2008-2009 SUNY Downstate Secondary Application Thread

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I ended up calling the admissions office this morning. I was told something was mailed out to me last week so I'll be hearing any day now 😱

Interviewed 2/9
 
I ended up calling the admissions office this morning. I was told something was mailed out to me last week so I'll be hearing any day now 😱

Interviewed 2/9

have you checked your online status page? I interviewed 2/10, have not heard anything yet either, and my status page is the same so I am wondering about yours.
 
have you checked your online status page? I interviewed 2/10, have not heard anything yet either, and my status page is the same so I am wondering about yours.

Yeah my status page is the same as well.
 
oHMYgawdd!!! 10 weeks already and still nothing... i'm speechless....
 
Well I just got my rejection letter in the mail today 😡 , interviewed feb 23rd for those who were wondering.
 
My status page just changed... a list of immunization stuff and reigstration requirements... does that mean i'm in? i havent gotten the offcial letter yet... till waiting... 10 weeks... can someone confrim this???
 
My status page just changed... a list of immunization stuff and reigstration requirements... does that mean i'm in? i havent gotten the offcial letter yet... till waiting... 10 weeks... can someone confrim this???


That happened to me when I was put on the Alternate List.

If your receive a manila envelope in the mail in the next couple of days, don't get your hopes up too much. that is what they gave me when I was put on the Alternate List.
 
aww... i knew it was too good to be true... but i was cautious and dint go crazy over it yet... i guess its probabbly just means that i am on the alternate list since the class is full most of you were notified... but i remain hopeful. :xf: Thanks Jericho
 
aww... i knew it was too good to be true... but i was cautious and dint go crazy over it yet... i guess its probabbly just means that i am on the alternate list since the class is full most of you were notified... but i remain hopeful. :xf: Thanks Jericho

It's better than me, I got a "hold for spring" 🙁
 
Hope you guys end up with an acceptance :xf:
 
Hope you guys end up with an acceptance :xf:

are you still waiting for the letter? I thought u were informed that they had sent the letter to you last week... it really shouldn't take that long especially because you live in Queens... thats where i live too.
 
are you still waiting for the letter? I thought u were informed that they had sent the letter to you last week... it really shouldn't take that long especially because you live in Queens... thats where i live too.

The first letter got lost in the mail - so they said they are sending out another one. I talked to them on Friday so I'm hoping to get something in the next couple of days

I'm a little worried now because I don't have a change on the status page. Hopefully I'm just being paranoid.
 
Rejected 🙁 (Interviewed 2/9)

Not surprised honestly. Good luck to everyone else!
 
Gave up my seat today despite really liking the school and opportunities. Good Luck Everyone!
 
Rejected 🙁 (Interviewed 2/9)

Not surprised honestly. Good luck to everyone else!

I'm so sorry, ruskaya. I was rooting for you since the day you got an interview invite. What are your plans now?
 
I'm so sorry, ruskaya. I was rooting for you since the day you got an interview invite. What are your plans now?

Thank you! 😳

Well I decided I will reapply for 2011 admission - and work in the meantime for a couple of years, get some research experience while I am at it (one big thing I was missing), continue with clinical experience - somehow squeeze all that in. I will be retaking the MCAT of course in the next year, work on my application in advance, and apply the first day primaries open! Pretty much fix all the mistakes I made this cycle 🙂

Are you attending Downstate? or did you decide on another school?
 
I am very sorry to hear that Ruskaya, but u know what, you've got the right attitude for this profession and i think it will eventually get you where you want. good luck with research and come back stronger next time around!! 👍
 
Thank you! 😳

Well I decided I will reapply for 2011 admission - and work in the meantime for a couple of years, get some research experience while I am at it (one big thing I was missing), continue with clinical experience - somehow squeeze all that in. I will be retaking the MCAT of course in the next year, work on my application in advance, and apply the first day primaries open! Pretty much fix all the mistakes I made this cycle 🙂

Are you attending Downstate? or did you decide on another school?

Most likely, unless I get a better finaid package from somewhere else. I'm hoping to graduate with the least post-med debt....That sounds like an awesome plan. Is there going to be a round 2 with Downstate when you reapply? =D

Best of luck!:luck::luck:
 
I am very sorry to hear that Ruskaya, but u know what, you've got the right attitude for this profession and i think it will eventually get you where you want. good luck with research and come back stronger next time around!! 👍

Thanks! Did you hear from them yet??

Most likely, unless I get a better finaid package from somewhere else. I'm hoping to graduate with the least post-med debt....That sounds like an awesome plan. Is there going to be a round 2 with Downstate when you reapply? =D

Best of luck!:luck::luck:

Yeh I hear you. There will definitely be a round 2 with Downstate! I really liked it there. I am considering emailing them to see if I can talk to someone about how I can improve my application. I know some schools are receptive to this.. so I'm hoping Downstate is as well.
 
nope, i still havent heard from them yet... and u know whats funny... i called and the lady told me that i have to be patient and that the average wait is 6-8 weeks... and i'm like... its been over ten weeks... and shes goes... o interesting, let me transfer you to someone.... beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep (appraently i was disconnected.)


its ridiculous!
 
off topic from waitlists/acceptances and etc...

but i was listening to Mos Def and on the track "Got" from Black on Both Sides, he mentions Downstate Medical haha
 
nope, i still havent heard from them yet... and u know whats funny... i called and the lady told me that i have to be patient and that the average wait is 6-8 weeks... and i'm like... its been over ten weeks... and shes goes... o interesting, let me transfer you to someone.... beeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep (appraently i was disconnected.)


its ridiculous!

haha oh no! You will most likely be getting something in the mail very soon! :xf:
 
i withdrew from the wait list today. good luck to everyone!
 
off topic from waitlists/acceptances and etc...

but i was listening to Mos Def and on the track "Got" from Black on Both Sides, he mentions Downstate Medical haha

I totally noticed that too :laugh:
 
i called... looks like my mail was lost on the way.... sigh... they will send out another one the end of the week.... seems like its happened to a number of us. :scared:
 
i called... looks like my mail was lost on the way.... sigh... they will send out another one the end of the week.... seems like its happened to a number of us. :scared:

Aw sucks 🙁
I know the feeling 🙄

hang in there!
 
Being on hold for spring is really crazy as if this seasson isnt frustrating enough

anyone on info on hold?
 
Being on hold for spring is really crazy as if this seasson isnt frustrating enough

anyone on info on hold?

I can sympathize MDBBLK--this is torture. It's May!

I'm also in the "hold for spring consideration" group, and still holding my breath.

Does anyone have any information about when they'll make a decision on the people who are on "hold"? It would be MUCH, MUCH appreciated!

Good luck to everyone who is still waiting and congrats to everyone who's in!!
 
I can sympathize MDBBLK--this is torture. It's May!

I'm also in the "hold for spring consideration" group, and still holding my breath.

Does anyone have any information about when they'll make a decision on the people who are on "hold"? It would be MUCH, MUCH appreciated!

Good luck to everyone who is still waiting and congrats to everyone who's in!!


From what I understood: The "Hold" for spring consideration means that you are on hold and will be reviewed in the beginning of June. From that group you can be accepted, rejected, or placed on the official alternate (wait) list. The majority will go on the official alternate (wait) list.

I think it means that the school needs to hear from other accepted applicants that they are going elsewhere before deciding whether to accept others.

I think the list moves - as does the alternate list.
 
okay, its approaching 12 weeks for me and still havent received the actual letter despite status page changes (tuition deposit, white coat form and such). I just got off the waitlist at Buffalo today and will be attending. I will be withdrawing from Downstate, hope that opens up a spot for those on the waitlist or the hold list! Good luck guys, and hang in there!
 
okay, its approaching 12 weeks for me and still havent received the actual letter despite status page changes (tuition deposit, white coat form and such). I just got off the waitlist at Buffalo today and will be attending. I will be withdrawing from Downstate, hope that opens up a spot for those on the waitlist or the hold list! Good luck guys, and hang in there!

It ain't over til the fat lady sings, hahah. Congrats on getting off the waitlist. What made you choose Buffalo?
 
rejection here

good luck to the rest of you
 
does anyone know how likely it is to get in off the "hold for spring" list?
 
Oh Danny boy! The pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen and down the mountainside
The summer's gone and all the flowers dying
Tis you, tis you must go and I must bide

And if you come when all the flowers dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.

Twill nearly be 15% of the class
Made up of hold list members like you and me
And should you go and I fail to pass
Good luck in med school, you Irish bastard :luck:
 
Oh Danny boy! The pipes, the pipes are calling
From glen to glen and down the mountainside
The summer's gone and all the flowers dying
Tis you, tis you must go and I must bide

And if you come when all the flowers dying
And I am dead, as dead I well may be
You'll come and find the place where I am lying
And kneel and say an Ave there for me.

Twill nearly be 15% of the class
Made up of hold list members like you and me
And should you go and I fail to pass
Good luck in med school, you Irish bastard :luck:
im not irish, but thanks🙂
 
May 15th has come and gone. Has anyone been updated on their hold or waitlist status? Anyone else decide to withdraw?
 
hi i just sent my withdrawal letter last week. it was a tough decision for me. good luck to those who are on hold or waitlisted!
 
does anyone know if there is any movement yet?

did anyone drop out?
 
Movement of alternates for SUNY Downstate started yesterday.
 
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