2013-2014 SUNY Downstate Application Thread

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ezzyboy622 said:
on hold for spring consideration post interview. anyone know approximately how many people get in from this list?
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Sorry to hear that but there's still a chance you might get in! Mind if I ask when your interview was?

Opps sorry for the duplicate, didn't see the post above.
 
Hey guys, I have an interview here on Dec5th, can someone please tell me how the interview went, maybe any curve ball questions they got? I am super nervous because its my first interview of the cycle and it is one of my top choices so I really want to ace it! IS 3.8 and 34!

Any advice is appreciated! Thank you guys 🙂
 
grad2014 said:
Hey guys, I have an interview here on Dec5th, can someone please tell me how the interview went, maybe any curve ball questions they got? I am super nervous because its my first interview of the cycle and it is one of my top choices so I really want to ace it! IS 3.8 and 34!

Any advice is appreciated! Thank you guys 🙂
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One interview with a faculty member. No curve ball questions. There's a few standard questions that all applicants are asked…(i.e, how did you study for the MCAT), which you can find via the interview feedback tool on SDN.

Don't be nervous. Just go in with confidence and know "your story" well enough to reiterate it conversationally. This applies to all standard interviews (and MMI, to a degree).

Don't be afraid to inject some appropriate humor if it breaks the ice and allows you to feel more comfortable.

Smile. Smile. Smile.
 
Hey there folks! Class of 17' member here. For those people getting placed "on hold," don't freak out yet if you feel strongly about this school! I was placed on hold after an interview in February this past cycle and was quite nervous, but I got the call up mid May when there tends to be a great deal of movements at other schools too (gpa 3.84, MCAT 31, couple of publications). I spoke with several classmates who also had the good fortune of being called up off the list too. I know how hard it is, but keep you patience up, roll with the flow, good luck, and Happy Thanksgiving!
 
Congratulations! When did you receive your packet? When was it postmarked? I interviewed shortly before that, so I'm hoping my application was reviewed as well...
 
I got a letter in the mail yesterday dated 11/25. I think I threw away the elevelope though because I literally ripped it in half.
 
If you don't mind me asking, do you remember who you interviewed with?
 
Just received ii now for 1/7 interview. After getting waitlisted at two other SUNY this year, I really hope for the best here!
 
sfwtboy said:
Accepted!!! My first acceptance too! Interviewed 10/28 OOS.
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congrats!! did your final decision come through snail mail? I interviewed on Halloween so I think I will be finding out soon..just need to know if I should be neurotically refreshing my email or checking the mailbox. Thanks!
 
Becksncookies said:
Congrats guys! When were you complete?
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I was complete ages ago. Mid July. I seriously thought I won't have any more ii this cycle, but I guess downstate was just holding my app.
 
spankydog said:
congrats!! did your final decision come through snail mail? I interviewed on Halloween so I think I will be finding out soon..just need to know if I should be neurotically refreshing my email or checking the mailbox. Thanks!
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Acceptances are via snail mail.
 
For anyone else still waiting to hear back: I spoke with the admissions office, and they said it can take up to 10 weeks for a decision after the interview. I interviewed in the first half of October and haven't heard back yet.

Would love to come here ... fingers crossed!
 
orthostice said:
For anyone else still waiting to hear back: I spoke with the admissions office, and they said it can take up to 10 weeks for a decision after the interview. I interviewed in the first half of October and haven't heard back yet.

Would love to come here ... fingers crossed!
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Yup, they told me 6-8 weeks over the phone and I got my letter exactly 8 weeks from my interview date lol. Hang in there everyone!
 
Rejected as well 🙁 Good luck guys
 
Rejected. 3.6/3.3sGPA, 31. I have interviews at other places that were higher choices so I can't be too upset. Good luck to everyone still in the running!
 
I got the fall grade request back in september, anyone know how likely it is to get an interview after getting one of those?


downside, I'm probably going to get a B in one of my classes this semester.....
 
Rejected. Really wanted a shot here.

Completed 9/24. OOS.
 
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I'm thinking about withdrawing my II here. I don't have any acceptances yet, but I am OOS and the tuition cost scares me already. Anyone have thoughts or know how feasible it is to change my residency status if I were to be accepted and matriculate?
 
ctrlaltdlt said:
I'm thinking about withdrawing my II here. I don't have any acceptances yet, but I am OOS and the tuition cost scares me already. Anyone have thoughts or know how feasible it is to change my residency status if I were to be accepted and matriculate?
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you can get instate residency after 1st year
 
Is SUNY Downstate starting to reject pre-interview now? Is it also through snail mail or is it through email?
 
ctrlaltdlt said:
How does the process work though? Do I need to have an apartment, driver's license, pay taxes, etc?
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drivers license, residential lease, voter registration, car registration.

The school's bursar office will have residency application, it's pretty straight forward.
 
thruthewire said:
I got the fall grade request back in september, anyone know how likely it is to get an interview after getting one of those?


downside, I'm probably going to get a B in one of my classes this semester.....
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I know someone who received the fall grade request email some time ago. Interestingly enough - they recieved an II yesterday. Obviously, they haven't submitted fall grades yet because the semester (at their school) has not ended yet. So, by my judgment, getting the fall grade request email should not be taken as a coup de grâce for your application to downstate.
 
I got the pre-interview hold until Spring email. Did anyone get this? I was wondering what is the odds of getting an II from a hold. Thanks! 🙂
 
sdbeachsun said:
I got the pre-interview hold until Spring email. Did anyone get this? I was wondering what is the odds of getting an II from a hold. Thanks! 🙂
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Can you post what the email said exactly?
 
Dear Applicant:

I would like to inform you that your application for admission to the College of Medicine,SUNY Downstate Medical Center was forwarded to the Admissions Committee for initial review.

The Committee has decided to place your application in the "Hold" category. This means that your credentials will be reviewed again during the Spring. Of course, you might hear from us earlier. If you are currently enrolled at a university/ college, please send us a copy of your fall semester grade report as soon as it is available. If additional materials are needed, you will be contacted by our office in writing.

Due to the large number of applications to our entering class it is difficult to predict the final action of the Admissions Committee. We will inform you, in writing, of any changes in the status of your application as soon as they occur. In the meantime, please refrain from telephoning our office if your questions relate to your admission status.

Please keep us informed of any address changes. We thank you for your interest in our College of Medicine.
 
agolden1 said:
Hey there folks! Class of 17' member here. For those people getting placed "on hold," don't freak out yet if you feel strongly about this school! I was placed on hold after an interview in February this past cycle and was quite nervous, but I got the call up mid May when there tends to be a great deal of movements at other schools too (gpa 3.84, MCAT 31, couple of publications). I spoke with several classmates who also had the good fortune of being called up off the list too. I know how hard it is, but keep you patience up, roll with the flow, good luck, and Happy Thanksgiving!
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Placed on hold 🙁 Did you send in any updates/ letter of interest in between?
 
I had my first interview here a week ago....super excited about this school and also super nervous.....since it's holiday season, I should not be expecting results before somewhere in January (earliest) right?
 
Isoprene said:
I had my first interview here a week ago....super excited about this school and also super nervous.....since it's holiday season, I should not be expecting results before somewhere in January (earliest) right?
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Can you tell us a little bit about what your interview was like?
 
Has anyone made a facebook group page yet?
 
kat987 said:
Placed on hold 🙁 Did you send in any updates/ letter of interest in between?
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Absolutely. I did send several letters at the suggestion of my pre-health adviser just to show them that I was still interested, and to fill them in on some research stuff that happened.
 
Does anyone know approximately how long the holiday is going to delay the news after being interviewed? I understand the time differs greatly from case to case.
 
you guys know how long suny downstate interviews until?

decided to just send in my secondary yesterday - for the heck of it.
 
TheKingofClay said:
you guys know how long suny downstate interviews until?

decided to just send in my secondary yesterday - for the heck of it.
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I am guessing probably until March at least..
 
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