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No, I’m not kidding. I feel like I should’ve been contacted by now. I’m wondering if this is yield protection. This is not satire.
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True, my essays were crap, but my extra curriculums were pretty decent. I’m an EMT, but I have no research experience at all.
 
stevo5555 said:
True, my essays were crap, but my extra curriculums were pretty decent. I’m an EMT, but I have no research experience at all.
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Okay in that case I have a few follow up questions.

1. In state or OOS
2. How many schools did you apply to
3. Any II or A’s?
4. Any particular reason this one has your attention?
 
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Depends on your extracurriculars too, high stats just one of three requirements for interview invite. Activities and personal statement equally important, and letters might be an issue too.
 
DonquixoteDoffy said:
Okay in that case I have a few follow up questions.

1. In state or OOS
2. How many schools did you apply to
3. Any II or A’s?
4. Any particular reason this one has your attention?
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1 IS
2 nine
3 I interviewed at Hofstra and Albert Einstein in December. I will interview at Stony Brook at the end of January.
4. I did my undergraduate here. It’s got a good vibe and the medical seems to to have a caring and supportive environment

I really appreciate the advice and insight thanx
 
VINILOVER123 said:
Depends on your extracurriculars too, high stats just one of three requirements for interview invite. Activities and personal statement equally important, and letters might be an issue too.
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I agree with you, my concern is that I received three interview invites from schools that I completed in October and I was complete for Buffalo in August and heard nothing from in
 
stevo5555 said:
1 IS
2 nine
3 I interviewed at Hofstra and Albert Einstein in December. I will interview at Stony Brook at the end of January.
4. I did my undergraduate here. It’s got a good vibe and the medical seems to to have a caring and supportive environment

I really appreciate the advice and insight thanx
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Well you’ve got some good prospects. While your theory certainly is possible, it’s also possible you’re examining this too closely. This process is incredibly stressful, so I understand where you’re coming from but maybe they haven’t reviewed your application, or have you in a hold pile, or are waiting to send a rejection. It’s not because of your stats, and tbh part of this process includes luck in who reads your app. Ultimately, this school may or may not reach out (disappointing response I know) but it’s the nature of admissions. My advice, do your best to take your mind off of the apps because in this scenario your anxiety may be getting the best of you.
 
DonquixoteDoffy said:
Well you’ve got some good prospects. While your theory certainly is possible, it’s also possible you’re examining this too closely. This process is incredibly stressful, so I understand where you’re coming from but maybe they haven’t reviewed your application, or have you in a hold pile, or are waiting to send a rejection. It’s not because of your stats, and tbh part of this process includes luck in who reads your app. Ultimately, this school may or may not reach out (disappointing response I know) but it’s the nature of admissions. My advice, do your best to take your mind off of the apps because in this scenario your anxiety may be getting the best of you.
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Yes, you’re correct with everything you say this waiting is making me neurotic. And I’m pontificating all kinds of scenarios as to why this school is not getting back to me
thank you. I’ll leave it alone.
 
+1 IS II!!! I received the invite around 8:00am today and submitted my full application (with secondaries and payment) around 8/19. I am so happy right now and can’t believe my eyes!!! My interview week is January 30th-February 5th and I have chosen virtual! This is my first MD interview invite and IM SO EXCITED! This whole process of the application cycle has been making me neurotic so I am feeling much better now!! If anyone could drop some tips for the JSOM interview that would be amazing!! Good luck to everyone else too who is interviewing soon! Let’s all see that acceptance letter in March!!! <3
 
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Just an FYI for anyone still interviewing or with an upcoming interview offer, if you’re serious about going to UB and it’s your top school I highly recommend doing your interview in person. They say there’s no bearing on your application between the two modes, but it’s much easier to connect with staff, interviewers, and admin in person and makes you much more memorable and shows you’re committed.
 
s1d2n3 said:
Just an FYI for anyone still interviewing or with an upcoming interview offer, if you’re serious about going to UB and it’s your top school I highly recommend doing your interview in person. They say there’s no bearing on your application between the two modes, but it’s much easier to connect with staff, interviewers, and admin in person and makes you much more memorable and shows you’re committed.
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OOF. I chose virtual due to traveling difficulties and better schedule flexibility. Hopefully it will be okay 😭 I also saw on some past forums that some people had to reschedule due to weather troubles in Buffalo so I got nervous 😭 hopefully I can do well in my interview! I shall try my best!
 
s1d2n3 said:
Just an FYI for anyone still interviewing or with an upcoming interview offer, if you’re serious about going to UB and it’s your top school I highly recommend doing your interview in person. They say there’s no bearing on your application between the two modes, but it’s much easier to connect with staff, interviewers, and admin in person and makes you much more memorable and shows you’re committed.
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Second this. I interviewed in person in November and got an A in December. One of the first things they said was that they REALLY appreciated us coming in person. I'm sure they are being honest that they don't weigh in person more than virtual, but in my experience, many subtleties about a person are lost over video calls, especially if you are more introverted——online, it could come across that you look less enthusiastic or engaged.
 
WAIT WHAT THEY ALREADY GAVE SOME ANSWERS TO SOME INTERVIEWS IN THE SECOND PART OF THE CYCLE?? I thought we only hear by march but maybe they changed ??
 
iamscaredplzhelp said:
Also! Does anyone know if post interview letters of intent are helpful?
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From the faculty member that interviewed me: letters of intent/thank you letters are polite, they read them, etc., but the committee's written evaluation is closed basically right after your interview concludes. For example, I finished my second interview at 2 and they made their decision by 3. Kinda have to just ride the wave at this point.
 
CompoundV said:
From the faculty member that interviewed me: letters of intent/thank you letters are polite, they read them, etc., but the committee's written evaluation is closed basically right after your interview concludes. For example, I finished my second interview at 2 and they made their decision by 3. Kinda have to just ride the wave at this point.
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This math is for in-state, FWIW, but for those fretting post-interview:

Buffalo interviews about 22% of its IS applicants. From there, about 36% of those interviewees matriculate. If we assume a pretty 'typical' yield percentage of 40% you're looking at acceptance rates of somewhere around 90%. Adjust that accordingly if you imagine the yield percentage to be higher or lower

Caveats that estimating yield percentage isn't an exact science, and without hard numbers this is all back-of-the-envelope math, but it's probably safe to say that post-II acceptance rates at Buffalo seem uncommonly high for in-state applicants. OOS is a different ballgame, and YMMV

Go Bills or something, idk
 
iamscaredplzhelp said:
Also! Does anyone know if post interview letters of intent are helpful?
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I think its mainly helpful to express continued interest through thank you notes after the interview by letting them know your interview reaffirmed your commitment to one day attending or reaffirmed buffalo as your top choice (if it is). I feel it may be safer to save the letter of intent in the case you get waitlisted since it'll hold far more weight when they're picking applicants from the pool.
 
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