2019-2020 Albany

[Striatum14]

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I wish they would give you some indicator where you are on the UC list. Are we in the top 20%, bottom 20%?

Unfortunately they don't disclose your standing on the list. It's frustrating, trust me I get it.

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Unfortunately they don't disclose your standing on the list. It's frustrating, trust me I get it.

would they disclose it once people move to the WL in may?

 

[CatDad26]

would they disclose it once people move to the WL in may?

in addition to this....when the UC list is made into an alternative list, will albany allow updates at that point or is it still rank based with no updates?

 

[YCAGA]

in addition to this....when the UC list is made into an alternative list, will albany allow updates at that point or is it still rank based with no updates?

Your numerical “score” as an applicant is determined at the committee meeting they discuss you. They don’t ever reevaluate your application so that’s why they don’t accept updates.

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Your numerical “score” as an applicant is determined at the committee meeting they discuss you. They don’t ever reevaluate your application so that’s why they don’t accept updates.

meh 🙁

 

[Striatum14]

would they disclose it once people move to the WL in may?

I never found out my ranking...so no I don't think so.

 

[Striatum14]

in addition to this....when the UC list is made into an alternative list, will albany allow updates at that point or is it still rank based with no updates?

I believe they only accept new grades in terms of updates.

 

[scorpion2020]

They were pretty clear on interview day that we wouldn’t find out our ranking so let’s just hope for the best!

 

[Sometimescold]

I wonder how big the UC list is. Best of luck to everyone still waiting, including myself!

 

[YCAGA]

They were pretty clear on interview day that we wouldn’t find out our ranking so let’s just hope for the best!

Yep! They were very transparent on the interview day about how their process works and what they do and do not tell applicants.

 

[CaptainWEMT]

I wonder how big the UC list is. Best of luck to everyone still waiting, including myself!

On my interview day someone asked this and they didn’t give an exact figure. They did say that this list does not contain everyone who interviewed and did not get accepted outright, which indicates it’s going to be somewhat smaller than the 800 who they interviewed.
Sorry I can’t give a better answer

 

[purpleavocado]

Interviewed 3/6, just got put on UC. Keeping my fingers crossed like the rest of you for some movement soon!

 

[Dr.Ján.ītor_MD]

Interviewed 3/6, just got put on UC. Keeping my fingers crossed like the rest of you for some movement soon!

+1

 

[medschoolapplicant123]

Interviewed 3/6, just got put on UC. Keeping my fingers crossed like the rest of you for some movement soon!

+1

 

[yik.yak]

Interviewed 3/6, just got put on UC. Keeping my fingers crossed like the rest of you for some movement soon!

+1

 

[Enigma101]

Interviewed 3/13 and placed on UC just now

 

[Kela_23]

Interviewed 3/13 and placed on UC just now

+1

 

[osmosis2019]

Under UC in Nov and just got an email about their postbac program...

 

[fdsap]

Under UC in Nov and just got an email about their postbac program...

Like a marketing email? Or did it specifically explain that your application is no longer being considering for this years incoming class?

 

[Sometimescold]

Under UC in Nov and just got an email about their postbac program...

I didn't even know they had a postbac

 

[osmosis2019]

Like a marketing email? Or did it specifically explain that your application is no longer being considering for this years incoming class?

It was a conditional acceptance if I do this postbac. AMSNY post-bac...

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

It was a conditional acceptance if I do this postbac. AMSNY post-bac...

thats somewhat promising

 

[iluvmedicine528]

It was a conditional acceptance if I do this postbac. AMSNY post-bac...

Yes, I have alot of friends who have participated in the AMSNY post-bac and are now in medical school!

 

[CatDad26]

It was a conditional acceptance if I do this postbac. AMSNY post-bac...

is this a normal thing offered? haven’t seen it on past years threads... is that the first email you’ve gotten since going UC?

 

[hopefulpremedboi]

3/11 interview and haven't heard anything

 

[Aslaama123]

3/11 interview and haven't heard anything

+1

 

[powerhouseofthecell2020]

3/11 interview and haven't heard anything

+1

 

[A_Garrr]

Hey everyone! If any accepted/UC/etc. students are interested, I just wanted to pass along some social media info about a couple of our student organizations focused on groups that are underrepresented in medicine. The big one is the Underrepresented Student Alliance (@albanyusa), which was just founded last year and acts as a coalition between all the smaller individual associations - we just got our insta page up and running so that's super exciting! A couple of the groups within the umbrella of USA include the Student National Medical Association (SNMA - insta: snma_albany) the Latinx Medical Student Association (LMSA - insta: lmsaalbany), and the Medical Student Pride Alliance (MSPA).

For those accepted - there will be Q&A sessions held by these and other organizations as part of virtual second look day this Friday! Thanks ya'll, & as I've mentioned before, don't hesitate to reach out if you'd like to be put in contact with anyone from any of these organizations.

 

[A_Garrr]

Also: former AMSNY post-bac participant here!

 

[DoctorJK]

Also: former AMSNY post-bac participant here!

Are there criteria for getting into the post-bac program?

 

[osmosis2019]

Are there criteria for getting into the post-bac program?

I’m not sure. It’s only for people who interviewed as it’s a conditional acceptance. I turned it down. Good luck all!

 

[CatDad26]

I’m not sure. It’s only for people who interviewed as it’s a conditional acceptance. I turned it down. Good luck all!

Was it a choice between accepting the conditional offer or being rejected? Or are you still able to be on UC?

 

[iluvmedicine528]

Was it a choice between accepting the conditional offer or being rejected? Or are you still able to be on UC?

If I'm not mistaken yes the choice is either to be accepted for the conditional offer or be rejected. You will not be able to remain on the UC list.

 

[osmosis2019]

Was it a choice between accepting the conditional offer or being rejected? Or are you still able to be on UC?

It sounded like it was between accepting the conditional offer or being rejected. I looked at old posts and other schools who participate in the AMSNY program have accepted students who were waitlisted even after they turned down the postbac program offer. I don’t think Albany does that. If you’re under UC, and you are offered the AMSNY, it’s that or nothing.

 

[A_Garrr]

Are there criteria for getting into the post-bac program?

It's part of AMSNY's Diversity in Medicine Program - so it's geared towards students who are underrepresented in medicine. In the case of AMC, it is required that you do a regular interview for admission in order to be eligible, though some schools that participate interview exclusively for the program (i.e., separate and regardless of whether you interviewed for straight-up admission). Also, it's entirely nomination-based.

& yes, when AMC makes a post-bac offer, that is the admissions decision (i.e., you either accept it or are no longer considered for admission during the cycle).

Also, fwiw, it's tuition-free w/ a stipend.

 

[bredtobe]

does anyone know how formal the virtual second look is? Do we need to wear a suit/tie?

 

[iluvmedicine528]

does anyone know how formal the virtual second look is? Do we need to wear a suit/tie?

I believe that we won’t be showing ourselves?

 

[lovefranny76]

About to withdraw my acceptance from here, sending good vibes to those placed UC to get the A!
If I withdraw before 4/30, will the $100 deposit be refunded?

 

[scaredpremed420]

About to withdraw my acceptance from here, sending good vibes to those placed UC to get the A!
If I withdraw before 4/30, will the $100 deposit be refunded?

Yes

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Yes

deposit refunds are a thing? 😵 haha why don't DO schools do that smh

 

[TurtleyReady4Med]

deposit refunds are a thing? 😵 haha why don't DO schools do that smh

They do it so you have to think heavily about leaving. You have skin in the game.

 

[whosthatgirl...itme]

Out of curiosity, has anyone been accepted of the UC recently? I was checking back and no one has posted anything in April
Or could more movement be expected around the end of April? (sorry, just getting a lil antsy and scared haha)

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Out of curiosity, has anyone been accepted of the UC recently? I was checking back and no one has posted anything in April
Or could more movement be expected around the end of April? (sorry, just getting a lil antsy and scared haha)

+1

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

They do it so you have to think heavily about leaving. You have skin in the game.

but you have a refund, no? so you don't have skin in the game

 

[iluvmedicine528]

but you have a refund, no? so you don't have skin in the game

I think they were referring to DO schools and their non-refundable deposits.

 

[doc12368]

Interviewed 3/11 and still haven’t heard anything. Was hoping we would hear today. Anyone else in the same boat?

 

[hopefulpremedboi]

Interviewed 3/11 and still haven’t heard anything. Was hoping we would hear today. Anyone else in the same boat?

Same here bud

 

[Fingerscrossed1234]

and me

 

[dr_yang15]

Interviewed 3/11 and still haven’t heard anything. Was hoping we would hear today. Anyone else in the same boat?

same!!! They told us mid april, so I was actually anticipating it being some time last week (as that was obviously mid April), especially considering there was an April 15th AMCAS deadline for narrowing your selections down to three acceptances. When Friday came and went, I was SURE that we would have had to hear today, and as you noticed, radio silence... I'm not sure what to make of it? In 9 days, we have to select our school in AMCAS, so I am really surprised they haven't let us know anything by now. I feel your pain.

 

[dr_yang15]

Anyone that interviewed in early March hear back? This quarantine is making me a little crazier haha. I called a few weeks ago and they said that they would still be meeting virtually and do not anticipate an interruption in giving out decisions

I interviewd 3/11 and radio silence. I can see others in this thread are in the same boat!