2011-2012 Albert Einstein Application Thread

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can any current students explain a little about the required research project? when do students typically complete this? what sort of time commitment tends to be required?

also, is there some sort of advising system in place?

thanks!
 
hurricane123 said:
can any current students explain a little about the required research project? when do students typically complete this? what sort of time commitment tends to be required?

also, is there some sort of advising system in place?

thanks!
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The research project really isn't something to worry about. I was really nervous about it when I was looking at schools but it's no big deal. You make of it what you will. Some people have done legit research that's been made into posters for conferences, etc. Some people just do a simple literature review, nothing special. The cool thing though, if I understand this correctly, is that there is a month built into your fourth year rotations to do the research project, so if you do summer research that fulfills the project, you now have a month off in your fourth year to study for exams, travel for residency interviews, take an extra elective in a specialty you might be interested in, or just relax or deal with not medical things in life. And as far as advising, if you mean for the research you kind of find an adviser on your own but there are usually people to ask to help you find someone. If you mean in general, there's always talk about setting up an advising program, but there really isn't anything formal going on. Best bet is to get friendly with a professor, or if you're interested in professional advising, most of the interest groups here offer major shadowing programs to meet doctors, and they host panels with residents and attendings in different specialties who are usually VERY willing to meet with students to talk.


fior1 said:
Cool, is this possible for waitlisted applicants too? I read somewhere that it's sometimes helpful to ask for another visit to the school to talk to students and have more detailed reasons for one's interest, etc.
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Not only is it possible for wait listed students but it can definitely help give you more a specific idea about what you like/dislike and want to express to the school. Usually they pair you up with a student, you spend a day or half day in class with him/her and you both still get free lunches so you'll probably end up getting to talk over lunch with a bunch of first or second years and no other applicants. Here's a link to the first year schedule to help pick a day to come or just to see what a typical day is like. This is an exam week followed by spring break so skip a head a couple weeks. Also notice the minimum of one day off before any exam.
http://myalbert.einstein.yu.edu/ooeCal105/week.php?user=class15
 
I still haven't gotten a pre-interview rejection. Are interview invites surely done for the season? Last year a few were given out later than this.
 
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Lincoln 5, thanks so much for the link! Do you know if there's a public website for the course syllabi for the first year as well?
 
Finally rejected pre-interview after hearing nothing since August
 
fior1 said:
Lincoln 5, thanks so much for the link! Do you know if there's a public website for the course syllabi for the first year as well?
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Na sorry, it's all locked up, but if there was something in particular, PM me and I can figure out how to get you a copy.
 
Just curious, how long did it take to hear back post-interview? (for those who've heard back / from past estimates)?
 
fj90 said:
sorry, what does May 15 signify?
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The day that those holding multiple acceptances must drop all save one (though they may remain on as many waitlists as they want). All schools will have a much better understanding of how many seats they have open and can start accepting people off their waitlists
 
Hi all, I just got an interview for Albert Einstein (scheduled April 30th). What are people's thoughts on this late of an interview? Am I basically just interviewing for a waitlist position and have no chance?
 
hopefuldoctor90 said:
Hi all, I just got an interview for Albert Einstein (scheduled April 30th). What are people's thoughts on this late of an interview? Am I basically just interviewing for a waitlist position and have no chance?
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Wow congrats on the interview. I wonder if that was the last one or if more are to come?

The answer to your question is Yes and No. By March 30th, AAMC requested that all schools extend an acceptance to at least the amount of people who will fill a class (so like 150 or so). However, every single school knows that 100% of its accepted students will not matriculate. So, its possible that Einstein might still accept people outright. I'm guessing they probably need to accept about 300 people to fill a class of 150 (or something around that). Its also possible that you get waitlisted but are put on a high priority waitlist, which could also turn to an acceptance.
 
What time does the interview day end if you stay for lunch and the tour?
 
hopefuldoctor90 said:
Hi all, I just got an interview for Albert Einstein (scheduled April 30th). What are people's thoughts on this late of an interview? Am I basically just interviewing for a waitlist position and have no chance?
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I do believe this would be for an actually spot. However, I would call and ask the admissions office. They are very nice there and I'm sure they will give you an honest answer.
 
kc1919 said:
What time does the interview day end if you stay for lunch and the tour?
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It depends on what time your interview is at. Mine was at like 10 or 10:30 and I was done by 2. Some people in my group had interviews after lunch so they were done a little later.
 
daudlind said:
It depends on what time your interview is at. Mine was at like 10 or 10:30 and I was done by 2. Some people in my group had interviews after lunch so they were done a little later.
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Okay, thanks! Mine's at 10:15 so it would probably be around the same.
 
Congrats on the interview!

I would def love to interview here. I called last tuesday and I was told that I'm still with the committee and no decision has been made....I'm wondering how long we'll have to wait....
 
Just placed on the high priority waitlist. Interviewed on 3/16
 
Hmm, I interviewed on the 26th of March. Just got placed on the regular Wait-List, which I assume is probably not the best place to be.
 
Weird, I interviewed March 14th and haven't heard anything yet. Not sure if that's good or bad news.
 
Is anyone able to speak more about the student housing at Einstein? I never got to see the dorms because I had to run off to my interview, so I suspect I missed out on a lot of the housing info. I see photos online and hear people talk about affordable housing here, but I don't have a clear picture of how much it costs, what is included and having roommates.

So, online, I see studios, 1BR and 2BR. How much do students pay for these? Does it include utilities? Does it come with a stove and fridge? I've also read on these forums that people share studios and 1BR's with roommates, and 2BR can actually accommodate 3 people. How does this work? Does a single person rent the entire apartment and can then "sublease" it out to other students?

And when/how do we apply for housing?

This is all part of my cost calculation to see if I can afford Einstein.
 
ghostman said:
Is anyone able to speak more about the student housing at Einstein? I never got to see the dorms because I had to run off to my interview, so I suspect I missed out on a lot of the housing info. I see photos online and hear people talk about affordable housing here, but I don't have a clear picture of how much it costs, what is included and having roommates.

So, online, I see studios, 1BR and 2BR. How much do students pay for these? Does it include utilities? Does it come with a stove and fridge? I've also read on these forums that people share studios and 1BR's with roommates, and 2BR can actually accommodate 3 people. How does this work? Does a single person rent the entire apartment and can then "sublease" it out to other students?

And when/how do we apply for housing?

This is all part of my cost calculation to see if I can afford Einstein.
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Einstein has converted/is in the process of converting 1 BR --> 2 and 2 BR --> 3 by closing off the living room and making it a second or third bedroom. So, there are studios, "2", and "3" bedroom apartments, despite Einstein not calling them that. A spot in a 3 BR is around $400 a month, a 2BR I think is $460, and a studio around $600 (I'm not sure on those last two figures) and all utilities are included. Each apartment does come with a stove and fridge.

Einstein will contact you about housing. It's considered "on campus" and it's guaranteed all four years, so it's all a part of the pre-matriculation paperwork that will come in a month or two. Only Einstein students (and their families, if married) live in the apartments, and it's a nice, safe, cheap, convenient living situation. 90% of students live on campus. The rest mostly live in Manhattan (due to previously living there and not wanting to move).
 
can any current students give an account to what the exam schedules for first years are like (generally speaking)? i know some schools like to spread out the exams, making it so it's once a week, while others aggregate at the end of the month.
 
gunj122 said:
can any current students give an account to what the exam schedules for first years are like (generally speaking)? i know some schools like to spread out the exams, making it so it's once a week, while others aggregate at the end of the month.
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For first years, exams are aggregated, so that basically amounts to two exams about once a month. There is a study day (sometimes two) before every exam, so during a typical exam period, there will be two exams over three days.
 
Obliquity said:
Einstein has converted/is in the process of converting 1 BR --> 2 and 2 BR --> 3 by closing off the living room and making it a second or third bedroom. So, there are studios, "2", and "3" bedroom apartments, despite Einstein not calling them that. A spot in a 3 BR is around $400 a month, a 2BR I think is $460, and a studio around $600 (I'm not sure on those last two figures) and all utilities are included. Each apartment does come with a stove and fridge.

Einstein will contact you about housing. It's considered "on campus" and it's guaranteed all four years, so it's all a part of the pre-matriculation paperwork that will come in a month or two. Only Einstein students (and their families, if married) live in the apartments, and it's a nice, safe, cheap, convenient living situation. 90% of students live on campus. The rest mostly live in Manhattan (due to previously living there and not wanting to move).
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Thank you. That clarifies so much about the housing. So, I take it that the Einstein estimate for housing at $9000/year in the finaid letter is much higher than what people tend to pay. Anything else being overstated? I'm trying to get a realistic estimate for what this will cost me and compare it with realistic estimates from other schools. I take it that few people own a car as well. I've lived in the city my entire life and have never owned a car.
 
ghostman said:
Thank you. That clarifies so much about the housing. So, I take it that the Einstein estimate for housing at $9000/year in the finaid letter is much higher than what people tend to pay. Anything else being overstated? I'm trying to get a realistic estimate for what this will cost me and compare it with realistic estimates from other schools. I take it that few people own a car as well. I've lived in the city my entire life and have never owned a car.
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Yes, that number is drastically overstated for on campus rent (unless that includes food, and still it may be a bit high). Tuition and fees are spot on of course, but be wary of any estimated textbook costs. Most people get used copies from online or from the class ahead, and a lot of courses don't require the suggested textbook, so your actual number will be lower. I think 1/4 to 1/3 of the class has a car (this is a guess), and it's very easy to do without (plus you'll know people who have). Also, if you attend all of the events that student groups put on, you really only have to worry about 5 dinners a week 🙂
 
how does move-in work? is there somewhere to park a u-haul or something like that? big elevators for furniture?

also, any idea when we will be able to move in? I'm planning on doing the summer biochem that starts July 30th, so is it safe to assume we'll be able to move in that weekend before?
 
hurricane123 said:
how does move-in work? is there somewhere to park a u-haul or something like that? big elevators for furniture?

also, any idea when we will be able to move in? I'm planning on doing the summer biochem that starts July 30th, so is it safe to assume we'll be able to move in that weekend before?
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there is an area behind two of the apartment buildings for you to park cars/uhauls/vans etc. for unloading. I've heard you can reserve an elevator through the housing office, but I'm not sure about the details on that. that's a pretty good assumption that you'll be able to move in the weekend before - you just show up and get your key and ID card.
 
Nahnia said:
Ive been wondering the same thing all Ive been seeing are waitlistings and rejections😕:scared:
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I think they filled (and then some) in January. Essentially, I think many of the high priority waitlisted people would have been accepted had they applied and/or interviewed earlier.
 
Hotshy said:
I think they filled (and then some) in January. Essentially, I think many of the high priority waitlisted people would have been accepted had they applied and/or interviewed earlier.
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If this is true, then it's a new admission strategy - in recent years (including last year) Einstein accepted people outright (meaning not off the waitlist) who had interviewed as late as early April.
 
A quick scan through this thread: the last acceptance that I saw came in January. Looking through those accepted on mdapps, the last acceptance was Feb 9 (don't know when that person interviewed). It seems as if they are doing things differently than last year. Although it's a pretty small sample size, it seems as if just about everyone who interviewed after the New Year were interviewing for a spot on the waitlist.
 
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Uggh this wait is excruciating! It's only been a little over 2 weeks for me interviewed on March 28th... sigh*
 
What's even funnier is how they are interviewing so late 😕
 
This is all very discouraging to hear. Especially because I'm interviewing tomorrow..
 
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