2019-2020 Albany

[YCAGA]

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If we got the “your form has been successfully submitted” message on their portal, I am guessing emailing them to double check would probably be overkill? Just really don’t want to accidentally not end up on the AL.

 

[oregonian19]

So I’m guessing the deadline is midnight since I was able to successfully submit after 4:00PM EST.

 

[YCAGA]

Ok, Albany, I am ready when you are!

 

[trident_gum]

Seems like they closed the AL response form. Hopefully they get back to us soon.

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

Seems like they closed the AL response form. Hopefully they get back to us soon.

Tuhhhhhdayyyyyy

 

[Doingwelldog]

Has anyone heard of classes being online for Fall 2020?

 

[techytechy]

Has anyone heard of classes being online for Fall 2020?

During Second look, they told us that they hope for it to be in-person but if it is not, they’ve reported nice success with online classes this sem

 

[trident_gum]

During Second look, they told us that they hope for it to be in-person but if it is not, they’ve reported nice success with online classes this sem

did they mention anything about anatomy labs?

 

[techytechy]

did they mention anything about anatomy labs?

Virtual if they go online

 

[Dr.EMD]

Lol Albany just trolling at this point.

 

[oregonian19]

Lol Albany just trolling at this point.

I agree. The only thing that could be holding them up is just having everyone agree at where the new cut off is. But, honestly, this shouldn’t be any more than a 5-10 minute discussion.

 

[Grunnndy]

I bet they're just scrolling through this thread lol'ing

Sent from my ONEPLUS A6000 using SDN mobile

 

[scorpion2020]

Now that the form for alternate list is closed we should be expecting Acceptances by 5pm today. The latest 7pm. Have patience everyone!

 

[trident_gum]

Now that the form for alternate list is closed we should be expecting Acceptances by 5pm today. The latest 7pm. Have patience everyone!

While I hope this prediction holds true, reviewing prior years' threads seem to suggest Albany likes to hand out their acceptances pretty conservatively. The first few acceptances (from those who posted back on SDN) seem to range from a few days to a week.

 

[oregonian19]

While I hope this prediction holds true, reviewing prior years' threads seem to suggest Albany likes to hand out their acceptances pretty conservatively. The first few acceptances (from those who posted back on SDN) seem to range from a few days to a week.

Like several days to weeks after the AL closed?

 

[YCAGA]

While I hope this prediction holds true, reviewing prior years' threads seem to suggest Albany likes to hand out their acceptances pretty conservatively. The first few acceptances (from those who posted back on SDN) seem to range from a few days to a week.

Also if I remember correctly, they said on the interview day that they normally let in 10-20 students off the alternate list. It’s not like we should be expecting a massive wave of acceptances (as much as I would love for that to happen).

 

[trident_gum]

Like several days to weeks after the AL closed?

It seemed like some people were receiving As in late may / early June as well I think.

 

[YCAGA]

Uh...in last years thread people got an email to confirm that they were added to the alternate list? Should I be concerned? I never got an email and now my portal just says “Sorry the alternate list is now closed” when I click “Alternate list”.

 

[YCAGA]

Uh...in last years thread people got an email to confirm that they were added to the alternate list? Should I be concerned? I never got an email and now my portal just says “Sorry the alternate list is now closed” when I click “Alternate list”.

 

[CatDad26]

Uh...in last years thread people got an email to confirm that they were added to the alternate list? Should I be concerned? I never got an email and now my portal just says “Sorry the alternate list is now closed” when I click “Alternate list”.

mine says the same but Albany did respond to my email and confirm they received my “yes” response. so you should be all set!

 

[Dr.EMD]

Also if I remember correctly, they said on the interview day that they normally let in 10-20 students off the alternate list. It’s not like we should be expecting a massive wave of acceptances (as much as I would love for that to happen).

This year seems a bit different. Considering they were radio silent for a few months. Usually there is more UC movement before Alt List.

 

[YCAGA]

This year seems a bit different. Considering they were radio silent for a few months. Usually there is more UC movement before Alt List.

True. This is 110% wishful thinking but maybe the delay is because they are way under-enrolled after traffic day and now they are scrambling trying to decide what to do. Not a great situation for the admissions team to be in...but good for us on the AL. Of course I have 0 evidence and it is just anxiety fueling this "hypothesis."

 

[CatDad26]

True. This is 110% wishful thinking but maybe the delay is because they are way under-enrolled after traffic day and now they are scrambling trying to decide what to do. Not a great situation for the admissions team to be in...but good for us on the AL. Of course I have 0 evidence and it is just anxiety fueling this "hypothesis."

i absolute pray this is the case... but the 174 members in the facebook group makes me nervous too. so many mixed signals from albany right now so zero clue what’s going on this is not usual compared to past years

 

[YCAGA]

i absolute pray this is the case... but the 174 members in the facebook group makes me nervous too. so many mixed signals from albany right now so zero clue what’s going on this is not usual compared to past years

I mean they normally admit like 3 times their spots so I wouldn’t read too much into the Facebook page. Half of those people could have committed elsewhere on May 1 and just never left the Albany group.

 

[trident_gum]

i absolute pray this is the case... but the 174 members in the facebook group makes me nervous too. so many mixed signals from albany right now so zero clue what’s going on this is not usual compared to past years

Trying to gauge the number of available spots using the Facebook group is a bad idea because some of those people already turned in their acceptances, or are upperclassmen joining the group, etc.

 

[YCAGA]

At this point, the daily cycle of disappointment is almost funny. Almost.

 

[oregonian19]

At this point, the daily cycle of disappointment is almost funny. Almost.

Me thinking about the adcom....

 

[Alexander Brosef]

At this point, the daily cycle of disappointment is almost funny. Almost.

I don't even get excited when I get notifications for this this thread anymore, cause I know that it's just one of us lamenting about waiting another day. 🙁

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

I don't even get excited when I get notifications for this this thread anymore, cause I know that it's just one of us lamenting about waiting another day. 🙁

our bad hahaha

 

[Sometimescold]

Completely random but I just got into my top choice so I'll be letting go of the AL!!!

 

[YCAGA]

Completely random but I just got into my top choice so I'll be letting go of the AL!!!

Congrats!!!! That isn’t random at all! You worked hard for that acceptance 🙂

 

[Sometimescold]

Congrats!!!! That isn’t random at all! You worked hard for that acceptance 🙂

So true and thank you!! Best of luck to you guys...I know you're gonna be incredible docs one day!!

 

[techytechy]

If it makes anyone feel slightly optimistic, the current Groupme chat has 99members. It’s pretty active in terms of people leaving the chat(ie. they got accepted elsewhere i bet)

 

[YCAGA]

At least the AAMC website has crashed so that is one less thing to furiously refresh. How is everyone doing on yet another fine day of waiting?

 

[CatDad26]

At least the AAMC website has crashed so that is one less thing to furiously refresh. How is everyone doing on yet another fine day of waiting?

I'm dead inside lol

 

[YCAGA]

I'm dead inside lol

Same. Another school I am on hold for just emailed us and said that they didn't actually finalize the waitlist last Friday like they told us they would. So, they will meet tomorrow and then send acceptance/waitlist decisions out by postal mail in 11 days. So...the situation at Albany could be worse I guess? I feel like I am being trolled from all sides lol

 

[Dr.EMD]

At least the AAMC website has crashed so that is one less thing to furiously refresh. How is everyone doing on yet another fine day of waiting?

Lol yeh cus they were supposed to release mcat dates. Can't be me

 

[techytechy]

Out of curiosity, does anyone have luck with Albany matching tuition, lets say to a public state school

 

[YCAGA]

Out of curiosity, does anyone have luck with Albany matching tuition, lets say to a public state school

Like a Price Match Guarantee from Best Buy or am I misunderstanding?

 

[techytechy]

Like a Price Match Guarantee from Best Buy or am I misunderstanding?

LMFAO yes.

Like if you get accepted to your in-state public school whos tuition is 15k less than Albany’s. Can Albany match that.

I know alot of med schools do tuition match


Edit: they can probably match scholarships only. Not sure about just tuition

 

[trident_gum]

LMFAO yes.

Like if you get accepted to your in-state public school whos tuition is 15k less than Albany’s. Can Albany match that.

I know alot of med schools do tuition match


Edit: they can probably match scholarships only. Not sure about just tuition

Probably best to reach out to their admissions and ask.

 

[nerdydoc88]

Same. Another school I am on hold for just emailed us and said that they didn't actually finalize the waitlist last Friday like they told us they would. So, they will meet tomorrow and then send acceptance/waitlist decisions out by postal mail in 11 days. So...the situation at Albany could be worse I guess? I feel like I am being trolled from all sides lol

what med school has been sending A's out by snail mail?? seems silly not to send it by email. Now I'm paranoid that I missed something in my mailbox lol

 

[YCAGA]

what med school has been sending A's out by snail mail?? seems silly not to send it by email. Now I'm paranoid that I missed something in my mailbox lol

University of Tennessee, one of my state schools. It is what it is at this point lol. I’ll take an acceptance whether it is email, postal mail, or carrier pigeon.

 

[Alexander Brosef]

University of Tennessee, one of my state schools. It is what it is at this point lol. I’ll take an acceptance whether it is email, postal mail, or carrier pigeon.

What about a howler via owl?

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

LMFAO yes.

Like if you get accepted to your in-state public school whos tuition is 15k less than Albany’s. Can Albany match that.

I know alot of med schools do tuition match


Edit: they can probably match scholarships only. Not sure about just tuition

oh i didn't even know med school's did tuition or scholarship match. thatd be clutch bc i have an annual 25k scholarship at one school. time to beg Albany for money before i even got the A.. 🙂

 

[Dr.EMD]

I’m from Albany and I feel like my own top school is trolling me.

 

[TurtleyReady4Med]

There is no price match with state schools.

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

I’m from Albany and I feel like my own top school is trolling me.

I'm not from Albany but i still feel like I'm being trolled...

 

[futuredoctor123456789]

There is no price match with state schools.

is there a match if you're currently committed to another private school and get into Albany?

 

[techytechy]

Guys heads up. AAMC is down due to unscheduled maintaince. I believe med schools cant send out As yet since they are linked with the choose your med school tool which is unavailable rn