2022-2023 SUNY - Downstate

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Gothpanic said:
Omg me. I LOVE this school. Completed mid-july, got asked for more info on mid-August so I was marked complete again on mid-August. Based on that I don't know technically which one is my complete date, but I'm hoping for the best 🙁
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How long did it take for them to mark you as complete after you submitted your additional info?
 
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Just to confirm...Downstate isn't doing the phone conversation with a current student anymore, right? I remember doing that 2 years ago when I last applied but don't see it mentioned in the emails or welcome packet.
 
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Meisbad said:
SUNY Downstate keeps that info a secret... but the other SUNYs (Upstate, Stony, Buffalo) have ~60% post II-acceptance rates, so I'd expect Downstate to be about the same.

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Hello! Is there some way to access/download this sheet?
Thanks
 
typhoon1 said:
Has anyone received an OOS II
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I haven't noticed. I have no idea when downstate makes decisions on oos students. In last year's thread, I really couldn't find anyone mentioning an oos II. The year before last a few oos said they got IIs in aug/sept
 
has anyone tried to login to their portal and continues to get an error message and cannot reset their password? I emailed the school and they just said that I shouldn't worry about it :/
 
Should I send a letter of interest if I believe I’m being yield protected? I have very high stats (4.0/526) but I do genuinely like Downstate and I love Brooklyn.
 
turning_pnt said:
Should I send a letter of interest if I believe I’m being yield protected? I have very high stats (4.0/526) but I do genuinely like Downstate and I love Brooklyn.
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Hi! I’m in a similar spot (except 525) & trying to figure out what to do too— do you mind if I pm you??
 
Good evening! Would anyone who has already interviewed be willing to share some advice/feedback in prepping for an interview here? This is one of my top choices, and I really wish to be as prepared as possible. 🙂 Thanks so much in advance and best of luck to everyone!
 
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SMORRO said:
Good evening! Would anyone who has already interviewed be willing to share some advice/feedback in prepping for an interview here? This is one of my top choices, and I really wish to be as prepared as possible. 🙂 Thanks so much in advance and best of luck to everyone!
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PM me 🙂
 
Gothpanic said:
is anyone here a student at Downstate, or has interviewed there?
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I interviewed today; it was very conversational. Open-file, and she asked questions from a packet, I believe. We mainly went over my resume, and she wanted to know more details about why I am pursuing medicine, my interests outside of medicine, and my research and shadowing experiences. I did ask her questions to keep the vibes up toward the end. They also sent me my picture assignment on the morning of the interview to complete by 4 pm. I was overall left with a positive attitude and outlook on the school.
 
ladyluna_SR said:
I interviewed today; it was very conversational. Open-file, and she asked questions from a packet, I believe. We mainly went over my resume, and she wanted to know more details about why I am pursuing medicine, my interests outside of medicine, and my research and shadowing experiences. I did ask her questions to keep the vibes up toward the end. They also sent me my picture assignment on the morning of the interview to complete by 4 pm. I was overall left with a positive attitude and outlook on the school.
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That sounds great. Thank you!!
 
Can anyone who interviewed here respond on what type of writing assignment is given for the interview day (to be submitted by 4 PM of that day). Don’t need specifics just trying to gauge how long it’ll take. Thank you!!
 
just.a.girl.from.brooklyn said:
Can anyone who interviewed here respond on what type of writing assignment is given for the interview day (to be submitted by 4 PM of that day). Don’t need specifics just trying to gauge how long it’ll take. Thank you!!
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It’s a 100-250 word assignment in response to an email they will send you the day of. I received a picture. I saw in past forums some people may get a question? It did not take long at all, 30 min or so since I was overthinking it (which is definitely unnecessary). They give a disclaimer that if you don’t submit it before 4 then they will not accept it and that your response will not determine your acceptance to the university. Hope this helped 🙂
 
Yeah i think that they use the assignment to see if you wrote your PS and the writing for your entire application. But thats just me guessing lol
 
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ladyluna_SR said:
It’s a 100-250 word assignment in response to an email they will send you the day of. I received a picture. I saw in past forums some people may get a question? It did not take long at all, 30 min or so since I was overthinking it (which is definitely unnecessary). They give a disclaimer that if you don’t submit it before 4 then they will not accept it and that your response will not determine your acceptance to the university. Hope this helped 🙂
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Got it, thanks for your response!
 
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