2009-2010 SUNY Downstate Application Thread

[jackson1]

---

Members do not see this ad.

me too-- i'm in manhattan and still no word from them. double yoo tee eff.

it took me a good 10 seconds to decipher that

 

[BlueElmo]

it took me a good 10 seconds to decipher that

It took me half a minute.

 

[dingyibvs]

It took me half a minute.

auto-reject

 

[BlueElmo]

auto-reject

dude stop that, you're gonna jinx me.

 

[dingyibvs]

dude stop that, you're gonna jinx me.

I thought it works the other way around

 

[BlueElmo]

I thought it works the other way around

Does it? I'm so nervous anyways.

 

[dw2158]

Does it? I'm so nervous anyways.

me too. why don't i have my letter yet?? i live so close!

 

[BlueElmo]

me too. why don't i have my letter yet?? i live so close!

I think you're gonna get it tomorrow, for sure.

 

[dw2158]

I think you're gonna get it tomorrow, for sure.

 

[softmed]

I feel like whenever you're waiting for something it takes extra, extra long. I've been waiting to hear from Upstate as well and so far nothing. I feel like the same thing is going to happen here.

 

[kwikemartman]

ahhhh

I interviewed the 24th of sept...you think I'll be included in the first round of decisions?

 

[dingyibvs]

I think you're gonna get it tomorrow, for sure.

now that's a jinx

 

[romba]

Since romba got his/hers today we can probably assume it was mailed out yesterday. The post office doesn't deliver things the same day they're mailed out.

For whatever its worth, the stamp on the envelope says October 21

 

[dw2158]

For whatever its worth, the stamp on the envelope says October 21

wow, i'm surprised you got it so quickly! i used to (as in, until august) live about 1.5 miles from downstate (in flatbush) and it took my complete letter like 8 days to reach me

 

[BlueElmo]

Wait if you're waitlist or rejected, do they send you a snail mail as well in the next few days?

 

[anxiousteen]

blue elmo, congrats on your accept.
you're one of the people on the forum where i actually read your mdapps to see your progress in the cycle.

 

[BlueElmo]

blue elmo, congrats on your accept.you're one of the people on the forum where i actually read your mdapps to see your progress in the cycle.

Thanks man! Why don't you come over and join us on the 2014 thread in pre-allo?

When I read the bold, I thought my snail mail somehow reached your address.

 

[TaylorMDhopeful]

Just received acceptance in the mail today! Also mailed out 10/21, but I live in Brooklyn so it has about 20 minutes to travel. Good luck to those that are waiting

 

[JmanDO]

They snail your interview invite?

Why haven't I heard yet!? I applied MD/PhD, decent MCAT and rsch and I live in Bklyn. Heck, I took classes there and did rsch there!

 

[dw2158]

They snail your interview invite?

Why haven't I heard yet!? I applied MD/PhD, decent MCAT and rsch and I live in Bklyn. Heck, I took classes there and did rsch there!

they email interview invites. everything else is done by snail mail.

 

[dingyibvs]

When I was interviewing there yesterday, I saw a HUGE stack of envelopes(I'd guess about ~500), all filled, at the admissions office. It looks like they're not just mailing out acceptances en mass.

 

[BlueElmo]

When I was interviewing there yesterday, I saw a HUGE stack of envelopes(I'd guess about ~500), all filled, at the admissions office. It looks like they're not just mailing out acceptances en mass.

so those are waitlist, rejection letters you think?

 

[MegaProjectile]

Nothing for me and I live in Brooklyn. It seems other early September Brooklynites have heard back.I guess it's waitlist for me.

 

[BlueElmo]

Nothing for me and I live in Brooklyn. It seems other early September Brooklynites have heard back.I guess it's waitlist for me.

when did you interview?

 

[pky463]

so those are waitlist, rejection letters you think?

eek, pre-interview ones? I don't think they've interviewed 500+ applicants already?

 

[MegaProjectile]

when did you interview?

9/15. I think...

 

[dingyibvs]

so those are waitlist, rejection letters you think?

I'm sure some are, so your judgment day is near, nervous? 😛

 

[MegaProjectile]

I called Downstate. A decision has been made on my file. The letter will be sent out sometime next week.

Edit: It seems they are sending out a bunch of letters next week.

 

[baxtheman]

Admissions told me to expect a decision after my interview within 6 - 8 weeks. I guess some here back sooner than that it seems?

 

[MegaProjectile]

Admissions told me to expect a decision after my interview within 6 - 8 weeks. I guess some here back sooner than that it seems?

When did you interview? They've started notifying September interviewees.

 

[Question123]

When I was interviewing there yesterday, I saw a HUGE stack of envelopes(I'd guess about ~500), all filled, at the admissions office. It looks like they're not just mailing out acceptances en mass.

What is the general turn-around for time from interview to notification? Did they mention it for the October bunch?

 

[w8ting2exhale]

Guys, I got my acceptance mail yesterday!! Postmarked 10/21. I'm from the city. So brace yourselves, your packets on the way!!

 

[CalfMuscle]

Hey guys,

I've been using SDN for the application process and I enjoy reading everyone's comments...it's been very helpful.

I just wanted to say that I was accepted to Downstate today. I crept up to my mailbox and slowly opened it to find the large envelope.

I interviewed on September 23rd and my package is dated for October 21st. I am an out-of-state student with a 3.95 GPA and 31P MCAT. I've interviewed at 5 schools and I honestly thought this was by far my worst interview.

I pray that all of you hear good news. I didn't think this day would ever come.

Thanks for all of the advice that you've given me indirectly. Good luck!

 

[Zona Pellucida]

Congrats Calf!!

 

[softmed]

Hey guys,

I've been using SDN for the application process and I enjoy reading everyone's comments...it's been very helpful.

I just wanted to say that I was accepted to Downstate today. I crept up to my mailbox and slowly opened it to find the large envelope.

I interviewed on September 23rd and my package is dated for October 21st. I am an out-of-state student with a 3.95 GPA and 31P MCAT. I've interviewed at 5 schools and I honestly thought this was by far my worst interview.

I pray that all of you hear good news. I didn't think this day would ever come.

Thanks for all of the advice that you've given me indirectly. Good luck!

I'm IS with similar stats. I thought my interview went okay and it was around yours (but before). Where the hell is my packet!?! haha It does make me feel better that someone in a similar situation to me got in though.

EDIT: Congratulations also. I tend to forget to say things like that because I figure getting in is congratulations enough.

 

[princess22]

..

 

[dw2158]

still nothing. i don't know whether to be pissed, or convinced that it's a WL or rejection.

 

[ibedoctorplz]

I interviewed on October 1st...you think there's a shot that a decision may be mailed out?

 

[BlueElmo]

still nothing. i don't know whether to be pissed, or convinced that it's a WL or rejection.

Don't be disappointed yet. It may yet come.

 

[softmed]

Don't be disappointed yet. It may yet come.

Tomorrow!

I'm going to stay up all night tonight so I'll sleep in really late tomorrow and wake up right when the mail comes. I should probably make sure the post office still delivers on Saturdays, however.

 

[secants]

Are the waitlist letters being sent with the rejection? because I know someone in LI who got waitlisted, however I haven't heard anything and I interviwed very early. I also live in NY. I fear rejection @_@

 

[twostep376]

accepted! just got the letter (OOS) 🙂

 

[bamtuba]

Accepted!

(IS)

 

[secants]

Was everyone's envelope postmarked for 10/21?

 

[softmed]

Are the waitlist letters being sent with the rejection? because I know someone in LI who got waitlisted, however I haven't heard anything and I interviwed very early. I also live in NY. I fear rejection @_@

I'm in the exact same situation.

 

[XTasy]

for those accepted, what day did you guys interview?

 

[BlueElmo]

Got my letter. They will consider my app again in Spring. wtf.

 

[MegaProjectile]

Sorry to hear that Blue!You have one acceptance though 🙂

 

[secants]

Darn..seems like accetence/WL were out 10/21, if nothing tomorrow, guess I'm out, ah well.

 

[softmed]

Darn..seems like accetence/WL were out 10/21, if nothing tomorrow, guess I'm out, ah well.

I still have a ton more interviews but Downstate and Upstate were the places I was really hoping to go because I interviewed so early and they're state schools.

It takes 3-5 days (excluding Sunday) for 1st class mail. I won't count this school out until Tuesday.