2019-2020 SUNY - Downstate

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Did anyone who interviewed in December not hear back?

Yes, early december and still have not heard

 

[HereticalHorus]

Mid Nov interview here and still waiting

 

[LarsWorld]

I interviewed like 2 weeks ago. I assume I'm interviewing for a WL spot. Good luck to everyone

 

[boo234]

I interviewed like 2 weeks ago. I assume I'm interviewing for a WL spot. Good luck to everyone

LOL SAME ME READING THIS THREAD AS A MARCH INTERVIEWEE LIKE

 

[why_not]

Damn, everyone getting so mad I’m being realistic and logical . Everyone on here is speculating one way or another. The waitlist movement has been pretty good here, so there’s plenty of hope there. I’m just telling people what might happen initially based on what happened last year, and there hasn’t been any indication it’ll be much different. I wish everyone good luck! It really is a crapshoot process.


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All im saying is whats the point of spreading negativity? whether you believe it to be true or not doesn't change the outcome. Why not try to be positive?

 

[Gastrula44]

All im saying is whats the point of spreading negativity? whether you believe it to be true or not doesn't change the outcome. Why not try to be positive?

Those are just my thoughts, backed up with what (little) evidence we have. I’m not gonna sugarcoat them for anybody. We are all strong human beings. If you want all sunshine and roses, this is the wrong profession to choose. I’d rather see what everyone thinks, however hard it might be to hear, than be completely in the dark about what’s going on. This is an open forum for discussion after all. Also, can we agree this argument is completely pointless and move on please lol. We’re all on the same boat here.


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[GangstaB123]

Those are just my thoughts, backed up with what (little) evidence we have. I’m not gonna sugarcoat them for anybody. We are all strong human beings. If you want all sunshine and roses, this is the wrong profession to choose. I’d rather see what everyone thinks, however hard it might be to hear, than be completely in the dark about what’s going on. This is an open forum for discussion after all. Also, can we agree this argument is completely pointless and move on please lol. We’re all on the same boat here.


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Facts. I don’t like being sold dreams.

 

[why_not]

Those are just my thoughts, backed up with what (little) evidence we have. I’m not gonna sugarcoat them for anybody. We are all strong human beings. If you want all sunshine and roses, this is the wrong profession to choose. I’d rather see what everyone thinks, however hard it might be to hear, than be completely in the dark about what’s going on. This is an open forum for discussion after all. Also, can we agree this argument is completely pointless and move on please lol. We’re all on the same boat here.


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bro all im saying is keep your negative thoughts to yourself. You're clearly one of those people that likes to think about the worst case scenario to brace for any potential disappointing news. If anything, you are sugarcoating it for yourself. Be strong be positive. If it doesn't work out and you give up, then this isn't the right profession for YOU.

 

[little_giant]

My name is Jeff

 

[deleted971841]

Are y’all gonna be okay? Is quarantine getting to your heads? Y’all might end up being classmates in a few months.

 

[why_not]

Are y’all gonna be okay? Is quarantine getting to your heads? Y’all might end up being classmates in a few months.

I'm just trying to spread positivity in a time where everyone is negative. Does this make me a hero? I dont know, maybe. I'll let SDN decide.

 

[Gastrula44]

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[Room_]

For the record, I am one of those that appreciates the facts. I know that every cycle is different, but I’ll take the little info I can get. Information is not positive or negative; it is for us to decide how we perceive it. Anyone can read it and still be positive, knowing that this year may be a different case, as I am sure we are all hoping.

Peace and health to everyone in the waiting game.

 

[GangstaB123]

You know we wouldnt be sitting here speculating if Downstate was (slightly) transparent with their admissions process. But in all seriousness I hope everyone on this page hears good news soon!

 

[AnonymousDoctorGuyPerson]

I rolled a d20 to see if anyone was going to receive some news today.

Nat20 friends, here it comes!

 

[citymed50]

Yes, early december and still have not heard

November and haven't heard back!

 

[hopefulmed57]

November and haven't heard back!

I interviewed in October and also have yet to hear back!

 

[Rihannalover]

I interviewed in October and also have yet to hear back!

I interviewed in September and haven't heard back either, thankfully I've gotten other acceptances but I really thought downstate would show me love, I live down the block.

 

[AnonymousDoctorGuyPerson]

I interviewed in September and haven't heard back either, thankfully I've gotten other acceptances but I really thought downstate would show me love, I live down the block.

Theres still plenty of time friend! With the amount of acceptances they've probably sent out at this point they'll probably only have about half or so of their class committed to matriculating come the Fall.

 

[westisbest_road]

October interview here; also have not heard back

 

[brainreducio]

Are there any current students on this thread that would be willing to answer a few questions?

 

[golgibrain]

Has anyone who interviewed in February or March heard back recently?

 

[boo234]

Has anyone who interviewed in February or March heard back recently?

nada (but there are people here waiting since sept so we should hang tight lmao)

 

[chisquared]

anyone who interviewed in jan/feb heard back yet? how many weeks does it take them to get back post-interview

 

[Gastrula44]

anyone who interviewed in jan/feb heard back yet? how many weeks does it take them to get back post-interview

For me it’s been 5 months and counting


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[hopefulpremedboi]

October interview and still haven’t heard back.

Pain

 

[AnonymousDoctorGuyPerson]

anyone who interviewed in jan/feb heard back yet? how many weeks does it take them to get back post-interview

There were 1 or 2 waves of acceptances mid-February, outside of that no one else has heard back regardless of when they interviewed.

 

[golgibrain]

anyone who interviewed in jan/feb heard back yet? how many weeks does it take them to get back post-interview

Everything’s probably stalled right now. At this point last year, alternates were already being sent out end of March start of April. I’m assuming everything will be delayed for us now

 

[sarah8]

Has anyone done a virtual interview yet?

 

[CaptainWEMT]

Pre-II R, oos, stats in sig

 

[chisquared]

how does the process usually work? do they usually send out decisions before the april 15th/may 1st deadlines? how often do the admissions committee usually meet?

 

[golgibrain]

Pre-II R, oos, stats in sig

Did you get the R today? Was there an R wave today?

 

[walterwhite3556]

how does the process usually work? do they usually send out decisions before the april 15th/may 1st deadlines? how often do the admissions committee usually meet?

if you haven't already realized from this thread, no one knows how their process works or when the admissions committee meets. This school's admissions practices suck and are only being compounded by COVID-19 (SUNY downstate hospital is one of the hardest hit hospitals in NY with COVID cases).

 

[CaptainWEMT]

Did you get the R today? Was there an R wave today?

I got it the same day I posted it

 

[AnonymousDoctorGuyPerson]

I have not reached out to ask Downstate about any admissions update but just wondering if anyone else has. Can't imagine how those of you that interviewed early fall feel

Medicine is a collaborative field, you should call now and take one for the team 😛

 

[Gastrula44]

Medicine is a collaborative field, you should call now and take one for the team 😛

I think their admissions office is closed (work from home) rn but I might send an email today


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[AnonymousDoctorGuyPerson]

I think their admissions office is closed (work from home) rn but I might send an email today


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Here's to hoping e-mails are being responded to in a timely fashion haha

 

[GangstaB123]

Here's to hoping e-mails are being responded to in a timely fashion haha

I emailed admissions about 2 weeks ago. I got a fast reply literally stating my application is currently under review and there is no additional information available at this time. Interviewed in early January.

 

[Medschoolbelle]

Should I have sent a thank you email to the admissions to forward to my interviewer?

 

[DrEllaWoods]

Should I have sent a thank you email to the admissions to forward to my interviewer?

I would send a general thank you to Admissions and personalized thank you's to your interviewers. But then again, I doubt these emails weigh much as I did not send one and received an A. Good luck!

 

[latinainmedicine]

Should I have sent a thank you email to the admissions to forward to my interviewer?

they also have a thank you note option on the portal where you can upload documents!

 

[AnonymousDoctorGuyPerson]

Anyone else jumping at every single e-mail inbox notification they get, because I sure am

 

[boo234]

Anyone else jumping at every single e-mail inbox notification they get, because I sure am

I just jumped at the sdn notification just to see your post (((LMAO me losing my mind and muttering to self that April 15 will surely bring movement right????????)))

 

[why_not]

I just jumped at the sdn notification just to see your post (((LMAO me losing my mind and muttering to self that April 15 will surely bring movement right????????)))

what is April 15?

 

[boo234]

what is April 15?

gotta narrow down your acceptances to 3 and then to 1 on April 30 so the idea is that this will mean schools hopefully need to accept more people to fill seats lol

 

[71650]

Is there a deadline to accept financial aid/loan packages by?

 

[golgibrain]

Anyone else jumping at every single e-mail inbox notification they get, because I sure am

I’ve been checking my email like 30 times a day because my notifications are delayed

 

[Kingbika]

Should I have sent a thank you email to the admissions to forward to my interviewer?

If it makes you feel better, I didn't send a single thank you letter to downstate and got accepted. I sent personalized thank you letters everywhere else with traditional interviews, and got put on 2nd tier waitlists mostly.

Sending letters is nice and it's a good habit. Suny Stony Brook specifically says they add those to your file (as opposed to forwarding them). But whatever your downstate result will end up being, it won't be because of a thank you letter.

 

[deleted1034652]

Anybody hear anything from them lately, this is starting to get a little crazy. Some schools are accepting people off waitlists already

 

[bluethroat]

Anybody hear anything from them lately, this is starting to get a little crazy. Some schools are accepting people off waitlists already

Wanna take one for the team and reach out to them lol