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2020-2021 Albert Einstein
Started by TheDataKing
MSTP secondary received today
idk what's up with the MD only but i can give you some
here are a few big ones that I pre-wrote for the md/phd. the last three are maybe applicable?
then a bunch of other questions with the usual kinds of screens: did you work in college and why, did you get a D in a course, did you take off a year before or during college, have you had institutional action problems, etc. and they give you 3000 characters to explain for each question.
partially yeah
idk what's up with the MD only but i can give you some
here are a few big ones that I pre-wrote for the md/phd. the last three are maybe applicable?
- Please describe briefly the field(s) in which you plan to pursue your future research. We are looking for the big picture: Aging, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, Immunology, etc., not the specific focus (1000 Characters)
- Please list your previous scientific presentations and abstracts. List all authors, abstract titles, name of meeting, and date of meeting. List each meeting on a separate line. Please do not include the text of the abstract.
- List any manuscripts you have (paraphrasing, don't have the exact question)
- Please indicate which course in college was your favorite and why. (3000 characters)
- I have taken at least a year off from school since college graduation, including this year that I am applying. If you answered, "yes" to the above question, please explain. If your answer was, "no," please write “NA” in the box below. (3000 characters)
- Please use this space to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know. If you do not wish to write anything, please write "NA." (3000 characters)
then a bunch of other questions with the usual kinds of screens: did you work in college and why, did you get a D in a course, did you take off a year before or during college, have you had institutional action problems, etc. and they give you 3000 characters to explain for each question.
is anyone else waiting for a secondary still? should i be concerned?
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Still waiting too. In state, verified 7/16.
treesarefrends
Full Member
still waiting OOS
Still waiting OOS verified 7/17
I haven't gotten one either! They send them out to all applicants (no screen) so there's nothing to worry about 🙂
I'm an MSTP applicant, is anyone else having trouble submitting the app without checking off two areas of prior research? I emailed them on Thursday and obviously I don't expect a response over the weekend, but it's frustrating.
Yup, still waiting
Verified 7/16, still waiting
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deleted789929
Verified 7/11 still waiting for secondary MD Only
Still waiting, verified 7/18, OOS
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deleted1051355
Still waiting for MD only secondary as well, verified 7/15, OOS
lessiknowthebetter
Full Member
is the major prof also a science prof by chance?
also, I would email them and see what they have to say
QwertyLover123
Full Member
Anyone waiting on complete email? I submitted 7/20 and have heard nothing
There's a message at the bottom of the like portal page once you've sent it in that says something like 'Congrats! If you've submitted, it can take 8 weeks to hear back from us etc'
I would definitely say that. Also throw in that you love the bronx community and the fact that you have family close by not only helps with support but also helps with you being familiar with the bronx and makes you ready to serve.
Just received my secondary OOS.
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still no secondary 🙁 OOS
Including this year, so yes.
Can someone post the secondary questions? (I understand it's
What is in the etc.?! Can someone please post the secondary questions? Here's your chance to be a hero.
What is in the etc.?! Can someone please post the secondary questions? Here's your chance to be a hero.
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deleted1009115
They are posted on last year’s thread
I added einstein to my school list on Jul 15. OOS, verified 5/28. Still no secondary.... should I email them?
EDIT: nvm, I called the admissions office, and the lady was like "you gotta be patient" with a slightly condescending tone .......
EDIT: nvm, I called the admissions office, and the lady was like "you gotta be patient" with a slightly condescending tone .......
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deleted1038508
I added on 7/26 and still haven't gotten them. I think they're just taking their time, no need to worry
I wouldn't worry, my application went out on 7/10, and I didn't get a secondary until a little over two weeks later (7/25). I would take the opportunity to breathe for a few minutes and look over the essays you have written for them (if any), I know I definitely did.
secondary finally received and submitted, verified 7/17. Can finally use the springtime of youth not worrying about this thing.
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456432
Full Member
For the secondary question "Please use this space to tell us anything about yourself that you would like us to know. If you do not wish to write anything, please write “NA.”" do you guys think a "Why Us?" essay would be appropriate? The only thing that is dissuading me from doing so is the "about yourself" part in the prompt. Thoughts?
Anyone received confirmation of completion after submitting the secondary?
They emailed you?
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deleted1064759
Honestly I ask myself that on every 'extra' essay. However, all the SDN adcoms have said to leave it blank unless you have extenuating circumstances so that's been my motto. I'd hate to leave a bad aftertaste by shoving an unsolicited why us/diversity essay so I'm leaving them all blank.
premedddd999
Full Member
I called the admissions office about an issue with my secondary app and got the same response. Super unhelpful and condescending lol. And they take weeks to respond to emails.
premedddd999
Full Member
Yeah its really annoying tbh. They said in their email not to call admissions unless it was urgent, which my situation was. And the lady wouldn't even listen to me, she just kept interrupting me and saying to be patient. Definitely the worst office thus far!
OOS, finally got the secondary!
Yup, I think they have been told NOT to advise students at all cost or something. I don’t know why, maybe they just want the secondary money. I have had a few other schools do this too.
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I got an “supplemental application received” email a few days after submitting, and it says it might take up to 6 weeks to verify that I have sent in all of my letters, so up to 6 weeks for application to be complete. Anyone else get this? Kind of an absurd timeline.
I got the same email but then was marked complete 2 days later
how long after did you get this?
3 days
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deleted1064759
I've learned that schools and AMCAS give the "up to X..." just so people won't bug them. You'll probably be complete in less than a week.
How long were your guys' secondary essays for that anything else prompt? Mine is about 3300/4000 characters but I feel like that's kinda long for something that's optional
Depends. What’s your topic? I didnt put anything down. I felt unless I had a significant thing to tell them, not to fill an optional prompt with “why us” or anything. That’s the advice from adcoms here
runner_researcher
New Member
Is anyone else having trouble opening the school's website?
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