I got an email recently about a background check for admitted applicants. anyone else admitted to NYU get it? I'm curious how long before we need to finish it, as there's quite a bit of info to fill out...
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What was the subject line of this email? I don't remember if I've done this yet or not.
It was "Background Check Consent Request" from Certiphi
I have to go back and figure out all my residences/dates...moved around too much in my life!
Thanks! It seems like I've never received that email -- I'm going to email them about it.
R post-II. Also didn't see it because it was in my "promotions" tab on gmail
Post II R, also in my promotions tab. We had a good run folks.
Does NYU do internal rankings? I have heard they do but MSAR says they do not rank students.
I found this older post that may (big question mark, lol) help answer: Internal ranking?
Originally, I was going to say that the presence of AOA would more or less imply ranking, but it seems the way NYU does it is on a need-to-know basis (i.e. module performance outside of "P or F" is maintained by the instructor, and an unranked list of the top students in each module is given to the review committee). More on this is here: https://med.nyu.edu/education/md-degree/sites/default/files/alpha-omega-alpha-honor-society.pdf
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Also, does anyone have info on when merit scholarhsips will be released? ie beyond full tuitiion? Thanks!
I think that info is shared in the original acceptance call (at least that was the case for me)
According to the financial aid video in the Fb group all the coas should have gone out already and they will be reallocated if people with them choose not to attend.
Are any accepted people considering other schools over NYU? If so, can you PM me - would like to hear your thoughts.
My guess is that most people considering other schools over NYU are still waiting to hear from other T20 programs. Those expecting full or near most need-based financial aid would not feel the same stickyness of an NYU tuition free offer, and then there will be some trading in free tuition for higher perceived prestige—- all of whom are likely waiting to receive more info from other schools.
Any admitted MSTPs receive any info about the revisit yet? Mainly just trying to figure out if I'm supposed to book my own flight or if they are taking care of it. If nobody's heard I'll just reach out and ask them.
I got information like two days ago about MSTP revisit, so MD only stuff will probably come out pretty soon
Second look weekend dates are in the packet we got at the interview i think. Or maybe rhey sent it in the mail? No idea. Anyway, the dayes are april 23-25
One of the current students I talked to also said our second look would be the 23-25th. Looking forward to meeting everyone 
Strange that MD revisit is so much later than MSTP. I was hoping they might overlap so I might get to meet the whole classOne of the current students I talked to also said our second look would be the 23-25th. Looking forward to meeting everyone
Also, if anyone else is weighing penn vs nyu vs columbia please reach out- I'm trying to gather some pros/cons for each place and would be happy to talk
I know Dean Rivera said they didn't want LOIs during interview day, but are they receptive to them if you're on the WL?
I believe so. I sent a LOI(interest)/Update when first placed on the waitlist. I believe he only meant not to send it before you were done with interviews and other schools' decisions.
If it helps at all, I will most likely be withdrawing my acceptance soon!
So is mstp revisit cancelled or not? The MD revisit was planned for late april, and mstp for early... I am surprised there has been no communication yet
Any idea on what chances look like for MSTP waitlisters? Seems like it's a total toss-up at this point
Also withdrawing! Planning to do it this week so that should hopefully help
Also withdrawing! Planning to do it this week so that should hopefully help
Thanks a lot, this is my last shot before having to reapply! Fingers crossed
Rooting for you!!!Thanks a lot, this is my last shot before having to reapply! Fingers crossed
Very curious and would like to ask those who indicated they are withdrawing from their Acceptance, what is the reason?
1. Did you just like another program better and are willing to pay significantly more?
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2. Did you just like another program better and cost was about the same or close enough due to Need Based Financial Aide?
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3. Did you just like another program better and cost was about the same or close enough due to need Merit scholarship?
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4. Other (please tell)
Best of luck.
1. Did you just like another program better and are willing to pay significantly more?
or
2. Did you just like another program better and cost was about the same or close enough due to Need Based Financial Aide?
or
3. Did you just like another program better and cost was about the same or close enough due to need Merit scholarship?
or
4. Other (please tell)
Best of luck.
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I know me and the other poster are both MD/PhD applicants, so cost wasn't really a consideration for me since the programs I am looking at are fully-funded!
After MSTP interview, is the possibility of an MD only acceptance a wash? Wondering for gateway re-application purposes (matriculating as a med student but applying internally again to MSTP)
Hi! Just wanted to clarify re: revisit-- both the MD and the MSTP revisits will be held virtually this year. Keep an eye on your emails for future communications from the programs, and as always feel free to reach out here or email [email protected] with any specific questions!
Does anyone know what the criteria for selection into the 3-year accelerated (guaranteed residency) program are if you decide to opt-in during 1st or 3rd year? Is it the same as if we had applied through AMCAS?
I'm assuming there is no answer to this as of now, but how will the pandemic affect the class entering this upcoming fall, esp those on the 3-year pathway who were intended to start earlier in late July?
I read some people earlier on this thread saying that they received their financial packages in January or February. I have not yet received one, but are we talking about different things?
I received an email that looked like it was going to the whole admitted class which said they will send packages next week. Did the people in January and February get their packages before this group of students, or are they different things?
I received an email that looked like it was going to the whole admitted class which said they will send packages next week. Did the people in January and February get their packages before this group of students, or are they different things?
I think certain scholarships were awarded upon admission and sent along with the acceptance email. So, some people were already informed of what their package will contain. But I think perhaps the email from this morning pertains to the comprehensive financial aid packages for everyone..? Maybe, idk just a guess!
Hey! I am currently on the waitlist for NYU SOM and recently learned that NYU takes about 1/5th of the waitlisted students off of the waitlist (source: MSAR, March 2020).
Are there any current students/admissions persons who could potentially shed some light on what the waitlist process looks like? I know that 1/5 is better odds than many places but it also is still not a crazy high acceptance rate.
To be more specific: is there any way for me to know my 'position' on the waitlist? If I am high up on the list, I would most certainly want to maintain my place. If I am, however, in the bottom fifth of 'waitlistees', I would want to have that knowledge so I can move on with my life. I am fortunate to be in a school that I love (albeit will likely be >2x the cost of NYU and not in highly-urban setting) so it would be great to end the emotionally exhausting process of medical school admissions and start looking forward to my current 'intend to enroll' institution.
Feel free to message me or reply if you have any info!
Are there any current students/admissions persons who could potentially shed some light on what the waitlist process looks like? I know that 1/5 is better odds than many places but it also is still not a crazy high acceptance rate.
To be more specific: is there any way for me to know my 'position' on the waitlist? If I am high up on the list, I would most certainly want to maintain my place. If I am, however, in the bottom fifth of 'waitlistees', I would want to have that knowledge so I can move on with my life. I am fortunate to be in a school that I love (albeit will likely be >2x the cost of NYU and not in highly-urban setting) so it would be great to end the emotionally exhausting process of medical school admissions and start looking forward to my current 'intend to enroll' institution.
Feel free to message me or reply if you have any info!
Bump on this! I'm on the waitlist for the MSTP and would love to know any info about this.
Unfortunately, the admissions office does not provide waitlist status updates, and movement will not begin until after the April 30th deadline. However, I can reassure you that there are many people in my class who were accepted off the waitlist!
If you have COVID-19 related questions, please reach out to Admissions at [email protected] and include your AMCAS ID in the subject line.
If you have COVID-19 related questions, please reach out to Admissions at [email protected] and include your AMCAS ID in the subject line.
What date should LOIs be sent by in order to be read in time for decisions to be made?
How late after receiving my NYU Albert information should I expect my financial aid package to come in? Just trying to know what to expect...Thanks!