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2008-2009 SUNY Upstate Application Thread
Started by bozz
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btw I am also IS and I was put on hold... so its not only oos
Complete 8/5
I don't get it though - looks like some ppl in this thread have super competitive stats. Why would SUNY put them on hold?
I don't get it though - looks like some ppl in this thread have super competitive stats. Why would SUNY put them on hold?
Maybe Upstate feels like they are being used as a backup school by them and will wait till later in the season once some acceptances have gone out then will invite some to interview to see if they are still interested, who knows. My stats aren't that great and I am not on hold yet. Hopefully it says that way*crosses fingers*.
You're probably right. This process dumbfounds me. haha anyway, looks like you're still in the running - good luck!
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pretty okay my ass. your effin unbelievable
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which one do you think is better? this is almost as confusing as VCU.
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I'm a current student at Upstate. A classmate of mine said that the applications to the school have increased dramatically this year, so the admissions office may take a little longer to review everyone's applications and interview people. I wouldn't worry too much at this point about not getting an interview though. I was an OOS student and didn't interview until February when I applied.
They received everything of mine, and it is listed on their website that they have, but I am still "Incomplete"... ? Also, do they accept LORs in addition to the committee letter? If so, and they haven't set mine as complete yet, I will send in two more LORs. Thanks.
I'm still incomplete too and I don't know why. It's really odd.
So can/should we send update letters in a few months or something? It said we would be reviewed "one more time after THE ENTIRE APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN RECEIVED" !!!! Does this mean any updates are pointless since they wont look at our app anyways until their deadline 6 months from now?
Lol awesome. GG SUNY Upstate.
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Pre interview hold...hopefully I can withdraw soon.
for the essay, are most applicants that aren't taking time off suppose to leave the essay blank?
reason asking is I am a rising senior so i still have 1 year before matriculation but i applied this cycle....you guys just list activities ur doing as a senior in undergrad?
reason asking is I am a rising senior so i still have 1 year before matriculation but i applied this cycle....you guys just list activities ur doing as a senior in undergrad?
I am not sure how I got an interview being oos...any current student knows how I can get in touch with students willing to host prospective students...?
When were you complete?
I received an e-mail saying I was complete on 7/31.
I would e-mail the admissions office. They e-mailed the current students about a month ago asking for students to host people interviewing, so they should have a list of people available.
Mmm, my AMCAS was verified 7/21(ish?) and I got their secondary the next day. They're probably more swamped now though, so who knows.
So how long did it take for you guys to have your letters of rec received? I sent them from Interfolio 8/15 electronically but they still sent me an email about missing items today. 😕
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I was verified several weeks ago but still haven't recieved the secondary for upstate either. Got it for all the other SUNYs though.
Preinterview hold as well. Technically, Im OOS(CA), but Ive been in NY since 2007. Who got an interview so far?
same, preinterview hold =[
I was marked complete last week. I check my stat page again today and it shows that there are two applications created. In one of the app, I am marked complete (They have received: Secondary App, fee, and LORs). In the second app, I am marked in complete (They have only received college transcript).
Note that there was no line on the bottom for college transcript in the completed app. Anyone else get the same thing?
And what is application preference?
Note that there was no line on the bottom for college transcript in the completed app. Anyone else get the same thing?
And what is application preference?
Mine is still complete with one app, and has been that way for awhile. Did you send an update transcript or something to them?
Nope, I checked with my other friend. She had the same thing. I was marked complete on 8/28
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I had the same problem and just called to see what was going on.
Apparently, it was created due to an error and they are now going back and deleting these duplicate applications.
I've actually had a different problem. Before today my status read "complete" now I do not even have a section for status. I emailed them about this, but I have not heard back yet. Hopefully, this does not mean a rejection 🙁
*Update* They just emailed me that I am on Pre-interview Hold...well, this is still better than a rejection (pink instead of red on my spreadsheet).
*Update* They just emailed me that I am on Pre-interview Hold...well, this is still better than a rejection (pink instead of red on my spreadsheet).
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I am not sure but I think you should definitely know what you wrote and why.
To your other question, I think the essays are definitely due one week before the interview.
Took a few days for my fee to post.
Also, the site marked me complete for awhile, I finally got the complete email today (10 days after).
If anyone wants to know:
Essays for applicants receiving interviews:
As part of the personal interview, you must submit the answers to the following essay questions and upload your document here (please only submit one document).
Question #1 - Identify four of your major interests and describe how these have shaped your character and will contribute to your success as a physician.
Question #2 - An effective physician is a good problem solver. Describe a problem that you faced and the steps that you took to arrive at its solution.
Note: Your essay must be in either doc or pdf format. Essays must be submitted within 1 week (7 days) of the interview.
Essays for applicants receiving interviews:
As part of the personal interview, you must submit the answers to the following essay questions and upload your document here (please only submit one document).
Question #1 - Identify four of your major interests and describe how these have shaped your character and will contribute to your success as a physician.
Question #2 - An effective physician is a good problem solver. Describe a problem that you faced and the steps that you took to arrive at its solution.
Note: Your essay must be in either doc or pdf format. Essays must be submitted within 1 week (7 days) of the interview.
Was I just rejected? My status field on my application disappeared a few days ago (from complete to.. nothing) so I emailed them about it. Today I received the following reply:
'A decision has been reached regarding your application. You will be notified of that decision as quickly as possible."
My application page hasn't changed... am I right to assume that this is probably a rejection and it's being sent via snail mail?
'A decision has been reached regarding your application. You will be notified of that decision as quickly as possible."
My application page hasn't changed... am I right to assume that this is probably a rejection and it's being sent via snail mail?
i actually had been offered an interview, posted my essay but for some reason no longer have access to the interview link. my interview is next week and today was the day the essays are due but anyone have an idea? maybe ill call them
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