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Anyone from mid November or earlier still waiting for a peer interview?
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Anyone from mid November or earlier still waiting for a peer interview?
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Anyone from mid November or earlier still waiting for a peer interview?
Ahhh I think I’m going to give them a call tomorrow, I just don’t want to seem impatient
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Sent them one and they said "Thank you for your email and continued interest in SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Your document was received and appended to your application. You will be notified in writing if any further information is needed." So I say go for itSo what's the general consensus about pre-II updates here? From their complete email, it doesn't seem like they are receptive...has any one here sent an update letter?
Oh cool, I guess it shouldn't hurt then! ThanksSent them one and they said "Thank you for your email and continued interest in SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Your document was received and appended to your application. You will be notified in writing if any further information is needed." So I say go for it
I received my peer interview email around 7 weeks after my initial interview so if your wait is past the 4 week mark I wouldnt stress it.
The interview is open file. My interviewer actually had a printed copy of my application and basically went through it and asked questions as he went while in the room with me. It was suuuuuper casual. You only interview with one faculty member, and the interview times were staggered so we all got out at different times. Mine was at 1 pm and I was done by 1:30. The interviewees were split into two groups and one group interviewed in the morning while the other went on the tour, and vice versa. Good luck!!Does anyone know if the downstate interview is open or closed file? Also, what was the format? (i.e. are there multiple one on one interviews or only one?) Basically any insight into the interview process would be greatly appreciated! Good luck everyone!
My peer interviewer emphasized that it was meant to be a relaxing environment. I think it was great to get to know the student !How did everyones peer interview go? I have mine coming up soon and I was wondering if anyone had any tips!
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How did everyones peer interview go? I have mine coming up soon and I was wondering if anyone had any tips!
I'm an MS1 at SUNY Downstate. The peer interviews are not supposed to be very stressful situations, but obviously what you say matters; I think it's safe to assume that your responses will be communicated to the admissions committee in some way. But the whole point of having student interviewers was an attempt to get applicants to open up more, since students are usually much more relatable than faculty members.
As with any interview, how you answer the questions and how you carry yourself often matters even more than what your actual answers are. Be friendly, conversational, and honest. Don't overthink it. Interviewers really want to get to know you better, and they're happy to answer any questions you might have about the school. They're a nice group, and they aren't out to get you.
I check this thread occasionally, but feel free to PM me any questions you might have about Downstate and I'll be happy to answer them if I can.
Closer to 30 minutes.Thanks for the tip!! Do you know how long these typically are? Is it ~30min or more a full hour?
Those who interviewed in early/mid December -- has anyone else not been contacted for the peer interview? I'm nearing on 8 weeks now since my interview without being being contacted and I'm concerned this may be a sign of an imminent R.....
Just got placed on hold for late spring consideration, feeling bummed.
Is that for post II?Just got placed on hold for late spring consideration, feeling bummed.
Just got placed on hold for late spring consideration, feeling bummed.
Yeah I’m right there with you, not the greatest feeling but keep your head up, you’ve worked this hard for this long and you’ll make it!
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Just got an email requesting confirmation of interview interest... I'm assuming anyone who hasn't heard from SUNY Downstate yet got this email?
were you put on pre-II hold?Just got an email requesting confirmation of interview interest... I'm assuming anyone who hasn't heard from SUNY Downstate yet got this email?
Not that I know of! I was complete in September and haven’t heard anything since then.were you put on pre-II hold?
+1, does that mean pending rejection?Haven't heard anything and didn't get the email!
+1, does that mean pending rejection?
If we got the email about interview interest and we are still interested in an II, we just don’t respond, right?
Thanks for taking one for the team lol I wasn’t sure whether I should reply either. Like I want to show interest, but I don’t want them to mistake my reply for a withdrawal #thestruggleI called today, and someone from admissions told me not to reply to the email if I'm not withdrawing.
I didnt get itDid anybody else not get the email?
+2Not that I know of! I was complete in September and haven’t heard anything since then.
I did. Not quite sure what to make of it thoughDid anybody else not get the email?
Placed onohikd yesterday Interviewed back in November ..Has anyone placed on hold for spring consideration been accepted? or heard anything?
Sorry placed on hold* yesterday. Interviewed in November and had my student interview 2 weeks ago.Placed onohikd yesterday Interviewed back in November ..