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[pharmy84]

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I took the PCAT in January, got an interview invite for 03/07 on 03/04. Recieved a call on 3/10 and a letter on 3/11 saying that I was accepted.

now I am nervous! I haven't heard anything yet!

 

[pharmy84]

YAY! I am a member of the class of 2012 now too!!! SO HAPPY!!

 

[BlueCrayon]

YAY! I am a member of the class of 2012 now too!!! SO HAPPY!!

Congratulations!! Isn't it great they only make you suffer 5 days before the notify you?

Now I have a question for current P1 students: When do you start the rotations/pharmacy work? I read that in NY, you can't even get your intern permit until you finish the first year. It also said that hours required before you can take the NAPLEX only include summer and winter breaks (no work during the semesters) and also doesn't include P4 (basically not anything required for the curriculum). Thanks for any info.

 

[bwsalvas]

Congratulations!! Isn't it great they only make you suffer 5 days before the notify you?

Now I have a question for current P1 students: When do you start the rotations/pharmacy work? I read that in NY, you can't even get your intern permit until you finish the first year. It also said that hours required before you can take the NAPLEX only include summer and winter breaks (no work during the semesters) and also doesn't include P4 (basically not anything required for the curriculum). Thanks for any info.

Don't worry about any of that now. The school sets that all up for you now...the rules have changed only months ago to a new system.

The intern permit is received after P1...but as far as intern hours before then, everything is done on an observational level. Currently we split our semester hours between community education clinics and direct pharmacy practice observation. That will all change next year once we all have our intern permits (meaning we'll be able to actually do something at the pharmacies we go to)

The new rules say that we need 300hrs before p4 year of directly supervised pharmacy practice experience...however, unlike the previous classes we have to do them for free, not at a company we work for and it must be built into the curriculum of a credit rewarding class. So summer and break work doesn't count any more.

Honestly...don't worry about anything like that right now. You'll be an expert on the subject soon enough. There is nothing that you have to directly deal with until the school year has started. We didn't start our hours until this spring semester.

-Brian

 

[bastetkitty]

So for people who got an interview, did you first get an email titled "Application Update" saying essentially "thanks for applying, we're evaluating your application, sorry for the wait, we'll be contacting you in the coming months."? I'm kind of taking it as a bad sign, it took them over 20 days to send that to me after the entire application was complete... and from what I've heard interview invites are sent out quickly (?).

This school is my top choice! I'm going to be so sad if they don't even give me an interview (if for nothing more than it being a knock to my pride >_< throw me a bone someone ;P lol)My PCAT total was 409, math and science kinda lowish at 3.12.

Still hoping but now less optimistic >_<

 

[TKT]

They placed my name on waiting list with out interview. Do you think I have a chance to get in to this college in August 2008????

 

[miawww]

So for people who got an interview, did you first get an email titled "Application Update" saying essentially "thanks for applying, we're evaluating your application, sorry for the wait, we'll be contacting you in the coming months."? I'm kind of taking it as a bad sign, it took them over 20 days to send that to me after the entire application was complete... and from what I've heard interview invites are sent out quickly (?).

This school is my top choice! I'm going to be so sad if they don't even give me an interview (if for nothing more than it being a knock to my pride >_< throw me a bone someone ;P lol)My PCAT total was 409, math and science kinda lowish at 3.12.

Still hoping but now less optimistic >_<

From what I remember, I received the "thanks for applying, we're reviewing your application" letter via snail mail a couple days after I sent my supplemental application and UB received my PharmCAS application (I e-sent the supp the same day they sent the email that they received the stuff from PharmCAS). I received an emailed offer for an interview about 2-3 days after I got that "thank you for applying" letter. It was really fast in my case, but then again this all happened the first week of January. Maybe they're just busier now (and therefore slower with the process) since the deadline has passed and now all the interested applicants have turned their stuff in (not to mention they're tackling admittance offers, scholarship offers and whatnot at the same time). I interviewed the 3rd week of Feb and they said we were one of the first batches of interviewees. So I wouldn't worry about it yet. There's still a good chance you'll get interviewed I believe 😳 I hope this bone I threw was any good

 

[BlueCrayon]

Don't worry about any of that now. The school sets that all up for you now...the rules have changed only months ago to a new system.

The intern permit is received after P1...but as far as intern hours before then, everything is done on an observational level. Currently we split our semester hours between community education clinics and direct pharmacy practice observation. That will all change next year once we all have our intern permits (meaning we'll be able to actually do something at the pharmacies we go to)

The new rules say that we need 300hrs before p4 year of directly supervised pharmacy practice experience...however, unlike the previous classes we have to do them for free, not at a company we work for and it must be built into the curriculum of a credit rewarding class. So summer and break work doesn't count any more.

Honestly...don't worry about anything like that right now. You'll be an expert on the subject soon enough. There is nothing that you have to directly deal with until the school year has started. We didn't start our hours until this spring semester.

-Brian

Thanks again for the advice! I'm sure I'll hear all about it pretty soon.

 

[BlueCrayon]

From what I remember, I received the "thanks for applying, we're reviewing your application" letter via snail mail a couple days after I sent my supplemental application and UB received my PharmCAS application (I e-sent the supp the same day they sent the email that they received the stuff from PharmCAS). I received an emailed offer for an interview about 2-3 days after I got that "thank you for applying" letter. It was really fast in my case, but then again this all happened the first week of January. Maybe they're just busier now (and therefore slower with the process) since the deadline has passed and now all the interested applicants have turned their stuff in (not to mention they're tackling admittance offers, scholarship offers and whatnot at the same time). I interviewed the 3rd week of Feb and they said we were one of the first batches of interviewees. So I wouldn't worry about it yet. There's still a good chance you'll get interviewed I believe 😳 I hope this bone I threw was any good

Hmmmm...that's weird, I never got a "thank you for applying" letter...just an email for interview like 2 weeks after I sumitted the supp app.

 

[bastetkitty]

From what I remember, I received the "thanks for applying, we're reviewing your application" letter via snail mail a couple days after I sent my supplemental application and UB received my PharmCAS application (I e-sent the supp the same day they sent the email that they received the stuff from PharmCAS). I received an emailed offer for an interview about 2-3 days after I got that "thank you for applying" letter. It was really fast in my case, but then again this all happened the first week of January. Maybe they're just busier now (and therefore slower with the process) since the deadline has passed and now all the interested applicants have turned their stuff in (not to mention they're tackling admittance offers, scholarship offers and whatnot at the same time). I interviewed the 3rd week of Feb and they said we were one of the first batches of interviewees. So I wouldn't worry about it yet. There's still a good chance you'll get interviewed I believe 😳 I hope this bone I threw was any good

Thanks for the bone =D You're helping me keep hope alive at least a little. Even though it's later in the process, it is still kinda worrying no one who got interviewed got this email DX But... you never know, I guess.... XP

 

[bwsalvas]

Thanks for the bone =D You're helping me keep hope alive at least a little. Even though it's later in the process, it is still kinda worrying no one who got interviewed got this email DX But... you never know, I guess.... XP

Your situation sounds promising...I wouldn't sweat it too much. Have you heard from any of the other schools you've applied to?

 

[pharmy84]

I have some questions about where to live. I definitely want to live off campus.

Although I am from upstate NY, I live in MN now, and won't be able to make it to Buffalo until July or August. Anyways, my mom has volunteered to take a day trip to Buffalo in the next couple months to find an apt for me.

Can anyone tell me which towns I should concentrate on? I don't want a commute more than around 20 minutes. In Minneapolis, there is a ton of traffic,so it takes me usually 30 minutes to go 4 or 5 miles. Is this the case in Buffalo?

When I came up for the interview, I was driving midday and there was a horrible snow storm so I didn't get to look around at all.

Amherst? Williamsville? Clarence? Orchard Park? Buffalo itself? Is Grand Island too far?

Any advice? Thanks!

 

[ravingrabbid]

They placed my name on waiting list with out interview. Do you think I have a chance to get in to this college in August 2008????

Yeah you do. When I applied in like January or was it February(?), they sent me the e-mail saying that they had looked at my application and then put me on the waitlist and stuff. I sent in the reply that gave them permission to do that and then I forgot about it. Well, anyways, to make the story short, they sent an interview invitation (for April 11th) to me via e-mail a few days ago. So, don't lose hope, they're still inviting people for interviews. Hope this helps.

 

[jh2]

So for people who got an interview, did you first get an email titled "Application Update" saying essentially "thanks for applying, we're evaluating your application, sorry for the wait, we'll be contacting you in the coming months."? I'm kind of taking it as a bad sign, it took them over 20 days to send that to me after the entire application was complete... and from what I've heard interview invites are sent out quickly (?).

This school is my top choice! I'm going to be so sad if they don't even give me an interview (if for nothing more than it being a knock to my pride >_< throw me a bone someone ;P lol)My PCAT total was 409, math and science kinda lowish at 3.12.

Still hoping but now less optimistic >_<

did you call up for interview? I had much higher GPA and PCAT score than you, but I got rejection.

 

[pharm127]

I have some questions about where to live. I definitely want to live off campus.

Although I am from upstate NY, I live in MN now, and won't be able to make it to Buffalo until July or August. Anyways, my mom has volunteered to take a day trip to Buffalo in the next couple months to find an apt for me.

Can anyone tell me which towns I should concentrate on? I don't want a commute more than around 20 minutes. In Minneapolis, there is a ton of traffic,so it takes me usually 30 minutes to go 4 or 5 miles. Is this the case in Buffalo?

When I came up for the interview, I was driving midday and there was a horrible snow storm so I didn't get to look around at all.

Amherst? Williamsville? Clarence? Orchard Park? Buffalo itself? Is Grand Island too far?

Any advice? Thanks!

Most places you live won't be more than a 20 minute commute, it's pretty easy to get around most places in Buffalo. Amherst, Tonawanda, Buffalo, Kenmore, Williamsville are all fine. Orchard Park and Clarence are a bit further out, but the closer end of Clarence would even be fine. Grand Island is actually where I'm going to be living, it's about 10 miles from my apartment to the north campus, but it's a straight shot on the highway so it will take only 10-12 minutes to make the drive. Check out craigslist for apartment listings, there are a ton on there.

But yeah in the bad snowstorms it's gonna take long no matter where you are coming from. Luckily there aren't too many days of the year where the amount of snow actually impedes driving too much.

Good luck in your search for a place to live!

 

[RXmin]

Hello everyone! This is my first posting on this website as I have been doing some very useful reading prior to now. I have an interview at UB this month on March 28th and I'm very nervous. I'm from Toronto and was just wondering in terms of the Estimated cost of attendance posted on UB's website, would I be considered as an "Out of State Student" and hence have to pay $18,058 PLUS $6,260 for the first year and $31,866 PLUS $10,000 for the remaining years? Or is there another rate for "International Student" or "Transfer" student? (I'm not even sure if I am considered as an International or transfer or out-of-state student technically...). Any clarifying information would be much appreciated.

 

[ravingrabbid]

Hello everyone! This is my first posting on this website as I have been doing some very useful reading prior to now. I have an interview at UB this month on March 28th and I'm very nervous. I'm from Toronto and was just wondering in terms of the Estimated cost of attendance posted on UB's website, would I be considered as an "Out of State Student" and hence have to pay $18,058 PLUS $6,260 for the first year and $31,866 PLUS $10,000 for the remaining years? Or is there another rate for "International Student" or "Transfer" student? (I'm not even sure if I am considered as an International or transfer or out-of-state student technically...). Any clarifying information would be much appreciated.

Dunno if this helps but, basically, your first year, you pay undergraduate out-of-state tuition. For the next three years, you can apply for in-state status and pay the in-state grad school tuition. Hope that cleared things up (or not).

 

[BlueCrayon]

Hello everyone! This is my first posting on this website as I have been doing some very useful reading prior to now. I have an interview at UB this month on March 28th and I'm very nervous. I'm from Toronto and was just wondering in terms of the Estimated cost of attendance posted on UB's website, would I be considered as an "Out of State Student" and hence have to pay $18,058 PLUS $6,260 for the first year and $31,866 PLUS $10,000 for the remaining years? Or is there another rate for "International Student" or "Transfer" student? (I'm not even sure if I am considered as an International or transfer or out-of-state student technically...). Any clarifying information would be much appreciated.

I'm not sure where you're getting your numbers from, but the first year should cost you the undergraduate non-resident total which is around 6000/semester and the 2-4 years (as long as you get in-state status) will be the PharmD resident total which is around 7500/semester for a grand total of 57,000.

 

[pharmgirlasn]

Hello everyone! This is my first posting on this website as I have been doing some very useful reading prior to now. I have an interview at UB this month on March 28th and I'm very nervous. I'm from Toronto and was just wondering in terms of the Estimated cost of attendance posted on UB's website, would I be considered as an "Out of State Student" and hence have to pay $18,058 PLUS $6,260 for the first year and $31,866 PLUS $10,000 for the remaining years? Or is there another rate for "International Student" or "Transfer" student? (I'm not even sure if I am considered as an International or transfer or out-of-state student technically...). Any clarifying information would be much appreciated.

Oh Hi, there! Looks like we will be interviewing on the same day. Mine is at 1pm, and I will be driving from MA, about 6 hours away. Good luck to you!!! Don't be nervous, let's relax!

 

[bwsalvas]

Hello everyone! This is my first posting on this website as I have been doing some very useful reading prior to now. I have an interview at UB this month on March 28th and I'm very nervous. I'm from Toronto and was just wondering in terms of the Estimated cost of attendance posted on UB's website, would I be considered as an "Out of State Student" and hence have to pay $18,058 PLUS $6,260 for the first year and $31,866 PLUS $10,000 for the remaining years? Or is there another rate for "International Student" or "Transfer" student? (I'm not even sure if I am considered as an International or transfer or out-of-state student technically...). Any clarifying information would be much appreciated.

Without repeating too much of what the others have said....

Tuition your first year would be out of state undergraduate. The following three years are up to you if you apply for residency within the wonderful state of New York. I believe you can call yourself a resident after 6 months.

The last 3 years of school are at the graduate school rate ~13k for us New Yorkers (which you COULD call yourself after your first year and pay that tuition) Otherwise you would pay the out of state GRADUATE tuition for the last three years.

As a Canadian you are an international student

 

[kalove07]

I had an interview two weeks ago and was placed on the waiting list. What are my chances of being accepted? In the last few years, were there a lot of wait listed people to make the class? Thanks!

 

[jh2]

I had an interview two weeks ago and was placed on the waiting list. What are my chances of being accepted? In the last few years, were there a lot of wait listed people to make the class? Thanks!

what date did you have interview? we may had same day

 

[kalove07]

March 7th

 

[ravingrabbid]

Hey, I have a stupid question, but I e-mailed them last week for accepting the interview invitation but I never heard back. Are they supposed to respond immediately or should I just assume that they got my e-mail and make the plans to fly out next month to Buffalo?

 

[pharmy84]

Hey, I have a stupid question, but I e-mailed them last week for accepting the interview invitation but I never heard back. Are they supposed to respond immediately or should I just assume that they got my e-mail and make the plans to fly out next month to Buffalo?

I think they send out an email confirmation the week of the interview. But, just call. The admissions people are so nice!

 

[pharmgirl19]

Hey guys, I am new here but I have a couple of questions. I am deciding between several pharmacy programs and am trying to decide if Buffalo would be right for me. Does anyone know if we can test or place out of biochemistry, microbiology and physiology? Also, does anyone know what types of rotations are available in the 4th year? And if we cannot obtain an intern license until after P1 year, are students able to work during their P1 year? Thanks!

 

[RXmin]

Hey guys, thanks for all the reply! Does anyone know if its only at Buffalo that a Canadian student could opt to pay for domestic tuition or is it like this at all schools in the states, or atleast public schools? Buffalo is sounding very appealing in terms of tuition, and people in this forum are correct in that the staff at Buffalo do seem like very nice people. Does anyone know if the degree at Buffalo (or other US schools) is fine to bring back to Canada to practice pharmacy?

 

[ravingrabbid]

I think they send out an email confirmation the week of the interview. But, just call. The admissions people are so nice!

Thanks, I'll try calling on Monday (23rd) to check.

 

[RXDR2B]

Hi,
Just what wondered everyone thought of the interview process at UB? Was it nerve wracking? Tough? Comfortable, just a "get to know you type thing"? My interview date is coming up soon and any feedback would be great if your willing to share! Thanks!

 

[DGMN99]

Hey all, I've been accepted at UB and am still debating on whether to attend or not, I can't decide between UB or Colorado....Still, I thought I heard from someone that SUNY offers a study abroad program for pharmacy students....I studied abroad in undergrad and it was an awesome experience, it would be sweet to be able to do one of our rotations in a foreign/exotic environment. If anyone has an information on this, please help me out! Thanks! 😎

 

[miawww]

Hi,
Just what wondered everyone thought of the interview process at UB? Was it nerve wracking? Tough? Comfortable, just a "get to know you type thing"? My interview date is coming up soon and any feedback would be great if your willing to share! Thanks!

Super relaxed. I was asked a couple situational questions but my interviewers were really nice so I felt very comfortable. I think mine only lasted 15-20 minutes. Don't worry, it'll be great 😀👍

 

[bwsalvas]

Hey all, I've been accepted at UB and am still debating on whether to attend or not, I can't decide between UB or Colorado....Still, I thought I heard from someone that SUNY offers a study abroad program for pharmacy students....I studied abroad in undergrad and it was an awesome experience, it would be sweet to be able to do one of our rotations in a foreign/exotic environment. If anyone has an information on this, please help me out! Thanks! 😎

Study abroad programs are given elective credit (which you do need to graduate) but they are done during the summer not during the semester.

The people that have done them have gone (to the best of my knowledge) only to South America, but I think there are a number of options as far as that goes.

 

[BlueCrayon]

Hey guys, I am new here but I have a couple of questions. I am deciding between several pharmacy programs and am trying to decide if Buffalo would be right for me. Does anyone know if we can test or place out of biochemistry, microbiology and physiology? Also, does anyone know what types of rotations are available in the 4th year? And if we cannot obtain an intern license until after P1 year, are students able to work during their P1 year? Thanks!

I can't help you with the rotation info but as far as those classes, you can waive them if you have them done already...that's what I will be doing.

 

[bwsalvas]

Hey guys, I am new here but I have a couple of questions. I am deciding between several pharmacy programs and am trying to decide if Buffalo would be right for me. Does anyone know if we can test or place out of biochemistry, microbiology and physiology? Also, does anyone know what types of rotations are available in the 4th year? And if we cannot obtain an intern license until after P1 year, are students able to work during their P1 year? Thanks!

You can get waived from all 3 of those classes...It would certainly make life easier first year if you did. Many of my classmates that have bachelors got waived.

We have rotations in just about every kind of pharmacy practice you can think of. As students here we are encouraged to look at pharmacy careers outside of the typical community and institutional realm.

As a P1 without an intern permit many work as techs. I personally don't work but many of my friends do.

 

[BlueCrayon]

Super relaxed. I was asked a couple situational questions but my interviewers were really nice so I felt very comfortable. I think mine only lasted 15-20 minutes. Don't worry, it'll be great 😀👍

Oh and with no intent to scare you, I ended up waiting almost 2 hours for my interview and then it took over a half hour. Most people were done in 15 or 20 minutes, but one pair out of the 5 or 6 were much longer! I ended up ending after 5:30 and missed the entire social event at the end. Otherwise everyone was great, knowledgable and friendly!

 

[probowler]

So for people who got an interview, did you first get an email titled "Application Update" saying essentially "thanks for applying, we're evaluating your application, sorry for the wait, we'll be contacting you in the coming months."? I'm kind of taking it as a bad sign, it took them over 20 days to send that to me after the entire application was complete... and from what I've heard interview invites are sent out quickly (?).

This school is my top choice! I'm going to be so sad if they don't even give me an interview (if for nothing more than it being a knock to my pride >_< throw me a bone someone ;P lol)My PCAT total was 409, math and science kinda lowish at 3.12.

Still hoping but now less optimistic >_<

I'm in the same boat as you 🙁

 

[probowler]

I have some questions about where to live. I definitely want to live off campus.

Although I am from upstate NY, I live in MN now, and won't be able to make it to Buffalo until July or August. Anyways, my mom has volunteered to take a day trip to Buffalo in the next couple months to find an apt for me.

Can anyone tell me which towns I should concentrate on? I don't want a commute more than around 20 minutes. In Minneapolis, there is a ton of traffic,so it takes me usually 30 minutes to go 4 or 5 miles. Is this the case in Buffalo?

When I came up for the interview, I was driving midday and there was a horrible snow storm so I didn't get to look around at all.

Amherst? Williamsville? Clarence? Orchard Park? Buffalo itself? Is Grand Island too far?

Any advice? Thanks!

Amherst, best bet. Grand Island isn't too far, I worked on the island with a bunch of interns from UB and they don't seem to mind the drive. Buffalo I wouldn't suggest. I know there is a place I hear advertised on the radio all the time called university apartments or something like ,that isn't far at all from campus so probably try looking them up

 

[bastetkitty]

Your situation sounds promising...I wouldn't sweat it too much. Have you heard from any of the other schools you've applied to?

We'll see ^^; I've gotten a supplemental from University of Hawaii Hilo and an invitation for an interview (in MAY =O so late...) from LECOM Erie.

 

[esrodems]

Here's the deal with housing for UB. You can live on campus in apartment that's fully furnished incl utilities for $750/person usually two in apt so total rent is about 1500. Or you can live in one of the many apartment complexes around campus which would definitely be cheaper. As far as other areas to live. Pretty much any of the suburbs are not that far to commute from. I would say about 30 min tops. Personally I would recommend living downtown BUffalo. There is a lot more to do as far as bars, cool restaurants, ice hockey, etc A lot of students might live on campus there first year to get to know people but after that a lot of grad students move to the city. Form Buffalo to Amherst (where UB is) is about a 15-20 min commute so it's not bad. I've heard that they may be moving the pharmacy school to the south campus which is downtown BUffalo then you're commute would be even less.

If you're looking to be very close to school and be in a suburban environment then I would say living off campus somewhere in Amherst is the way to go. If you want to live in a city where there's more to do then I'd recommend downtown BUffalo specifically Elmwood Village or Allentown. Actually Elmwood Village was voted 1 of the top ten neighborhoods in the US to live. Anyway if anyone has any ?s about Buffalo feel free to pm me.

Erin

 

[esrodems]

One more thing you can live in a nice apt downtown for about 600-800/ month and if you have roommates its even cheaper. Check out the artvoice there's a website and you can search for it online and also craigslist for apt listings.

 

[DGMN99]

Hey another question about housing....I've read that a lot of students live around the south campus in University Heights area and then just hop on the bus on main street and take that to the north campus...Also since we have classes on both campuses and the pharmacy school is likely moving to the south campus, do you think that area would be a good option for living??? I've also heard though this area is kinda shady, is that true as well??? Any help would be appreciated, I've been looking at housing already in that area, seems like a good deal

 

[DGMN99]

Study abroad programs are given elective credit (which you do need to graduate) but they are done during the summer not during the semester.

The people that have done them have gone (to the best of my knowledge) only to South America, but I think there are a number of options as far as that goes.

So are these study programs pretty popular with the students and/or established within the pharm school, or is it something you kind of have to pursue on your own and make it happen?? Also, would studying abroad in the summer take away time from the intern hours you need to complete?? Thanks for your help!

 

[bwsalvas]

So are these study programs pretty popular with the students and/or established within the pharm school, or is it something you kind of have to pursue on your own and make it happen?? Also, would studying abroad in the summer take away time from the intern hours you need to complete?? Thanks for your help!

Personally, I came to Buffalo to go to school in Buffalo...to learn from UB's faculty etc.... I use the summers to bank $ as best I can so I don't have to work during the semester...Thats something many people I know do, others look for enriching experiences such as studying abroad.

Studying abroad during the summer will not take away from intern hours because those have to be during the semester now. In fact, you don't even have to work at a pharmacy during the summer...Although you'd be crazy not to.

The school gave a general meeting in the beginning of the year offering a number of programs to us if interested. The opportunities are provided for anyone who is interested.

 

[bwsalvas]

Hey another question about housing....I've read that a lot of students live around the south campus in University Heights area and then just hop on the bus on main street and take that to the north campus...Also since we have classes on both campuses and the pharmacy school is likely moving to the south campus, do you think that area would be a good option for living??? I've also heard though this area is kinda shady, is that true as well??? Any help would be appreciated, I've been looking at housing already in that area, seems like a good deal

I live in an on campus apartment. $695/mo everything included (cable and internet as well) Why? Because if I wake up at 8:50 I can still make it to my 9:00 Physical Pharmacy lecture.

Don't worry about south campus....Its only 3 miles away from north and IS NOT downtown...its about as far north as the city limits go right on the verge of the suburbs. The Heights is city living, again so is Elmwood and Allentown. I hate commuting, parking, waking up earlier than I have to...The school won't be entirely on south campus until 2011.

The heights aren't necessarily shady, but you will have to deal with the problems that all densely populated areas have. To me its not worth the ~$150 a month I'd save to have to drive to school every morning.

 

[DGMN99]

Personally, I came to Buffalo to go to school in Buffalo...to learn from UB's faculty etc.... I use the summers to bank $ as best I can so I don't have to work during the semester...Thats something many people I know do, others look for enriching experiences such as studying abroad.

Studying abroad during the summer will not take away from intern hours because those have to be during the semester now. In fact, you don't even have to work at a pharmacy during the summer...Although you'd be crazy not to.

The school gave a general meeting in the beginning of the year offering a number of programs to us if interested. The opportunities are provided for anyone who is interested.

Thanks for all your help bwsalvas.....I too am coming to UB to get the best education and experience possible, the studying abroad aspect was just another positive exposure the school offers to students in the field, I will definitely look into it next year!

 

[RXDR2B]

Hi BWSalvas!
Thanks for all the great information and tour yesterday! You were very very helpful in answering alot of questions and I appreciated your honest perspective on things! Have a great weekend.

 

[bwsalvas]

Hi BWSalvas!
Thanks for all the great information and tour yesterday! You were very very helpful in answering alot of questions and I appreciated your honest perspective on things! Have a great weekend.

No problem- Good luck with everything-

 

[daydreamerc35]

i had my interview friday (march 28) and i just got an email from them today saying i am on the waitlist. BLAHH 🙁 anyone else in the same boat?

 

[RXDR2B]

Yes, I'm in the same boat. Received my waitlisted email this morning. I was hoping it was an April Fools joke, but alas its not. ;(

 

[bwsalvas]

i had my interview friday (march 28) and i just got an email from them today saying i am on the waitlist. BLAHH 🙁 anyone else in the same boat?

I would not worry so much about our wait list as you might some other schools- Many high level applicants apply here, get in and then don't notify the school right away (or ever) that they won't be coming even though they have accepted UB's offer.

The "wait list" is more of an on deck circle...I'm not making guarantees because I can't- but every year there are interviews held in the summer for people who haven't been interviewed yet. If you have been interviewed you're in good shape....better shape than I was in last year.

I said this at the social on Friday: People accept their offers, get into other schools, accept those offers and then decide to go to one of the schools. Many times it is not UB, but UB doesn't find out until June when deposits are due and they place phone calls to the applicants only to hear they've decided to go elsewhere.

It is that reason that schools like St. John Fisher have $1500 spot deposits due within days of your acceptance- to filter out people who aren't serious about the school.

I personally was wait listed and not interviewed until July. I recognized many faces on the first day of school from that summertime interview.

It may take a while to find out if you're accepted or not. You won't get a no until mid-August...So it may be a long summer of waiting... Just understand that the school wants you and that the waitlist is NOT a nice way of saying No to you.

-Brian