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[BOBODR]

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SUNY-Buffalo... has updated my page at least.

Hold here.... oh well. Add one more hold to the list

Drexel, Albany, Suny-Up, Suny-B, GW.... anyone else out there want to put me on hold?

 

[Apparition]

SUNY-Buffalo... has updated my page at least.

Hold here.... oh well. Add one more hold to the list

Drexel, Albany, Suny-Up, Suny-B, GW.... anyone else out there want to put me on hold?

I'll put you on hold 🙂
Sorry, I'm in similar predicament, on hold at upstate, and gw, rejected from albany. When where you complete at Buffalo? Did you receive an e-mail about a status update?

 

[BOBODR]

I'll put you on hold 🙂
Sorry, I'm in similar predicament, on hold at upstate, and gw, rejected from albany. When where you complete at Buffalo? Did you receive an e-mail about a status update?

I interviewed there a few weeks ago. Thanks for putting me on hold though too The rest are pre -interview.

 

[Apparition]

I interviewed there a few weeks ago. Thanks for putting me on hold though too The rest are pre -interview.

I didn't realize it was post-interview. Isn't Buffalo like the best school to interview at because they end up taking 75-80% of interviewed applicants or did I dream this?

 

[BOBODR]

I didn't realize it was post-interview. Isn't Buffalo like the best school to interview at because they end up taking 75-80% of interviewed applicants or did I dream this?

Wow - I hope not. Now I feel really crappy.....

 

[Apparition]

Wow - I hope not. Now I feel really crappy.....

Don't feel crappy. It's probably just a time issue. I remember reading that Buffalo accepts few people right away and most get in from hold/waiting list.

 

[Apparition]

From Princeton Review's Web site:

All applicants are sent secondary applications. Between 400 and 500 applicants are interviewed from September through February. These candidates are selected from a pool of about 2,000, meaning that about 20 percent of applicants make it to the interview stage. Interviews consist of two sessions each with a faculty member or medical student. On interview day, there are also group informational sessions, a campus tour, and the opportunity to have lunch with current medical students. The first acceptance letters are mailed in October, with subsequent batches of letters sent at 4-6-week intervals throughout the year. Approximately 30 percent of interviewees are accepted initially. Others are rejected or placed on a wait-list. Supplementary material from wait-listed candidates is not encouraged. Usually 60-70 percent of interviewees are eventually offered an acceptance before orientation begins.

 

[BOBODR]

From Princeton Review's Web site:

All applicants are sent secondary applications. Between 400 and 500 applicants are interviewed from September through February. These candidates are selected from a pool of about 2,000, meaning that about 20 percent of applicants make it to the interview stage. Interviews consist of two sessions each with a faculty member or medical student. On interview day, there are also group informational sessions, a campus tour, and the opportunity to have lunch with current medical students. The first acceptance letters are mailed in October, with subsequent batches of letters sent at 4-6-week intervals throughout the year. Approximately 30 percent of interviewees are accepted initially. Others are rejected or placed on a wait-list. Supplementary material from wait-listed candidates is not encouraged. Usually 60-70 percent of interviewees are eventually offered an acceptance before orientation begins.

Thats funny you just posted that, I wish you had done it 5 mins earlier 🙄 I just sent a letter to the admissions office to see if I should send an update in December and to see if I could get my place on the waitlist.

 

[Apparition]

Thats funny you just posted that, I wish you had done it 5 mins earlier 🙄 I just sent a letter to the admissions office to see if I should send an update in December and to see if I could get my place on the waitlist.

I wouldn't rely on Princeton Review info too much. It doesn't hurt to ask.

 

[BOBODR]

Don't feel crappy. It's probably just a time issue. I remember reading that Buffalo accepts few people right away and most get in from hold/waiting list.

I cant find that info on their site, do you have to subscribe to get it?

 

[Apparition]

I cant find that info on their site, do you have to subscribe to get it?

Yes, registration is free. You can register here: http://services.princetonreview.com...th&RDN=109&ALD=http://www.princetonreview.com

 

[BOBODR]

Yes, registration is free. You can register here: http://services.princetonreview.com...th&RDN=109&ALD=http://www.princetonreview.com

Thanks alot. 👍

 

[RayhanS1282]

I cant find that info on their site, do you have to subscribe to get it?

Bobo, you can go here: http://www.princetonreview.com/medical/research/advsearch/match.asp

You can pick out the schools you want to know about on top or for Buffalo:
http://www.princetonreview.com/medi...neralinfo.asp?listing=1032557&LTID=11&destID=
click on the proper menu at the statistics portion to get more info.

Sorry to hear about the waitlist but Buffalo gets a lot of movement, my friend was accepted off the waitlist one or two weeks before the classes started so, there's hope.

 

[RayhanS1282]

Also, anyone get their status page updated for Buffalo. Mine says, it was last updated on 08/12/2005 and when I call they say that it's under review but on the status page says "Applicant Unreviewed". Somewhere, in Buffalo, an admissions secrtary has a file for a coffee cup coaster.

 

[tkdusb]

Just curious, does it say "Hold" or "Hold/Lettered"? for you guys who have been put on hold. I have the latter.

 

[BOBODR]

Just curious, does it say "Hold" or "Hold/Lettered"? for you guys who have been put on hold. I have the latter.

Hold/Lettered (think it means they sent a letter )

 

[BOBODR]

Just curious, does it say "Hold" or "Hold/Lettered"? for you guys who have been put on hold. I have the latter.

Hey Tk are you in state or out of state and when did you interview?

 

[tkdusb]

I'm in-state and I interviewed In mid-September. My stats are way above average for Buffalo, and they had made it clear to me during my interview that they were going to wait-list me because they knew I wouldn't go there. I'm not really surprised by the wait-list, but I'm a bit disappointed I'll have to wait longer for that coveted first acceptance. 🙁

 

[ishqbina]

Hey guys,

I am in the same position, "Hold/lettered." I called the admissions office and the lady I talked to said that all this means is that we will be getting a letter next week, but doesn't necessarily mean that you are put on hold.

Can someone else call the admissions office and confirm this. Thanks!

 

[BOBODR]

Hey guys,

I am in the same position, "Hold/lettered." I called the admissions office and the lady I talked to said that all this means is that we will be getting a letter next week, but doesn't necessarily mean that you are put on hold.

Can someone else call the admissions office and confirm this. Thanks!

huh? How can a hold not mean your on hold? Did she say if this is a bad thing?

 

[tkdusb]

huh? How can a hold not mean your on hold? Did she say if this is a bad thing?

Cool, I think the Hold/Lettered might just indicate that we've been put on Hold, or they've sent out a letter. So basically, they've come to some sort of conclusion as to our fate as of right now. (eeks, doesn't this mean I could also have been rejected? maybe my letter is a rejection letter!) Anyway, we'll know in a couple of days. Good luck everyone!

 

[racerx]

Also, anyone get their status page updated for Buffalo. Mine says, it was last updated on 08/12/2005 and when I call they say that it's under review but on the status page says "Applicant Unreviewed". Somewhere, in Buffalo, an admissions secrtary has a file for a coffee cup coaster.

I have the same issue. I was complete as of 8/9, so I sent an email a week ago. Mr. Rosso sent back an email saying my file was still under review. So, I still have the "Applicant Unreviewed" on my page.

U of R has been complete since late August, and still no rejection, interview invite, no nothing. At least reject me instead of leaving me dangling on the gossamer thread of hope.

Blah 😡

 

[RayhanS1282]

I have the same issue. I was complete as of 8/9, so I sent an email a week ago. Mr. Rosso sent back an email saying my file was still under review. So, I still have the "Applicant Unreviewed" on my page.

U of R has been complete since late August, and still no rejection, interview invite, no nothing. At least reject me instead of leaving me dangling on the gossamer thread of hope.

Blah 😡

I e-mailed him and he said that it was "half reviewed" or "half-way reviewed"...what does that even mean? Anyways, he said to give it one more week or so.

 

[doctorFred]

i've been complete at buffalo for a month, but my status page says my application is unreviewed and apparently was last updated on september 26th. so i guess that means it's not exactly up-to-date.

 

[gluon999]

Hey guys,

I am in the same position, "Hold/lettered." I called the admissions office and the lady I talked to said that all this means is that we will be getting a letter next week, but doesn't necessarily mean that you are put on hold.

Can someone else call the admissions office and confirm this. Thanks!

Yeah. The fact that it says "lettered" indicates that they have either decided to accept you or reject you. If they had decided to put you on hold, you wouldn't be getting a letter, instead, they would just email you.

What is interesting is that at least half the people on their hold list matriculate at UB.

 

[Kazema]

No, I was "Hold/Lettered" last year. That just means you're on hold and they've sent you a letter informing you as much.

If you're rejected, it's something like, "Final decision rendered/lettered" or something like that. Likewise, "Accepted/lettered" means you're accepted.

In April, a lot of the "Hold/Lettered" people will become "Alternate/Lettered". That means you've made the cut and are on the final official waitlist.

 

[BOBODR]

Yeah. The fact that it says "lettered" indicates that they have either decided to accept you or reject you. If they had decided to put you on hold, you wouldn't be getting a letter, instead, they would just email you.

What is interesting is that at least half the people on their hold list matriculate at UB.

How sure are you of this? There is no way I had a good enough interview to get an outright acceptance. I would be so happy if thats what I got but I am worried thats not the case. Well we will see in a few days. I am gonna drop many of many apps elsewhere if I get into Buffalo. My hair (its falling out) and teeth (griding them in my sleep) will appreciate it.

 

[BOBODR]

No, I was "Hold/Lettered" last year. That just means you're on hold and they've sent you a letter informing you as much.

If you're rejected, it's something like, "Final decision rendered/lettered" or something like that. Likewise, "Accepted/lettered" means you're accepted.

In April, a lot of the "Hold/Lettered" people will become "Alternate/Lettered". That means you've made the cut and are on the final official waitlist.

So I guess that means there is no rank to the hold list right now? Iemailed Mr. Rosso asking but he hasnt got back to me. Do you know if people are even rejected post interview. Last year I interviewed somewhere that just placed everyone on a waiting list if not accepted, there were no post inerview rejections. Also how much of the hold list makes the wait list?

 

[Kazema]

Someone found out last year that there were about 250 total on the final waitlist, but I don't know how many people get put on hold. I think they got through about 2/3rds of the waitlist last year. One of my friends was accepted the Friday before Orientation even though the class was already overbooked; she got herself here the following Tuesday.

Your rank on the hold list at this point is meaningless. Mr. Rosso may or may not tell you your rank but I'm sure he'll also mention that your rank will change a lot. Wait until at least January or so for a somewhat accurate idea about where you stand. But you won't know for sure until they stop interviewing sometime in April.

Good luck to you all! 😉

 

[tkdusb]

So has anyone gotten anything so far other than a "Hold/Lettered"? They seemed to stress at the interview how they were getting a ton of applications this year compared to normal, and that it was going to be that much harder to get accepted.

 

[gluon999]

I called them up last week. They said that if you are rejected/accepted, you will receive a letter. People put on hold will know so through an email. My interview went pretty well (or so I think) so I am hoping it is an acceptance.

Just having one acceptance on hand will make all the potential future interviews a walk in the park.

 

[BOBODR]

I called them up last week. They said that if you are rejected/accepted, you will receive a letter. People put on hold will know so through an email. My interview went pretty well (or so I think) so I am hoping it is an acceptance.

Just having one acceptance on hand will make all the potential future interviews a walk in the park.

I have contacted several other people I know who interviewed at Buffalo. They all got the hold/lettered too. Weird but Kazema knows whats up so I am inclined to believe what he is saying. Weird the secretary said differently though to a previous poster.

 

[gluon999]

So I just sent Mr. Rosso an email too asking him to clarify what that means. I am sure his email inbox must be packed right now.

 

[BOBODR]

So I just sent Mr. Rosso an email too asking him to clarify what that means. I am sure his email inbox must be packed right now.

Yeah I emailed him and I know 2 others also did earlier today... ha. I wouldnt be surprised if at this point the status page didnt mean anything except that some decision has been made. I mean I dont know of any other people between this thread and some other who got something besides hold/lettered.

 

[Kitra101]

I would have to say that I am looking for a "wall of shame" update and it is not bold. If it was a rejection/acceptance only "hold for letters," I would imagine someone would have posted on that thread. I am guessing that since we are all getting the hold/letters that it is a real hold/waitlist and that we will hear later. I have not seen anyone post acceptance either - has anyone else? It seems that there is are two conflicting stories out there and that perhaps, Mr. Rosso or time will be the only things which can shed light on this matter! Good luck to you all!

 

[tkdusb]

Yeah I emailed him and I know 2 others also did earlier today... ha. I wouldnt be surprised if at this point the status page didnt mean anything except that some decision has been made. I mean I dont know of any other people between this thread and some other who got something besides hold/lettered.

Wow, so basically we're still not sure what this means. Oooh, this is so exciting!!!! 😀 😀 😀 But incredibly stressful as well. Although it seems like the most likely thing is that we've all been put on hold and are receiving letters indicating that. Does it bother anyone else that so far nobody has gotten an "Accepted/Lettered" on their status page? Maybe this is all a glitch in their system?

 

[BOBODR]

I would have to say that I am looking for a "wall of shame" update and it is not bold. If it was a rejection/acceptance only "hold for letters," I would imagine someone would have posted on that thread. I am guessing that since we are all getting the hold/letters that it is a real hold/waitlist and that we will hear later. I have not seen anyone post acceptance either - has anyone else? It seems that there is are two conflicting stories out there and that perhaps, Mr. Rosso or time will be the only things which can shed light on this matter! Good luck to you all!

Well letters wont go out until next week so yes we will have to wait or at least until someone posts what Mr rosso is able to tell us.

 

[gluon999]

I guess being put on hold can't be that bad after all b/c as Kazema said, 2/3rds of people on hold got in.

I wonder if Mr. Rosso lurks on SDN.

 

[BOBODR]

I guess being put on hold can't be that bad after all b/c as Kazema said, 2/3rds of people on hold got in.

I wonder if Mr. Rosso lurks on SDN.

I wouldnt be surprised. If so , MR ROSSO I loved your tour! 👍

Sorry just sucking up....

 

[Kitra101]

Bump...just for fun! Nothing important or relevant to say! 🙂

 

[tkdusb]

Hey guys,

I am in the same position, "Hold/lettered." I called the admissions office and the lady I talked to said that all this means is that we will be getting a letter next week, but doesn't necessarily mean that you are put on hold.

Can someone else call the admissions office and confirm this. Thanks!

Doesn't this kind of leave us back at square one? We're still not sure what the whole "Hold/Lettered" indicates - someone from the admissions office says it doesn't necessarily mean we are going to be on the waitlist, and someone from last year says it most likely indicates that we are on the waitlist. Oooh the agony of waiting!! 🙁 🙁

 

[BOBODR]

Doesn't this kind of leave us back at square one? We're still not sure what the whole "Hold/Lettered" indicates - someone from the admissions office says it doesn't necessarily mean we are going to be on the waitlist, and someone from last year says it most likely indicates that we are on the waitlist. Oooh the agony of waiting!! 🙁 🙁

Anybody get an email from Dr. Rosso who emailed him, I didnt yet.

 

[Alex05]

I just got an E-mail saying that I am on the hold list. I am not sure what that means. Good luck to everyone else.

 

[BOBODR]

I just got an E-mail saying that I am on the hold list. I am not sure what that means. Good luck to everyone else.

Sorry man, what does you status page say? and did you email Mr. Rosso to find that out? Your numbers are amazing, I am surprised about the hold.

 

[JennyS211]

I am an undergrad at UB and two of my friends just had interviews at Buffalo. They said that the Dean told them that he had a huge list of letters in his office ready to go out after October 15. I don't know if that pertains to any of you or only to the people (like me) waiting for the August MCAT scores.

 

[Kitra101]

Just checked...hold/lettered is a hold category and we will be informed later in the year about the waitlist. The letters go out today or tomorrow-ish. It sounds like a hold means wait to find out ranking in April. Best of luck to everyone!

 

[Alex05]

I got the Hold/Letter status. I am an out of state applicant and was told I would most likely be on the waitlist because I would be accepted to my state school and that is where I would most likely go. I am from AZ (HOT) unlikely to go to buffalo (Very Cold). However, I really liked the school and would really like to go there. Good luck to everyone else.

 

[BOBODR]

Just checked...hold/lettered is a hold category and we will be informed later in the year about the waitlist. The letters go out today or tomorrow-ish. It sounds like a hold means wait to find out ranking in April. Best of luck to everyone!

Then there are alot of people about to be on hold!

 

[Moto]

Then there are alot of people about to be on hold!

Oh great, another school in "on hold" file. I'd rather no know about the hold until they make up their mind to interview or not. Really, it's just another way of saying we really don't for you that much and will keep you on hold unless we run out of better applicants.

 

[bluenebula83]

hey guys, i also got the 'Hold/Lettered' for current status. i just called the admissions office a few minutes ago and they assured me that (1) i was placed on hold and (2) a letter stating so is being mailed out right now. i asked her to repeat the information so i'm 100% sure this was what she meant. hope this helps!