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+1 II IS!!! LM 74.3 - if anyone got tips please share because I do really want to stay home
 
like my own research right? Thanks also!
Yes

I was asked 6 or so total questions about my research abstracts publications etc. I don’t even have a heavy research application so it was odd
 
Yes

I was asked 6 or so total questions about my research abstracts publications etc. I don’t even have a heavy research application so it was odd
Second this. I had to explain my projects to both of my interviewers.
 
+1 II IS!!! LM 74.3 - if anyone got tips please share because I do really want to stay home
My best prep for the interview became learning as much about the curriculum and various programs as possible. It was so conversational that their questions about my experiences very quickly just rolled into how those interests can continue at RSOM. Very nice folks (though I wish I had prepared a little less for the ethics questions that never came / loosened up a bit to not stumble over my words. we move).
 
any more acceptances going out today? or do they send them out every two weeks?
 
I wouldn't pay attention to the time too much. From the past it has varied: noon, 2 PM, 2:30 PM, and most recently 3:30 PM. Just assume business hours on Mondays most likely (but could be other days).
 
was a whole batch of decisions released yesterday? I feel like only a few people heard back.
 
+1 OOS A!!😭😭😭have gotten the best vibes during my interview/post-interview process, literally so pumped as it's my first of the cycle! 🙂

(interviewed 11/3 so crazy quick turnaround, I imagine they wanted to pump decisions out before Thanksgiving)
 
+1 OOS A!!😭😭😭have gotten the best vibes during my interview/post-interview process, literally so pumped as it's my first of the cycle! 🙂

(interviewed 11/3 so crazy quick turnaround, I imagine they wanted to pump decisions out before Thanksgiving)
hi, Congrats!! could you share your stats please?
 
hi, Congrats!! could you share your stats please?
521, 3.82 cgpa (mainly due to incomplete freshman year which came up in interview, they said they value upward trend for what it is worth), 4.0 sgpa. Complete 8/30.
 
Does anyone know about how long it typically takes to hear a decision post interview for SBU? Tyyy
 
Does anyone know about how long it typically takes to hear a decision post interview for SBU? Tyyy
They said 4-6 weeks, although since it's Thanksgiving week, I feel like their next wave of decisions might be in December?
 
Do they like update letters pre-II? I uploaded one on the portal and I’m currently unsure if that was a good idea. Maybe it should have been an email?
 
Do they like update letters pre-II? I uploaded one on the portal and I’m currently unsure if that was a good idea. Maybe it should have been an email?
Pre-II can be done through the portal but post interview, they stop looking at your portal and you need to send it via email
 
Is there an accepted students chat or anything going around anywhere?
 
Did people get ethical or MMI-like questions during their interviews?
I'll echo the above. Complete vibe check interview - I didn't even think I particularly sold myself well but quick turnaround and good conversation with the student interviewer at least.
 
I'll echo the above. Complete vibe check interview - I didn't even think I particularly sold myself well but quick turnaround and good conversation with the student interviewer at least.
What was your turnaround time?
 
What was your turnaround time?
3 weeks give or take, so quite quick. Caveat being that I heard back right before thanksgiving, which I imagine they wanted to get some decisions out by. Different for everyone I'm sure though.
 
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