I think someone from admissions saw this and added all of us this morning lol thank you!I was accepted to the MSTP like a month ago and I haven't heard about the FB group (and I'm guessing other MD/PhD applicants haven't either)... so like the 10-20 of us aren't included either I guess lol
Yup, thank you, same
I'm in the same boat, haha.
Lol same here. Interviewed in December, they said we'd hear by mid-Jan whenever that is.
I have no idea sorry :/
Interviewed in November and was told that I’ll hear mid December whenever that was😂
During December's MSTP interview, Dr. Rivera said that they'd meet in a few weeks after our last interviews to send out ~40 acceptances for 14 spots.
this!!!
Omg — my thoughts EXACTLY
Telling us we have until the end of the month to do the app for the 3 year program / final decisions by end of month.
To be honest, I didn't even know that there was another date after mine (Nov 30th and Dec 2nd)...https://calendar.google.com/calendar/u/0/embed?src=[email protected]Wait ok this may be me being max neurotic but it seems like there may be more MSTP A’s....
First off just listing assumptions I'm basing my thoughts on/things that we know:
1. Let’s say there are 40 spots- it looks like the adcom met and sent out a wave of A's on 12/18 for people who interviewed in dates ranging from early October to early November (at least that's what's reported on the acceptance page, which ofc has a lot of underreporting).
2. I think the last MSTP interview was 12/13 and 12/15 (although someone please correct me if I'm wrong)- therefore technically giving the adcoms enough time to discuss this at the 12/18 meeting (assuming that they met and sent out acceptances that day- that might not even be true!)
3. @definitely_chondria mentioned that the MSTP acceptances weren't added to the facebook group and then the day the FB group jumped from 83 to 103 was when @definitely_chondria said the MSTPs were added. Let's assume all 20 of these people were MSTP A's, and think that 5-10 accepted people don't use Facebook.
Putting all of this together, let's say there are 10 spots left and people from the 11/30 and 12/2 date and the very last MSTP date haven't heard back yet at all (a BIG assumption that I realize may not be right but also imo isn't ridiculous to think). I think that the MSTP adcom met and may have discussed apps in order of interview day and simply didn't get to the last 2 MSTP interview days either 1) because they were tired after going through so many apps or 2) they had scheduled a second review day and these 2 dates were to be reviewed then. Assuming that people from that last 2 dates haven't heard back yet, I just find it odd that an MSTP would fill up their entire class excluding those later dates. I've heard that some MD programs soft "interview for the waitlist" type of thing, but I think that MSTPs are a lot pickier because they want to make sure they're getting people who will stick with it, be both great physicians and researchers, AND be a good fit for the school.
I then wonder if they're sending out acceptances proportionally to the number of interview days- meaning that they've reviewed 3/4 of the interview days, so 3/4 of the acceptances have been sent out. (again just my thoughts, could be wrong)
As for the people who interviewed on dates that already have reported acceptances, I think that @bildb111 's theory seems reasonable
In any case, idk- I'm just a random stranger on the internet who really should be writing update letters so what do I know? I totally acknowledge that many of my points take some assumptions that may or may not be true (which I tried my best to point out), but I'd love to hear other people's thoughts
This process is rough and stressful and we should all be proud of ourselves- I know it sounds corny, but it's true. I think that this career path doesn't give many opportunities for external validation in general, so it's extra important to be kind to ourselves
Dude congratulations!! You are having the WILDEST and most successful cycle of like all time. Really happy for you. 😊🤙
+1 to your sentiments, if it makes you feel any better I interviewed literally on the first days in September and have yet to hear anything either way. Feelsbadman
From my understanding, there aren't different qualifications for the three year program that would make getting an acceptance easier or harder. Don't sweat the division of deciding if you want three year program. NYU actually gives students ongoing opportunity to apply.
I interviewed 11/30 and 12/2 for MSTP and I'm pretty sure that's the last date. I have also heard nothing but I don't think that means we should count ourselves out...from what I remember they said we wouldn't make it into the first wave of acceptances and should probably expect to hear from them in January. I also know a current student who received an A (not off the wait list) after interviewing on the last date. Hoping we get some news soon!!!
It also seems as though there about 5 or 6 of us from that (potentially) last December II date. That's a pretty good sample size given that about 16 people were interviewed, and I feel like odds are that at least one of us would have heard back something. So maybe they are just waiting a bit longer. I also remember them saying mid-Jan, but that seems like now so idk.
I think the dean said they call from a NYC area code #
This includes MSTPs right?
Okay it looks like they send out about 220? md acceptances and about 40? MSTPs, so like 260 in total?..
you're giving me hope....where'd you find 220?Okay it looks like they send out about 220? md acceptances and about 40? MSTPs, so like 260 in total?..
So 138 isn’t bad? Haha
Trying to keep up some hope here
On my interview notes I wrote down they accept 110, then later accept 156 (not too sure I just wrote down 110---->156 later). WL of 250 and about 50 people get in from WL. I think this was based on last years numbers.Okay it looks like they send out about 220? md acceptances and about 40? MSTPs, so like 260 in total?..
So 138 isn’t bad? Haha
Trying to keep up some hope here
Yeah, I think so, too :/
Yeah, I wrote down similar notes like I have the exact same numbers written down and, if my memory serves me correctly, Dean Rivera meant that by mid-January (but now late-January because they are running behind), they would have accepted 100-110 applicants and then they would waitlist 200 and reject everyone else at that time. And then ultimately from the waitlist they would accept another ~50 applicants (usually in May) for a grand total accepted students number of ~156
@definitely_chondria , do you mind sharing if you know how many MSTPs are in the FB group?
I have no idea how many MSTPs are in the group since it's just one group for all admitted students. I can recognize ~10 people from interviews, but I'm sure there are many more who I don't know. :/
Clarifying this.... Their MSTP yield is much lower than standard MD-non-MSTP. Based on last year's numbers, I think standard MD probably had total 125ish..
Yield of acceptance offer to matriculation?
Just got off a zoom with Dr. Rivera who confirmed he will be making the last acceptance calls tonight!
