2009-2010 SUNY Upstate Application Thread

[GoCuse]

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Status is still "Congrats on the interview." I called at 4:55ET and I got the recording that they were off business hours. I called yesterday too and they confirmed that they were holding the meeting that day.. didn't say what time, or anything about releasing the news. I don't know which would come first, the online status change or the phone call... Or maybe they didn't complete all the candidates yesterday and they'll need to hold another meeting. If anyone hears anything, it'd be great to know.

 

[Dr Pepp3r]

Status is still "Congrats on the interview." I called at 4:55ET and I got the recording that they were off business hours. I called yesterday too and they confirmed that they were holding the meeting that day.. didn't say what time, or anything about releasing the news. I don't know which would come first, the online status change or the phone call... Or maybe they didn't complete all the candidates yesterday and they'll need to hold another meeting. If anyone hears anything, it'd be great to know.

I'm still waiting!!! SHOW SOME LOVE UPSTATE!!! 😍

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

Status is still "Congrats on the interview." I called at 4:55ET and I got the recording that they were off business hours. I called yesterday too and they confirmed that they were holding the meeting that day.. didn't say what time, or anything about releasing the news. I don't know which would come first, the online status change or the phone call... Or maybe they didn't complete all the candidates yesterday and they'll need to hold another meeting. If anyone hears anything, it'd be great to know.

I believe they change your status and then they call you. That's the way I've read experiences in this thread.

 

[weffinator]

I just called and they said that the committee met on Wednesday and we should hear our decisions by next Wednesday. Apparently the results aren't all in yet? Hopefully we'll hear good news!

 

[GoCuse]

I just called and they said that the committee met on Wednesday and we should hear our decisions by next Wednesday. Apparently the results aren't all in yet? Hopefully we'll hear good news!

Wow... it wasn't stressful enough hearing that this past Wednesday was their last meeting. Now we need to stress out through one more week... Good luck everyone. Let us know if anything else is heard.

 

[DuckFook]

Wow... it wasn't stressful enough hearing that this past Wednesday was their last meeting. Now we need to stress out through one more week... Good luck everyone. Let us know if anything else is heard.

Good luck GoCuse, and good luck everyone else.

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

HPA here...check your emails, guys! Hopefully you don't have anything in there, but if you do, hopefully it's HPA.

 

[Dr Pepp3r]

HPA here...check your emails, guys! Hopefully you don't have anything in there, but if you do, hopefully it's HPA.

Hey TJ, I'm sorry to hear about the HPA, but hang in there! That's a good WL 🙂. I still haven't heard anything yet, and I was wondering if your status page changed. Mine still has the congrats re: interview stuff... Getting real ancy here!

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

My page did change, but it doesn't say "decision made." It just doesn't say "congratulations..." So your page will look different.

Perhaps you're one of the few that haven't gone to committee yet? Or maybe they do have a decision but haven't been able to change your status. GOOD LUCK all the same!

 

[weffinator]

My page did change, but it doesn't say "decision made." It just doesn't say "congratulations..." So your page will look different.

Perhaps you're one of the few that haven't gone to committee yet? Or maybe they do have a decision but haven't been able to change your status. GOOD LUCK all the same!

My page changed also, and I have to click on Fall 2010 to see "Decision Made." I'm on the HPA list also... I guess it's the best I could have really hoped for since I interviewed on March 10th! Hopefully we'll get accepted soon.

 

[CoolHand]

Hey guys,

Congrats to everyone who has gotten in so far. Upstate is a great school, and I'm sure you will enjoy your time here. Anyway, I'm subletting my place for the summer and wanted to see if anyone from the incoming class was interested. It's in Madison Towers, which is really convenient and a great place to live. The apartment is a 1 BR w/ balcony on the 12th floor. It is fully furnished, including bed, couch, tv, new treadmill, etc. It will be available from around 6/1 until the weekend of 8/21 (1st week of school). Please just PM me if you want more info, pictures, whatever. Thanks, and I'll see you next fall!

 

[pelliper]

will be withdrawing soon, hang in there HPAs 🙂

 

[GoCuse]

Got an email this morning about a background check:

"You have received this email because you have been waitlisted or conditionally accepted by one or more of the medical schools participating in the..."

Hoping this is good news, but the bannerweb page is down. I called admissions and they said the computers are down right now.

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

Got an email this morning about a background check:

"You have received this email because you have been waitlisted or conditionally accepted by one or more of the medical schools participating in the..."

Hoping this is good news, but the bannerweb page is down. I called admissions and they said the computers are down right now.

That sounds like GREAT news, especially if you aren't waiting on any other schools. I've been waitlisted, and I haven't gotten that email. Awesome. 👍

 

[GoCuse]

Thanks. And I am not. This is the only school I have been waiting on, so there is nearly no chance it's from anywhere else. I'm just nervous that they are for some reason doing this even though I'm on the HPA. My status changed officially, saying a decision has been made. Very heavy stress mode right now, and I feel like the admissions office forgets how important this news is to those waiting, and are taking their time. If anyone hears anything please share. I'll stay posted.

 

[Dr Pepp3r]

Thanks. And I am not. This is the only school I have been waiting on, so there is nearly no chance it's from anywhere else. I'm just nervous that they are for some reason doing this even though I'm on the HPA. My status changed officially, saying a decision has been made. Very heavy stress mode right now, and I feel like the admissions office forgets how important this news is to those waiting, and are taking their time. If anyone hears anything please share. I'll stay posted.

So I called Upstate today and the man on the phone said that decision letters have not been sent because the letters have not been signed yet by Ms. Welch--whose on vacation. Has anyone else received a CBC email whose waiting on Upstate?

 

[softmed]

Thanks. And I am not. This is the only school I have been waiting on, so there is nearly no chance it's from anywhere else. I'm just nervous that they are for some reason doing this even though I'm on the HPA. My status changed officially, saying a decision has been made. Very heavy stress mode right now, and I feel like the admissions office forgets how important this news is to those waiting, and are taking their time. If anyone hears anything please share. I'll stay posted.

Wait...

Why don't you just call and ask? Usually Upstate either emails you or calls you if you've been accepted. And they email when you've been waitlisted. So what's the hold up? It's not like they have to wait for the acceptance letters to be mailed so they can inform you.

 

[ciufo88]

I will most likely be withdrawing here soon, best of luck all!

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

Wait...

Why don't you just call and ask? Usually Upstate either emails you or calls you if you've been accepted. And they email when you've been waitlisted. So what's the hold up? It's not like they have to wait for the acceptance letters to be mailed so they can inform you.

I thought it was usually Ms. Welch or Dean Scheinman who call inform accepted students...

 

[Dr Pepp3r]

Wait...

Why don't you just call and ask? Usually Upstate either emails you or calls you if you've been accepted. And they email when you've been waitlisted. So what's the hold up? It's not like they have to wait for the acceptance letters to be mailed so they can inform you.

Upstate either snail mails or calls you if you've been accepted. This waiting game is giving me a headache... I don't understand why applicants who are WLed find out way before applicants who are either rejected or accepted.

 

[Dr Pepp3r]

rejected via snail mail instate 🙁

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

rejected via snail mail instate 🙁

@#$#*%!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


I don't even know you and my heart dropped at seeing that. I don't know your other prospects, but I hope things work out for you.

 

[weffinator]

rejected via snail mail instate 🙁

Oh no! I'm really sorry to hear that! 🙁 I hope you still do get into med school though!

 

[Dr Pepp3r]

Thanks guys for the support, I'm trying to keep my head up. I really hope you guys get off the HPA list! Good luck! 🙂

 

[softmed]

Thanks guys for the support, I'm trying to keep my head up. I really hope you guys get off the HPA list! Good luck! 🙂

I'm wondering where the CBC email came from... Did you get accepted elsewhere?

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

I'm wondering where the CBC email came from... Did you get accepted elsewhere?

I think Dr P was referring to GoCuse who got the CBC email. I don't think he himself received the email.

 

[hasslefree]

Got an email this morning about a background check:

"You have received this email because you have been waitlisted or conditionally accepted by one or more of the medical schools participating in the..."

Hoping this is good news, but the bannerweb page is down. I called admissions and they said the computers are down right now.

Have you heard anything today...an acceptance!!!

 

[GoCuse]

Have you heard anything today...an acceptance!!!

ACCEPTED!! Cannot believe it.. but yes, it sounded like the CBC email was directly because of acceptance... I just happened to get it before the call. I actually had to call on Friday to find out... apparently someone was supposed to call, but I just hadn't gotten it yet (my phone dies daily, so who knows what happened). They told me the acceptance package is being mailed out today.

I really appreciate the support around here, and I wish everyone the absolute best. Those of you accepted and planning to attend I will see you in the fall, and those not accepted yet I completely understand the extreme stress you're under and I hope you stay strong. I made sure to push very hard in these latest months, and I feel that it made the difference. If anyone is so inclined, please feel welcome to send me a message if you want more support. Good luck everyone!

 

[GoCuse]

I'm wondering where the CBC email came from... Did you get accepted elsewhere?

Btw- No, this is my only acceptance. 15 Rejections, 1 Accepted.
"One is all you need."


And to Dr Pepp3r, I am really sorry to hear that news. Keep your head up. I'm wishing you the best.

 

[sickandtired]

Btw- No, this is my only acceptance. 15 Rejections, 1 Accepted.
"One is all you need."


And to Dr Pepp3r, I am really sorry to hear that news. Keep your head up. I'm wishing you the best.

Am so happy 4 you...great job!!!!! So I guess from your name you're staying n Syracuse

 

[sickandtired]

Btw- No, this is my only acceptance. 15 Rejections, 1 Accepted.
"One is all you need."


And to Dr Pepp3r, I am really sorry to hear that news. Keep your head up. I'm wishing you the best.

Curious what did the CBC email say? Could you tell it was Upstate?

 

[GoCuse]

Curious what did the CBC email say? Could you tell it was Upstate?

On the day my status changed to "Decision made" I received this:

from [email protected]
date Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 7:55 AM
subject AMCAS Background Check Information
mailed-by aamc.org

As you were notified in the AMCAS application, and in an email upon submission of your AMCAS application, you have applied to at least one medical school that is participating in an AMCAS-facilitated national background check service. For a list of medical schools participating in the national background check service, please go to http://www.aamc.org/students/amcas/faq/background.htm. A participating school has now requested that a background check be procured on you via this service, and you will soon receive an email from Certiphi Screening, Inc. that requests that you log into their online system and provide consent for this report to be procured. To ensure that you meet this requirement, please ensure that you have added [email protected] as a trusted email sender.

For additional information, including details regarding the consumer report to be procured, go to our web site at www.aamc.org.

Then, two minutes later:

from [email protected]
date Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 7:57 AM
subject AAMC Background Check Consent Request

YOUR IMMEDIATE ATTENTION TO THIS REQUEST IS APPRECIATED

Dear ,

You have received this email because you have been waitlisted or conditionally accepted by one or more of the medical schools participating in the AAMC-facilitated program for performing criminal background checks on conditionally accepted applicants and waiting list applicants. Please note that the requesting medical school will be notified if consent is not provided, and that failure to provide consent may result in failing to meet the requesting medical school's admissions requirements

To provide consent, please follow the instructions below:
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2. Enter the Code: CERTAAMC2010 in the Application Station Code field.

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4. Follow the instructions on the Application Station web site to complete your Background Investigation Consent forms.

Please note that the requesting medical school will be notified if consent is not provided, and that failure to provide consent may result in failing to meet the requesting medical school's admissions requirements.

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I interviewed on the last day, March 10th.

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

Btw- No, this is my only acceptance. 15 Rejections, 1 Accepted.
"One is all you need."


And to Dr Pepp3r, I am really sorry to hear that news. Keep your head up. I'm wishing you the best.

Pre-interview or post-interview?? 😱

All the same, CONGRATS!!! You're soooo right. All you need is ONE!!

 

[GoCuse]

Pre-interview or post-interview?? 😱

All the same, CONGRATS!!! You're soooo right. All you need is ONE!!

Fourteen pre-interview. It was a brutal process for me. I interviewed at University of North Carolina but got rejected in January.. the rest I was never given a shot. I was beginning to make plans for another year of applying, but decided to keep pushing at SUNY, with whom I was on a pre-interview "hold," back around February. After a few letters to keep them updated and remind them I exist I got an interview and it changed everything. At that point I had essentially given up hope for this year... and somehow things worked out.... Just trying to encourage those who are in need of some hope. Good luck!

 

[smmypnts]

Fourteen pre-interview. It was a brutal process for me. I interviewed at University of North Carolina but got rejected in January.. the rest I was never given a shot. I was beginning to make plans for another year of applying, but decided to keep pushing at SUNY, with whom I was on a pre-interview "hold," back around February. After a few letters to keep them updated and remind them I exist I got an interview and it changed everything. At that point I had essentially given up hope for this year... and somehow things worked out.... Just trying to encourage those who are in need of some hope. Good luck!

At least you didn't waste time and money going on 12 interviews.

 

[smmypnts]

Just withdrew via email. Good luck to everyone.

 

[tennistycoon]

i know may 15th is still 2 weeks away...but any movement from the HPA list yet?!?!

 

[Motivated2010]

ACCEPTED!! Cannot believe it.. but yes, it sounded like the CBC email was directly because of acceptance... I just happened to get it before the call. I actually had to call on Friday to find out... apparently someone was supposed to call, but I just hadn't gotten it yet (my phone dies daily, so who knows what happened). They told me the acceptance package is being mailed out today.

I really appreciate the support around here, and I wish everyone the absolute best. Those of you accepted and planning to attend I will see you in the fall, and those not accepted yet I completely understand the extreme stress you're under and I hope you stay strong. I made sure to push very hard in these latest months, and I feel that it made the difference. If anyone is so inclined, please feel welcome to send me a message if you want more support. Good luck everyone!

When did you interview?

 

[gingko]

is there a suny upstate class of 2014 thread?? If not, can somebody make on? thanks !

 

[GoCuse]

When did you interview?

March 10, and the acceptance letter was dated April 20.

 

[redrower]

hey guys. just withdrew. goodluck to those of you waiting!!

 

[whs386]

withdrew via email... good luck to those who are waiting.

side note: never heard a response after sending the withdrawal email. anyone else have the same experience?

 

[whs386]

edit (above post): they got back to me today (2 days after the email).

 

[bigred3]

Currently on the HPA list.

Has anybody gotten in off of the HPA list yet? How do you find out?

 

[Bernoull]

Withdrew yesterday and received confirmation 2day. U guys on the HPA should be seeing movement, goodluck to y'all!

 

[weffinator]

Has anyone checked their status page recently?? Mine says this:

Admission Term: Fall 2010
Admission Type: Regular (Standard)
Application Status: Decision Made
Current Program
Doctor of Medicine
Level: Professional
Program: Medicine MD
Catalog Term: Fall 2010
College: College of Medicine
Campus: Binghamton
Major and Department: Medicine, Medicine

I put Binghamton as my preferred clinical campus, but I'm not sure if this showed before... I am on the HPA list last I heard. To those of you who are on the HPA list with me-- did it update to show your preferred campus? I'm wondering if this might be an acceptance I wasn't informed of yet...

Edit: I think before it showed Syracuse as the campus (but that is probably a default). Maybe it does just change when they enter your campus preference. Hmmmm. It's so unhealthy to speculate on this stuff, lol.

 

[softmed]

Has anyone checked their status page recently?? Mine says this:

Admission Term: Fall 2010
Admission Type: Regular (Standard)
Application Status: Decision Made
Current Program
Doctor of Medicine
Level: Professional
Program: Medicine MD
Catalog Term: Fall 2010
College: College of Medicine
Campus: Binghamton
Major and Department: Medicine, Medicine

I put Binghamton as my preferred clinical campus, but I'm not sure if this showed before... I am on the HPA list last I heard. To those of you who are on the HPA list with me-- did it update to show your preferred campus? I'm wondering if this might be an acceptance I wasn't informed of yet...

It's not 🙁

Mine says the same thing and I'm on the bad waitlist. I am also certain it has always given all that information. Here it is if you're wondering:

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

 

[weffinator]

It's not 🙁

Mine says the same thing and I'm on the bad waitlist. I am also certain it has always given all that information. Here it is if you're wondering:

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

Mine said Syracuse for the campus before (at least when I was notified of the HPA list decision), and now it says Binghamton. Buuuut it's probably not really anything... lol

 

[lovemesomeTJ]

Mine says Binghamton. They probably updated it so that they don't have to keep rustling through paper.

 

[weffinator]

Mine says Binghamton. They probably updated it so that they don't have to keep rustling through paper.

Yeah, probably. Haha. Do you know when yours changed to Binghamton?

(This is what happens when you check the status pages of schools you're waitlisted at and actually want to get into... Lollll. So baddddd.)