2013-2014 SUNY Downstate Application Thread

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mh2885 said:
I just got an email from admissions urging me to complete my health forms and other requirements. Anyone else? i'm on the alternate list
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Pretty sure that stuff is due July 1st so they just want everyone to get it in ASAP
 
Accepted off the alternate list by phone today! First acceptance! Its like surreal. I still can't believe it happened.

Good luck to you all! I wish all the best to all those still waiting. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, I promise!
 
Did anyone forward final college transcripts? How is it being done? Do they need another transcript sent by the school directly to them (it said in the email that AMCAS does not forward transcripts)?
 
Nymphalidae said:
Did anyone forward final college transcripts? How is it being done? Do they need another transcript sent by the school directly to them (it said in the email that AMCAS does not forward transcripts)?
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Yep, I just requested that my transcripts be sent directly to them. I'm betting it's $20 down the drain, but certainly not taking any chances!
 
Either email appears to work, as I have successfully sent to both. I took a photo of my BLS card and emailed it in as a pdf - they responded saying thank you and that my folder would be updated. Still hasn't appeared on my checklist page. So give it time...
 
Anyone receive White Coat form or anything to waive the health insurance?
 
chillaxbro said:
Anyone receive White Coat form or anything to waive the health insurance?
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Me neither!

But considering it took over a week after I got the phone call to get the acceptance letter, I'd say everything is running a little slower.
 
salianski said:
Just withdrew, this waitlist is moving fast. Good luck all.
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I hope so! Downstate is my top choice I have mad love for Brooklyn 🙂
Good luck at Icahn I have a friend attending there this fall!
 
Please Please Please Please Please Accept Me!!!! :luck:
 
Any currently enrolled students here? Do we have podcasts/recorded lectures? Do the professors care if we record them during class?
 
For anyone who is wondering about health forms, I had emailed them and the provided said that they would prefer a PDF of the forms over it being faxed. the email is in that checklist site they sent us.

I also turned in my nys residency application in person. And it was approved in 15 minutes. Just submit the documents they want. I did utilities, bank statements, drivers license, and voter registration card.
 
mekimchiie said:
I also turned in my nys residency application in person. And it was approved in 15 minutes. Just submit the documents they want. I did utilities, bank statements, drivers license, and voter registration card.
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Thanks for the info! Did you send in your proof of citizenship yet? Do you think we can just scan in a picture of our passport and email it?
 
I emailed a copy of my passport and it was approved very quickly.
 
mekimchiie said:
For anyone who is wondering about health forms, I had emailed them and the provided said that they would prefer a PDF of the forms over it being faxed. the email is in that checklist site they sent us.
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When I called with a question regarding lab slips they told me they preferred fax and my forms got approved within 2-3 days. Guess it depends who's answering the calls 😛
 
jla9213 said:
When I called with a question regarding lab slips they told me they preferred fax and my forms got approved within 2-3 days. Guess it depends who's answering the calls 😛
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It must. The person who replied to me said that lab results are often fuzzy when faxed. So if you have access to fax, go crazy. If you don't, no worries.
 
I'm just wondering but did everyone on the alternate list here receive that email on June 24 telling us that if we wish to remain on the Alternate list we must leave open August 4 for orientation, as people are accepted all the way up to the week of classes?

Also, has there been any recent movement from the alternate list and has anyone been accepted off of it this week?
 
themelofellow said:
I'm just wondering but did everyone on the alternate list here receive that email on June 24 telling us that if we wish to remain on the Alternate list we must leave open August 4 for orientation, as people are accepted all the way up to the week of classes?

Also, has there been any recent movement from the alternate list and has anyone been accepted off of it this week?
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I too, received that email
 
Very hard decision but ended up withdrawing from SUNY Downstate over the weekend.

Hope one of you guys end up with the acceptance! I visited during their shadow-a-student program and I got a great vibe from the school
 
Hi,

Has downstate written back to anyone recently? I sent them an email about my transcript update via email last week. Usually they respond within a few days but this time it is taking longer. I am wondering if they are really backed up right now. Fingers crossed. :xf::luck:Please accept meeee downstate!!!
 
My transcript should have been delivered last week, but it's still not checked off on the checklist. I hope that doesn't affect my waitlist status!
 
dr2453 said:
My transcript should have been delivered last week, but it's still not checked off on the checklist. I hope that doesn't affect my waitlist status!
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Same thing here. I actually brought it to the admission's office and handed in a week ago. It's still not checked off on my checklist. I called the office on friday and the lady said that if I handed it in then they got it and to give them time to look at it
 
Nymphalidae said:
Same thing here. I actually brought it to the admission's office and handed in a week ago. It's still not checked off on my checklist. I called the office on friday and the lady said that if I handed it in then they got it and to give them time to look at it
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It takes awhile for sure. I was tracking the delivery of my transcript via UPS, and even though it was marked as delivered last Monday, it didnt show up on my checklist until today.
 
Have they been replying to your emails? They usually reply rather quickly. I am out of town but I need to visit the health office for a second PPD test according to my health forms. I wont be able to head back to NYC till Thursday and I am hoping it won't hurt me that my health forms are not fully done by 7/1 which is their original deadline.

I wonder if they are reviewing us again! Has anyone heard from them recently via email?
 
My assumption is that there's a list and they just take from it when a spot opens up. You think they are reviewing the list again?
 
I agree powderskiingdude. I think they have a list and select from it as vacancies arise. However I don't think there is a reason for a committee to look at the applications again. This is all my guess but I think just one individual makes the call on who gets selected.


imno. I don't think this will hurt your position on the alternate list. I'm sure they will still accept you if you are selected off the alternate list as long as you get clearance come August
 
Maybe we should get some sort of list going here to see who's still currently on the waitlist. Feel free to add your name to this list if you're still on it. So far we've got:

Themelofellow
Imno
Powderskiingdude
 
Themelofellow
Imno
Powderskiingdude
Mixinitup1124
Yogischoice0131
eWaffles
Nymphalidae
df411969
 
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