2023-2024 SUNY Upstate (Norton)

[tmj117]

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Perhaps this has already been asked, but if there’s a GroupMe for the incoming class could someone share it with me?🙂

You're invited to my new group 'Upstate Class of 2028' on GroupMe. Click here to join: GroupMe

 

[soccerMD36]

If any accepted folks are willing to share their stats (even a range), that would be super helpful for future students. I know I for one would really appreciate it

509 MCAT, 4.0 GPA. In-state resident. Graduated from an Albany college. Two gap years. Student athlete, unique EMS career, and strong leadership background

 

[soccerMD36]

Anybody receive their financial aid package yet? Any idea when they'll release this stuff so I can start planning for loans and figuring out how to pay for an apartment?

 

[vintagepremed__]

Anybody receive their financial aid package yet? Any idea when they'll release this stuff so I can start planning for loans and figuring out how to pay for an apartment?

No dude it's so bad

 

[student198747]

No financial aid, but I did receive a couple scholarships so far so I think those are being rolled out now.

 

[vintagepremed__]

How do we view financial aid?

 

[mrfishy]

Has anyone gotten out of the HPA list this cycle?

 

[aspiringmed23]

No financial aid, but I did receive a couple scholarships so far so I think those are being rolled out now.

did u apply for these?

 

[LittleCoaks]

Has anyone gotten out of the HPA list this cycle?

I’m on HPA and haven’t heard yet

 

[bingbong27]

in previous years it seems like the HPA doesn’t have movement until a week or two into May

 

[student198747]

did u apply for these?

Nope

 

[liketb12]

Withdrawing my A here! Good luck everyone 🙂

 

[ChooChooDoc]

If any accepted folks are willing to share their stats (even a range), that would be super helpful for future students. I know I for one would really appreciate it

517 MCAT, 2.8/3.2 UG GPA. 3.8 GPA in post grad. OOS no ties to NY.

 

[LittleCoaks]

517 MCAT, 2.8/3.2 UG GPA. 3.8 GPA in post grad. OOS no ties to NY.

What were your hours like?

 

[ChooChooDoc]

What were your hours like?

I'm non-traditional so some of my hours are pretty old. For community service: 1800 hours of volley EMS, extra 175 hours in a SNF since covid. Pretty minimal traditional shadowing hours (sub 100), but I had 6 years of paid patient care experience.

 

[notEinstein]

517 MCAT, 2.8/3.2 UG GPA. 3.8 GPA in post grad. OOS no ties to NY.

That UG gpa just gave a lot of people hope! Thank you for sharing!

 

[bingbong27]

The waiting for any updates on the HPA list is driving me crazy

 

[PotatoSauceTomato]

Anyone contact the school to see if there has been decent WL movement yet?

 

[LittleCoaks]

The waiting for any updates on the HPA list is driving me crazy

Also HPA and haven’t heard anything yet

 

[notEinstein]

The waiting for any updates on the HPA list is driving me crazy

I read on another forum that this is happening to all schools this year and it has created a domino effect. It’s not just a SUNY Upstate thing.

 

[lynn778]

In the past, movement started around May 18th, so this could be the week! Chin up kings and queens

 

[LittleCoaks]

3 weeks and no movement is insane

 

[bingbong27]

Has anyone contacted the school recently to see how the HPA is going?

 

[LittleCoaks]

Has anyone contacted the school recently to see how the HPA is going?

No but i’m on HPA and haven’t heard anything yet

 

[mrfishy]

No but i’m on HPA and haven’t heard anything yet

I emailed [email protected] concerning if the waitlist was moving and they gave me more information about my ranking.

 

[LittleCoaks]

I emailed [email protected] concerning if the waitlist was moving and they gave me more information about my ranking.

Did they say if the list was moving?

 

[lynn778]

I’m pretty surprised there hasn’t been movement, unless people who’ve gotten off the HPA haven’t said anything?

 

[LittleCoaks]

I’m pretty surprised there hasn’t been movement, unless people who’ve gotten off the HPA haven’t said anything?

I’ve heard nothing so far. Beyond frustrating lol

 

[LittleCoaks]

Just was told from admissions that my position on HPA “[hasn’t been reached] in many years and [we] do not anticipate reaching it this year” so for any non-HPA applicants, the prospects aren’t looking strong. Just wanted to put that out there for anyone wondering

 

[PotatoSauceTomato]

Just was told from admissions that my position on HPA “[hasn’t been reached] in many years and [we] do not anticipate reaching it this year” so for any non-HPA applicants, the prospects aren’t looking strong. Just wanted to put that out there for anyone wondering

Was this the first time you reached out to admissions? When I reached out they said I was in a gray area and to reach out again in June for updates about movement

 

[LittleCoaks]

Was this the first time you reached out to admissions? When I reached out they said I was in a gray area and to reach out again in June for updates about movement

Yes, i reached out today to ask a few questions and the response was basically “better off focusing on a reapplication” lol. Which again is at least a little strange since i’m HPA. You’d expect HPA to be defined by the students they plan to take off the waitlist

 

[JMR170]

Is anyone aware of movement occurring on the HPA list or is that still unknown…

 

[lynn778]

I’m not aware of any movement

 

[lynn778]

Anyone know on average how many people are accepted off the HPA?

 

[LittleCoaks]

We just received an email regarding the admissions cycle which will probably clear up all questions anyone has. I’m thankful for the transparency they gave

That being said, it looks like this cycle is essentially completed at this point. Good luck to everyone with the rest of the cycle, the next one, or whatever the future holds

 

[PotatoSauceTomato]

Well that email sucked

 

[LittleCoaks]

Well that email sucked

Yeah it’s disappointing, but it’s better than being left in the dark the rest of the summer. I’m glad they broke down the numbers too. Most schools would never share that info. Best we could ask for in this situation

 

[vintagepremed__]

Out of curiosity can you guys share the email?

 

[lynn778]

Do you think their accepted number will change dramatically once more waitlists start moving? Because it seems like a lot of schools are late for waitlists

 

[mrfishy]

I did not receive that email. Would anyone be able to share what it said?

 

[lynn778]

Any accepted student today wake up and decide to decline? 😂

 

[Bishop1x]

Any accepted student today wake up and decide to decline? 😂

Maybe if it wasn't my only A 😂😂

 

[lynn778]

Maybe if it wasn't my only A 😂😂

Fair enough it was worth a shot

 

[aspiringmed23]

Maybe if it wasn't my only A 😂😂

Loll same here 🤣

 

[DestinedCrossroads]

For anyone who received admission into Upstate via the AMSNY Post-Bacc, there is a GroupMe you can join using the following link: AMSNY GroupMe 2024-2025

 

[snoopiewoo]

Does anyone know if Upstate requires a drug screen prior to pre-clinical matriculation? I’ve seen some other schools who do, so just kinda curious if they do too.

 

[Bishop1x]

Does anyone know if Upstate requires a drug screen prior to pre-clinical matriculation? I’ve seen some other schools who do, so just kinda curious if they do too.

Ye

 

[snoopiewoo]

Ye

So before starting M1 at orientation they're going to do a urine drug test? What if you are taking a prescribed controlled medication what do you do?

 

[Myopicvisions]

So before starting M1 at orientation they're going to do a urine drug test? What if you are taking a prescribed controlled medication what do you do?

You would have a doctor’s note stating the medication and dosage because prescription values won’t be as high as regular values.
Best thing is to ask these questions to students on the discord if you don’t want to alert the administration.

 

[snoopiewoo]

You would have a doctor’s note stating the medication and dosage because prescription values won’t be as high as regular values.
Best thing is to ask these questions to students on the discord if you don’t want to alert the administration.

I would have guessed something similar, it just seems odd to me that no one (upperclassmen in discord or admin) has mentioned this at all. I have no problem providing a doctors note, I wouldn't automatically think to bring one with me though to orientation without any indication that it would be needed due to a urine drug test. Weird 🤔