2009-2010 SUNY Upstate Application Thread

[NeuroChaos]

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Interview!!

So they are interviewing on Labor day Sep 7th? Correct? Just making sure?

 

[archimedesxx]

Interview!!

So they are interviewing on Labor day Sep 7th? Correct? Just making sure?

I believe they are because that is the day I selected and it was the only date in RED. Talking about red, didn't the intructions indicate that the available dates were in blue?

 

[archimedesxx]

So they sent me an email a couple of minutes ago telling me that I need to change my Spe 7 date because they made a mistake-it's labor day. Argh! My dad already bought the ticket. he'll be so pissed off. Well, I told him to wait but he wouldn't listen

 

[NeuroChaos]

So they sent me an email a couple of minutes ago telling me that I need to change my Spe 7 date because they made a mistake-it's labor day. Argh! My dad already bought the ticket. he'll be so pissed off. Well, I told him to wait but he wouldn't listen

Got that too. 09/15 it is!

 

[CdnHopeful]

So the "Application Status: Complete" heading is gone from my app, has this happened to anyone?

Worried =s

Anyone else? Can someone tell me what their headings are?

I was gonna call today but got caught up in other stuff 😕😕😕

 

[Rach83]

Anyone else? Can someone tell me what their headings are?

I was gonna call today but got caught up in other stuff 😕😕😕

Mine still has this:

Admission Term: Fall 2010 Admission
Type: Regular (Standard)
Application Status: Complete

 

[CdnHopeful]

Mine still has this:

Admission Term: Fall 2010 Admission
Type: Regular (Standard)
Application Status: Complete

This is what mine says (it is missing the application status, which was there 2 days ago):

Application Data
Admission Term: Fall 2010
Admission Type: Regular (Standard)
Current Program
Doctor of Medicine
Level: Professional
Program: Medicine MD
Catalog Term: Fall 2010
College: College of Medicine
Campus: Syracuse
Major and Department: Medicine, Medicine
Date Created: Jul 28, 2009

 

[ziggydoc]

Mine never said complete, I just got an email from them saying that I was.

 

[softmed]

I never got an 'application complete' email. None of my statuses are listed as complete. So I emailed them to ask and they said I'm in line for consideration. Just for anyone who is worried. I'd email them anyway just to be sure.

 

[calcalcal]

Gahhh I just got around to this secondary, and what do I know - there is no essay! -_-

I wish I knew about it three weeks ago when my AMCAS got verified.. it stinks when the easy (no essay) secondaries don't get turned in right away.

 

[OpalOnyx]

could someone tell me how to check status online??

i went through the application portal thing, but it just gives me this msg

Thank you for your application to SUNY Upstate Medical University.
If you have additional questions regarding SUNY Upstate Medical University or the admissions process, please visit our website: www.upstate.edu/prospective

 

[twoinone]

You can check your status at https://bannerweb.upstate.edu/admissions/

 

[twoinone]

On the status page, is there a note by the Supplemental Application component for any of you? Thanks!

 

[calcalcal]

On the status page, is there a note by the Supplemental Application component for any of you? Thanks!

Yes, I see the date received and a note which says "Supplemental Load Process". I have no idea what that means.. anyone know?

 

[twoinone]

yeah i have the same message. i don't know if they are still "loading" my answers.. I even have doubts that it might not have gone through properly.

 

[buju]

yeah i have the same message. i don't know if they are still "loading" my answers.. I even have doubts that it might not have gone through properly.

I have that as well, I submitted Aug 15 but it still says Supplemental load process

 

[dru2002]

On the status page, is there a note by the Supplemental Application component for any of you? Thanks!

Don't worry guys. I'm complete and this is what mine says:

Requirement Received Note Status
Committee/Faculty Ltr of Rec Jul 24, 2009 LOR - PDF Load
Supplemental Application Fee Jul 22, 2009 CC
Supplemental Application Jul 23, 2009 Supplemental Load Process

So don't worry about it. It doesn't change from that.

 

[twoinone]

thanks dru2002

 

[gbu730]

anyone applying to the rural scholar program??

 

[buju]

mine now says the LORs are loaded but they haven't recieved my fee yet. They have a weird payment system online.

 

[mrmilad]

WHAT THE HELL! THEY DIDNT EMAIL ME THE INTERVIEW INVITE, But I checked site today and I had one! NOT COOL! Set for Sept 15th.

 

[twostep376]

Yah-- invite here too. No email. But I can't complain ;-)

(OOS)

 

[Rach83]

Where does the invite show up?

 

[mrmilad]

When you log in, its on the main page. They congratulate you and then ask you to schedule.

 

[dru2002]

This is what mine says (it is missing the application status, which was there 2 days ago):

Application Data
Admission Term: Fall 2010
Admission Type: Regular (Standard)
Current Program
Doctor of Medicine
Level: Professional
Program: Medicine MD
Catalog Term: Fall 2010
College: College of Medicine
Campus: Syracuse
Major and Department: Medicine, Medicine
Date Created: Jul 28, 2009

That happened to me today. Weird!

 

[mrmilad]

That happened to me today. Weird!

maybe invite coming your way?

 

[BlueElmo]

maybe invite coming your way?

Hopefully. I get the same message.

 

[dru2002]

maybe invite coming your way?

One can hope. Or they reviewed it and haven't made a decision. Or a snail mail is on its way saying rejected. Or just a computer glitch. I don't try and read into these things any more. It is enough to make you crazy. lol

 

[xtekian]

Hey guys quick question -- since the secondary for Upstate is so straightforward, have any of you done anything above and beyond to try and stand out for the admissions committee, such as send a letter expressing your interest to go to Upstate or an extra essay, etc? Thanks

 

[mrmilad]

Hey guys quick question -- since the secondary for Upstate is so straightforward, have any of you done anything above and beyond to try and stand out for the admissions committee, such as send a letter expressing your interest to go to Upstate or an extra essay, etc? Thanks

no sir

 

[darwin23]

Hey guys quick question -- since the secondary for Upstate is so straightforward, have any of you done anything above and beyond to try and stand out for the admissions committee, such as send a letter expressing your interest to go to Upstate or an extra essay, etc? Thanks

i think if they wanted an essay they would have asked...they get 1000s and likely dont want to bother. good luck!

 

[xtekian]

i think if they wanted an essay they would have asked...they get 1000s and likely dont want to bother. good luck!

I was under the impression that sending updates on how you were doing + letters of interest was seen as positive interest for that school. Or is this something you should do after the interview? What if I don't hear back from Upstate even in November? Feb?

 

[BlueElmo]

I was under the impression that sending updates on how you were doing + letters of interest was seen as positive interest for that school. Or is this something you should do after the interview? What if I don't hear back from Upstate even in November? Feb?

I was thinking of sending an update letter and/or letter of intent after the interview.

 

[OpalOnyx]

You can check your status at https://bannerweb.upstate.edu/admissions/

ahhhh i'm kinda lost.

once i log into that website, I don't know where to go. help please?

 

[twoinone]

click on Fall 2010 on the lower half of the screen and that should get you to your status page

 

[Luun]

So, to everyone who received interviews, or anyone else who knows what they mean, could you explain this:

Your essay must be in either doc or pdf format. Essays must be submitted within 1 week (7 days) of the interview.

Would you say that means I cannot submit until 1 week before and after the interview? Or would I only be able to submit before the "1 week" mark and not after that.

For example, if I was interviewing on Sept 7th, would I have:

from now until the Aug 31st
from the 31st until 7th, OR
from the 31st til the 14th to send in my essays?

 

[darwin23]

I was under the impression that sending updates on how you were doing + letters of interest was seen as positive interest for that school. Or is this something you should do after the interview? What if I don't hear back from Upstate even in November? Feb?

wait until after an interview. also letters of intent are only for top choice. otherwise send updates.

 

[darwin23]

So, to everyone who received interviews, or anyone else who knows what they mean, could you explain this:



Would you say that means I cannot submit until 1 week before and after the interview? Or would I only be able to submit before the "1 week" mark and not after that.

For example, if I was interviewing on Sept 7th, would I have:

from now until the Aug 31st
from the 31st until 7th, OR
from the 31st til the 14th to send in my essays?

i would call and double check, it's not overly specific. please let us know!
what are the essays?

 

[OpalOnyx]

click on Fall 2010 on the lower half of the screen and that should get you to your status page

Thanks, but i still can't find it 🙁

more elaboration please....??

 

[basolateral]

hey, if we were to pay online using e-cashier, are we still required to print out and send them the signature page?
it's doesn't say anything regarding that on the page itself, and the person i talked to over the phone (admissions staff) didn't seem too sure about it herself. 😕

 

[OpalOnyx]

hey, if we were to pay online using e-cashier, are we still required to print out and send them the signature page?
it's doesn't say anything regarding that on the page itself, and the person i talked to over the phone (admissions staff) didn't seem too sure about it herself. 😕

I didnt mail anything to Upstate, everything was done electronically. I think youre fine.

So - I talked to someone on the phone about my online issues and she seemed to have no clue. I cant seem to check my status online!!! Those of you who have received updates/interviews - is there also an email that goes out to let people know?

 

[OpalOnyx]

I didnt mail anything to Upstate, everything was done electronically. I think youre fine.

So - I talked to someone on the phone about my online issues and she seemed to have no clue. I cant seem to check my status online!!! Those of you who have received updates/interviews - is there also an email that goes out to let people know?

basolateral - i wonder if we talked to the same person. Maybe it's someone who was newly hired. Every question I asked the answer was "that - I dont know"

 

[darwin23]

hey, if we were to pay online using e-cashier, are we still required to print out and send them the signature page?
it's doesn't say anything regarding that on the page itself, and the person i talked to over the phone (admissions staff) didn't seem too sure about it herself. 😕

if you're applying online u dont need the signature page, it says that on my login page

 

[mrmilad]

any one familiar with the campus that would want to chat on aim? Msg me at Korehkhar86

 

[Zona Pellucida]

Processed Applications

Admission Term Application Preference Date Created
Fall 2010 Not entered Aug 18, 2009

What does 'Not entered' mean?

I did not send in the signature form because I paid online via CC... this is fine correct?

 

[wanderer]

Do they email you anything when you submit the primary, or is it sent via postal mail?

 

[darwin23]

Do they email you anything when you submit the primary, or is it sent via postal mail?

after the primary they will email you a secondary

 

[iloveboloties]

Hey everyone,
So I dont know if any of you have applied before or know much about this school but I wanted a little advice. I am interviewing at Albany at the end of September. I know Syracuse and Albany aren't super close but typically med schools ask you to let them know if you're going to be "in the area". Do we know when Upstate starts giving out interviews? Does anyone know what the procedure for this is and if Upstate wants you to do this? I live in Manhattan so it's not like either of them are super far, but I am in the area for this interview and it would be great to hit two birds with one stone.
What do you guys think?
Thanks!

 

[wanderer]

after the primary they will email you a secondary

I guess gmail filtered it out. Thanks, I'll email them.

 

[darwin23]

Hey everyone,
So I dont know if any of you have applied before or know much about this school but I wanted a little advice. I am interviewing at Albany at the end of September. I know Syracuse and Albany aren't super close but typically med schools ask you to let them know if you're going to be "in the area". Do we know when Upstate starts giving out interviews? Does anyone know what the procedure for this is and if Upstate wants you to do this? I live in Manhattan so it's not like either of them are super far, but I am in the area for this interview and it would be great to hit two birds with one stone.
What do you guys think?
Thanks!

i think you should wait and see if u get an interview. they will let you pick from a bunch of dates