2015-2016 SUNY Upstate Application Thread

[girl22]

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Anyone who recently got an interview invite, are the only dates available in December? That's what it looks like when I log on at least.

 

[IlyaR]

II!

 

[Knick Knick Who's There]

Anyone who recently got an interview invite, are the only dates available in December? That's what it looks like when I log on at least.

The earliest I saw was December, there's some after if you change the year to 2016.

 

[The Tower]

Can anyone help me with this: What's the best place to fly into? And of the three hotels they recommend, which would you choose?

The Genesee Grande is great, pretty close, 5 minute walk but Skyler is even closer (although I didn't stay there). Can't go wrong with either

 

[Knick Knick Who's There]

The Genesee Grande is great, pretty close, 5 minute walk but Skyler is even closer (although I didn't stay there). Can't go wrong with either

Oh okay, thank you.

And did you fly into the Syracuse airport?

 

[nudibranch17]

II received yesterday! I'm OOS and before committing to the interview with a plane ticket (given that they're absurdly expensive!), I'd love to hear what people think about this program who are more familiar with it? Also, what living in Syracuse like? Thank you thank you!

 

[breezy16]

Oh okay, thank you.

And did you fly into the Syracuse airport?

Hotel Skyler and it's two other affiliates will shuttle you back and forth from the Syracuse airport and SOM (and local bar scene, apparently).
The airport is pretty small, but we got decently priced tickets out there.

 

[The Tower]

Oh okay, thank you.

And did you fly into the Syracuse airport?

I actually drove the 5 hours or so from Boston, but many people flew without incident. I just find that I can enter into more of a zen space while I'm on the road as opposed to flying which is hectic.

 

[Knick Knick Who's There]

Hotel Skyler and it's two other affiliates will shuttle you back and forth from the Syracuse airport and SOM (and local bar scene, apparently).
The airport is pretty small, but we got decently priced tickets out there.

Thanks!

 

[Knick Knick Who's There]

I actually drove the 5 hours or so from Boston, but many people flew without incident. I just find that I can enter into more of a zen space while I'm on the road as opposed to flying which is hectic.

I feel you

 

[pageantry]

I actually drove the 5 hours or so from Boston, but many people flew without incident. I just find that I can enter into more of a zen space while I'm on the road as opposed to flying which is hectic.

I drove too. Same reason.
Got a flat. 🙁

 

[The Tower]

I drove too. Same reason.
Got a flat. 🙁

Wow rough, so sorry to hear that. I hope it wasn't too much of a hassle to repair. Some long and lonely roads up there.

 

[pageantry]

Wow rough, so sorry to hear that. I hope it wasn't too much of a hassle to repair. Some long and lonely roads up there.

Thanks, it worked out. Limped into a repair shop, walked to the nearby Kohls, and bought my backup nylons.

Gotta have backup nylons. 🙂

 

[breezy16]

For those who have interviewed:

Did all your stuff disappear on the login page? I just have my "processed applications" left. No more interview stuff or whatever.

 

[summergirl]

For those who have interviewed:

Did all your stuff disappear on the login page? I just have my "processed applications" left. No more interview stuff or whatever.

No mine is still there

 

[The Tower]

For those who have interviewed:

Did all your stuff disappear on the login page? I just have my "processed applications" left. No more interview stuff or whatever.

Mine is gone as well. Curious. Also I interviewed on day one. So they may have just been more on top of things as far as cleaning up your portal earlier as opposed to in later interviews.

 

[danib2k15]

Nope, still there

 

[The Tower]

I'm going to attempt to stymie the inevitable wave paranoia to follow, and say that we will find out for sure if this means or doesn't mean anything in about two weeks.

 

[breezy16]

Interesting... I wonder.

 

[Sillisauce]

For anyone wondering about the portal change, I know in my cycle and in years before, that usually signified that they were in the process of reviewing your application or have made their decision already. In any case, we were usually given our official decision a few days following that change. So expect to see an answer when the first round of decisions go out! Good luck!

 

[The Tower]

For anyone wondering about the portal change, I know in my cycle and in years before, that usually signified that they were in the process of reviewing your application or have made their decision already. In any case, we were usually given our official decision a few days following that change. So expect to see an answer when the first round of decisions go out! Good luck!

Wow. Thanks for this. Do you know if people from your cycle found out precisely on the 15th or generally after? Just so I can know when to sort of brace for impact.

 

[PugsAndHugs]

Pre-interview hold 🙁 on 9/28, complete mid august. Good luck everyone!

 

[Thego2guy]

Interviewed here last week. I really enjoyed it!! I stayed at Hotel Skyler, I recommend it. It is about a 4-6 min walk. They let you park your car there after you check out so that you don't have to pay for parking at the hospital lot.

 

[Sillisauce]

Wow. Thanks for this. Do you know if people from your cycle found out precisely on the 15th or generally after? Just so I can know when to sort of brace for impact.

Generally those from the first few batches of interviews should expect a response on the 15th but I don't personally know if any of my classmates heard back on the 15th exactly. If not, it should be within 1 or 2 days of it.

 

[whatsupdr]

II my first!!!!!!!!

 

[hexane19]

Complete date?

 

[sanguinee]

The interview was super chill

 

[whatsupdr]

Complete date?

Was pretty much the end of August..but they may have been waiting for my 2nd MCAT score...from Aug 5

 

[hexane19]

Thanks for your reply @whatsupdr
Did they email you or did you find out via portal?

 

[whatsupdr]

Thanks for your reply @whatsupdr
Did they email you or did you find out via portal?

email

 

[hexane19]

thanks!

 

[taco152]

I interviewed around a month ago and was accepted 2 weeks ago. The interview was super chill and enjoyable and everyone was very nice!

You've been accepted? Congrats! Early Decision?

 

[hexane19]

Is a pre-interview hold here basically a rejection???

 

[DoctorInVivo]

Is a pre-interview hold here basically a rejection???

Just got one. I don't even know why I try with these SUNY schools.

 

[hexane19]

Are you IS?

 

[DoctorInVivo]

Are you IS?

OOS

 

[whatsupdr]

For those of you who interviewed..what time was your day over?

 

[bearintraining]

Just got one. I don't even know why I try with these SUNY schools.

via email, correct?

 

[PugsAndHugs]

via email, correct?

yes

 

[breezy16]

For those of you who interviewed..what time was your day over?

I was in the early session and we finished @ 1.30~. I'd imagine ~3.30 for the later session.

 

[Kid K]

II yesterday afternoon. I just checked my email this morning

 

[The Tower]

Going into cryosleep, see you all in 9-10 days

 

[sunybg5]

Hey all- so I interviewed on 9/14 (and I think/hope it went really well 🙂 ) anyway anyone know the likelihood that I will actually hear back on 10/15?

 

[breezy16]

Hey all- so I interviewed on 9/14 (and I think/hope it went really well 🙂 ) anyway anyone know the likelihood that I will actually hear back on 10/15?

I interviewed around when you did and the coordinator said we'd hear back on the 15th. Hopefully their agenda/calendar hasn't changed.

 

[DreamingAbout_Poo]

pre-interview hold on 10/05 🙁 Secondary completed 09/09. Best of luck to those interviewing!
Anyone know if there is a way we could update our application? I can't seem to find a link anywhere.

 

[bearintraining]

II through portal! Complete 8/26 . LizzyM ~73-75. Canadian

 

[whatsupdr]

II through portal! Complete 8/26 . LizzyM ~73-75. Canadian

Thats great bear..been rooting for you!! Is this your first invite?

 

[bearintraining]

Thats great bear..been rooting for you!! Is this your first invite?

Yes sir, it is!

BTW, for those wondering, first avail date is Jan 27. M/W avail through until March 2nd.

 

[Citygirl44]

Still nothing for me. Complete 8/23. INstate. I guess it's a silent rejection.

 

[The-Dreamer]

II through portal! Complete 8/26 . LizzyM ~73-75. Canadian

Congrats!! Your post made me check and I got an invite too.