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theres also a holiday inn express near by off campus and i think they have shuttle service to campus but dont quote me on that
2014-2015 Stony Brook University Application Thread
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Appreciate the response. Will check that out too.Thanx.
So, what's the interview day like here?
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You usually have 2 morning interviews, with either all faculty or one MS2, then lunch and tour. After tour, there's a short presentation on fin. aid. Some people have their second interview after the FA talk, but most are done after that. Day was over by 1:30
Hey everyone! I'm a current MS1 here at Stony Brook. I know I found it very helpful to hear from some MS1's last year while I was applying and interviewing so if anyone has any questions, I'll do my best to answer them. Good luck to everyone!
Hi there. Did you interview early or late in the cycle? Any suggestions for those of us who havent gotten an II. I was complete in mid-Aug so getting a bit worried.
I interviewed in early October and got in at the end of October, but I know more than a few people in my class who didn't interview til February or March. All there is to do now is wait-- it's the worst.
Thanks for taking the time out to answer questions. How is the interview style at Stony Brook usually like? Where do people who live off campus typically reside? If you live off campus, do you need a car? Finally, how's the financial aid package at Stony Brook like given that it's a SUNY? Thank you!
Got a personal email from my interviewer congratulating me today, very nice touch 🙂.
The interviews are generally very laid back-- I think they just want to get an idea of whether you are the way you've represented yourself in your application and to get a feel for your communication skills.
Funny you should ask this because I personally don't have a car (or a license. I'm working on it). There are a few of us without cars and we manage, but it's a lot harder. I'm from the city and I think it made the transition to the suburbs a little more difficult. Having said that, it's very easy to find an off-campus housing that's within biking distance and the odds are very high that you will have a roommate with a car that you can just split costs and carpool with. There's also an on-campus shuttle that works well for me because my house is right off of campus. Most people live in Stony Brook, Centereach, one of the Setauket's or Port Jeff, but there are a few other options.
But yeah, it's much easier and nicer to have a car. It's very much the suburbs here.
I'm glad to hear the interviews are laid back. I think it's easier to assess whether a school is the right fit for me if the interview is relaxed. That being said, I know I love Stony Brook already so bring it on!
It's good to hear that there are shuttles. I'm sure it will come in handy in the winter. I also have a bike so that's another bonus! Thanks so much for sharing your experience.
Hey carbonskeleton, what are some of your favorite aspects (whether academic or lifestyle) of Stony Brook that you didn't really realize until you got there? I've been doing research on the school but the information on the SBU website is pretty limited. I'd appreciate any input!
Just got an interview invite here. Would love to attend. As mentioned above, anyone have any insight they can provide about how Stony Brook Med is like? Strengths? Weaknesses? I would much appreciate it.
Yes, I sent them two updates, you email the somadmissions@stony... email address. For the record I got an II a few days after my second update (updated volunteer, academic, and arts activities) and an eventual acceptance, so I can't say the update made a big difference but it def didn't hurt!
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My favorite thing so far about Stony Brook has by far been the people. My class is a great group of intelligent, laid back, and wonderful people and the 2nd years are the same as well as being very supportive and helpful. The professors we've had so far (Biochem and Anatomy) are incredible at what they do and make themselves very available to us. Stony Brook has a very warm atmosphere, which I felt even when interviewing. Med school is exhausting and time consuming so it's important to enjoy the people you're spending all that time with.
That's really good to hear. I definitely agree that the people are a significant aspect of a medical school (that many people overlook) considering that most schools will ultimately provide similar classes and facilities. I'm looking forward to interviewing here. Thanks!
did you solely include your updates and thats it? or did you write about continuing interest in the school as well?
II here a few days ago. Very excited!
Congrats! When were you complete?
Thanks! I was complete mid-September.
Do you mind sharing stats? And does anyone know if they review in order of completion date?
Sure! LizzyM 70, IS.
I don't know whether Stony Brook reviews by completion date or not. I know SUNY Buffalo and Downstate doesn't though.
Stayed at the Holiday Inn. Literally 5 minutes from the med school. Much cheaper than the Hilton & there is a complimentary shuttle to the Stonybrook Hospital/Health Sciences Center.
Just updates, though at this point I probably would put in something about continued/high/extreme interest in the school and maybe reiterate why?
Thanks for the response. Do you mind sharing what interview dates they are assigning?
Interview spots are mostly filled until January.
I'm like slightly concerned that I haven't heard from SB yet...IS and completed in August and I already have interviews at private schools not in NY. What the heck?!
Does anyone know how open SB is to OOS applicants?
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For a state school, they are decently receptive. Around 25% (give or take) of each class is OOS.
Unfortunately booked Hilton already. Paid in advance to get a discounted rate which is non-refundable. Thanks tho.
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II today, complete in mid September. I'm OOS as well for the person who was asking about that.
I am OOS and received an acceptance! 🙂
To add on to what other people have already said, when I interviewed, I believe 8 of the 12 interviewees were OOS.
Also a follow up to anyone who've also interviewed, do you guys remember how long they said before decisions would be sent out? I can't remember if they said 4-6 weeks or 6-8 weeks.
Does anyone know what time of the day I should expect my interview day to start? I'm trying to figure out whether bus or plane is better. Thanks!!
I had to be there by 10:45.
But that was after they changed it from 9:45. They confirm a week before with the exact details.
I just got my acceptance via email! This is my first acceptance, so I'm over the moon!
I'm in state, and interviewed 10/24.
I'm in state, and interviewed 10/24.
Wow thats a fast response time, congrats! Mind sharing your stats?
I heard ~6 weeks.
make sure you can talk about your research if u have
Do you remember - do they give decisions to admit, waitlist and reject or just admit? I see that Lexicographer posted that they were accepted only 2 weeks after they interviewed. Just wondering as that interview date was 10 days after mine and I haven't heard.
I don't have the folder of info they gave us on interview day immediately to hand, but there was a sheet in there that laid out the possible options. I believe it was admit, waitlist, and reject. All would be notified via email, but admit would also be sent hard copy.
I do remember clearly that it said decisions took "up to 6 weeks" and sometimes longer.
e1188, this is from memory, so my GPA may be off a little bit, but my stats are roughly: cGPA 3.3, sGPA 3.7, MCAT 35. I'm a post-bacc, and my cGPA is low because of my original undergrad grades, back before I had any idea I wanted to go into medicine.
I do remember clearly that it said decisions took "up to 6 weeks" and sometimes longer.
e1188, this is from memory, so my GPA may be off a little bit, but my stats are roughly: cGPA 3.3, sGPA 3.7, MCAT 35. I'm a post-bacc, and my cGPA is low because of my original undergrad grades, back before I had any idea I wanted to go into medicine.
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I don't know. The sheet where I got that information was specifically intended for interviewees (since it was given to us at the interview), so it did not address communication with applicants who haven't had interview invitations.
It all depends on the applicant in terms of decision and to an extent the timing.
The staircase metaphor from LizzyM is pretty good description of the process.
The staircase metaphor from LizzyM is pretty good description of the process.
II this morning! Lizzy M >75 complete in mid-Sept.
Does anyone know which dates are currently being scheduled for interviews, just so I have an idea before I reach out to Ms. Acevedo?
Does anyone know which dates are currently being scheduled for interviews, just so I have an idea before I reach out to Ms. Acevedo?
