2016-2017 SUNY - Downstate Application Thread

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czars9450 said:
Does anyone have a close hotel recommendation?
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I'm a current MS1 at Downstate and would recommend using AirBnB. I can't think of any hotels that are actually close to campus and AirBnBs tend to be WAY cheaper. Nice neighborhoods nearby include Park Slope, Prospect Heights, and the west side of Crown Heights- it would take you 20 minutes at most to get to campus from any of those neighborhoods if you stay near a subway. Staying really close to the school is of course fine too.
 
redrose13 said:
For anyone that was placed on hold don't worry too much. I was placed on Hold for Spring Consideration around 3 weeks ago and I was accepted this past Friday. Soooo just be postive!!!
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That's awesome. Did you send an update letter or letter of intent or something ?


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redrose13 said:
For anyone that was placed on hold don't worry too much. I was placed on Hold for Spring Consideration around 3 weeks ago and I was accepted this past Friday. Soooo just be postive!!!
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OMG, thats awesome!!!!

Definitely makes me feel a lot more positive!
 
haaaaaaaaaaveyoumetted said:
I'd like to know this too! And for anyone else on hold are you sending updates or letters of intent yet?
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I was thinking about sending an email asking about the appropriate timeline for things like letters of interest/intent. It's probably one of my top choices so I'm definitely going to write one.. I kind of want to send one soon in case they look at my app again before Spring, ya know?
 
always happy boy said:
I was thinking about sending an email asking about the appropriate timeline for things like letters of interest/intent. It's probably one of my top choices so I'm definitely going to write one.. I kind of want to send one soon in case they look at my app again before Spring, ya know?
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That's exactly my thinking too. I was considering calling to ask what the typical protocol is and if it would be worth sending one now vs. later on
 
Looking forward to interviewing here! However, I have to wonder, at what point are we interviewing for a position on the wait list? It's that post-TG II that has me concerned
 
flip15 said:
Just got a very surprising II! Complete in early September, LM ~74, OOS but strong ties to NY. The email says they're scheduling interviews for after January 15th, but they haven't filled the class yet so we will still be considered for a seat in the class.
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+1, OOS, complete in July
 
flip15 said:
Just got a very surprising II! Complete in early September, LM ~74, OOS but strong ties to NY. The email says they're scheduling interviews for after January 15th, but they haven't filled the class yet so we will still be considered for a seat in the class.
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Same here. Does anyone know if in the past, interviewees who got this offer have gotten acceptances? Or are we basically interviewing for waitlist spots?
 
Absolomb said:
Same here. Does anyone know if in the past, interviewees who got this offer have gotten acceptances? Or are we basically interviewing for waitlist spots?
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it says in the email that we're not and i trust them about that.

i actually have never heard of schools interviewing applicants for the waitlist. it doesnt make sense and sounds like a waste of resources
 
kb1900 said:
it says in the email that we're not and i trust them about that.

i actually have never heard of schools interviewing applicants for the waitlist. it doesnt make sense and sounds like a waste of resources
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Some schools do this to have a wait list in case people choose to attend another school and drop their acceptance. Also, schools are pressured to have their classes full or nearly full by December. Some schools, apparently including Downstate, do not give in to this pressure
 
After confirming interest to interview, is it appropriate to give a range of dates during which I'll be in NYC? Traveling from West Coast multiple times is just too costly for me. Any insights/personal anecdotes?


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hughmonstah said:
Accepted yesterday! Interviewed 11/07.

A little confused since last week, I got an email saying that my application was put on hold until late Spring..
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Congrats!! It seems like most people who got off the hold until late spring list were placed on it very recently. Has anyone who was placed on this list in late oct/early november been accepted?

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Anybody here interview mid-October or earlier and still haven't heard back yet?
 
hughmonstah said:
Accepted yesterday! Interviewed 11/07.

A little confused since last week, I got an email saying that my application was put on hold until late Spring..

Edit: Also OOS, complete mid-Sept.
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Congrats! Did you write any sort of letter or send any sort of update?
 
Accepted two days ago after being put on "hold for spring" last week!!!!! They're just messing with us at this point. Anybody know when I should expect the official acceptance letter via snail mail? I can't trust them 100% until I have that bad boy in hand 😉
 
handiman115 said:
Accepted two days ago after being put on "hold for spring" last week!!!!! They're just messing with us at this point. Anybody know when I should expect the official acceptance letter via snail mail? I can't trust them 100% until I have that bad boy in hand 😉
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Did you have any correspondance woth them after being put on hold for spring status? Thank you email or updates?

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holdingontohopemd said:
Did you have any correspondance woth them after being put on hold for spring status? Thank you email or updates?

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No updates - just a random email! Because there were seemingly a few of us in the same boat, my hunch is that the hold email was a mistake
 
Still no word also. Interviewed on 11/10
 
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