2016-2017 SUNY - Upstate Application Thread

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Just a hope here, but maybe they're releasing the early interviews right now. Then, the late September interviews afterwards?
 
That's what I'm hoping! They said you'd hear back on October 17th on your interview day, right?
 
last year only the early september crew heard on the first day. it took longer for people who interviewed later in september. it may be different this year though who knows
 
Rejected post-interview. LizzyM 72-74 OOS. I know the director said she would review your application with you if you get rejected everywhere at the end of the cycle, but would it be okay to ask if there's some red flag in my application (not for a full-on review) right now?
 
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WillLiftForFood said:
Rejected post-interview. LizzyM 72-74 OOS. I know the director said she would review your application with you if you get rejected everywhere, but would it be okay to ask if there's some red flag in my application (not for a full-on review)?
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If there were a significant red flag that they denied you for (on your amcas/secondary app) then you wouldn't have been invited for an interview, although they might provide more info concerning why you were. It could be as simple as the 'fit' for the school.
I am not saying that it is your ECs/essays/interviewing skills because I do not know any of that information, just that it is certainly not your LM. Congrats on those stats. If you take a look over your app and think about how you interviewed you may have given a red flag during the interview itself (not on the application) or you may have just not had the ECs they were looking for after all.
All in all it is tough to say. Best of luck moving forward.

But for final thought: it is probably worth asking them and not just us 🙂 (that is if they have acknowledged they are receptive to those requests)
 
WillLiftForFood said:
Rejected post-interview. LizzyM 72-74 OOS. I know the director said she would review your application with you if you get rejected everywhere, but would it be okay to ask if there's some red flag in my application (not for a full-on review)?
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I definitely would. With that high score, it is shocking you didn't get in.
 
Random but does anyone know where I could find the USMLE step 1 average scores for UB? I cant seem to find it on their website or by doing a google search.
 
nylock10 said:
That's what I'm hoping! They said you'd hear back on October 17th on your interview day, right?
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They said today but I'm guessing they are behind in reviewing applications. My portal still has the interview info, which is rumored to mean that they haven't made a decision yet.
 
charlottematie said:
Random but does anyone know where I could find the USMLE step 1 average scores for UB? I cant seem to find it on their website or by doing a google search.
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Schools do not post step scores. They only post pass rates.
 
WillLiftForFood said:
Rejected post-interview. LizzyM 72-74 OOS. I know the director said she would review your application with you if you get rejected everywhere at the end of the cycle, but would it be okay to ask if there's some red flag in my application (not for a full-on review) right now?
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similar boat with similar LM, but IS was rejected this morning. Im totally bumbed but trying to see if I hear back from other schools soon.
 
I interviewed before the 26th and still haven't received anything.
 
Pinocytosis said:
It's still there. You? (and what date?)

I've come to conclusion that it won't be today.
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Remember, if your portal hasn't "cleared" (meaning there is still red text at the bottom) it means your application is not up for review by the committee yet. Once it clears your application goes into the pile to have its final review.

Also, congratulations to everyone who was accepted today! If anyone has any questions about Upstate please feel free to either ask here or PM me and I will be happy to answer!
 
Monophasic said:
Remember, if your portal hasn't "cleared" (meaning there is still red text at the bottom) it means your application is not up for review by the committee yet. Once it clears your application goes into the pile to have its final review.

Also, congratulations to everyone who was accepted today! If anyone has any questions about Upstate please feel free to either ask here or PM me and I will be happy to answer!
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Ignore the interview part (there was an error). Is the red text gone? Or perhaps that is messed up as well.
 

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interviewing here tomorrow, if anyone is in town tonight and wants to meet up for some food or whatever message me
 
For those who were accepted, has anyone had their portal change so they could pay their deposit? Last years thread implies that this is supposed to happen.


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robotfinches said:
The email said to wait for the acceptance packet for further instruction so I don't know if they changed it this year??

From last year's thread, I also thought the decision would show up on the portal (cue lots of refreshing) but it hasn't, so maybe they have another system now.
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I guess I'm driving myself crazy because I don't have any source of validation other than the e-mail. Maybe this is because it's so early in the cycle still? Regardless, I'll be calling today after this class to ask a few questions


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For anyone that interviewed today -- the radiology lecture was hilarious, thank you for participating.
 
Can anyone comment on the local hotel quality and rates? They provided a list of 4 hotels in the area but I couldn't get a good idea from the websites what the rooms are actually like
 
Epicurusall said:
Can anyone comment on the local hotel quality and rates? They provided a list of 4 hotels in the area but I couldn't get a good idea from the websites what the rooms are actually like
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I've only ever stayed at Maplewood Suites http://www.mwsyracuse.com/. It's not close enough to stay at without a car, but they are absolutely fantastic. The service is excellent and I bet if you called them they would give you a discount rate for being an interviewing student and would provide a shuttle to get you to campus for your interview. The whole place was recently renovated and it's really quite nice.
 
Trying to fall asleep and hear my phone vibrate and it is an On Hold email... Complete Late August IS.... Sitting at 0 II, 3 holds, 1 rejection
The panic is starting to get real 🙁
 
paulster16 said:
Trying to fall asleep and hear my phone vibrate and it is an On Hold email... Complete Late August IS.... Sitting at 0 II, 3 holds, 1 rejection
The panic is starting to get real 🙁
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I know this isn't a thread about applications (there's quite a big "no II" thread we had last year), but try not to worry too hard until Thanksgiving. If you're really nervous feel free to PM me you stats and what schools you applied to if you want to talk it out.
 
Epicurusall said:
Can anyone comment on the local hotel quality and rates? They provided a list of 4 hotels in the area but I couldn't get a good idea from the websites what the rooms are actually like
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I just stayed at Skylar who offers discounts if you are interviewing. got it for about 100 bucks BUT it was literally a 5 minute walk to the campus building where the interview was and only 10-15 min drive from both airport and train station. And if you stay there, they have a shuttle service ( a car) that comes and picks you up wherever you are getting in from (train or airport or bus) and takes you back when tou are leaving town.
 
Epicurusall said:
Can anyone comment on the local hotel quality and rates? They provided a list of 4 hotels in the area but I couldn't get a good idea from the websites what the rooms are actually like
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Monophasic said:
I've only ever stayed at Maplewood Suites http://www.mwsyracuse.com/. It's not close enough to stay at without a car, but they are absolutely fantastic. The service is excellent and I bet if you called them they would give you a discount rate for being an interviewing student and would provide a shuttle to get you to campus for your interview. The whole place was recently renovated and it's really quite nice.
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I stayed at Maplewood, it was ~$80 with the interview rate. They have a shuttle service that can pick you up from the airport and drive you to/from the campus for your interview. It was raining like crazy the night I got in, so I hung out with the chef and bartender at the hotel restaurant, who were both fantastic!
 
paulster16 said:
Trying to fall asleep and hear my phone vibrate and it is an On Hold email... Complete Late August IS.... Sitting at 0 II, 3 holds, 1 rejection
The panic is starting to get real 🙁
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I'm sorry to hear about that. If you need to talk/vent, feel free to message me as well. Granted, monophasic is a med student so his/her advice may be more helpful. I can try to respond in between procedures.

There's a vast number of applicants without invites. Try to maintain the LizzyM rule of thumb: no invites by Thanksgiving = start to worry
 
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My portal has updated, and I can now submit my deposit. 🙂 Still going to wait to get my acceptance package in the mail first, though.
 
I wonder when the next round of decisions will go out. It has been pretty quiet since Monday. Maybe the committee only convenes one day of the week?
 
i have an interview here in about a month and have a question about the class list they request... Should i print part of my unofficial transcript for the current classes I'm taking, or should i just list the classes on a word doc? or both?
 
Interviewing on 12/7. Accepted to another school that uses the MMI so I hope I won't completely bomb. Does anyone know of relative acceptances stats for those interviewed at that point in the cycle?
 
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