Upstate MedPrep 2024-2025

[Liam K]

Hey everyone! I wanted to start a thread for this cycle for all who are interested in applying. How is everyone's application going so far? Are there anyone alumni of the program willing to answer questions?

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[Yoshi&Cookies]

Just submitted my application last night! Guess we’ll see how it goes

 

[Liam K]

Congratulations! Wishing you great luck.

I submitted my application yesterday. I went all out on the essays and personal statement. I think I made a great case for myself, but I didn't get a chance to write descriptions of my activities besides listing them. I hope that doesn't bite me in the ass.

 

[med229]

Thanks for starting this thread! Hoping we hear good news soon.
App complete 02/20, been under review since 3/20. The deadline was yesterday so I'm sure we'll hear something soon!

 

[Liam K]

We should hear back in a few weeks. How do you check your status by the way? I don't see an application status section on the website.

 

[Mustard12]

it says the application status is "complete" for me. It is under the application summary I believe.

 

[ingatasworld]

Any updates for anyone? Mine just says application status “complete”.

 

[TheMDtoBe]

Received an invitation to interview!

 

[Liam K]

Received an invitation as well!

 

[ingatasworld]

I was also invited to interview!

 

[TheMDtoBe]

When is everyone interviewing? When I logged in there was only one option, so I had to select that (5/30).

 

[ingatasworld]

Same as me- I only had that day as an option as well.

 

[TheMDtoBe]

Does anyone have any idea of what the post-interview acceptance rate might be? Not sure if they interview a lot of people and it's 50% or lower for a small class of 15, or if they just don't conduct that many interviews?

 

[Liam K]

Honestly, I am confident it's higher post-interview because on the day off, I did not see many people in the interview lobby.

On that note, how do you guys think your interview went?

I thought mine went well. Didn't have any unexpected questions or red flags during the interview.

 

[ingatasworld]

I agree about post-interview acceptance rate. Interview went well. Hoping to hear back soon. Any idea when we’ll know? It looks like last year decisions came out first couple days of June…

 

[TheMDtoBe]

I asked after my interview and one of the Coordinators had said, "two to three weeks."

 

[Liam K]

Hey Guys, I am curious did you guys already take your MCAT and if Yes what was your score range? My MCAT Score is way above the minimum required for the program but I fear it might not be good enough.

 

[ingatasworld]

Liam if it’s above a 510 you’re chilling

 

[TheMDtoBe]

Liam if it’s above a 510 you’re chilling

I think Dr. Glass had said to be really competitive to "aim for" at least a 510. Anything above a 500 plus a 3.5+ during the first semester will guarantee you an interview.

 

[Liam K]

I wonder why they made the MCAT Mandatory this year and why the threshold for the program is so low(500) if it does not make you competitive for a medical school admission. Should have asked him that day.

Anyways anyone else anxiously waiting for the results? Lol Really hoping we get a call early this week.