To all those on "HOLD" at Downstate...

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trimeris, CONGRATULATIONS!!! best of luck to you. hopefully ill be matriculating with you.



trimeris said:
sup everyone!

got my call last Wednesday at work and was offered admission off the 'HOLD' category. i interviewed in early March, put on HOLD late April/early May. my acceptance package did NOT come by DHL but rather in a very, veerrry slow first class mailer, which wasn't even sealed btw, just metal-tabbed... even got my first name wrong on the address label (but thankfully correct on the letter!!). talk about a paranoia-inducing ride... :scared: :rolleyes:

good luck to those still waiting!! i will most prob. be matriculating to downstate and can't wait to meet my new classmates!

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limbo said:
trimeris, CONGRATULATIONS!!! best of luck to you. hopefully ill be matriculating with you.

thanks!! i'll keep my fingers crossed for u and jiggaman, esp. since u two seem to really be pulling for downstate! :luck: :luck:
 
I got the call today after being on hold since February.

I had everything set up to go to Upstate! I've even signed all my financial aid things.

YIKES, is anyone else in this same spot?!? I really didn't think Downstate and their mysteriousness were ever going to call!
 
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hmm.. downstate silence... :thumbdown:
 
synapse said:
hmm.. downstate silence... :thumbdown:

same here man...so dont feel bad
 
jclarke said:
I got the call today after being on hold since February.

I had everything set up to go to Upstate! I've even signed all my financial aid things.

YIKES, is anyone else in this same spot?!? I really didn't think Downstate and their mysteriousness were ever going to call!
One of my friends just got the call yesterday, too! She's awesome! I'm so, so happy for her. Hopefully this means the waitlist is really starting to crank!!!

Best of luck, all!
 
First and foremost, before I begin to vent, I would like to say congratulations to all those that have been accepted to Downstate, especially after being placed in this mysterious 'hold' category! :thumbup:

I have been an avid 'guest' of SDN and have found this forum to be extremely therapeutic, but now, I AM LOSING MY MIND! :mad: I too am on 'hold' at Downstate and do not think that this is good for my sanity! I have called the admissions office at least once a week trying to think of stupid questions to ask just so that they see that I am showing interest, have sent 2 letters of intent, in addition to numerous LORs from respectable physicians. WHAT'S LEFT!? :mad: I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't think at work, I can't even call the admissions office anymore because they can identify my voice and know me on a first name basis now!

So I turn to the board and have chosen to actually participate instead of being a bystander. I have a couple of questions for those of you who are in the same boat as I and for the rest of you who have been accepted:

1) Did all of you who were notified post 'hold' status receive a phone call prior to receiving the acceptance packet?

2) Were all acceptance packets received via DHL?

3) Did those of you who were accepted send in supplemental material, such as resumes, grades, LOIs, LORs, etc?

4) For the remainder of us on 'hold' , did you send in supplemental material as well?

5) For those of you who have called, is there a clever way to dupe the admissions office into telling you your application status or position on the 'hold' list?

6) Is anyone as neurotic as me at this point?

Thanx guys! I feel alot better just writing on the board! Finally, I am an officially OCSDNer! Hope to hear some responses! :)
 
I got the call last week but as of now, I will not be accepting (I'm still waiting for the acceptance package btw), and I hope one of you get it, especially someone who doesn't have an acceptance elsewhere.

To answer above's questions

1) Did all of you who were notified post 'hold' status receive a phone call prior to receiving the acceptance packet? YES - got a phone call saying they wanted to update their records, told me where I was accepted and asked if I was still interested. I said yes and they offered me a spot.

2) Were all acceptance packets received via DHL? Shrug - haven't received mine yet.

3) Did those of you who were accepted send in supplemental material, such as resumes, grades, LOIs, LORs, etc?
I sent in one letter after my interview and then another after May 15th but I didn't have much to add in either. Personally, I don't think either helped.

4&5- NA

6) Is anyone as neurotic as me at this point?
I probably would be too if I didn't have an acceptance at this point. Hang in there and I hope everyone the best!

After getting my packet and reviewing it, unless there's something in there that'll keep me from my love of Upstate, I'll be withdrawing, so again, I hope one of you gets it! :luck:
 
VivaciousMD said:
First and foremost, before I begin to vent, I would like to say congratulations to all those that have been accepted to Downstate, especially after being placed in this mysterious 'hold' category! :thumbup:

I have been an avid 'guest' of SDN and have found this forum to be extremely therapeutic, but now, I AM LOSING MY MIND! :mad: I too am on 'hold' at Downstate and do not think that this is good for my sanity! I have called the admissions office at least once a week trying to think of stupid questions to ask just so that they see that I am showing interest, have sent 2 letters of intent, in addition to numerous LORs from respectable physicians. WHAT'S LEFT!? :mad: I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't think at work, I can't even call the admissions office anymore because they can identify my voice and know me on a first name basis now!

So I turn to the board and have chosen to actually participate instead of being a bystander. I have a couple of questions for those of you who are in the same boat as I and for the rest of you who have been accepted:

1) Did all of you who were notified post 'hold' status receive a phone call prior to receiving the acceptance packet?

2) Were all acceptance packets received via DHL?

3) Did those of you who were accepted send in supplemental material, such as resumes, grades, LOIs, LORs, etc?

4) For the remainder of us on 'hold' , did you send in supplemental material as well?

5) For those of you who have called, is there a clever way to dupe the admissions office into telling you your application status or position on the 'hold' list?

6) Is anyone as neurotic as me at this point?

Thanx guys! I feel alot better just writing on the board! Finally, I am an officially OCSDNer! Hope to hear some responses! :)

Hang in there, VivaciousMD. I received an acceptance call this morning, so it looks like people on the "hold" list will hear more this week. I know how difficult things must be for you...I totally did not expect to hear anything from them, let alone an acceptance. Are you currently holding an acceptance elsewhere? It seems like they call people who have acceptance elsewhere to make sure they're still intrested before making the offer. Otherwise it seems like others receive an acceptance package via DHL.

I sent them one letter of interest early on and just held tight after that. From what I gathered, people in the "hold" category have a better chance of being accepted than people in the waitlist category. If you have any remaining grades/updated accomplishments to send them, I would definitely do that now via mail. I know you're antsy, but I would let off a bit on the phone calls and let them finish up the pile of "hold" applications I'm sure they're still sifting through. The best of luck in getting into SUNY Downstate. My prayers are with you.
 
were u on hold or waitlist..i havent even heard or seen anyone that was on a waitlist at downstate. at least the list is moving
 
jiggaman said:
were u on hold or waitlist..i havent even heard or seen anyone that was on a waitlist at downstate. at least the list is moving

I was on "hold" since March. I had the impression that there were three groupings--"hold", waitlist, and accept, and that there were people on the waitlist.
 
Thanx all of you for you feedback, I really appreciate it! :) I feel a little better now! I guess I will sit tight and just wait. BTW, I was in the 'hold' category and I heard the same thing about the 'hold' list being better than the waitlist, but I have yet to hear of anyone who is on the waitlist, so I don't know how true this rumor is. :scared: I am not holding any other acceptances so you could imagine the amount of agita I am experiencing! :scared: Well, I am gonna try and get this off of my mind, so.....

Thanks again for your prayers :) and good luck to all :luck: and congratulations. :)
 
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VMD:

its like you are taking the words out of my mouth. i have been wondering all the samw questions. I have been a total psychopath waiting to hear something, anything at this point, especially considering my figurative finger is on the AMCAS submit button ready to start this god awful process all over again. I thought i would be able to get some sleep at night at least until wed, considering most people (except for the latest post who heard yesterday, monday) have been hearing wednesdays or thursdays.

All that being said, anyone else who hears anything, please please please please update this thread so that those of us who are manic feel like they have some control over the situation.

Thanx
limbo



VivaciousMD said:
First and foremost, before I begin to vent, I would like to say congratulations to all those that have been accepted to Downstate, especially after being placed in this mysterious 'hold' category! :thumbup:

I have been an avid 'guest' of SDN and have found this forum to be extremely therapeutic, but now, I AM LOSING MY MIND! :mad: I too am on 'hold' at Downstate and do not think that this is good for my sanity! I have called the admissions office at least once a week trying to think of stupid questions to ask just so that they see that I am showing interest, have sent 2 letters of intent, in addition to numerous LORs from respectable physicians. WHAT'S LEFT!? :mad: I can't sleep, I can't eat, I can't think at work, I can't even call the admissions office anymore because they can identify my voice and know me on a first name basis now!

So I turn to the board and have chosen to actually participate instead of being a bystander. I have a couple of questions for those of you who are in the same boat as I and for the rest of you who have been accepted:

1) Did all of you who were notified post 'hold' status receive a phone call prior to receiving the acceptance packet?

2) Were all acceptance packets received via DHL?

3) Did those of you who were accepted send in supplemental material, such as resumes, grades, LOIs, LORs, etc?

4) For the remainder of us on 'hold' , did you send in supplemental material as well?

5) For those of you who have called, is there a clever way to dupe the admissions office into telling you your application status or position on the 'hold' list?

6) Is anyone as neurotic as me at this point?

Thanx guys! I feel alot better just writing on the board! Finally, I am an officially OCSDNer! Hope to hear some responses! :)
 
Hey Limbo!
I've DEFINITELY been pulling my hair out for the past couple of months!!! :scared: All we can do at this point is keep our fingers crossed, expect the worst and hope for the best!!!! That's what I've been trying to do just so I am not crushed if the worst does happen! My optimism is dwindling by the minute......I'm gonna try and be positive!!! GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK!!! :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
Right back at you, Viv. All i know is that if i get in, everyone paying attention to this thread is invited to meet me out for a drink (i'm in NY). Hope to see you in Aug!



VivaciousMD said:
Hey Limbo!
I've DEFINITELY been pulling my hair out for the past couple of months!!! :scared: All we can do at this point is keep our fingers crossed, expect the worst and hope for the best!!!! That's what I've been trying to do just so I am not crushed if the worst does happen! My optimism is dwindling by the minute......I'm gonna try and be positive!!! GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK!!! :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
i agree with u guys...this really sucks and its becoming a real pain. the wait is just too much. im on 6 other waitlists and have no acceptances. its also gettin to the end of june. this is also my second time applying so im not sure if i'll reapply...if i do ill have to take the mcat again probably, or do i suck it up and go to the carribean..its a struggle
 
Hey guys, I got a call yesterday at 10:00 AM offering me admission. So they are definitely admitting people. I will most likely be attending downstate and hope the best of luck to all of you. :luck: :luck:
 
OK, so apparently my envelope came yesterday but everyone neglected to mention it. It was a regular brown envelope, not a DHL package. It had a lot of forms basically and no financial aid package.

So, I'm returning the form declining my acceptance tomorrow. [BTW, if anyone wants the forms, PM me, maybe I can mail them to you and you can get a head start until you get your own.]

Good luck to everyone waiting, I really hope you get the call soon. This process is rough!
 
anyone hear anything yesterday or today?
 
I've been lurking a bit, just want to say good luck, keeping fingers crossed.
 
jclarke said:
OK, so apparently my envelope came yesterday but everyone neglected to mention it. It was a regular brown envelope, not a DHL package. It had a lot of forms basically and no financial aid package.

So, I'm returning the form declining my acceptance tomorrow. [BTW, if anyone wants the forms, PM me, maybe I can mail them to you and you can get a head start until you get your own.]

Good luck to everyone waiting, I really hope you get the call soon. This process is rough!

yep.. this is exactly how my acceptance package came after I got my call. I feel like they mail first class in the regular 9X12 envelope if u live in NY... I got the rest of my orientation info that way too.

or maybe they thought they could be cheap with jclarke and me?! :mad: :oops:

:luck: lots of luck and wishes to all of u still waiting! I hope you guys get in and SOON! :luck: and i know it's rough but i'd suggest starting up on those essays for next cycle if u'd reapply... tis better to have and not need than to need and not have. if u want to cut down on costs, at least submit amcas for the schools u really want a shot at... i'm pretty sure u can add more schools should u not get in (let's hope that's NOT the case!).
 
Hey did anyone hear anything today? Did all of you who did hear from Downstate have multiple acceptances and receive a phonecall? Did anyone not receive a phone and just got an acceptance packet in the mail? :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
havent heard a thing..called them yesterday and they said just keep waiting..not very helpful
 
all's quiet on this front too. jiggaman, when u call them, how do you let them know who you are so that they know it is you expressing interest? whenever i call, i am off the phone in 3.3seconds, its always, 'sorry hunny, we dont give status over the phone'.

i have lost all hope. the end of june is next week. guess ill submit my AMCAS today. this sux, rejection, my boyfriend is an idiot, and my dog died yesterday. they should let me in just for that.


jiggaman said:
havent heard a thing..called them yesterday and they said just keep waiting..not very helpful
 
yo limbo...i basically say that who i am and that im on hold and ask them what's goin on with the hold..all that stuff..and they i say well i would like you to know that i am still interested in the downstate..and that's it. i mean my conversations arent that long either..30 seconds..to a minute.. problem is that we keep talkin to the secretaries..i dont know who i can talk to that has some say in this process.
 
hi all.

so this is probably the last week that downstate will be accepting people from the "hold" category as they told each of us that we would know before the end of june (which is thursday). so i just wanted to wish each and everyone of you good luck. if you do hear anything, please let the rest of us know.
 
GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK GOOD LUCK!!! Keeping my fingers crossed!!! :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
Hey Limbo and Jigga! So I called the admissions office today to inquire about an LOR that still has not been received by the office and was sent out since May. In asking them about this, I also inquired as to whether or not is worth me resending the letter and they said no because they had already reviewed my file. :eek: So, I asked them if they could tell me the status of my application and they said no but letters are being sent out today and tomorrow regarding the status of applications :eek: I than asked him what are the possibilities and he told me acceptance, alternate list and rejection. I guess he heard the frustration in my voice and I began to explain that I may have to move to Florida at this point depending upon my letter and that this is extremely frustrating and I was sorry for being persistent and asking numerous questions and he was really nice and said 'this is my job!' Oh and than I asked if they always call before sending the acceptance packets and he said yes and if they cannot get in contact with the person, than they send an email. I said thank you and got off the phone. IT'S NOT LOOKING TOO POSITIVE FOR ME GUYS! I AM GETTIN READY TO PACK MY BAGS AND HEAD DOWN TO FLORIDA!!! I DONT WANNA GO :scared: :scared: :scared: I LOVE NY!!

Anyway, still keeping my fingers crossed, good luck to all and good luck to me too!!! :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
Hi Viv,

well if its not looking too positive for you then its not looking too good for me either 'cuz i can assure you my phone hasnt been ringing. At least you have florida...i dont even have that much. oh well. next time i guess. kudos for being able to remain positive still.!!!


VivaciousMD said:
Hey Limbo and Jigga! So I called the admissions office today to inquire about an LOR that still has not been received by the office and was sent out since May. In asking them about this, I also inquired as to whether or not is worth me resending the letter and they said no because they had already reviewed my file. :eek: So, I asked them if they could tell me the status of my application and they said no but letters are being sent out today and tomorrow regarding the status of applications :eek: I than asked him what are the possibilities and he told me acceptance, alternate list and rejection. I guess he heard the frustration in my voice and I began to explain that I may have to move to Florida at this point depending upon my letter and that this is extremely frustrating and I was sorry for being persistent and asking numerous questions and he was really nice and said 'this is my job!' Oh and than I asked if they always call before sending the acceptance packets and he said yes and if they cannot get in contact with the person, than they send an email. I said thank you and got off the phone. IT'S NOT LOOKING TOO POSITIVE FOR ME GUYS! I AM GETTIN READY TO PACK MY BAGS AND HEAD DOWN TO FLORIDA!!! I DONT WANNA GO :scared: :scared: :scared: I LOVE NY!!

Anyway, still keeping my fingers crossed, good luck to all and good luck to me too!!! :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
Limbo!! It's not med school in FL, it's a Masters Program :scared: I am kinda excited because I miss school, but I just want to get in to Med School already. So we are actually in similar situations!!!!!! We can still hope and pray! :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
Good Luck to Everyone this Week! :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
Did you guys send additional materials? It may be a bit late for sending materals....but you guys should send anything u have done, good grades, more shadowing, other LORs, etc. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you guys. Also, I know that SUNYs have some movement up until the day before orientation most of the time. So keep your hopes up.
 
the silence is deafening!


VivaciousMD said:
Any news from anyone today? :confused:
:luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
Seriously......the silence is driving me crazy!!! Downstate where are you!!!!!! Somebody say something!!!!!! :scared:
Any news...Anyone...Someone...Anything? :eek: :scared: :confused: :luck:
 
hey all, just FYI, i called about a week ago, and told them i was still interested, and then later in the week, i received a phone call that i was given a spot off the waitlist. After much consideration, I revisited the school and really thought long and hard about my choice, and i really still feel more comfortable at NYMC. So, basically, im going to decline my acceptance. I hope one of you guys get it... good luck.
 
Thanx Donny and congratulations....crossing my fingers....hard!!!!:luck:
 
hey guys, i figured i might as well post already. i am also on hold at downstate... but i figure if i have not heard yet that means waitlisted or rejected :scared: . Either way gluck to you all. Please post if anyone hears anything, i think i check sdn every 15 mins.... AHHAHAHAHHHH
 
hey. glad you posted, the more people i know that are out there in my position, the better i feel. i havent heard anything either or i would have posted. good luck to you too!

premed316 said:
hey guys, i figured i might as well post already. i am also on hold at downstate... but i figure if i have not heard yet that means waitlisted or rejected :scared: . Either way gluck to you all. Please post if anyone hears anything, i think i check sdn every 15 mins.... AHHAHAHAHHHH
 
Anyone else really frustrated at Downstate at this point, they seem never to make up their mind. They wrote in that letter a while back that they will notify us by the end of June and it is end of June already I called them up and they said to expect to be notified by early July. Everytime I call I get some receptionist who doesn't seem to know much and can't give status updates. I have a feeling that the receptionist is just too lazy to get my file and look at it, but just in case has anyone actually spoken to someone who seems knowledgeable about this process.
 
early july???!!! this is getting totally ridiculous. or maybe i am. i am literally developing an ulcer over downstate. this is my first post, but trust me guys, have been following the thread religiously. also on hold, since feb. have sent about 4 or 5 letters since and now this, early july??? why not just reject us instead of letting the guillotine hang for another week? do you think there's any chance of actually being accepted right from a hold position at this point or are we all just waitlisters/rejects awaiting??
 
I received an envelope informing me that I have been moved from the HOLD status to an ALTERNATE status. The envelope also had a bunch of medical forms that they asked me to complete in the next month. I don't know if this is a good thing or bad thing, but I recall that people did get pulled off this alternate status last year. Whatever...time to schedule boosters, blood work, etc. and keep my fingers crossed. At least it's something other than quiet...hope you guys hear soon.
 
what the F^$&????? does that mean waitlist? these people are nuts. when did u get it?



flash said:
I received an envelope informing me that I have been moved from the HOLD status to an ALTERNATE status. The envelope also had a bunch of medical forms that they asked me to complete in the next month. I don't know if this is a good thing or bad thing, but I recall that people did get pulled off this alternate status last year. Whatever...time to schedule boosters, blood work, etc. and keep my fingers crossed. At least it's something other than quiet...hope you guys hear soon.
 
hey guys..from my experience last year with downstate..alternate list is their official waitlist...i was put on the alternate list right after my interview and it seems that they have done things much differently this year, considering flash is the first one that we've heard anything about another list aside from the hold list. when i called downstate last week they said that ppl would be placed on the alternate list or they would be rejected after being put on hold. so unforutnatly guys here goes to more waiting. i have no idea what's goin on with this school
 
got the alternate list packet today in the mail as well
 
better than a rejection, right?


jiggaman said:
got the alternate list packet today in the mail as well
 
limbo said:
what the F^$&????? does that mean waitlist? these people are nuts. when did u get it?

Yesterday in mail...I live in Long Island. BTW, there is a form that they would like you to return within a week of receipt to indicate that you do in fact wish to be/remain on the alternate list.


http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=124351&highlight=downstate+hold+waitlist

Above find last years waitlist thread, somewhat informative, but as you can imagine doesn't really help...waiting stinks.
 
got my alternate list letter too. thanks for the link, flash. it sparked a little bit of hope.

flash said:
Yesterday in mail...I live in Long Island. BTW, there is a form that they would like you to return within a week of receipt to indicate that you do in fact wish to be/remain on the alternate list.


http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=124351&highlight=downstate+hold+waitlist

Above find last years waitlist thread, somewhat informative, but as you can imagine doesn't really help...waiting stinks.
 
I'm keeping all my fingers and toes crossed for you guys!!! :luck: :luck: :luck: :luck:
 
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