2009-2010 SUNY Downstate Application Thread

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LeavingThisLab said:
Congrats to everyone who is getting interviews? When were ya'll complete?
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Mailed in my secondary July 5th, so sometime shortly after. Interviewing on 9/17! Pretty excited about SUNY 🙂 Would probably live in Williamsburg or west of Prospect to take advantage of IS tuition!

**Here's to hoping they show love to us Kansans!**:luck::xf::luck:
 
Stratmaster351 said:
Mailed in my secondary July 5th, so sometime shortly after. Interviewing on 9/17! Pretty excited about SUNY 🙂 Would probably live in Williamsburg or west of Prospect to take advantage of IS tuition!

**Here's to hoping they show love to us Kansans!**:luck::xf::luck:
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don't live in williamsburg unless you want to spend an hour getting to class every day.
 
Stratmaster351 said:
Mailed in my secondary July 5th, so sometime shortly after. Interviewing on 9/17! Pretty excited about SUNY 🙂 Would probably live in Williamsburg or west of Prospect to take advantage of IS tuition!

**Here's to hoping they show love to us Kansans!**:luck::xf::luck:
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Do you already live in NY? If not you will not be receiving in state tuition. All SUNYs require that you reside at a NYS resident for an entire year before the date of matriculation. Since Downstate starts now I think it's too late
 
iloveboloties said:
Do you already live in NY? If not you will not be receiving in state tuition. All SUNYs require that you reside at a NYS resident for an entire year before the date of matriculation. Since Downstate starts now I think it's too late
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You can still get instate tuition from 2nd year on though.
 
dw2158 said:
don't live in williamsburg unless you want to spend an hour getting to class every day.
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Takes about 10 minutes via Subway. Just got back from Brooklyn touring the SUNY area. Two transfers, so may be slow at night...but I'm sure I'll have things to read

Better than living near SUNY (not that great of an area in my opinion) or living in dorms and paying OOS during year 2. 😀

Anyone else have thoughts on this? I've only visited Brooklyn a handful of times.
 
Stratmaster351 said:
Takes about 10 minutes via Subway. Just got back from Brooklyn touring the SUNY area. Two transfers, so may be slow at night...but I'm sure I'll have things to read

Better than living near SUNY (not that great of an area in my opinion) or living in dorms and paying OOS during year 2. 😀

Anyone else have thoughts on this? I've only visited Brooklyn a handful of times.
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what part of williamsburg are you in??? i can't even fathom this amazing 10 minute trip you speak of!
 
Stratmaster351 said:
Takes about 10 minutes via Subway. Just got back from Brooklyn touring the SUNY area. Two transfers, so may be slow at night...but I'm sure I'll have things to read

Better than living near SUNY (not that great of an area in my opinion) or living in dorms and paying OOS during year 2. 😀

Anyone else have thoughts on this? I've only visited Brooklyn a handful of times.
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oh, and if you want trendy but not as nauseating as w'burg... park slope. if you want affordable and a bit less nice... ditmas park.
 
all these NY locations are confusing me.
 
dw2158 said:
what part of williamsburg are you in??? i can't even fathom this amazing 10 minute trip you speak of!
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From Bedford. Take G train, transfer to the 2/5 and get off at SUNY. Maybe 15 minutes. I didn't time it.
 
dw2158 said:
oh, and if you want trendy but not as nauseating as w'burg... park slope. if you want affordable and a bit less nice... ditmas park.
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Cool, I'll check out those areas when I interview in 2 weeks 😀
 
On the Admissions Checklist does anyone know what "Fall Grade Received" is?? It says that it is not complete for my application, but I don't even know that is. Any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
I have a 37R mcat, 3.43/3.14 c/s gpa, tons of great ECs, should i bother applying here?
 
Invite yesterday (9/01)

OOS, 3.7+ GPA; 35+ MCAT; complete 7-15 days ago

Good luck to everyone!

Also, what's the best way to get to Downstate from Penn Station? How much would a cab cost?
 
johncalvin said:
Invite yesterday (9/01)

OOS, 3.7+ GPA; 35+ MCAT; complete 7-15 days ago

Good luck to everyone!

Also, what's the best way to get to Downstate from Penn Station? How much would a cab cost?
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www.hopstop.com

Don't know about the cab, it really depends on time of day/traffic. From Penn station it will be a lot though. Like >$30 I'd wager.
 
johncalvin said:
Invite yesterday (9/01)

OOS, 3.7+ GPA; 35+ MCAT; complete 7-15 days ago

Good luck to everyone!

Also, what's the best way to get to Downstate from Penn Station? How much would a cab cost?
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take the 2 train. also, i'd recommend mta's trip planner OR google maps directions w/ the public transportation option over hopstop any day. just my two cents.
 
Beware if you opt for the 2 train from Penn Station...

During rush hour, the 2 routes sometimes gets changed to the 3 route (New Lots Avenue-bound). It happens way too often though. Make sure you're on a Flatbush Avenue-bound 2 train. Or else you'll end up somewhere in Crown Heights.

So, take the train very early! I know I will!
 
how complicated this whole thing sounds.
 
DandelionGum said:
Beware if you opt for the 2 train from Penn Station...

During rush hour, the 2 routes sometimes gets changed to the 3 route (New Lots Avenue-bound). It happens way too often though. Make sure you're on a Flatbush Avenue-bound 2 train. Or else you'll end up somewhere in Crown Heights.

So, take the train very early! I know I will!
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what? i took the 2 home from work every day for a year, and i don't remember this ever happening. even if it were to happen, just get out when the conductor announces it, and wait for the next 2 train. NYC transit is not as overwhelming as it appears.
 
So conferring the map, it seems that I can take the 2 train all the way down to Winthrop Street (is that how you spell it?); however to be safe should I get off at Navilles (again, maybe wrong spelling), and re-take another 2-train down to Winthrop (Flatbush-bound train)?
 
dw2158 said:
oh, and if you want trendy but not as nauseating as w'burg... park slope. if you want affordable and a bit less nice... ditmas park.
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I live in NYC, in fact a 20 min bus ride from Dwnste. Ditmas Park is very nice, in fact, it's like a mini-Park slope. That being said, I have lived here for too long and need to get out. Even the dorms are a welcome change. For newcomers though, it's fantastic. I would love a cheap apt nearby.

JnCalv: Yes, the 2 to Winthrop is the correct stop. If you are arriving from Penn Stn, take the "downtown" aka Bklyn/Flatbush bound train. Not so tough.

Take the subway, no cab. Cabs are too expensive and time consuming. Just hop on the train a bit early to show up early, Dwnste is only two blocks away from the Winthrop stn. Also, I haven't heard of the switch either. It must have been a one-time thing.

You can always check out schedule changes on the MTA website.
It seems you have nothing to worry about, it'll just go a bit slower as you pass the Fulton stn:

Fulton St/Broadway-Nassau station
Starting Mon, Aug 31 to Fri, Sep 25, 2009

  • Due to ongoing rehabilitation of the Fulton St/Broadway-Nassau station, there will be reduced capacity at the William St pedestrian passageway. Please allow extra time.
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johncalvin said:
So conferring the map, it seems that I can take the 2 train all the way down to Winthrop Street (is that how you spell it?); however to be safe should I get off at Navilles (again, maybe wrong spelling), and re-take another 2-train down to Winthrop (Flatbush-bound train)?
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Why would you want to get off and retake the same train? Stay on the 2 train and pay attention to the stops, it'll take you straight where you need to go.

Oh and I think you meant Nevins Street haha
 
JmanDO said:
I live in NYC, in fact a 20 min bus ride from Dwnste. Ditmas Park is very nice, in fact, it's like a mini-Park slope. That being said, I have lived here for too long and need to get out. Even the dorms are a welcome change. For newcomers though, it's fantastic. I would love a cheap apt nearby.

JnCalv: Yes, the 2 to Winthrop is the correct stop. If you are arriving from Penn Stn, take the "downtown" aka Bklyn/Flatbush bound train. Not so tough.

Take the subway, no cab. Cabs are too expensive and time consuming. Just hop on the train a bit early to show up early, Dwnste is only two blocks away from the Winthrop stn. Also, I haven't heard of the switch either. It must have been a one-time thing.

You can always check out schedule changes on the MTA website.
It seems you have nothing to worry about, it'll just go a bit slower as you pass the Fulton stn:
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i work right near the fulton st stop. the "reduced capacity" they're referring to is only if you're getting off the train and trying to get up to the street. they're doing construction and put up a temporary wall so the walkway to the stairs is narrower. that's all. no problems with the 2 train, i promise. i'm here every. day.

and yes, just take the 2 to winthrop st. don't get off at nevins or wherever; there's no point.

oh, and i lived in ditmas park for a year and hated it. but to each his own; my roommates liked it a lot more than i did.
 
interview invite! they scheduled me for oct 16th, but i asked to reschedule cuz my einstein interview is the next week.
 
yo just let these mother****ers take the cab. i love the cab drivers in nyc. split a fare or something. applicants from colorado are not gonna be switching lines
 
brooklynblunder said:
yo just let these mother****ers take the cab. i love the cab drivers in nyc. split a fare or something. applicants from colorado are not gonna be switching lines
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why not? understanding the subway system isn't like brain surgery :meanie:
 
Stratmaster351 said:
From Bedford. Take G train, transfer to the 2/5 and get off at SUNY. Maybe 15 minutes. I didn't time it.
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As someone who has lived in Brooklyn for the last 5 years I can tell you that the G train is neck and neck with the JMZ for the the least consistent service in New York. You will rue the day that you decided to live somewhere that requires you to commute on it.
 
pressuredrop19 said:
As someone who has lived in Brooklyn for the last 5 years I can tell you that the G train is neck and neck with the JMZ for the the least consistent service in New York. You will rue the day that you decided to live somewhere that requires you to commute on it.
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👍👍
 
pressuredrop19 said:
As someone who has lived in Brooklyn for the last 5 years I can tell you that the G train is neck and neck with the JMZ for the the least consistent service in New York. You will rue the day that you decided to live somewhere that requires you to commute on it.
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The JMZ actually ROCKS during rush hour. The F train is the second worst after the G in my opinion ... and it's just going to get even worse with the construction happening on the gowanus overpass 🙁
All the lines by downstate however are pretty reliable.

O, and my brother lives in Ditmas Park and it's great for an older crowd (he's 38, married, and has two kids) but still has some stuff for younger people to do. It's like a suburb in the city. I would reccomend Prospect Heights if you want to commute. Crown Heights is not the safest but it's fine and walkable to Downstate, however I do not think you really wanna walk around that area at night. Also downtown Brooklyn/Cobble Hill/Boerum Hill area are all pretty good since you can take the subway if you want to commute. Just thought I'd throw my two cents in as a New Yorker (even though I do live in Manhattan).

O, and for those of you coming from out of town. New York is the safest big city in the country (probably safer than where a lot of you are living right now) so don't sweat it and don't be intimidated. It's a great place, safe, and has tons of stuff to do. Also, people say New Yorkers are hard or mean which is so not true, just treat them as you'd like to be treated!

Hope this is helpful!
 
So I have the interview lined up, but now my status page has an additional notification:

X [NOT] Additional Information Received | Comment: Des. Non-Med Comm. Svs

Anyone know what that is?
 
lol i love how this thread has turned into a discussion about the nyc subway system and neighborhoods in bklyn.
 
Depends on the time of day and part of brooklyn. I would suggest before you come that you grab 1 or 2 cab numbers from off the internet just in case. It makes it a little easier if cabs are not stopping at that point in time. But usually there are dollar vans and cabs available for you to get without much hassle.
 
brooklynblunder said:
yo just let these mother****ers take the cab. i love the cab drivers in nyc. split a fare or something. applicants from colorado are not gonna be switching lines
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I'd be less worried about Coloradoans hailing cabs and more about Californians trying to rent a car. We're slightly addicted to driving... :laugh:

Still, the subway is going to be one of my favorite parts of NYC. Public transportation in California is pathetic (except for BART in San Francisco, which is passable).
 
subways are one of the most amazing thing about NYC, but if you are there for an interview do your job to the best and bounce, i find most visitors to be just confused about the volume of people that move through our system and streets



hailing a cab is easy at any time in ny.
 
johncalvin said:
So I have the interview lined up, but now my status page has an additional notification:

X [NOT] Additional Information Received | Comment: Des. Non-Med Comm. Svs

Anyone know what that is?
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So apparently they want me to describe any non-medical community service activities. I did spend one year in a leadership role in such an activity, but the whole project was a catastrophic failure (poor marketing, poor fund-raising), so I didn't include it on my AMCAS.

Should I talk about it now?
 
How long did it take for you guys to receive the secondary? I've applied here for about 3 weeks now and I still haven't received it, is it normal?
 
dw2158 said:
oh, and if you want trendy but not as nauseating as w'burg... park slope. if you want affordable and a bit less nice... ditmas park.
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yeah ditmas! 😀

im really hoping ds accepts me. the place feels like home
but theres too much competition
 
dingyibvs said:
How long did it take for you guys to receive the secondary? I've applied here for about 3 weeks now and I still haven't received it, is it normal?
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just go to the website and send it in, why are you waiting?!?
 
shemarty said:
Prompts
[Only if this applies to you] If you are not from the New York City metropolitan area (Five Boroughs), describe what personal experiences prepare you to live and study in New York City, and what will be your personal support system?

I really dont know how to approach this question. what if i dont have any personal experience and I am atending the schol cuz of the school and not the location?? any tip or advice??
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shemarty said:
Prompts
[Only if this applies to you] If you are not from the New York City metropolitan area (Five Boroughs), describe what personal experiences prepare you to live and study in New York City, and what will be your personal support system?

I really dont know how to approach this question. what if i dont have any personal experience and I am atending the schol cuz of the school and not the location?? any tip or advice??
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Just write about an instance where you had to live independently and thus showed how you coped with this situation.
 
princess22 said:
shemarty said:
I really dont know how to approach this question. what if i dont have any personal experience and I am atending the schol cuz of the school and not the location?? any tip or advice??
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They basically want to know how you're going to cope with living in such a big city, which can be overwhelming especially if you don't have a support system in place already. Like Elmo said, though, just point to any similar life experiences you've had, how you succeeded there and/or what you learned from the situation.

In my case, I talked about how I spent a semester in London without knowing anybody, and was able to be successful forming relationships with other students there. I also mentioned that I would be looking for a church, which would help me build a social 'base'. Good luck!
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Did you guys get an email with your login and password information to check your status? The only email I got from them was an invitation to complete the secondary, and then a letter saying they had my secondary information. Is it a standard login, like AMCAS ID and birthday? Should I call to find out what mine is?
 
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