...

relax man, i'm not trying to insult you at all. i know you'll get in somewhere. good luck

[8mile]

Originally Posted by imnastywitit

wow. seriously, why are you continuing to insult me. ok i don't have anything against buffalo, or you... sorry if i pissed you off at all man. it would be great if you threw an apology at me...

I'm sorry that you got rejected. You may feel anger towards the school for doing what it did, but I don't think anything you do at this point will reverse their decision. It probably would be best to move on.

You probably have other schools to interview at so be at peace.

[alibai3ah]

Originally Posted by BlueElmo

Still no news. No action still. Wtf is wrong with this school.

I know I don't get it either....this school is one of those that keeps you on a "under review" forever like NYMC or Temple

[FIREitUP]

they think they're hahvad

[KG216]

Originally Posted by imnastywitit

I expected empathy (being that I was hella frustrated), and positive lessons given, which you sort of did. I mean, future doctors are supposed to be empathetic right? In my shadowing experience, I've seen really nice doctors, and I've seen doctors rebuke patients who did something they didn't like. honestly on this board I rarely see the character that we are supposed to see in physicians.... i'm just amazed that people see medicine as an elite privelage, and look for all of these ways to act better than others in the pre-med process, even though medicine is supposed to be an opportunity to serve your community, not be the top dogg in your community... idk whatever. it's all good.

Honestly, I felt a TON of empathy until I saw the awesome/detailed/deep thing, then it just sounded cocky to me. But then again, this is the internet- and sometimes things can be taken the wrong way. Trust me, I of all people don't think I am elite or better than anyone. I guess you and I just vent differently. Good luck to you and I hope the rest of your interviews translate into some good news.

[KG216]

Originally Posted by thecleaner

buffalo moved up a notch for me after reading this little portion of the thread. Seems like they are great judge of character. not saying i'm perfect, i'll probably get rejected too. hah, oh well

You know, it really boils down to our 9 months of winter here. When we are all cooped up and bored here indoors, you start to become really good at analyzing everyone since all you do is sit and stare at each other...waiting like caged animals for spring!! (No joke!)

On a more serious note, why would you get rejected?? Are you still in the "no action" group that is going on here? Everytime I see those 2 stupid words on my file, I hear "I want action" by Poison in my head!

[softmed]

Originally Posted by KG216

You know, it really boils down to our 9 months of winter here. When we are all cooped up and bored here indoors, you start to become really good at analyzing everyone since all you do is sit and stare at each other...waiting like caged animals for spring!! (No joke!)

On a more serious note, why would you get rejected?? Are you still in the "no action" group that is going on here? Everytime I see those 2 stupid words on my file, I hear "I want action" by Poison in my head!

He was interviewed, had great stats, apparently did well in the interview, but was rejected.

Also, as a fellow Buffalonian, what is this spring you refer to? Are you talking about the two weeks during August where the snow is thin enough for construction?



Hey, anyone think I should send an Letter of Interest? Can't remember if I already asked that. Haven't been interviewed--still "no action" on my application and I'd love to go here (for obvious reasons).

[KG216]

Originally Posted by softmed

He was interviewed, had great stats, apparently did well in the interview, but was rejected.

Also, as a fellow Buffalonian, what is this spring you refer to? Are you talking about the two weeks during August where the snow is thin enough for construction?



Hey, anyone think I should send an Letter of Interest? Can't remember if I already asked that. Haven't been interviewed--still "no action" on my application and I'd love to go here (for obvious reasons).

You caught me, I was trying not to scare the OOS'ers with our rediculous weather here. I did enjoy our 2 weeks this year though.

[softmed]

Originally Posted by KG216

You caught me, I was trying not to scare the OOS'ers with our rediculous weather here. I did enjoy our 2 weeks this year though.

I was at my parents in NYC this year for the two weeks. I totally missed it

[KG216]

Originally Posted by softmed

I was at my parents in NYC this year for the two weeks. I totally missed it

It was glorious. Maybe this year you will catch it before med school starts to own your soul! Also, if you are realllly lucky- the nice weather will coincide with Trashfest, aka Canalfest, this year. What a way to usher in MS1 !!!

[smmypnts]

Originally Posted by KG216

You know, it really boils down to our 9 months of winter here. When we are all cooped up and bored here indoors, you start to become really good at analyzing everyone since all you do is sit and stare at each other...waiting like caged animals for spring!! (No joke!)

On a more serious note, why would you get rejected?? Are you still in the "no action" group that is going on here? Everytime I see those 2 stupid words on my file, I hear "I want action" by Poison in my head!

Oh man, I was hoping the snow wasn't so bad that I would be able to get a front wheel drive Prius instead of a 4x4. Maybe if I get mack-daddy snow tires and chains it would be ok to drive a Prius. I just don't feel comfortable getting a car that isn't "green" and the only decent 4x4 I know of seems to be a ford escape hybrid (that is an AWD isn't it).

[metalambience]

Originally Posted by smmypnts

Oh man, I was hoping the snow wasn't so bad that I would be able to get a front wheel drive Prius instead of a 4x4. Maybe if I get mack-daddy snow tires and chains it would be ok to drive a Prius. I just don't feel comfortable getting a car that isn't "green" and the only decent 4x4 I know of seems to be a ford escape hybrid (that is an AWD isn't it).

The highlander hybrid i used to drive does well in buffalo snow, and there is also taho hybrid, silverado hybrid, aspen hybrid, vue hybrid, rx 350 hybrid, etc...but i recommend a diesel (ex. vw toureg) since the cold really hampers the battery's storage capacity.

[KG216]

Originally Posted by smmypnts

Oh man, I was hoping the snow wasn't so bad that I would be able to get a front wheel drive Prius instead of a 4x4. Maybe if I get mack-daddy snow tires and chains it would be ok to drive a Prius. I just don't feel comfortable getting a car that isn't "green" and the only decent 4x4 I know of seems to be a ford escape hybrid (that is an AWD isn't it).

You'll be fine- its really about how careful you are driving. I've had a ton of small, FWD cars (Tiburon, Neon) over the years, and I managed to survive every winter here! You'll be fine with the Prius, just get good snow tires.

[softmed]

So in all seriousness, Buffalo's reputation as snowiest city is extremely undeserved. Here's a page that clears up some of those misconceptions:

http://www.buffaloresearch.com/snow.html

It pretty much just snows about 1 inch every day here during January and February (it snows less and less the further you get from those months). Anything over 6 inches is extremely rare. The main roads and highways are kept extremely clean, some of the side streets aren't plowed at all though. When I first came here I was extremely surprised with how little snow there was, but I was equally surprised with how cold it was. Buffalo IS a cold city, but it's not that snowy relatively speaking. And the coldness is awesome for summers: the temperature is pretty much 80 degrees every day May through August. You don't even need air conditioning.

[KG216]

Originally Posted by softmed

So in all seriousness, Buffalo's reputation as snowiest city is extremely undeserved. Here's a page that clears up some of those misconceptions:

http://www.buffaloresearch.com/snow.html

It pretty much just snows about 1 inch every day here during January and February (it snows less and less the further you get from those months). Anything over 6 inches is extremely rare. The main roads and highways are kept extremely clean, some of the side streets aren't plowed at all though. When I first came here I was extremely surprised with how little snow there was, but I was equally surprised with how cold it was. Buffalo IS a cold city, but it's not that snowy relatively speaking. And the coldness is awesome for summers: the temperature is pretty much 80 degrees every day May through August. You don't even need air conditioning.

The last 2 years have had much less snow than previous years. Let's hope this is a continuing trend!!!

[FIREitUP]

Originally Posted by softmed

So in all seriousness, Buffalo's reputation as snowiest city is extremely undeserved. Here's a page that clears up some of those misconceptions:

http://www.buffaloresearch.com/snow.html

It pretty much just snows about 1 inch every day here during January and February (it snows less and less the further you get from those months). Anything over 6 inches is extremely rare. The main roads and highways are kept extremely clean, some of the side streets aren't plowed at all though. When I first came here I was extremely surprised with how little snow there was, but I was equally surprised with how cold it was. Buffalo IS a cold city, but it's not that snowy relatively speaking. And the coldness is awesome for summers: the temperature is pretty much 80 degrees every day May through August. You don't even need air conditioning.

at my upstate interview i was told that it snows in syracuse more than buffalo b/c of the great lake effect (lake freezes near buffalo but not near syracuse)
also, i just called and was told NO ACTION means your application has yet to be reviewed. hurry up, buffalo!