2022-2023 SUNY - Downstate

Started by wysdoc
Discover Your Odds of Getting into Medical School
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Get help with your application

Use all the free resources available to you from SDN: articles, guides, expert advising, forums discussions, and school research.

Browse articles Compare schools My application plan Read Interview Feedback
Practice for interviews Ask an Advisor
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
Interviewed in Sept also. Based on last year's thread, it seems there were few acceptances the first day of decision release, and then a large influx the next morning. I am completely thrown off by January acceptances, so who knows what will happen. Fingers crossed for us that there is more good news tomorrow
 
Well at least we determined early that they aren't going in order, that's two Sep and one Nov with no Oct (in spite of this positive development, I am no less anxious ❤️)
 
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
ynwa21396 said:
Honestly alphabetical makes the most sense to me for "non-rolling" admissions, assuming they're working through a spreadsheet or something
Click to expand...
Last name with an S, and got an II a few weeks ago (and was complete Late September so.. pretty late).


The order is likely similar to the order for all other schools. All speculation, of course, but I imagine schools give priority based on some* of the below (*with different weights)

GPA / MCAT / Submission date / EC hours in select categories / IS or OOS / URM or ORM / SES / Undergrad Prestige/ Military / etc


and I've said this elsewhere but there is also a matter of WHO is reviewing your file. Are you in Charlie's pile, who reviews 200 applicants a day? Or are you in Dennis' pile, who has been in the Bahamas all week but promises to review some apps on the flight back?
 
PuzzlesMD said:
Last name with an S, and got an II a few weeks ago (and was complete Late September so.. pretty late).


The order is likely similar to the order for all other schools. All speculation, of course, but I imagine schools give priority based on some* of the below (*with different weights)

GPA / MCAT / Submission date / EC hours in select categories / IS or OOS / URM or ORM / SES / Undergrad Prestige/ Military / etc


and I've said this elsewhere but there is also a matter of WHO is reviewing your file. Are you in Charlie's pile, who reviews 200 applicants a day? Or are you in Dennis' pile, who has been in the Bahamas all week but promises to review some apps on the flight back?
Click to expand...
like admitted or just got an interview? the theory was for admissions
 
Is it worth sending a letter of interest here vs a letter of intent? I know not all admissions decisions have come out yet, but I have interviewed and would like to have the opportunity to tour this school and learn more about the school from other students before sending a letter of intent since I am OOS. I'm just worried if I send a letter of interest it will be looked down upon since I am not committing to go there if I am accepted.
 
Sades56 said:
II just now!
Click to expand...

Quick question for anyone whose already interviewed - if my interview is at 3pm, how am I supposed to complete and upload the writing assignment by 4pm? Do they give you the assignment first thing in the morning? Or at the start of the interview?
 
Sades56 said:
II just now!
Click to expand...
congrats! i am surprised they sent an ii on a sunday.

Sades56 said:
Quick question for anyone whose already interviewed - if my interview is at 3pm, how am I supposed to complete and upload the writing assignment by 4pm? Do they give you the assignment first thing in the morning? Or at the start of the interview?
Click to expand...
they give you the assignment first thing in the morning from my recollection.
 
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
Really heartbroken that I got an Pre-II R. This was my top choice and I really wanted to come here. Was hoping I could at least be one of the lucky few that they interview late march for a waitlist spot. I wish everyone else here the best of luck for those who are still waiting to hear, really sad I won't be following this thread after today.
 
MDBreeze said:
Do we think they are going to do a slow release of acceptances, or if I interviewed early can I expect I’m waitlisted?
Click to expand...
it seems like not a lot of people have been accepted yet, but honestly I'm not sure what's going on or what it means for people who interviewed early.
 
EnyaPatty said:
Do you think it’s worth it/appropriate to call admissions and ask if they have a specific date or a plan for when they are releasing decisions? I guess besides for the few that have already been released
Click to expand...
Please do 😂 I would also think it’s appropriate because they told us the release would be later on
 
EnyaPatty said:
Okay so I just called and they said that they had already started and to keep checking emails. I then asked about how they said they would release them in February and that's where it got a bit confusing. They weren’t very clear and it sounded like they would be releasing until February but also kinda sounded like they were sticking to their plan for February so idk. I guess they are just doing whatever.

If someone else maybe wants to call to get a clearer answer that could help. The person was nice enough but it was a very vague answer.
Click to expand...
I just called to clarify and they said acceptances have been going out so you can expect to hear back sooner than mid-Feb. I have no idea what this means for the order or for those of us who haven't heard back yet though 🙁
 
Hi, for those with acceptances. Did you guys go to an on campus tour?

For those who have gone to on campus tours, what was the dress code?

Thanks!
 
Hi everyone. Congratulations to those who have received A and II so far! I am planning to apply this cycle and given that Downstate is my first choice (IS applicant) I was wondering if those who have received A or II would be willing to DM me their stats and/or ECs or whatever is comfortable sharing. I just wanted to get a sense of what Downstate looks for in prospective matriculants. Thanks in advance.
 
Did they send out emails about the campus tour to everyone who applied? I got one and haven't heard back post-II yet so was just wondering...
 
Last edited:
Advertisement - Members don't see this ad
tryingtogetin123 said:
ty for this answer and I hope you get one soon! Did you call admissions for this answer? Or was this mentioned during your interview?
Click to expand...
The first one. I called a while ago (don't want to say exactly when). I called once every couple of weeks and they told me an invitation should come soon, then the last time I called they said only certain people are "selected" (I think that was the word they used) for a tour, but wouldn't say what the criteria was.
 
Kardelen said:
The first one. I called a while ago (don't want to say exactly when). I called once every couple of weeks and they told me an invitation should come soon, then the last time I called they said only certain people are "selected" (I think that was the word they used) for a tour, but wouldn't say what the criteria was.
Click to expand...
Thanks for the info. Does this mean you interviewed? From what I can understand, tour invites were sent to those who were interviewed.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

wysdoc
2025-2026 SUNY Downstate (Brooklyn)
6 7 8 9 10
Replies
453
Views
158K
user30941
U
P
  • Question Question
SUNY Upstate (Norton)
Replies
0
Views
759
premed08878
P
G
2022-2023 SUNY Downstate
Replies
0
Views
3K
gretahw
G
wysdoc
2023-2024 SUNY Downstate (Brooklyn)
32 33 34 35 36
Replies
2K
Views
397K
mynicknameisnemo
M
wysdoc
2024-2025 SUNY Downstate (Brooklyn)
24 25 26 27 28
Replies
1K
Views
378K
applecrisps
A