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Relatively chill they had like a few traditional questions to ask like tell me about yourself, what is unique about you, etc. Take it as an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about their experiences as a student. It was like 20 mins tops
I don’t think they accept them. This was at the bottom of the “application complete” email: “Please do not submit any additional materials unless you receive a request to do so.”
Maybe call and ask? Idk.
i sent them a letter via email and they said it will be attached to my file and reviewed
First of all congrats on the interview it's a massive achievement!! Now onto your question, by receiving the interview Downstate is basically telling you "we like what we see please tell us more." I wouldn't worry too much now about your stats-- what's done is done. Try and focus on why you love Downstate so much and how you plan to contribute to the Flatbush/ Brooklyn community. If you're IS, a lot of state school are a little more holistic with their acceptances. You definitely need a good reason to explain the MCAT, but a lower MCAT is not the end of the world. We all have off days and tt's an insane test!! My best advice would be to reflect and think about what went wrong that day. Not enough sleep? A particularly difficult C/P section that colored the entire day? They may not even ask you about it in all honesty. It's going to be alright. The only thing we can do now is focus on the interview, and I am certain you will not preform to the best of your abilities if you are 100% focused on this one aspect of your app. Feel free to DM me if you want to chat more and good luck!!
thank you so much! I'll definitely dm you!
hey!! congrats on the interview! I have a below average MCAT (below a 510) and got an interview here and i think the most important thing is being able to discuss how you learned from a "setback" or what you're going to do to improve if one aspect of your app is not as strong. at least that's how I took it, but feel free to DM me if you have any more questions and good luck!
Congratulations! I hope you took a second to celebrate all you and your big and small victories. This process can sometimes make us forget what we do is enough. Anywhomst based on your question, I agree with what my peers have said above. One thing from my interview was that they focused on what am I trying to get out of Downstate and my interest in it. They wanted to see an active effort to learn about the school (i.e. am I planning on visiting, etc.) Since it is your #1 choice, I think let your excitement about the place shine through and how you see yourself at the school! LMK if you have any questions and good luck! you got this
This is the confirmation I needed to be bold! Hahah thank you so much. Going to send mine since it’s looking like a no interview either way. Would you mind sharing which email you sent yours to?
Thank you!!! I will dm you🙂
Thank you!
Hey, current student here. I know of one person in my class with a similar mcat. As you can imagine, we don't discuss mcat scores very often so there could very well be more. You got this interview because of something(s) they liked. I would be prepared to talk about those things.
Interviewer told me starting from February which checks out with previous threads.
I was told around 1000 so maybe within that range.
That seems awfully low compared to all the other SUNYs which are closer to 60%. Are you sure about those numbers?
Yeah I am not sure 1500 interviewed sounds a little too high. I heard 1000 but acceptance rates probably differ between instate vs out of state.
On MSAR it says around 925 total interview, and there are a total of 200 spots. not sure if thats the most accurate source though
1500 omg???? Msar said around 740 or something in state and around 200 OOS last year
Post Valentine’s Day was what they said when I called. People earlier on this threat said earlier dates were given to them, but I’m not sure how accurate that information is.
During the 11/17 Info Sesh they said they’ll be releasing earlier this year starting January. not sure if they’re backtracking now or the admins just not on the same page
Ok gotcha. I called the office in december to ask a few questions and was told post valentines day. May we will get lucky and hear earlier tho!!
Some of my friends got this and I think I saw in previous threads as well. Not a bad sign at all I spoke to some Downstate students who got that additional questions prompt before. Some get it and some don’t they probably just needed clarification on something.
Very traditional interview questions. Why do you want become a physician? how you study? and some questions about yourself. Make sure to know your app. The SDN Downstate page has some sample questions SUNY - Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine (Brooklyn) Interview Feedback
They have and will continue I think through April
Got it thank you. How long after the interview did it take to hear about or sign up for the tours?
I got the email about signing up for a tour 2 weeks after my interview!
Yup you'll get an email about once you have your interview!
i got it a month after my interview
I don’t think they’ve sent any Pre II rejections out yet
Same boat, just hold out to the end maybe send letter of interest
They take letters of interest? Do we just email it to them?
They want you to submit it via the application portal.
Honestly it also depends on what other qualities you have as well. I do have to admit tho, a meh gpa coupled with below 500 MCAT could be seen as a red flag. But at the end of the day, thats just one part of your application, you have other things there as well. Downstate likes to use the "Distance Traveled" approach to looking at their applicants. This means that they take a more holistic view of the applicants and take into account the hardship and obstacles that you have come around throughout your medical journey. Good luck on everything, and if your gpa and mcat are a problem and you have to apply again, consider looking into SMPs.
Super chill. It took like 15-20mins. They have 5 set of questions given to them by the ADCOM. After that youre free to ask them any other questions.
IS complete 9/1 I haven't heard a thing unfortunately 🙁
Yes, OOS II received in November
