2013-2014 SUNY Upstate Application Thread

[nignogger]

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What's with that username lol

Meh friend called me it one time so I decided to use it as a username because I liked the way it sounded.

 

[SIGINT]

Might be a silly question but if you're looking at an overnight host, do you just randomly choose someone to email on the list and ask if they're willing to host you?

Last year they offered interviewees to stay overnight at Geneva Towers with your own room for $50. You can contact them to see if they still have that offer going this year.

 

[sharpie42]

Am I the only one to apply with just the committee letter? I have several recs all in there, but it is one compact committee letter. Nothing outside. Does that make my application weaker?

 

[ToldYouSo]

No I only had the single committee packet and recieved an II. That shouldnt be an issue

 

[sharpie42]

No I only had the single committee packet and recieved an II. That shouldnt be an issue

Thanks so much! Also I just read your reply to the previous stats course requirement-too late for this semester, but may be in the spring 🙂

 

[francoisnoir]

Just interviewed here today. Wasn't sure what to expect considering this was my very first interview, but it turned out to be a great experience. MMI's were not nearly as stressful as I thought they might be, very laid back, and pretty straight forward. Really like this school. Now just waiting for October 15th.

 

[riseNshine]

would it be a bad idea to send an in the area email if put on hold in case they rereview our file earlier?

 

[cloudzz]

How long do they normally take to send out secondaries after amcas has be verified? I have been verified for almost a week but still haven't heard anything from them. My stats are 3.67cGPA, 35MCAT. I don't think I would be screened out even if they pre-screen. TIA!

 

[Josh138]

How did you guys fill out this phone number in the secondary? Is it okay if I can just put my cell number as 777-777-7777 instead?

Phone Number (xxxxxx)-(xxxxxxxxxxxx) (xxxxxxxxxx extension)

 

[Body Habitus]

I had my invite the secondary the next day (end of July) with a 3.5-3.6 and 35-37. I think you should check you should check all spam emails or call to figure out whats up. If you have a search function on your email, here is the start of the email you can copy/past to search:


"RE: Application Acknowledgement for entering 2014

We are pleased to acknowledge the receipt of your verified AMCAS Application Report for the class entering in 2014. Most of our correspondence this year, including final decisions, will be sent via email. Please make sure that you keep your contact information, including preferred address, phone number, and email, updated with AMCAS."

The secondary login information followed which is your AMCS # and a randomly generated password provided in the email.

 

[Body Habitus]

I had my invite the secondary the next day (end of July) with a 3.5-3.6 and 35-37. I think you should check you should check all spam emails or call to figure out whats up. If you have a search function on your email, here is the start of the email you can copy/past to search:


"RE: Application Acknowledgement for entering 2014

We are pleased to acknowledge the receipt of your verified AMCAS Application Report for the class entering in 2014. Most of our correspondence this year, including final decisions, will be sent via email. Please make sure that you keep your contact information, including preferred address, phone number, and email, updated with AMCAS."

The secondary login information followed which is your AMCS # and a randomly generated password provided in the email.

 

[mynameistoolong]

I had the "Congratulations on the II" status for a week on the portal but never received an email... And now it's gone. Still no email. Did I actually get an II? 🙁

 

[green1]

I had the "Congratulations on the II" status for a week on the portal but never received an email... And now it's gone. Still no email. Did I actually get an II? 🙁

I would call/email them to ask.

 

[rosdapro]

Anyone else have a lag from submitting secondary and upstate receiving letters of rec from AMCAS?
I submitted 4 days ago and Im still marked as missing materials.
Wondering when to call and bug them 😛

I'm kinda in the same position...my letters were submitted a week ago but everything else was in a month ago. I am stilled marked incomplete and was wondering if I should reach out and just remind them

 

[MamiMD]

I'm kinda in the same position...my letters were submitted a week ago but everything else was in a month ago. I am stilled marked incomplete and was wondering if I should reach out and just remind them

Definitely call! They forgot to press a button in my case and it was fixed within the next couple of days. The person who answered my call was very helpful and understanding.

Unfortunately that means I wasn't complete until last week, which is really annoying.

 

[nervouspremed1]

Hi guys,

Around when did those receiving the most recent interview invites submit their application?

 

[Sonofsertoli]

Received an II today!
Complete 9/20
OOS 3.4cgpa, 3.44sgpa, 29 MCAT URM
Strong ties to NY, mom lives there

 

[MamiMD]

Got rejected (pre-interview hold) on Friday.
Kind of a surprise! 👎

3.8 GPA+
MCAT 30+
OOS
Complete second week of september

 

[TheBob]

Hi all just received my first II. 😀 Some dates that might be helpful to people curious about turnarounds:

AMCAS verified Sep 23
Upstate secondary Sep 24
Complete Oct 02
II Oct 07

(Pretty fast!)

Soonest available date I saw was December 11.

My stats: 73 Lizzy, IS

 

[Sonofsertoli]

Hi all just received my first II. 😀 Some dates that might be helpful to people curious about turnarounds:

AMCAS verified Sep 23
Upstate secondary Sep 24
Complete Oct 02
II Oct 07

(Pretty fast!)

Soonest available date I saw was December 11.

My stats: 3.8, 34, IS, Syracuse ties

Yea I hate that it's so late. Oh well, guess I'll see you there!

 

[AuroraX]

Not yet complete at this school, they have to still process my LORs even though I sent everything else in.

Hoping they like me

 

[nervouspremed1]

Not yet complete at this school, they have to still process my LORs even though I sent everything else in.

Hoping they like me

They've processed my LORs but not transcript - do I have to have my school send it directly to SUNY or should I wait till they receive it from AMCAS?

Edit: Nevermind! Problem solved - thanks anyway 🙂

 

[User2338]

Does anyone know if they let you take down notes during the 2mins preparation for the MMI?

Thanks

 

[Do Something]

Does anyone know if they let you take down notes during the 2mins preparation for the MMI?

Thanks

They never said that you could or you couldn't. No one in my group took notes. I didn't feel like you needed to.

Don't worry. Their MMI was one of the friendliest interview experiences I've had. The interviewers were all cool.

 

[User2338]

Don't worry. Their MMI was one of the friendliest interview experiences I've had. The interviewers were all cool.[/QUOTE]

That puts me a little bit more at ease. Thanks for the response!

 

[an333]

They never said that you could or you couldn't. No one in my group took notes. I didn't feel like you needed to.

Don't worry. Their MMI was one of the friendliest interview experiences I've had. The interviewers were all cool.

During my interview they said to leave absolutely everything but water in the conference room, so that probably means no notes allowed

 

[Do Something]

During my interview they said to leave absolutely everything but water in the conference room, so that probably means no notes allowed

That's right, they did. I forgot about that. But it was fine.

 

[iceman55]

Excited to hear back from this school

 

[an333]

Excited to hear back from this school

Me too! Just a couple of days left till 15th!

 

[DiolASulfone]

Anyone else interviewing here at the end of the month? So excited!

 

[ToldYouSo]

Does anyone know if they let you take down notes during the 2mins preparation for the MMI?

Thanks

My group was only allowed to bring a water bottle and index card with room number orders, so I'd say no.

 

[ToldYouSo]

Anyone else really anxious about this Tuesday? 😀

 

[iceman55]

Anyone else really anxious about this Tuesday? 😀

Yeah man, I am. Is Upstate one of your top choices?

 

[SixStringPsych]

Anyone else really anxious about this Tuesday? 😀

Do you know if they will put up decisions on the online portal right away? I know they said they make decisions every week so I don't see why not

 

[nihitmehta]

I am a CA resident, applying with 31 MCAT, 3.58 sci GPA and a 3.66 cumulative GPA. What are my chances realistically?

 

[igeak691]

Can't wait.. two more days!!

 

[ToldYouSo]

Yeah man, I am. Is Upstate one of your top choices?

Yeah!

Do you know if they will put up decisions on the online portal right away? I know they said they make decisions every week so I don't see why not

I have no idea but that does make sense.

Can't wait.. two more days!!

Same XD

 

[supermintyfresh]

Yeah!



I have no idea but that does make sense.



Same XD

I hope so! Because I don't want to wait for an acceptance/rejection by snail mail 🙄

Really hope we get some love; really loved the campus/MMI!

 

[jshei0625]

From an Upstate student.... Good luck everyone!!!...At least for acceptances you will get an email before anything and then an acceptance package a few weeks later. If anyone has any questions about SUNY Upstate, please don't hesitate to ask questions on this board or send me a message. I would be happy to answer any questions or concerns.

 

[iceman55]

From an Upstate student.... Good luck everyone!!!...At least for acceptances you will get an email before anything and then an acceptance package a few weeks later. If anyone has any questions about SUNY Upstate, please don't hesitate to ask questions on this board or send me a message. I would be happy to answer any questions or concerns.

Hows the year going? And what do you think about the curriculum so far?

 

[jshei0625]

Hows the year going? And what do you think about the curriculum so far?

First year is going great...It was a little hectic because they had to make anatomy into a six week course along with all our other classes. Trying to learn all the muscles of the limbs and the head and neck in three weeks is kinda stressful. Thankfully we have some of the best anatomy teachers. We are in a transition year with regard to the curriculum. Next year should be a system based curriculum. There are rumors that the anatomy course will run all year and that they are transitioning to all prosections. Since we are in a transition year, Upstate has been giving us a lot of surveys about the courses.

Having been here for a few months now I can tell you that the biggest pros are the lax attitude of the student body (I have not met a gunner yet), the high quality teachers, and designing the curriculum so that there is a focus on board preparation. The biggest negative is the cramming of some of the curriculum.

 

[NeuroNYC]

Anyone been informed of a decision yet? My group was told we would be notified on the 15th, but nothing in my inbox thus far..

 

[francoisnoir]

Nothing yet for me either

 

[igeak691]

Anyone been informed of a decision yet? My group was told we would be notified on the 15th, but nothing in my inbox thus far..

Last year first decisions came out at like 9:30 which is less than 10 minutes away. The year before, the 15th fell on a weekend so the first day people found out was 17th

 

[NeuroNYC]

Last year first decisions came out at like 9:30 which is less than 10 minutes away. The year before, the 15th fell on a weekend so the first day people found out was 17th

err mah gawd why would you say that! Now I can't leave my desk until AT LEAST 10:00 and I really want to go get coffee and a muffin.

 

[igeak691]

No smartphone to check email? I'm waiting in bed indefinitely until I get an email.

 

[NeuroNYC]

No smartphone to check email? I'm waiting in bed indefinitely until I get an email.

Oh I definitely have a smart phone. I just can't stop refreshing my inbox haha

 

[an333]

Oh I definitely have a smart phone. I just can't stop refreshing my inbox haha

This agony of not knowing is driving me insane. I'm trying to work, but it's hard to pull away from the refresh button

 

[francesfarmer90]

This agony of not knowing is driving me insane. I'm trying to work, but it's hard to pull away from the refresh button

Same...trying to study but literally refreshing both this page and my email every 3 minutes.

 

[mcrobbit]

Last year first decisions came out at like 9:30 which is less than 10 minutes away. The year before, the 15th fell on a weekend so the first day people found out was 17th

really? Checking last year's thread I saw the first acceptance at around 12:30 PM Eastern.