2010-2011 Stony Brook Application Thread

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futuredoc528 said:
100k isn't an overestimate, it's a way underestimate, because it's before interest, which means you're looking at an extra $250-300k in the long run, that's the difference between paying off your loans in 5-10 years, or being stuck with them til you're nearly 50, that's a BIG deal.
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I'm not sure how $100,000 became $300,000...but you shouldn't be stuck with your loans until your 50. Make payments as soon as possible and live like a resident for 2-4 years after you make decent salary. This will punch a huge hole into your med school debt.
 
aahhh :scared: waiting is horrible...im only waiting on this one..sooo yup im dying
 
futuredoc528 said:
100k isn't an overestimate, it's a way underestimate, because it's before interest, which means you're looking at an extra $250-300k in the long run, that's the difference between paying off your loans in 5-10 years, or being stuck with them til you're nearly 50, that's a BIG deal.

There's a reason people go to state schools, and neither SB or DS are bad schools.

I hate the break it to you girlinthegarden, but if your goal as a doctor is to work with the under-served, you're probably going to have to get used to areas like the one around downstate (and the people who populate it), which really isn't that bad, if you can't cut it there, you might want to re-evaluate your career goals.
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The reason why I'm going back for another look is so that I can get a better feel for the area. I've heard from many people on these forums that the area is ok, so maybe the impression I got when I interviewed was wrong. I went to school in the city and worked in some pretty sketchy areas so I know that I can "cut it." It's the fact that I will be in the library or anatomy lab studying late at night, and waiting for the train by myself kind of worries me. I know that bad things can happen anywhere, including at Stony Brook, but my family and friends are really pushing me not to go to Downstate for safety reasons. I don't really think this is something I will need to modify my career plans over, but I can see where you are coming from.
 
I've been to Downstate many times, worked there for a couple of summers. The area is fine during the day but obviously you don't want to be wondering alone in the streets at like 3 am... If you have to leave at 3 am, there are shuttles i believe that can bring you to the subway or somewhere near by. But it's definitely better than most people think. My first impression of the area was pretty bad too, but after working there and getting to know the area, it's really not that bad.
 
girlinthegarden said:
The reason why I'm going back for another look is so that I can get a better feel for the area. I've heard from many people on these forums that the area is ok, so maybe the impression I got when I interviewed was wrong. I went to school in the city and worked in some pretty sketchy areas so I know that I can "cut it." It's the fact that I will be in the library or anatomy lab studying late at night, and waiting for the train by myself kind of worries me. I know that bad things can happen anywhere, including at Stony Brook, but my family and friends are really pushing me not to go to Downstate for safety reasons. I don't really think this is something I will need to modify my career plans over, but I can see where you are coming from.
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I'm waitlisted at SB, but I can tell you that I turned down other SUNY schools for a more expensive, similar-tier private school. I wanted to be where I felt most comfortable (although it is hard to judge from just interview day and second look). Name/Recognition are so far below my radar.

In the end, you should probably go where you felt you wanted to be. I don't think that money in the end will ever triumph over happiness. I'd rather do what I love living comfortably, then living in luxury and being depressed. This standard used for choosing careers should be extended to choosing medical school as well.

Some of us will tell you to go where you're most happy (BU), perhaps we're slightly biased by being on the SB waitlist. Some of us will tell you the dangers of debt like one of the posters above and to follow the money (SB)-- he's waitlisted at BU coincidentally. We all have invested interests in your decision, no matter how hard we try to give you good advice.

I've also been to Downstate too and can tell you that the area gets a bad rep. Crime is everywhere, even in "safe" areas of NYC. Just be vigilant and you'll be fine, not many of the medical students there complain about it.
 
gzer0 said:
I'm waitlisted at SB, but I can tell you that I turned down other SUNY schools for a more expensive, similar-tier private school. I wanted to be where I felt most comfortable (although it is hard to judge from just interview day and second look). Name/Recognition are so far below my radar.

In the end, you should probably go where you felt you wanted to be. I don't think that money in the end will ever triumph over happiness. I'd rather do what I love living comfortably, then living in luxury and being depressed. This standard used for choosing careers should be extended to choosing medical school as well.

Some of us will tell you to go where you're most happy (BU), perhaps we're slightly biased by being on the SB waitlist. Some of us will tell you the dangers of debt like one of the posters above and to follow the money (SB)-- he's waitlisted at BU coincidentally. We all have invested interests in your decision, no matter how hard we try to give you good advice.

I've also been to Downstate too and can tell you that the area gets a bad rep. Crime is everywhere, even in "safe" areas of NYC. Just be vigilant and you'll be fine, not many of the medical students there complain about it.
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Let us know how you feel in 4 years.
 
Hi everyone! I got in off the waitlist via email this morning, so don't give up hope! 🙂
 
greeneyes88 said:
Oh I probably should have mentioned that, regular wait list! 😀
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Congratulations! Thanks for telling us-- it definitely keeps hope alive for the people on regular waitlist. I sent a pretty strong update a few days ago, I hope it made a difference. A good friend of mine also withdrew today, so there's another spot open.

Are you going to attend, or you going with another option?
 
iniquus said:
Congratulations! Thanks for telling us-- it definitely keeps hope alive for the people on regular waitlist. I sent a pretty strong update a few days ago, I hope it made a difference. A good friend of mine also withdrew today, so there's another spot open.

Are you going to attend, or you going with another option?
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I am currently deciding between here and Downstate, but I think I'm leaning towards Stony Brook! I will let you guys know either way
 
I officially decided on Stony Brook! 😀 Good luck everyone that's still waiting!
 
greeneyes88 said:
I officially decided on Stony Brook! 😀 Good luck everyone that's still waiting!
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Congratulations, that's an excellent choice! I wonder how the movement this year is--hopefully some room will free up in the next few weeks.
 
Withdrawing from the waitlist, good luck to all, heading to Downstate (just got off WL last week) or maybe BU (still on WL)
 
best of luck, futuredoc !

looks like there's been some wait list movement, and certainly some wait list withdrawals too to add to the mix. best of luck to everyone, hopefully there will be more of us getting in!

by now, have most schools, and in this case stony brook, seen the bulk of its wait list move just about as far as it will go, or can there yet be more slots to open up? Assuming a school gets around 30 wait list entrants every year, are we at the point where 20-25 spots have already been offered, or can it be less/ halfway/ or even less than that still?

I guess this may be a somewhat strange way of looking at the wait list dynamic, but what I'm trying to say is, how much more can one expect these things to move at this point? Barring the occasional "day before class starts" phone call, have most wait list offers already been sent?
 
well, while I can't speak to how much/when the waitlist will move, I do know that there is at least one spot open --> I just got off the waitlist at another school, and while I loved Stony Brook, I will be giving up my spot. Good luck!


SoccerDocker said:
best of luck, futuredoc !

looks like there's been some wait list movement, and certainly some wait list withdrawals too to add to the mix. best of luck to everyone, hopefully there will be more of us getting in!

by now, have most schools, and in this case stony brook, seen the bulk of its wait list move just about as far as it will go, or can there yet be more slots to open up? Assuming a school gets around 30 wait list entrants every year, are we at the point where 20-25 spots have already been offered, or can it be less/ halfway/ or even less than that still?

I guess this may be a somewhat strange way of looking at the wait list dynamic, but what I'm trying to say is, how much more can one expect these things to move at this point? Barring the occasional "day before class starts" phone call, have most wait list offers already been sent?
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Congratulations, and thanks on behalf of us waitlisters for the shred of hope!

Calliope15 said:
well, while I can't speak to how much/when the waitlist will move, I do know that there is at least one spot open --> I just got off the waitlist at another school, and while I loved Stony Brook, I will be giving up my spot. Good luck!
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Hey guys, just got accepted off the waitlist. Good luck to everyone still waiting!
 
Can't say I'm not jealous! Congrats, you going to attend?
 
cake123 said:
Hey guys, just got accepted off the waitlist. Good luck to everyone still waiting!
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Congrats! I just withdrew yesterday so I hope you got my spot 🙂 SB is such a wonderful place and I wish everyone the best of luck. I'll definitely be hitting them up in 4 years for residency!
 
cake123 said:
I think so, but the waitlist is definitely moving now, so don't give up hope!
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congrats and best of luck! i was beginning to get discouraged by the silence on this thread. good to see that there's some movement going on!! fingers crossed for the rest of us on the thread who are still waitlisted!
 
SoccerDocker said:
congrats and best of luck! i was beginning to get discouraged by the silence on this thread. good to see that there's some movement going on!! fingers crossed for the rest of us on the thread who are still waitlisted!
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It's so slowwwwww though.

I've been debating whether or not to call in. I figure that after my LOI/update and the fact that the waitlist is confidential, maybe calling in will only bother them rather than benefit me. 😎

I wonder if the LOIs/update change your initial ranking on the waitlist.
 
iniquus said:
It's so slowwwwww though.

I've been debating whether or not to call in. I figure that after my LOI/update and the fact that the waitlist is confidential, maybe calling in will only bother them rather than benefit me. 😎

I wonder if the LOIs/update change your initial ranking on the waitlist.
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i asked them if updates can change your place in the waitlist and they said "although all correspondence which is received is placed in your application file, your ranking remains the same."🙁🙁🙁

-sigh- i wish i knew where i was on that waitlistand if there's going to be more movement
 
Sandy22 said:
i asked them if updates can change your place in the waitlist and they said "although all correspondence which is received is placed in your application file, your ranking remains the same."🙁🙁🙁

-sigh- i wish i knew where i was on that waitlistand if there's going to be more movement
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That totally sucks. So if you're theoretically ranked low due to certain inadequacies that you corrected and updated them with, it doesn't make a difference?

Doesn't that mean updates are worthless until they re-review your file again, which would only be when/if they got up to you in the waitlist? And if they reached you in the waitlist, then it means they would accept you anyway...ahhh...
 
Would those who were accepted off the waitlist and those who are still waiting, would you mind posting some of your stats so we can get a better idea?
 
I'm in baby! :laugh:
 
congrats iniquus! are you going to attend? was it by phone or email?
 
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Can they please just make the class bigger and accept everyone on the waitlist hehehehehhehehehee 0=) **--dreams--**

still waiting 🙁
 
SoccerDocker said:
congrats iniquus! are you going to attend? was it by phone or email?
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It was by phone and I am going to attend. Turned down 4 schools for this faint glimmer of hope!
 
TheBeat2323 said:
Is it worth it to call if you are placed on the waitlist??
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I don't think it helps much. The list is ranked and confidential. I callled the other day and they told me the wait list was/is still moving, so I guess that's somewhat good news.
 
TheBeat2323 said:
Is it worth it to call if you are placed on the waitlist??
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I think a single call showing interest in the school can only affect you positively, especially if you haven't been sending any update letters. I don't believe it will change your ranking or take you off the waitlist immediately, but why wonder if it's worth it? Just do it. Just don't call every single day or week, or you'll just be annoying.
 
Damn you Stony Brook! Why must you torment those on your wait list! If only you would let them know where they stand...Oh well, hopefully next week will be the week.

This thing feels like its moving at ~2 students/week.
 
SoccerDocker said:
Has anyone else heard anything? Acceptances/good news, etc.?
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I got in off the waitlist last week and ended up withdrawing after taking the weekend to think about it. I interviewed on 2/22.
 
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