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nah i don't have it anymore. i have decision made.
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My status went from "Complete" to "Decision Made" today (pre-interview), so I'm guessing it's over for me there. Oh well, wasn't expecting much as an OOS applicant anyway.
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I really anxious to hear from SUNY, I interviewed 11/2 also, but I'm OOS so hopefully the wait isn't too long. I'm just drooling for my first acceptance so I can quit my job (with the assurance of starting med school next yr) and focus on wrapping up my classes n thesis...
SUNY please call tomorrow...
with good news..
SUNY please call tomorrow...
with good news..
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woohooo just got an interview invite, been complete since 10/08.
the two soonest slots are jan 4 and jan27.
but jan 4 is one day before my stony interview, so would taking that one kind of sabotage my focus on stony? i think it would.
but is jan 27 so late that its going to screw me over in the rolling process?
i s'pose i'll give it a day for sooner spots to open up...
the two soonest slots are jan 4 and jan27.
but jan 4 is one day before my stony interview, so would taking that one kind of sabotage my focus on stony? i think it would.
but is jan 27 so late that its going to screw me over in the rolling process?
i s'pose i'll give it a day for sooner spots to open up...
Dont wait to long though. The January spot may fill up... If you live in NY doing the two interviews back to back is possible. It would be tough but doable!
I interviewed 4 weeks ago and my status just changed to Decision Made today... maybe we will hear good news soon!! 🙂
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I interviewed 11/2 also...i think i know who are lol cuz there was only person from the batch that lived 5min away from upstate.....congratsss
How does Upstate notify you??????? I interviewed two weeks ago, it says "Decision Made," and I haven't had an e-mail, or a phone-call, or a letter... ahhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!! Do they e-mail waitlists??? Rejections??? I know that acceptance is snail mail or phone call.... right?!!!
Interviewed this week and Jennifer Welch mentioned that those who are accepted will receive a phone call (although i have heard a couple of accepted students say they did not receive a phone call). The phone call is followed up by a big packet in the mail.
Waitlist- email
rejection - email/letter
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Sorry to hear it, but I emphasized researched up the wazoo, so I don't think thats the main criteria.
the MD I interviewed said "This is not John's Hopkins" to me. Perhaps I should have emphasized my clinical more; i think the lack of clinical emphasis was my downfall. But then again, their ******ed blind interviews kind of lead you off on tangents.
SUNY places a significant emphasis on clinical experiences. Both my faculty and student interviewer asked what type of clinical experiences I have. Also it is stated on their website that the student most demonstrate that he/she have had some clinical exposure
had the interviewers put an effort into reading my essay they would have known i was an EMT/Firefighter for 3 years, but the interviewer i had just basically said "list your amcas" and then the interview was over. Upstate is kidding themselves with this blind interview nonsense; they only get a cursory inkling of what you are as a candidate.
how long does it take to find out after your status changes from invited for interview to decision made???? I interviewed 11/4 and it changed to decision made this week. I called the office today and she said 1-2 weeks. What?!! What has everyone else's experiences been...acceptances, waitlists, rejections, etc.....
Ms. Welch stated that they moved to the blind interviews because the interviewers were focus on things such as grades, mcat etc as appose to getting to know the interviewee as a person. Dont know if a decision is made on your file yet but Upstate urges interviews to contact the office if they have any complaints about the interview process
is it that difficult to exclude the GPA/MCAT from someones application? Unfortunately it's too late for me, but I doubt complaining would make any difference. The process is inherently flawed, the interviewer uses the time to get background info rather than getting to know the individual. Upstate probably thinks their pioneers with the 'blind' interview method.
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Strange question: My interviewer immediately began by asking me my stats
I have already received a "bad waitlist" email from them.
Should I call them and complain about my interviewer? Should I try to convince them to give me another interview? These are supposed to be blind interviews and Upstate was my number 1 choice.
I have already received a "bad waitlist" email from them.
Should I call them and complain about my interviewer? Should I try to convince them to give me another interview? These are supposed to be blind interviews and Upstate was my number 1 choice.
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I really doubt that they will hear you out, but if it is a school that your really passionate about why not? Can't hurt can it?
it's too late; just let it go. i hope you get into your second choice.
I (as well as a fellow interviewee) got the same impression. They didn't seem to put research in a high regard. I also got the impression that one should have lots of clinical experience, though I see in your case it didn't work in your favor. I think the overall application is much more important than the interviewer's feedback.
well what can you do? i got some interview practice and I learned something. all i can do is take something from this experience and move on.
I agree. Every interview experience should be a learning experience. Thats one of the reasons I decided to go all my interviews even though I have already been accepted...
congrats on the acceptance! but if you are accepted to your top choice do others a favor and withdraw from the schools you have no intention on going to. some of us are not as lucky as you.
Thanks for the kind words buddy 🙂. I havent been accepted to my top choice, as a matter of fact I havent even gotten an interview at my top choice. However besides the above stated reason why I am continuing to interview, is also the fact that I want to make a decision based on financial packages.
true! i wish you the best of luck during this hellish application.
You too man!! Hellish is not the word... but I hope you get in somewhere u want to go.
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Wow. Just got an interview invite as well. Totally surprised since I'm OOS and they rejected my ass pretty damn fast last cycle. They're into February dates already though. 🙁 Oh well, better late than never.
I'll be seeing you there then!
What are the chances of acceptance at this point in the cycle?
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I know kids that interviewed at UB in April and were accepted...just hoping upstate is similar...or at least gives us a waitlist spot.
i'm sorry, a pre-interview hold at upstate is generally as good as a rejection
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This. Please respond.
This. Definitely. Read the entire thread for evidence. 😳
but perhaps its different if you are put on HOLD after gettin an invite. good luck though!
B. High Priority Alternate:Students placed on the high priority alternate list may be called at anytime, up to and including the day of registration. The admissions office does not release information regarding individual placement on the alternate list. This is an active alternate list and one we pull students off of every year, but where we get on this list will vary from year to year.C. Hold Alternate:The Hold Alternate list is our 2nd Alternate list and is not an active alternate list. We have not pulled students off of this list in several years.
Its very unlikely to get in off the HOLD alternate (this is like i said, the regular wait list). 0 in the past 8 years, 2 in the past 9...
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I know you mean 11/2 since we interviewed together. Apparently, they decide on IS b4 OOS applicants; some of the IS interviewees from 11/2 have been accepted. I also remember Ms. Welch saying that we should hear from them in 2-3 wks (if I recall correctly). I called last wk and some admissions guy told me it take 4-5 wks for a decision so I guess we'll hear something by 12/9.
The wait is killin me too....🙁🙁🙁
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"Interviews are conducted every Monday and Wednesday and the third Tuesday of every month. "
has anyone tried calling and asking if there were cancellations so as to get an earlier spot??
has anyone tried calling and asking if there were cancellations so as to get an earlier spot??
yeah bro. time just flies so fast!!!
i wanna know too... u gotta pm me or something once u hear anything 😛
Hey Bannie,
I interviewed 11/2 as well (I was the guy from Syracuse). Keep in mind that you are an international student technically so they may your decision even further. I would definitely say don't worry though, looking at your profile you seem more than qualified to get in!
I interviewed 11/2 as well (I was the guy from Syracuse). Keep in mind that you are an international student technically so they may your decision even further. I would definitely say don't worry though, looking at your profile you seem more than qualified to get in!
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