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I emailed them and they do accept updates, upload onto portal
2021-2022 SUNY, Downstate (Brooklyn)
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My secondary app is complete, but I haven't yet received any response. Do they accept updates only from post-interview applicants, or can I do so as well?
You can update pre-II
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How long after our faculty interview should we expect to be contacted by the student interviewer?
Also, is the student "conversation" graded or is it just for us interviewees to get a feel of the school?
capybarANON
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I was contacted the same day as my interview. My interviewer told me it could take 3-5 days though and to reach out if it had been a week and I hadn't been contacted by a student.
This one I'm not so sure of--I got the feeling that the purpose was more the latter but also someone above mentioned them having a list of questions to ask I think (I haven't actually had the call yet).
applicant117
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II scheduled for Mid-Jan! Seems like Downstate releases decisions in large batches (Feb then may), is that accurate?
Congrats on the II! 😀 Did you receive the II today? (If you did, can you share your complete date as well please)
applicant117
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no got it a few days ago! Wanna say like around dec 13th. Complete July 🙂
applicant117
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just following up- so Downstate releases decisions in batches right?
On theirs website it says if you get an interview you are encouraged to do AAMC VITA? But it looks like that isn’t happening this year. Weird they didn’t update it on website?
applicant117
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Hey, I emailed the ADCOM and they said to 'disregard VITA emails' bc it int part of the cycle this year!
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stats?
LizzyM 76 after retake
Hey all! I was curious if anyone had any experience with the residency details for Downstate (I guess SUNY in general). Long story short I grew up in NY and was there through high school graduation in 2015. I moved to a new state for college and then a different state for masters but remained a NY resident the whole time. My parents also still live there and claimed me as a dependent while I was in school. In 2019 I moved to a new state, established residency there and am now not claimed as a dependent. I know I am applying as out of state and will be considered that for the first year, but do you guys think there's any hope for me establishing residency after my first year? I know there is some clause in SUNY policies that you can't claim residency if you are just in the state for school, but I was wondering if since I grew up here and my parents are still in state that I can say I'm not there JUST for school. Any and all advice is greatly appreciated!!!! Happy New Year!
Is downstate basically done with sending out IIs? My app was complete back in July and it's been silence since. Should i assume it's a wrap? Anybody else in the same boat?
I was complete in July and recently got an II!
Me too. I'm losing hope as well
Congrats! do you mind just sharing your LM? My LM falls in range with DS but idk, maybe it's something i wrote?
+1 NYC resident and absolute silence since July
messaged you
Anomalous-Anki
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so far only got R's. this my last school. really praying for lady luck
Same man. Hoping for same thing. One of few schools lets. Really hope they show that love.
Anomalous-Anki
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good luck man. wish you the best!!
Anomalous-Anki
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im also NYC resident. they release results on febuary 1st. good luck
beepbeep197
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I want some LOVE from this School. I'm IS with LM 81 🙁 They don't take update letters/LOI though right?
premed11801
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Do they release all results Feb 1st this year? Because I know they released results Feb 15th last year.
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capybarANON
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In info session yesterday they said decisions would most likely be released on or after Feb 21st (though could possibly be a little earlier)
applicant117
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That's only for people who interview before the holidays right?
212kindofgal
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Any MD/MPH applicants here who interviewed already?
This school doesn't do an "interview day." You log into zoom a few minutes before your faculty interview and then they connect you with your interviewer. The interview is supposed to be 45-60 mins. A student will follow up with you afterward via email to set up an interview within the next week. That interview is meant to take 30-45 mins.
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applicant117
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no but I'm interviewing Thursday!! Good luck 🙂
premed11801
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Does anyone know how long it takes till the student interviewer reaches out after the interview? It’s been a week since my interview but haven’t received any response..
capybarANON
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My faculty interviewer told me to reach out if I hadn't heard anything in a week.
Odd-Mango1581
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silence since July.... are ii still being sent out?
beepbeep197
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I really hope so. I think we should send updates for sure.
MedSchoolHopeful2026
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I interviewed here last month, but yes the lack of II on SDN is disappointing. I personally found that portion of the culture on this site to be really helpful in gauging whether or not my app had been reviewed at some schools, but a lot of threads are quiet this year.
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212kindofgal
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Tfw they asked me throughout the cycle for a million things on my app checklist but still no II 🙃
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applicant117
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Keep ur head up!! I'd try and stay involved in what you're working on now, send updates where you can, and take a deep breath! I applied last cycle and had such a difficult time with not getting in, but I promise life goes on. You'll do great one way or the other.
212kindofgal
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Hi! I was wondering how your interview went? Did they ask you any questions about why you would want to do an MPH dual degree?
applicant117
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Not many, just a few. Mostly focused on some q's ab my app
visionofdivision
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II just now!! complete 7/16
I don't think it's "expected" anywhere, but good practice. They probably won't respond and it probably won't affect your chances, but it doesn't hurt to send the email.
