2020-2021 SUNY - Downstate

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Interview went :/
Members don't see this ad.
 
  • Care
Reactions: 1 user
Members don't see this ad :)
wtf II today... completed 8/18, can see scheduling dates on 4/13-15, 4/19-20. Will withdraw and hope this slot goes to someone that needs it!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
Did anyone else get an email inviting them to a special event for MD/MPH students? I'm very confused right now as I've only received an acceptance from the MPH program to my knowledge...just wondering if anyone is in a similar position?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Manifesting a decision wave today
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Nontradoldguy said:
I like you optimism, but experience and my gut is telling me we won't get any more decisions until mid April
Click to expand...
That would truly be unfortunate. Not sure why they would wait that long unless they’re really waiting for Commit to Enroll to open.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
practicalkoala said:
Did anyone else get an email inviting them to a special event for MD/MPH students? I'm very confused right now as I've only received an acceptance from the MPH program to my knowledge...just wondering if anyone is in a similar position?
Click to expand...
According to last year's thread, MD/MPH applicants get their MPH acceptances first, then get their MD As later down the line.
 
  • Wow
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Members don't see this ad :)
I got my MD and MPH acceptances already so make sure you check for both.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
pre-med202022 said:
I refuse to believe that they sent As for all their dec interviewees. Only two Dec interviewees posted about receiving As in the last wave. Does anybody know what is going on? It is march already :(
Click to expand...
Hi, I am new on SDN so how do we check who posts about receiving A? Is it on this thread?
 
Officially withdrew my acceptance here, hope it goes to one of you! Interviewed 10/27 (it did not go well), and was accepted 2/16 (MD/MPH offer 2/16 and separate MPH offer 2/17, so I got my MD offer first). Good luck everyone :)
 
  • Like
  • Care
Reactions: 2 users
Did anyone else complete the criminal background check but still see it as incomplete on the pre-matric checklist on the portal?
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
been a month since first wave of A's, i hope we hear some more things soon!!! PRAYER CIRCLE
 
  • Like
Reactions: 9 users
bobbyfisher said:
Hi, I am new on SDN so how do we check who posts about receiving A? Is it on this thread?
Click to expand...
basically you just have to read through this thread. if someone was offered an acceptance, they may or may not post about it. the first set of A's were sent around Feb 16 if you scroll back to then
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Has anyone else received an email asking for additional information and requesting you answer a couple of questions? is this standard?
 
  • Hmm
Reactions: 1 user
GeriPallRA2020 said:
Has anyone else received an email asking for additional information and requesting you answer a couple of questions? is this standard?
Click to expand...
Yes they asked me to answer two questions they had about my app. I would take it as a good sign that they are genuinely interested in you and just need to clarify some things. If they weren't interested I assume they wouldn't ask and would just WL you
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
premed_kh said:
Yes they asked me to answer two questions they had about my app. I would take it as a good sign that they are genuinely interested in you and just need to clarify some things. If they weren't interested I assume they wouldn't ask and would just WL you
Click to expand...
Thank you!! appreciate this
 
GeriPallRA2020 said:
Has anyone else received an email asking for additional information and requesting you answer a couple of questions? is this standard?
Click to expand...
They also emailed me a few questions a few weeks after my interview. Depending on what they ask you, it could be a good place to toss in a few significant updates (pub, new volunteering/job, etc.) too.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
how were your peer interviews like? i have one scheduled soon and don't know what to expect besides me asking as many questions as i can about life/work/travel/brooklyn
 
I interviewed in mid Oct and still haven't heard back.. is it safe to assume I’m R or WL? Is anyone els on the same boat?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
futureOBGYN! said:
I interviewed in mid Oct and still haven't heard back.. is it safe to assume I’m R or WL? Is anyone els on the same boat?
Click to expand...
Yep. I think my interview was Sept even. I think they’ve put us on a silent waitlist while they see who of the acceptees is interested. Which is pretty terrible of them, but considering how awful their full admissions process has been (for me at least), I can’t say I’m surprised. Not a good look for the school as a whole IMO.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I have my interview this Thursday; I’m super excited and nervous! Can anyone share their experiences? Is it just the 1 interview and that’s it? And when did you find out who/when your peer interview was?
 
sillyusername said:
Yep. I think my interview was Sept even. I think they’ve put us on a silent waitlist while they see who of the acceptees is interested. Which is pretty terrible of them, but considering how awful their full admissions process has been (for me at least), I can’t say I’m surprised. Not a good look for the school as a whole IMO.
Click to expand...
Idk about that... during my interview day the dean said no news is still good news.... so unless they have already told you it's a WL I wouldn't count yourself out. The first wave of acceptances was small and you can probably be int he future waves
 
chemicallycozy said:
how were your peer interviews like? i have one scheduled soon and don't know what to expect besides me asking as many questions as i can about life/work/travel/brooklyn
Click to expand...
Very conversational, absolutely loved my interviewer! It’s closed file so gives you more room to really tell them the type of person you are without them having a preconceived idea! Very low stress, just prepare questions for them!
 
Had my interview today? Don’t know if my feelings about it being bad even feel real or just me making it that way Bc of #premed
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Mcath8er said:
Idk about that... during my interview day the dean said no news is still good news.... so unless they have already told you it's a WL I wouldn't count yourself out. The first wave of acceptances was small and you can probably be int he future waves
Click to expand...
I mean, maybe? I was one of the first interview days and they told us we’d hear back a month ago. I have an acceptance elsewhere so I’ve just lost steam with this school. I’m staying on in case of finaid, but after they threatened to pull my app post-interview for their own mistake, and now this ridiculous near 6-month wait to get a damn status update, I’m just over it.
 
sillyusername said:
I mean, maybe? I was one of the first interview days and they told us we’d hear back a month ago. I have an acceptance elsewhere so I’ve just lost steam with this school. I’m staying on in case of finaid, but after they threatened to pull my app post-interview for their own mistake, and now this ridiculous near 6-month wait to get a damn status update, I’m just over it.
Click to expand...
That’s fair! I just feel like everyone on this thread is so doomsday about everything and it really seemed like they’re not even close to being done with As so I thought I’d shed a little light on it. It definitely doesn’t feel great that theyre waiting so long to finish accepting folks/letting them know soon enough
 
Mcath8er said:
That’s fair! I just feel like everyone on this thread is so doomsday about everything and it really seemed like they’re not even close to being done with As so I thought I’d shed a little light on it. It definitely doesn’t feel great that theyre waiting so long to finish accepting folks/letting them know soon enough
Click to expand...
Fair enough and agreed. I just think that since the April deadlines are coming up quickly, they really need to tell us where we stand, especially if we interviewed half a year ago now. I’d rather know that I’m officially waitlisted so that I can plan than to sit in silence for another month. Getting accepted outright in April won’t do much if people have already made other plans. There is really no excuse at this point. I get no decisions for those who interviewed in 2021, but fall dates should have had a decision by now.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 7 users
I agree 100% with above sentiment. It's disrespectful to keep fall interviewees waiting like this for the benefit of their acceptance yield.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 9 users
i know a lot pf people have emailed about updates on the situation, has anyone called up the admissions office and asked about the decisions for those Fall-early winter interviewees?
 
14_karat said:
Has any accepted person been able to get in contact with a current student? I requested to get in tough with a student from a specific organization with the admissions department via e-mail but no response. I’m two steps away from just resorting to Instagram lol.
Click to expand...
I reached out to my MS2 student interviewer and she was really receptive to call to answer questions even though she is currently studying for Step 1. Really liking the student vibe in getting here so far :)
 
@ those who interviewed, is the email with your zoom link the email where you find out who your interviewers are? or is there another email ill be getting from my actual interview?
 
basicnygirl said:
@ those who interviewed, is the email with your zoom link the email where you find out who your interviewers are? or is there another email ill be getting from my actual interview?
Click to expand...
I got an email morning of with the writing assignment and the interviewer’s name/speciality! I planned to read it after the interview bc I had work thinking it was just the assignment then my interviewer said “I thought they sent you that” when I asked his specialty 🥲
 
Does anyone know if the only way to send in thank you letters is through the portal? My interviewer's email is online but I am not sure if we are supposed to reach out to them individually like that.
 
Alfie1212 said:
Does anyone know if the only way to send in thank you letters is through the portal? My interviewer's email is online but I am not sure if we are supposed to reach out to them individually like that.
Click to expand...
Both works, depending on what your interviewer said. All of my interviewers this year gave me their emails, so I just sent them thank you emails directly.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
1470258369 said:
Interviewed in mid-February and planning to send one this week.
Click to expand...
is the general premise that LOIs can only help you? i'm debating sending one too but am worried they'll find it annoying :/ am i just overthinking?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
You must log in or register to reply here.
Next unread thread

Similar threads

G
2022-2023 SUNY Downstate
Replies
0
Views
2K
gretahw
G
wysdoc
2022-2023 SUNY - Downstate
26 27 28 29 30
Replies
1K
Views
271K
coolkid5678
C
wysdoc
2021-2022 SUNY, Downstate (Brooklyn)
28 29 30 31 32
Replies
2K
Views
238K
traveler15
T
wysdoc
2021-2022 SUNY Upstate
10 11 12 13 14
Replies
685
Views
163K
murilo
murilo
TheDataKing
2020-2021 SUNY - Upstate
21 22 23 24 25
Replies
1K
Views
260K
murilo
murilo
Top