2015-2016 Stony Brook University Application Thread

[Svenson]

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Does anyone have links providing further information about the school? I only found this, which isn't the most helpful. I am trying to find unique aspects of the school - what does everyone else find most appealing? Personally, I am interested in their partnerships with labs like Cold Spring Harbor.

 

[MSTPtastic]

I think I wrote mostly about CSH and Stony Brook's location. It's very suburban, but the city is there for a weekend trip if you want to go. I have a feeling that you really need to convince them that that's the kind of environment you want to be in for the next four years.

 

[Svenson]

I think I wrote mostly about CSH and Stony Brook's location. It's very suburban, but the city is there for a weekend trip if you want to go. I have a feeling that you really need to convince them that that's the kind of environment you want to be in for the next four years.

I have lived in and around Stony Brook, so I know I'd like being there. I moreso wanted to have academically-related taking points for the interview.

 

[bshap000]

I've been complete for over 2 months now with no emails from stony brook. Is this their version of a hold, or does everyone get some sort of email?

 

[y123]

Office of admissions told me the interview will end at 2:30 to 3:00pm. Is it possible for me to return to NYC by 6:00pm? Besides 7bus and LIRR, is there any other bus available?
http://web.mta.info/lirr/Timetable/Station2/PortJeffersonPJ6.pdf
How far is Stony Brook from the LIRR station? Is it possible for me to take the 2:52pm train if the interview ends at 2:30pm?
Is 7bus station far? Will I have time to catch the 2:45pm bus?

 

[avgn]

I've been complete for over 2 months now with no emails from stony brook. Is this their version of a hold, or does everyone get some sort of email?

No reason to believe it's a hold. They said you'll get email, so wait for the email.

 

[MissKitty2868]

Office of admissions told me the interview will end at 2:30 to 3:00pm. Is it possible for me to return to NYC by 6:00pm? Besides 7bus and LIRR, is there any other bus available?
http://web.mta.info/lirr/Timetable/Station2/PortJeffersonPJ6.pdf
How far is Stony Brook from the LIRR station? Is it possible for me to take the 2:52pm train if the interview ends at 2:30pm?
Is 7bus station far? Will I have time to catch the 2:45pm bus?

The LIRR is literally ON campus, and there is a bus you can take (outer loop bus) that will drop you off at the station. The only problem is the scheduling, because the train into NYC/Jamaica (JFK) takes a little over 2 hours unless you happen to catch one of the express trains. PM me if you need help. Did my B.S./M.Sc there and live in NYC now 🙂

 

[cardzkp]

Takes about about an hour and 45 via train (one transfer usually). I take it all the time. You could get a later train and still get into Penn station at a reasonable time.

Office of admissions told me the interview will end at 2:30 to 3:00pm. Is it possible for me to return to NYC by 6:00pm? Besides 7bus and LIRR, is there any other bus available?
http://web.mta.info/lirr/Timetable/Station2/PortJeffersonPJ6.pdf
How far is Stony Brook from the LIRR station? Is it possible for me to take the 2:52pm train if the interview ends at 2:30pm?
Is 7bus station far? Will I have time to catch the 2:45pm bus?

 

[dnrs]

I wonder when the next round of interviews will go out.

 

[cardzkp]

When did the first round go out? I was complete 7/28.

 

[Mr Magpie]

II this morning! Complete 7/15 (~73 lm)

I'll be in Hempstead in early December so I'll probably schedule it sometime around there; I hope the weather isn't too cold by then ~

 

[mrbakery]

I've been complete for over 2 months now with no emails from stony brook. Is this their version of a hold, or does everyone get some sort of email?

Same! I was complete 7/9 and I haven't heard back yet 🙁

 

[breezy16]

II, complete ~7/22 (submitted first week of July)

 

[Dr. Stalker]

How were you notified for II? Did your portal change or did you receive an e-mail? CONGRATZ!

 

[CellPowerhouse]

How were you notified for II? Did your portal change or did you receive an e-mail? CONGRATZ!

Was invited two weeks ago but I'm assuming it's the same for everyone - email invite telling you they interview certain days of the week, and to coordinate with Ms. Acevedo about scheduling your interview. The portal changed to "Congratulations! You've been invited for an interview!" and after you picked a date, it'll show up on the portal as well.

 

[feather421]

II here today! Complete 8/5. LizzyM 70. So happy I got to bundle this II with another one in NYC, but it'll have to be in November. 🙂

 

[Mercedes_benzodiazepine]

II Just now!!

 

[DoctorInVivo]

II Just now!!

Congrats! When were you complete? IS or OOS?

 

[Mercedes_benzodiazepine]

Congrats! When were you complete? IS or OOS?

Thanks! OOS, LizzyM ~71. Marked complete mid August

 

[hexane19]

Has stony brook sent out any rejections yet?

 

[tdubst]

Congrats to all those that have been receiving IIs! And to those that haven't yet, hang in there! If there are any questions pertaining to the interview, programs, or the school itself, feel free ask the questions here or PM me. I will try my best to answer most, if not all.

 

[Mercedes_benzodiazepine]

For those of you who got an II, how quickly did they respond about a date?

 

[y123]

For those of you who got an II, how quickly did they respond about a date?

Within a few minutes

 

[breezy16]

For those of you who got an II, how quickly did they respond about a date?

Next morning (I was emailing @ end of their business day)

 

[socalhopps925]

Has anyone with a complete date of 8/6 or later on the portal received an II?

 

[Bermie]

Has anyone with a complete date of 8/6 or later on the portal received an II?

I was complete 8/20 and received an II today. OOS. LizzyM = 72

 

[xc_stallion92]

Any suggestions on how to get from MacArthur airport to the university? Is taxi the quickest way?

 

[rainieday]

The portal says: "The expected date of a final decision on your candidacy is approximately two months from the date of application completion."

It's been tow months for me >__< so nervous

 

[The Tower]

II today, complete 7/16, scheduled for 11/10, see you guys there. If anyone wants to carpool from Boston let me know!

 

[avgn]

Any suggestions on how to get from MacArthur airport to the university? Is taxi the quickest way?

Your only other option is to take the Ronkonkoma LIRR back into Manhattan and then back out into Stony Brook 😉 which obviously makes no sense lolol.

I wouldn't even fly into MacArthur..but if you do, yes taxi is your only way of getting to SBU

 

[breezy16]

Your only other option is to take the Ronkonkoma LIRR back into Manhattan and then back out into Stony Brook 😉 which obviously makes no sense lolol.

I wouldn't even fly into MacArthur..but if you do, yes taxi is your only way of getting to SBU

My wallet just cringed thinking about flying into MacArthur.
Issue with flying into JFK / LGA is potential late flights. LIRR out east is not as active or takes 3x longer past peak hours. (Sitting in Huntington for an hour is pretty common)
Plan accordingly !

 

[d.r.256]

II just now. wahoo! complete 7/23. OOS

 

[.Asterion]

II just now. wahoo! complete 7/23. OOS

Stats?

 

[d.r.256]

LizzyM 73, PhD, buncha publications and teaching (including med students).

 

[dnrs]

II!!! Complete late August.

 

[whatsupdr]

II!!! Complete late August.

Congrats!! But you have a super high MCAT...think I'll be waiting..

 

[.Asterion]

LizzyM 73, PhD, buncha publications and teaching (including med students).

Good luck!

 

[dnrs]

Congrats!! But you have a super high MCAT...think I'll be waiting..

Thank you 🙂 I hope you will be hearing back with good news soon.

 

[NonTrad16]

oops... Nvm.

 

[The-Dreamer]

Complete 8/11. Casper early August, posted today online. IS. LizzyM~68. Still waiting and hopeful!

Wait...Stony Brook requires Casper test? Or did you post on the wrong thread?

 

[NonTrad16]

Haha totally wrong thread....

 

[salsa112230]

does stony brook have student hosts?

 

[breezy16]

does stony brook have student hosts?

In their II email, it is said there are very limited host resources and should be reserved for those very much OOS (essentially), but it was phrased in a way that said "Don't expect much."

 

[Chasing Never Land]

The portal says: "The expected date of a final decision on your candidacy is approximately two months from the date of application completion."

It's been tow months for me >__< so nervous

+1

 

[Svenson]

does stony brook have student hosts?

They do, but it took them about a month to find me one, and I was alerted a couple days prior to my interview; I would request one, but also reserve a hotel in case you get unlucky. (The hotel reservation can always be canceled.)

 

[socalhopps925]

It has officially been two months and I have heard nothing! Does anyone know from previous years if such prolonged silence ever led to interviews?! I am NYS resident if that makes any difference.

 

[bshap000]

It has officially been two months and I have heard nothing! Does anyone know from previous years if such prolonged silence ever led to interviews?! I am NYS resident if that makes any difference.

Same here, id love to know too

 

[MissKitty2868]

II! I was complete 7/13
Don't let go of hope, guys!
It took them almost three months for my II! This process can't define you! Just have fun with your life and as Idina Menzel would say (sing), "Let it go!" Because when we all matriculate next fall, we won't have time for fun. 🙂

 

[StephenCurry1]

Has anyone interviewed here yet?

 

[UForm]

Same here, id love to know too

If it means anything, my friend last year didn't get an interview until late October, and he was complete in mid-July.