So who all are attending SLU this fall??


Lets start networking...

no one yet??

hey does any one know where you can find 1st year class schedules for slu. couldnt find one on the website.

So who all are attending SLU this fall??


Lets start networking...
I am leaning toward SLU at this point, gonna go visit the school in March bc I had a regional interview.

I am leaning toward SLU at this point, gonna go visit the school in March bc I had a regional interview.

I just got a regional interview too. Do they give you more information about the school since you don't get to see it yet? Where was your regional interview at?

I just got a regional interview too. Do they give you more information about the school since you don't get to see it yet? Where was your regional interview at?

They don't give you any packet of information on the school at my interview, just a broshure, but you can always ask the interviewer about the school. Mine was at Philly, good luck.

Hey nervouspremed and Uegis,
You should definitely visit slu. Its a great place for med school. I don't remember if I got any packet of info, but you can find everything on their website. Good residency matches, awesome clinical training, facilities and faculty.

why do some people get offered regional interviews?
i live in CA and was not offered a regional interview.
better or worse than going to St. Louis?

why do some people get offered regional interviews?
i live in CA and was not offered a regional interview.
better or worse than going to St. Louis?
I dont' have the answer to your question, but the regional interview is definitely shorter than my other on-campus interviews. Good luck

why do some people get offered regional interviews?
i live in CA and was not offered a regional interview.
better or worse than going to St. Louis?

in terms of your admission chances... i donno
but otherwise, its better to go to stl...
check out the city and the campus

Hey Pakidoc, I am thinking of visiting the school, and where would you recommed to stay for the night. I know they have the student-run program, but I dont' have a sleeping bed, so I am thinking about staying at a hotel. What's the cheapest way to get from the Airport to the school? Thx

Hey Pakidoc, I am thinking of visiting the school, and where would you recommed to stay for the night. I know they have the student-run program, but I dont' have a sleeping bed, so I am thinking about staying at a hotel. What's the cheapest way to get from the Airport to the school? Thx

You can take the Metrolink from the airport to the school. It costs about $2 or $3 and it takes about 20-25 minutes. Pretty good deal. If you stay at a hotel, there is one on campus that is owned by SLU. It's called the Water Tower Inn I think. It's a few blocks away from the medical school but there is a shuttle that takes people from the hotel to the medical school and even to the Metrolink station after your interview to get to the airport.

in terms of your admission chances... i donno
but otherwise, its better to go to stl...
check out the city and the campus

St. Louis is a great city to visit. The SLU campus is also very pretty. I suggest that you visit the campus sometime before or after your interview if your interview is not in St. Louis. My on-campus interview only lasted until 2, so the day was not all that long as compared with my other interviews.

Just a quick question, I know SLU is a Jesuit school; does that mean that they don't perform abortions/condone stem cell research/etc.?

Congratulations on your acceptances to SLU med (and good luck to those of you still interviewing)! As a MSI at SLU who had opportunities to go elsewhere, I understand how difficult of a decision some of you have to make, but I also know that I couldn't be happier with my choice. My advice is to just follow your heart (total cheese I know)

I noticed a question about the first year schedule...

here's a link to the overview of the first year curriculum (what they hopefully gave you in the interview)....
http://oca.slu.edu/policies_04/index.phtml?page=phase1schematic
here's a link to this years class schedule....
http://oca.slu.edu/calendar/phase12004.pdf

And as for being a Jesuit institution, yes that means that you are not taught abortion procedures third year. Although the Catholic church opposes stem cell research (I think), as an academic institution the debate is open here. Some researchers/physicians you talk to oppose it, others support it (isn't that how it is across most of the nation?) Other than not being taught abortion procedures, there isn't any impact on your education - just the environment you are in. Not that everyone is Catholic, or Christian, but it is just a more supportive and encouraging environment (in my humble opinion).

If you have any more questions about SLU, I'll try to answer when I have time!

Again congrats and good luck!

for those of you who have heard back - how long did it take, post-interview, for SLU to get back to you with a decision? i had a regional interview, and they didn't give me any info on that. oh and do they reject some people post interview or just waitlist everyone who doesn't get accepted?

Has anyone interviewed at SLU with Dr. Shoemaker ? I have one coming up and was curious if the SLU SDN'ers had any experiences with this interviewer.
Thanks & congrats to those accepted, good luck to those still interviewing

for those of you who have heard back - how long did it take, post-interview, for SLU to get back to you with a decision? i had a regional interview, and they didn't give me any info on that. oh and do they reject some people post interview or just waitlist everyone who doesn't get accepted?

I interviewed late October and didn't get my acceptance until January; this was primarily due to my interviewer being on sabbatical until January in Philadelphia and having to get back to SLU in January to present my file. I guess it kind of depends on when your regional interviewer gets to the Adcom? :confused:

Thx all, I am Water Tower Inn sounds good.
SunUCB-It took them 3 monthes to get back to me, bc mine was a regional interview, and that person didnt' go back to SLU until 2 monthes later. Good luck

icecream4me did you interview with Dr. Furman?

icecream4me did you interview with Dr. Furman?
I did too :D

I did too :D

Yup! She was super-sweet :)

I interviewed with Dr. Furman too in San Francisco. Very nice lady!

Congratulations on your acceptances to SLU med (and good luck to those of you still interviewing)! As a MSI at SLU who had opportunities to go elsewhere, I understand how difficult of a decision some of you have to make, but I also know that I couldn't be happier with my choice. My advice is to just follow your heart (total cheese I know)

I noticed a question about the first year schedule...

here's a link to the overview of the first year curriculum (what they hopefully gave you in the interview)....
http://oca.slu.edu/policies_04/index.phtml?page=phase1schematic
here's a link to this years class schedule....
http://oca.slu.edu/calendar/phase12004.pdf

And as for being a Jesuit institution, yes that means that you are not taught abortion procedures third year. Although the Catholic church opposes stem cell research (I think), as an academic institution the debate is open here. Some researchers/physicians you talk to oppose it, others support it (isn't that how it is across most of the nation?) Other than not being taught abortion procedures, there isn't any impact on your education - just the environment you are in. Not that everyone is Catholic, or Christian, but it is just a more supportive and encouraging environment (in my humble opinion).

If you have any more questions about SLU, I'll try to answer when I have time!

Again congrats and good luck!


Thanks for answering my question regarding the class schedules

Good luck with your applications & interviews folks!

Anybody know when does the day end with an on-campus interview?

I had my interview early morning... my day ended after lunch, ie, at 1:30
However, some had their interview as late as 3:30. So it depends on when your interview is

I think it depends on when your interview is scheduled. Mine is at 3:30 pm so I got a 6:30 plane ticket, hopefully I don't get burned assuming my interview will end by 5-ish.

I think it depends on when your interview is scheduled. Mine is at 3:30 pm so I got a 6:30 plane ticket, hopefully I don't get burned assuming my interview will end by 5-ish.

i do know someone who had a 3pm interview which lasted 1:15 hrs... so yeah keep that in mind

i do know someone who had a 3pm interview which lasted 1:15 hrs... so yeah keep that in mind

Yeah I am worried about that, but 6:30 was the latest flight I could find for that day. And I have to work the next day. Hopefully Dr. Willmore won't get offended if I tell him I really have to leave :laugh:

Hey nervouspremed and Uegis,
You should definitely visit slu. Its a great place for med school. I don't remember if I got any packet of info, but you can find everything on their website. Good residency matches, awesome clinical training, facilities and faculty.


I also had a regional interview, in Los Angeles. Got in too. Could you tell me more about the awesome training. I've read on the interview feedback that the city can be scary? Any other info would be great too. :o

Yeah I am worried about that, but 6:30 was the latest flight I could find for that day. And I have to work the next day. Hopefully Dr. Willmore won't get offended if I tell him I really have to leave :laugh:

Hi! I'm the one who pakidoc knows to have had a 3:00 pm interview that went past 4:00 pm. I believe it was like 4:10 pm when I got out. The actual interview day itself, i.e. tour, lunch, talk with medical students etc, ended around 1:00 pm, so I had two hours with absolutely nothing to do but sit in a dingy yellow conference room staring at the ceiling. I interviewed with Dr. Westerman, who according to the admissions staff, is known to give looong interviews. He was very nice, and I'm sure if I had told him I had to get out of there, he'd have obliged. My flight was at 6:50 pm, and I made it just fine. I had to be at work the next day too -- bright and early at 7:30 am, :laugh:

Good luck on your interview! :D You'll rock!

Thanks for the info Ambs!

Leaving for St Louie tomorry :)

Thanks for the info Ambs!

Leaving for St Louie tomorry :)


Same experience as Ambs, except I think mine ran till 4:20.

Hmmm mine was only 20 mins, short and sweet. Mostly standard questions (why med, why slu, ECs, strengths/weaknesses etc). Overall very conversational. I guess it depends on the interviewer you get.

Hey Ambs, have you decided yet?

Just got back from St. Louis. I absolutely loved the school and the city but I can't really explain why. It just felt right to me. Can't explain it.

Dean Willmore is definitely a very laid-back interviewer. But so laid-back that I started to feel a bit paranoid that he wasn't really interested in interviewing me. After my interview (short one, 30 minutes) I kept thinking, "Oh, I should've said this," or "Oh damn I forgot to say this." Now I'm all anxious about this school; I have to say that I'm surprised by how much I liked it.

I can't help feeling that I screwed up but I don't know if I'm just being ridiculous. Probably because my other interviews have all been like an hour long. And I walked out of those feeling really confident about how I did and not so much here. Guess all I can do is wait and hope ;).

Congrats all going to SLU... it is a great school. I'm a STL native, so if you have any questions, feel free to contact me (lurking from the pharm boards). STL is like a really big small town... everyone is somehow linked to everyone else... it's actually a pretty cool atmosphere.
Anyway, best of luck!!

I would say the curriculum here at SLU is the best thing about the med school. We use block scheduling here and have 2 classes going on at the once during the first year and 1 system at a time second year. One makes it great is that there isn't a test every week. Probably more like every 3 weeks, but sometimes on Saturdays. You would be surprised how many of my other med school friends complain about having a test every week with no end in sight. If you have questions let me know.

I had Dr. Willmore too. I too felt that. He has written a book on interviewing for medical school (I later heard) and he's known for taking an unconventional approach to interviewing. He really wants to get to know if each person is right for the school. He wasn't shooting to stump me with riddles, ethical questions, or motivation questions. He was just trying to get a bigger picture, something I totally appreciated but at the same time was hard to get a good read.

For me, I didn't get into my application until the last 10 minutes of my application. And that was only to ask how to pronounce some of the names I had listed on the activities list. Did you see the machine on his desk? I had to guess what it was. I thought it was an interviewing torturing device.

I just heard back and man am pumped. I got to stay with students so I got in the inside scoop.

Does anyone know when class is supposed to start for 2005-06 year?


Just got back from St. Louis. I absolutely loved the school and the city but I can't really explain why. It just felt right to me. Can't explain it.

Dean Willmore is definitely a very laid-back interviewer. But so laid-back that I started to feel a bit paranoid that he wasn't really interested in interviewing me. After my interview (short one, 30 minutes) I kept thinking, "Oh, I should've said this," or "Oh damn I forgot to say this." Now I'm all anxious about this school; I have to say that I'm surprised by how much I liked it.

I can't help feeling that I screwed up but I don't know if I'm just being ridiculous. Probably because my other interviews have all been like an hour long. And I walked out of those feeling really confident about how I did and not so much here. Guess all I can do is wait and hope ;).

I don't know the exact day, but orientation will start the first week of august

I had Dr. Willmore too. I too felt that. He has written a book on interviewing for medical school (I later heard) and he's known for taking an unconventional approach to interviewing. He really wants to get to know if each person is right for the school. He wasn't shooting to stump me with riddles, ethical questions, or motivation questions. He was just trying to get a bigger picture, something I totally appreciated but at the same time was hard to get a good read.

For me, I didn't get into my application until the last 10 minutes of my application. And that was only to ask how to pronounce some of the names I had listed on the activities list. Did you see the machine on his desk? I had to guess what it was. I thought it was an interviewing torturing device.

I just heard back and man am pumped. I got to stay with students so I got in the inside scoop.

Does anyone know when class is supposed to start for 2005-06 year?

Hey congrats! :clap:

Got the good letter today! I'm goin' to SLU!

Congrats to all that have been accepted. I will be interviewing next week and I hope to be in the same fortunate situation as the rest of you. Quick question: I have about 5 hours to waste the day before my interview in St. Louis, and I want to check out the city. What should I do? Where should I go? Thanks.

freakingzooming and saluki... congrats on your admission to SLU!!!

californiabear... i from the stl suberbs... i dont know if theres much to see in downtown. There are some good resteraunts at the loop. also theres the arch.

Congrats to all that have been accepted. I will be interviewing next week and I hope to be in the same fortunate situation as the rest of you. Quick question: I have about 5 hours to waste the day before my interview in St. Louis, and I want to check out the city. What should I do? Where should I go? Thanks.

Two words:

Brewery Tour

And the brewery isn't too far from the medical school.

if you have a few hours go to forest park. its not far, and there are natural history and art museums there. definitely if its a nice day as well.

To those of you who've been accepted to SLU,

What should we be doing for financial aid? I filled out the FAFSA in January, and I haven't heard a thing from the school!

I havnt heard anything back yet either. But considering they do not offer any free money, I didn't expect any response soon regarding financial aide seeing as my credit is clean.

I havnt heard anything back yet either. But considering they do not offer any free money, I didn't expect any response soon regarding financial aide seeing as my credit is clean.
They don't offer any scholarships or anything? Is that what they told you at the interview? I had a regional so I don't know what's up with faid.

i got a letter along with my admission documents asking me to go to a website and fill out some info for finaid. it required an id/password which they said would be my ssn and dob. when i entered them it said they were invalid. im gona call and find out...

anyone else had the same exp?

They don't offer any scholarships or anything? Is that what they told you at the interview? I had a regional so I don't know what's up with faid.
Not that I am aware of. As far as I know, they offer loans only. I havn't been asked to fill out any financial aid info other than the credit report.

Looking through my info I came across that sheet, so maybe I am wrong.

Not that I am aware of. As far as I know, they offer loans only. I havn't been asked to fill out any financial aid info other than the credit report.

Looking through my info I came across that sheet, so maybe I am wrong.
Apparently there are a few available to "Any student who maintains acceptable scholastic achievement and exhibits exceptional financial need."

Does anyone know what anatomy book SLU students use?

To answer some questions:

First, Financial Aid. Welcome to SLU - aka debt. There is nothing you can do about the cost of tuition (we actually had the lowest rise in tuition for the upcoming year of all schools at St. Louis U), so just learn to accept the fact that you are going to accumulate debt. First years generally don't recieve scholarship money. Starting second year it supposedly starts getting a bit easier to get some more univeristy aid. You won't hear back from financial aid until sometime in April/May when they have compiled your aid package. You will get all the aid you need one way or another (aka private loans), so there is nothing to really worry about.

FREE time in St. Louis? The Budweiser brewery tour is free and you get free samples in the tasting room at the end. Or the arch is always a good option. Forest Park, home of the free St. Louis Zoo, free Art Mueseum, and free History Museum is also a good time. And there is also the ever popular free City Museum and free Science Center. Have I mentioned that this is all free?

Anatomy Books? My my... we have some overachievers. Just joking with you. You will definitely use Netters Atlas in the Gross Lab (and that copy will stay in the lab as your juicy,dirty copy). For personal studying? Most of my classmates and I used Nettters. Some of the professors preferred Grants and used it's illustrations in class (the cross-sections/surface anatomy figures in Grants sometimes appeared on the "slides" portion of our exams). An imaging atlas (X-rays, CT, MRI) is also helpful for the slides portion of the exam. A lot of my friends also bought Rohen's color atlas of anatomy - it is full of actual pictures of beautiful dissections... supposedly like what you do in lab, but unfortunately none of my classmates (nor I) are as talented as Mr. Rohen and friends. Anyways, my advice? Check out the books in a medical bookstore and compare similar pictures. Figure out which one you feel most comfortable with, and get that. Oh, and remember, that no matter what school you go to, there will likely be a book fair sometime orientation week at which you can get gently used books for a good deal cheaper than any bookstore.

My final words for now...Don't, I repeat, DON'T freak out if you don't hear anything from SLU from now until the beginning summer. Communication with incoming students is definitely not one of our greatest strengths. But please don't let that reflect on the school. (Keep in mind that SLU has a pretty large turnover rate once waitlists start moving). Once you get here, I PROMISE that everyone is more than helpful. You will be asking people to stop helping you and stop giving you information. But until then, if you have any questions, feel free to ask me or call financial aid or call admissions.

Again, Congrats and Good Luck!

hey beanie
thanks for all your help and advice :thumbup:
we soon-to-be-ms1's will need it!

FREE time in St. Louis? The Budweiser brewery tour is free and you get free samples in the tasting room at the end. Or the arch is always a good option. Forest Park, home of the free St. Louis Zoo, free Art Mueseum, and free History Museum is also a good time. And there is also the ever popular free City Museum and free Science Center. Have I mentioned that this is all free?

I dunno the last time you've been but the City Museum is definately not free. I had to pay an arm and a leg to get me and my brother in there. It's fun but constantly infested with kids. Not to mention the fact that no actual learning takes place there.

All the other stuff is fun and free though.

I still recommend the brewery tour.

I interviewed on 2/8 and I haven't heard back. Anyone else interviewed around that time? Did you hear back?

I interviewed on 2/8 and I haven't heard back. Anyone else interviewed around that time? Did you hear back?



I interviewed later in the month. They told me that response times were 4 - 6 weeks b/c they were behind on reviewing applications. I really liked SLU it seems like a cool place to go.

Hey thanks Beanie.

Sdnstud, I interviewed on 2/1 and got my acceptance letter on 2/22 so you should hear soon. The letter was dated 2/18. Good luck.

Hey EMT-CO32, thanks for the head up. I was told at the interview to expect a decision in 2-4 weeks and next tuesday is the 4th week. :scared:

Hey thanks Beanie.

Sdnstud, I interviewed on 2/1 and got my acceptance letter on 2/22 so you should hear soon. The letter was dated 2/18. Good luck.

Hey does anyone know when SLU's 2nd look weekend is?

Hey does anyone know when SLU's 2nd look weekend is?

2nd look weekend? i didnt know slu had one.
id love to go there again and look around

anyone know abt it?

Hey does anyone know when SLU's 2nd look weekend is?
I was under the impression that SLU did not have one.

I got my acceptance letter today! I interviewed on 2/8, so 4 weeks post-interview. I really liked the school before my interview, but I had a very negative interview experience. I'd love to attend the second-look weekend if SLU has one.

For those who have been accepted, What do you like/dislike about the school? Did you noticed that the students weren't too close-knited with each other (perhaps because SLU has no dorms)? Did you find the medical school building a little run-down? the surrounding area a little scary (one guy had his car stolen 3 times in 2 years)? the professors kind of aloof?


Hey thanks Beanie.

Sdnstud, I interviewed on 2/1 and got my acceptance letter on 2/22 so you should hear soon. The letter was dated 2/18. Good luck.

I got my acceptance letter today! I interviewed on 2/8, so 4 weeks post-interview. I really liked the school before my interview, but I had a very negative interview experience. I'd love to attend the second-look weekend if SLU has one.

For those who have been accepted, What do you like/dislike about the school? Did you noticed that the students weren't too close-knited with each other (perhaps because SLU has no dorms)? Did you find the medical school building a little run-down? the surrounding area a little scary (one guy had his car stolen 3 times in 2 years)? the professors kind of aloof?

Congrats on your admission!! :)

omg someone had their car stolen 3 times in 2 yrs!!! hmmm i didnt notice the stuff you mentioned, but yeah id like to go there again for a 2nd look.

I got my acceptance letter today! I interviewed on 2/8, so 4 weeks post-interview. I really liked the school before my interview, but I had a very negative interview experience. I'd love to attend the second-look weekend if SLU has one.

For those who have been accepted, What do you like/dislike about the school? Did you noticed that the students weren't too close-knited with each other (perhaps because SLU has no dorms)? Did you find the medical school building a little run-down? the surrounding area a little scary (one guy had his car stolen 3 times in 2 years)? the professors kind of aloof?

I didn't go to an interview where the med school had dorms all year, so SLU not having them seemed normal, though its students did live more all over the city then my other interviews - leading me to feel the same way you did about the class. Facilities were not the greatest, but they werent bad. I really thought the campus was quite appealing. The neighborhood behind campus was borderline slummy. Students are made aware of where not to park, I would be somewhat uncomfortable attending school and not being entirely comfortable around campus. Professors seemed cool, sat in a on seminar, very interesting. For the reasons you said, and I elaborated on, and because of the cost to attend SLU, I will not be matriculating there, though I do feel it is a nice school. Just not for me (or you) apparently.

Does anyone have update on SLU's financial aid procedures? As far as I know, there are 3 applications associated w/ SLU FA:

1. FAFSA
2. Need Access Group Application
3. On-line institutional Aid form

does anyone know the deadline for filing the Need Access Group Application? Also, can anyone access the On-line institutional Aid form?

I got the letter of acceptance from SLU about a week ago. I was pretty surprised since Dean Wilmore although nice, didn't seem that interested in what I had to say. But, I got in so I must've done something right. Congrats to all of you.

I got the letter of acceptance from SLU about a week ago. I was pretty surprised since Dean Wilmore although nice, didn't seem that interested in what I had to say. But, I got in so I must've done something right. Congrats to all of you.

Congrats!

You don't know how happy that makes me, because I felt the same vibe from Dean Willmore after my interview. :laugh:

I think someone else earlier in the thread mentioned that it's his interviewing style.

Quick question for those more familiar with St Louis Med...

I sent in my application in mid February since the first them I sent my application, it was lost in mail and St Louis never bothered to tell me. Does that mean I will pretty much get automatically get rejected soon since my app was received so late?

Quick question for those more familiar with St Louis Med...

I sent in my application in mid February since the first them I sent my application, it was lost in mail and St Louis never bothered to tell me. Does that mean I will pretty much get automatically get rejected soon since my app was received so late?

What do they say when you ask the admissions office about it?

What do they say when you ask the admissions office about it?

They told me I could just mail them another check and that my app would be reviewed. I'm pretty sure Ill get a rejection letter because its so late even though my stats are decent but kinda frustrated with the mailing service... Vermont cashed my check but said they didnt get my letter of recs and I had to send UCSD my letters of recs twice too. I knew USPS was bad but not THIS bad.

anyone know when the orientation for the entering '05 class starts this fall?
or where can i find this info. the slu website (http://medschool.slu.edu/index.phtml?page=academic_calendar) has last years starting date (1 august 2004)

thanks

Alright, I'll take another round at the questions/concerns. Remember this is just my humble opinion or my limited knowledge.

Car theft. Welcome to St.Louis, the 2nd (or 3rd) leading city in crime in the US. Most of the crime though thankfully is just that - car theft. They've started cracking down on it, but it's still a bit rampant. The solution? Buy a CLUB at your nearest WalMart, pay the money to park in the garage/gated lots, pay to park off the street wherever you live, don't leave your car downtown overnight, don't have anything of great value visible in your car. Be smart.

The neighborhood. SLU is an urban hospital with an urban population and has made that to be it's mission. So where better to be than in an urban area? That does NOT mean that you have to live there. Yes the neighbrohood may seem a bit shady (it still does to me every now and again), but again if you are smart you will be safe. Trust me when I say the neighborhood is not the worst of St. Louis. I have never not felt safe on campus. It may just be that I am that naiive, but I like to think that I'm smart about it - walking in the lighted areas or with other people, parking in gated lots, etc. - in addition to the actual campus security (there is always a cop stationed at night near the parking lots and where you walk).

Financial Aid. The easiest way to have your questions answered is to just call the FA office. They are all really nice and know how confusing all this money stuff can be to us, so don't be shy. 314. 977.9840

Student living. Yes we do seem to be spread out a bit over the city. But I think that is because St. Louis offers so many different (and affordable) living options. If you want to live Downtown, or in a happening neighborhood (Central West End), or in a quieter part (South county) or in a house, STL has got you covered. Does that impact our class dynamics? Nope. We still all manage to study together, and go out together, and relax together. While St. Louis is a city, it's not New York, DC, Chicago, or LA. It's very quick to get from one part of town to another.

Second Look. We don't have a second look weekend :( Sorry. Hopefully, maybe, we can get something put together over this next year to offer it then. (Although that is of no help to you).

Orientation/Start Date. Man, I haven't gotten through this year and you already are asking me to think about next? Just kidding with you. I believe we start school August 8th so orientation week would be the week before that. At least that is the date that has stuck in my head for some reason. Plan on early August!

Remember that you have to make this decision for yourself, that may seem pretty obvious, but I think it is sometimes easy to get caught up in others opinions (I know I struggled with that last year) - a good school for you may not be the right school for everyone else!

Hope that helps! Again congrats, and good luck to all of you!

Again, thanks for your help Beanie :)

Hey has anyone who interviewed around the 20th of February heard anything from the Ad-Com yet ? I check my mail like 4x a day I cant wait for the big envelope, (i hope) :scared:

Argh waitlisted today, I’ll give someone 100.00 for their acceptance :p Oh well I hear SLU has a quite a bit of movement after may 15. I wish they told me my rank though, that sux.

Argh waitlisted today, I’ll give someone 100.00 for their acceptance :p Oh well I hear SLU has a quite a bit of movement after may 15. I wish they told me my rank though, that sux.

i hope you get in. ive also heard the slu waitlist moves fast may thru july.
:luck:

Argh waitlisted today, I’ll give someone 100.00 for their acceptance :p Oh well I hear SLU has a quite a bit of movement after may 15. I wish they told me my rank though, that sux.
I'll do it for $120, acceptance letter and white out included.

Argh waitlisted today, I’ll give someone 100.00 for their acceptance :p Oh well I hear SLU has a quite a bit of movement after may 15. I wish they told me my rank though, that sux.

I withdrew my acceptance this week, so there's one spot open. I've heard great things about the school, but it just wasn't right for me. I sincerely hope that you get in! :luck:

BTW, where's my $100? Just kidding ;)

I'll do it for $120, acceptance letter and white out included.


You got yourself a deal, where do I send the check. Also does anyone know if they disclose your waitlist rank over the phone? Thanks !!

You got yourself a deal, where do I send the check. Also does anyone know if they disclose your waitlist rank over the phone? Thanks !!

Reading posts from last year, it seemed that they never disclosed rank.

Congratulations to everyone!

I'm going to be matriculating at SLU this fall, too, and look forward to meeting all of you.

You got yourself a deal, where do I send the check. Also does anyone know if they disclose your waitlist rank over the phone? Thanks !!
I just dropped my acceptance this week and told them I prefer my seat go to a Mr. H Doughnuts. PM me for details on where to wire the $. :thumbup:

hmmm... is it possible to tell medschools to whom you want your spot to go to??
im dropping some acceptances at other places, so i wanna know.

hmmm... is it possible to tell medschools to whom you want your spot to go to??
im dropping some acceptances at other places, so i wanna know.
:laugh: No!
I mean yes Homer.

hmmm... is it possible to tell medschools to whom you want your spot to go to??
im dropping some acceptances at other places, so i wanna know.

No. I wondered that too. You're decided on SLU, right? Have fun this fall and best wishes! :thumbup:

I interviewed in early March and just got my acceptance last Saturday. I am pretty sure I will end up there. Where are all of you looking at living. I am married and looking for a nice safe place. Anybody with helpful advice?

I wondering if any of you gotten your fin aid package yet? Thx

I called the FA office today. The lady told me that they're "working on institutional aid distribution today and an email will be sent out today or tomorrow."



I wondering if any of you gotten your fin aid package yet? Thx

The 1st and 2nd year classes have a housing website for recommendations on places to live....

http://medschool.slu.edu/housing/

It is in the process of being updated so things may be changing a bit. But for a good overview of various areas you can live in St. Louis check out "Getting to Know St. Louis".


Another site to check out is the housing forum (especially if you are looking for roommates) You will have to e-mail student affairs for a passcode.

http://medschool.slu.edu/housing/index.phtml?page=discussion_board


If you have any specific questions, feel free to PM me and I'll try to help the best I can or find someone else to help you out!

Just got my financial aid offer. $5000 scholarship and $2000 university loans. I will be withdrawing from slu later today. hopefully my spot will go to one of you waiting.

Just got my financial aid offer. $5000 scholarship and $2000 university loans. I will be withdrawing from slu later today. hopefully my spot will go to one of you waiting.
'Sup fellow SLUMed declining buddy! I just received my financial aid offer from SLU as well (a week later than they said it would come, I might add). All I received was loan offers at SLU, the most expensive school I applied to. I received far better offers at cheaper schools, even a state school (UMich).

I too have withdrawn my acceptance at SLU. Good luck to those out there on the waitlist.

Hey I interviewed at SLU in early April, and I was wondering if anybody else who interviewed around that time has heard anything back yet. I am trying to be as patient as possible. :)

Hey I interviewed at SLU in early April, and I was wondering if anybody else who interviewed around that time has heard anything back yet. I am trying to be as patient as possible. :)

I also interviewed at the beginning of April and have yet to hear, do they have to let us know by the 15th?

That is what I was wondering as well. They told us at the interview it would be 3-4 weeks so I expect it any day now. I am just trying to hold out from calling.

That is what I was wondering as well. They told us at the interview it would be 3-4 weeks so I expect it any day now. I am just trying to hold out from calling.

Give them a call, see what they say. It sucks waiting

Have you given them a call yet?

Have you given them a call yet?

I emailed them about three weeks post interview and all I got was that a decision had not been made. You would think they would have to let us know by th 15th but thats only 4 days away

I wouldn't expect to hear as quick as they told you (3-4 weeks). I interviewed at the beggining of March and they told us the same thing. After over a month of waiting I broke down and called. They told me that they are way behind processing applications this year, and that I would have to wait a couple more weeks. My acceptance came on May 7, so it was around 2 months before I heard. Who knows though, maybe with May 15th fast approaching they are getting more on the ball.

Add me to the crappy financial aid award list.

I had already withdrawn but still....it's pretty bad...

I hope my spot goes to one of the lucky waitlisters on this forum!

I'm a little bitter. I took all that time. Filling out that stupid Need Access application with school's app and I find I get only Stafford loans. Nothing from SLU and not only that, no scholarships nada. I get 45,167 total. Only to cover the tuition and fees. What a waste.

I pulled out of SLU this afternoon.

Well I got my letter today and am now a member of SLU's ranked alternate list. :( If you call will they tell you were you are on the alternate list??

Hi Guys/Gals. I declined my acceptance to SLU yesterday. Good luck to you all.

Hey all who are familiar with St. Louis. I am looking at apartments that are around 1-10 miles away from the med school. What is the area adjacent to the school like. I didn't really get too much exposure when I was back there. It sounds sweet to be able to walk to class, but not if its in a bad neighborhood. Also, if anybody knows, what is safety like around the SOM. Can you walk around after dark? Thanks for calming (or fueling) my paranoia.

Is it me or does this actually happen to most people admitted to SLU?! I called them at least 6-7 times during the past 2 weeks (on many different days, too!), and the phone is always answered by this girl who says that she knows NOTHING! and seriously, she doesn't even know the estimated budget for the M1 class. :eek: not just that, when i asked her whether it's possible to speak to someone with the knowledge, THAT someone is ALWAYS NOT AROUND--either out of the office, in a meeting, or on a phone call. I left my number once, and that lady never called back. It's already been 1 week.

So, I received my financial aid pacakge, which is pretty lousy. At the very bottom, they listed a financial aid counselor. When I called, I found out that it's the same lady who's never to be found! I think I can safely presume that for the entire university--undergrad or med school, there's ONLY ONE financial aid advisor. :scared: Maybe that contributes to the lousiness of the financial aid package that most of us end up getting, huh... :thumbdown anywayz... I'm really pissed off with that. Sorry about the venting. :mad:

P.S. Is it possible to negotiate for financial aid, given that I finally get a hold of that lady..? Any advice is appreciated.

Is it me or does this actually happen to most people admitted to SLU?! I called them at least 6-7 times during the past 2 weeks (on many different days, too!), and the phone is always answered by this girl who says that she knows NOTHING! and seriously, she doesn't even know the estimated budget for the M1 class. :eek: not just that, when i asked her whether it's possible to speak to someone with the knowledge, THAT someone is ALWAYS NOT AROUND--either out of the office, in a meeting, or on a phone call. I left my number once, and that lady never called back. It's already been 1 week.

So, I received my financial aid pacakge, which is pretty lousy. At the very bottom, they listed a financial aid counselor. When I called, I found out that it's the same lady who's never to be found! I think I can safely presume that for the entire university--undergrad or med school, there's ONLY ONE financial aid advisor. :scared: Maybe that contributes to the lousiness of the financial aid package that most of us end up getting, huh... :thumbdown anywayz... I'm really pissed off with that. Sorry about the venting. :mad:

P.S. Is it possible to negotiate for financial aid, given that I finally get a hold of that lady..? Any advice is appreciated.

the lady who answers the phones is actually a temp. She has no real affliation with the SLU financial aid office, let alone SLU. The officer we're all supposed to contact used to be the SLU undergrad's financial aid coordinator and she's just filling in for the school of medicine until they find a replacement. It seems like she's frazzled and beseiged by people bothering left and right. I feel for her. But still I get a sense we're all getting shafted here financial aid wise. I pulled out of SLU for other reasons but the financial aid package was like icing to my decision cake.

Hey fellow SLU acceptees,

I am wondering if you all have had any communication with the school since your acceptance. I got a letter about forms to fill out for FA, but nothing else yet. I am trying to make plans for orientation, white coat ceremony, etc., but have no idea about dates, times, or places. Also I am wondering what we need to purchase for the first weeks of classes. Anybody got any info? Thanks...

The best I could find out is that the White Coat Ceremony is Sunday July 31st and Orientation is the week of August 1st. Then classes start the next week. Apparently (according to the SLU website) you're expected to have a dissecting kit and a lab coat for the first day b/c some students will be dissecting cadavers on that first day.

Hello everyone,

I am pumped about the Lou, I really like the campus and student body. I decided to go to SLU over some other schools and I am excited about studying with you all.

Reading about everyone's experience with the financial aid office is a trip. Hopefully, we all get the loans that we need. Does anyone from STL know where most of the students live? I am looking into buying a house, hopefully somewhere close to campus and in a good area, does anyone have any advice?

Thanks,

Jimmy

I will be joining everyone in the fall at SLU-- right now I'm looking for housing, just like a lot of people. I found that the school has a great housing website at http://medschool.slu.edu/housing/ where it gives past student opinions on several complexes and neighborhoods in the city. There's also a housing bulletin board through that link somewhere that has other students looking for roomates or giving info on specific houses.

my 0.02, as a recent SLU med grad-
don't live close to the med school, i.e. on Grand. learned this the hard way first year. in st. louis county, i would recommend affton/shrewsbury. easy commute on I-44, close to lots of shopping. as far as the city, i would recommend Soulard. not as overpriced/crowded as the Central West End, and in my opinion a little safer. easy ten minute commute to school on city streets. TONS of nightlife- bars on every block. Enjoy it while you can during first and second year. If you're looking for a more laid back area of the city, St. Louis Hills is nice.

feel free to p.m. with questions

thank you man, that helps a lot. Do you know if many students buy homes? How is the market for resale I wonder. You say you didn't like the west grand area, is there a lot of crime there? What about torres park?

The information on orientation will be sent out sometime in the next week or so (fingers crossed). White Coat will be Sunday June 31st and orientation starts August 1. The first year, excuse me, second year, class is busy planning a whole bunch of fun things all that week - including plenty of picnics (=free food), a Cards game, golfing, a pub crawl, the Muny, and much more. Plus you have the ever exciting fun filled day of CPR training :)

As far as anatomy goes... yes some will dissect the first day of class. You will likely need scrubs or grungy clothing, a dissection kit, and a Netters. Most of which are probably pretty easy to acquire during orientation.... dissection kits are resold at the book fair and Netters are given out with memberships to AMSA ,or juicy dirty Netters can also be bought at the book fair, and I believe that AMA gave out scrubs with membership.

thanks a bunch folks, im really looking forward to the orientation week now!! :)

got a question though, im not a member of amsa or ama. would you recommend becoming a member, given that they give out free netters n scrubs?

also, do any of you know when the first tuition deposit is due?

thanks

this is what i found sifting through slu's website.
http://medschool.slu.edu/studentaffairs/2004_orientation.pdf

The information on orientation will be sent out sometime in the next week or so (fingers crossed). White Coat will be Sunday June 31st and orientation starts August 1. The first year, excuse me, second year, class is busy planning a whole bunch of fun things all that week - including plenty of picnics (=free food), a Cards game, golfing, a pub crawl, the Muny, and much more. Plus you have the ever exciting fun filled day of CPR training :)


Ooh, sounds fun!!! Thanks for the update Beanie! :)

so i went to slu today n spent the day there. the campus is pretty big, i got lost a couple of times. but they have a two seperate buildings for the medschool including a library. theres also a small fitness center about 5 mins walk from the medschool which i liked. campus is nice, lots of greenery everywhere.

one thing i didnt know though. ppl there said that one should not park at the meters near and around the buildings coz cars are often broken into even during day time. the parking garage is relatively safe however n we folks are gona be getting permits for it during orientation week.

Hi All,

I am going to be attending SLU and was just wondering if anyone heard about anything that we have to do before orientation.(Vaccines, TB test, Health insurance, ect.) I am gonna be away from home for most of the time before school starts and would really like to get all the silly crap done. I hope the rest of the school is more organized than the orientation info people. Anyway see you all in Aug

Hi All,

I am going to be attending SLU and was just wondering if anyone heard about anything that we have to do before orientation.(Vaccines, TB test, Health insurance, ect.) I am gonna be away from home for most of the time before school starts and would really like to get all the silly crap done. I hope the rest of the school is more organized than the orientation info people. Anyway see you all in Aug

qwerty,
the SLU Admissions office mailed out a package of information last week. I received it on june 3rd. It contained detailed information about the orientation schedule, tution payements etc. It also had a vaccinations and immunization form. If i remember correctly the deadline for turning in the vaccinations was july 15?

id suggest to call the admissions office and ask em to mail it to u incase they havent.

Thanks, I called and they said they sent it to my school adress. thanks for the help. See you in Aug

I am planning on purchasing a 3 br home within 10 miles of campus and renting out 2 of the rooms if anyone is interested pm me. BTW I'm an Asian male, non-smoker.

I am planning on purchasing a 3 br home within 10 miles of campus and renting out 2 of the rooms if anyone is interested pm me. BTW I'm an Asian male, non-smoker.

hey, just wondering... which area are u purchasing a home in? is it towards the west side... richmond heights, clayton area?

hey, just wondering... which area are u purchasing a home in? is it towards the west side... richmond heights, clayton area?

If you're purchasing a house in clayton, I only wish I had the cash flow you have....

If you're purchasing a house in clayton, I only wish I had the cash flow you have....


oh no, im upto my nose in debt :o as for the house... im from st louis, my parents live around that area. so ill probably be commuting to school, 1/2 hr both ways.


so whats everyone doing for housing?? living near campus? far from campus? havent decided?

Well to be honest my parents actually purchased the house and are just investing in it while I'm in med school. I know I'm spoiled but I figure they have a good chance of getting a decent return. Anyway here's a link to the home for anyone who's interested www.cfvatterott.com/indInventory.php?indInvt=44
It's located about a mile east of campus. The area isn't the greatest but it's convenient to campus and seems safe enough.

watup
im from Toronto
and i'm on the alternate list still...
any chance i'll hear anything soon?

Not really looking forward to submitting those Caribbean apps...

Hoping for a nice phone call

Anyone else living in the central west end? I'm getting pumped for school to start...never thought I would say that.

Is there anyone else out there who hopes to be accepted to another school besides SLU? I am on waiting lists at 3 other places and I am 100% certain I would choose 2 of them over SLU. However, I think that movement on waitlists is pretty infrequent at this point and I am therefore planning on making the move to Saint Louis within the next two weeks. The next 4 years at SLU will be an interesting adventure for me because the only time I've ever been to Saint Louis, or Missouri for that matter, was when I visited the school for the interview. Would anyone like to comment on what they think might be unique about medical school at SLU or life in general in Saint Louis? Did anyone turn down other schools to go to SLU? If so, why?

Is there anyone else out there who hopes to be accepted to another school besides SLU? I am on waiting lists at 3 other places and I am 100% certain I would choose 2 of them over SLU. However, I think that movement on waitlists is pretty infrequent at this point and I am therefore planning on making the move to Saint Louis within the next two weeks. The next 4 years at SLU will be an interesting adventure for me because the only time I've ever been to Saint Louis, or Missouri for that matter, was when I visited the school for the interview. Would anyone like to comment on what they think might be unique about medical school at SLU or life in general in Saint Louis? Did anyone turn down other schools to go to SLU? If so, why?
Hey man, I too am hoping (kinda) for an acceptance from one of my waitlist schools(UC's and Loma Linda), but I don't think it will happen. I did choose SLU over a couple of other schools (MCW, Creighton, and UHSUS?) and did so for a lot of reasons. I really like SLU though, don't get me wrong, I am pumped to be there and think Saint Louis is a fun city. All the students seems cool and chill (especially compared to the "other" school in the STL.) I am from California, so like you, the only time I have been to St. Louis is during the interview. I have always heard good things from doctors about SLU and think you don't have to worry about the school's name when it comes to residency placement.

hi there~

glad to see new posts from my future classmates. ;) originally i was waiting for cincy; however, there's very little movement up till now. interestingly, my family doctor actually rated SLU above cincy. i'm definitely happy about that. :thumbup:

i started looking for housing at st. louis 2 weeks ago, and now i'm holding a 1 bdrm unit at hampton gardens. because i had a regional interview at SF, i haven't had the chance to visit st. louis. i'll be flying there to check out the school, my future apartment and take care of other miscellaneous thing. hopefully i will be ready for the coming school year soon. :o i look forward to meeting all of you soon!~

Did anyone turn down other schools to go to SLU? If so, why?

I turned down BU for SLU. The biggest reason for me was that the students at SLU seemed to be enjoying their medical education a heck of a lot more than students at BU. I was also really impressed with the respect that faculty and staff at SLU have for their medical students.

Hey fellow SLU-ers: When are people getting into town? I was thinking of having some SDNers over for dinner Monday or Tuesday the week before orientation if people aren't too overwhelmed? I know that's still a bit away, but if people think they might be interested, PM me so I know if I should plan. :)

Hey guys and gals, I am waiting on my state school, but at this point, I should start looking for apts in St louis. Has any of you start going down to st louis and actually visited those apts that are on their website? I might plan a trip next week to go down there and check out the apts. Good luck to those that are still waiting. :luck:

Hey fellow SLU-ers: When are people getting into town? I was thinking of having some SDNers over for dinner Monday or Tuesday the week before orientation if people aren't too overwhelmed? I know that's still a bit away, but if people think they might be interested, PM me so I know if I should plan. :)

Hi dm~

Thanks for the warm offer! I'm still not quite sure about when I'll be moving to St. Louis, so I might not get there in time for the dinner. :( But I definitely look forward to the social events during the orientation week. Do you mind letting me know which events you've picked? I'm still in the process of figuring out what to check. :rolleyes:

Would anyone like to comment on what they think might be unique about medical school at SLU or life in general in Saint Louis? Did anyone turn down other schools to go to SLU? If so, why?

Hi there,

By this point you've probably already made your decision about SLU, but I figure I'll reply anyway. I was seriously considering going to SLU but ended up going with another option. I've lived in St. Louis for a while, though, and I have to say that it's a really fun city.

Perks: Midwestern people are so friendly. Your social life = drinking. Down-to-earth classmates. Good residency placements. Inner city hospital, so you'll see a variety of ailments...including gunshot wounds....

Drawbacks: Your social life = drinking. As a general rule, midwesterners will neverever move...so unless you want to stay in STL forever, forget dating one. Med campus is separated from the undergrad campus. $$Tuition$$

Anyway, I doubt you'd regret choosing SLU. STL is a great place to live for a few years!

Best of luck!

Perks: Your social life = drinking.
Drawbacks: Your social life = drinking.
Best of luck!

Ahh!~ I can't drink. I'd fall asleep right after. Does that mean I'd have no social life? :(

Hey there,

I'm moving out of my apartment in the Villages of Wyncrest (www.villagesofwyncrest.com) on August 1, and I'm wondering if anyone wants to sublet. I'll have the month of August and September left on my lease, but the managers are really cool and would definitely let you keep renting longer than that. My apartment's in a great, *safe* neighborhood that's only a couple mins from The Loop and about 10 mins to SLU. There's also free parking out the wazoo in the subdivision. Another perk is that the maintenance is 24/7. My specific apartment is 550 sq.feet, it has a ton of closet space, and it's got central air (of course). It's also directly in front of the laundry room/work-out facility, and - even better - it's super close to the pool. (Seriously, the pool here is amazing. It's water temp is perfect, there are tons of plants and pretty flowers everywhere, and there are lots of sunbathing chairs). Anyway, let me know if you're interested! I pay $550/month, but I'm only asking $400/month to sublet during August and September. In addition, gas/electric should run about $40/month, and I can leave the cable internet on for you for $30/month if you'd like.

Gimme an e-mail if you'd like to check it out! There are tons of Billikens here, as well as Wash U and UMSL students, so you'd be in good company.

Take care,

Emily
emily.speer@logan.edu

Hey, we are three weeks out....What is everyone up to this summer? I'm trying to have as much fun as possible before school starts. Surfing, fishing, and camping 5 days a week, as much as work can allow.

I'm excited to meet y'all in the STL. 314's....

Hey, we are three weeks out....What is everyone up to this summer? I'm trying to have as much fun as possible before school starts. Surfing, fishing, and camping 5 days a week, as much as work can allow.

I'm excited to meet y'all in the STL. 314's....

I am just trying to relax before school starts. Anybody know where is the best place to buy furnitures near St Louis (Cheapest place :D )?

Yeah, seriously go for the Sally (Salvation Army). There are tons of 'em around here, and you'll only have the furniture for 4 years. Otherwise I'd just buy used furniture off of the 4th years. (I did get a pretty sweet, cheap desk at Office Max, tho.)

Yeah, seriously go for the Sally (Salvation Army). There are tons of 'em around here, and you'll only have the furniture for 4 years. Otherwise I'd just buy used furniture off of the 4th years. (I did get a pretty sweet, cheap desk at Office Max, tho.)

Cool, I will have to check into that, thx.

Cool, I will have to check into that, thx.

Also, you might want to check out this place called Weekends Only.

Its a furniture outlet that is only open on Fri, Sat, and Sun but they usually have wicked deals on good furniture

Also, you might want to check out this place called Weekends Only.

Its a furniture outlet that is only open on Fri, Sat, and Sun but they usually have wicked deals on good furniture
Thx :D

I recently got accepted at SLU, Thank God, see you all there.

How many of you are getting Laptops for Class?

How many of you are getting Laptops for Class?

im gonna be using my old laptop. i doubt ill bring it to class though.

kashif... congrats on your acceptance!!!

How many of you are getting Laptops for Class?

I just got a new laptop, but I doubt I will use it to take notes during class, I prefer to use pen and paper. congrats :thumbup:

whats the dress code for the white coat ceremony? what are you folks gona wear? ooooh im soo excited... 13 days left :D

whats the dress code for the white coat ceremony? what are you folks gona wear? ooooh im soo excited... 13 days left :D
Not really sure, but I am probably gonna wear a dress shirt and a tie. :D

I always overdress...I am sure I'll wear a suit, but ditch the jacket once I get there if I'm the only person wearing one.

It seems like it'll be too hot for a jacket. Plus you really can't wear a jacket under your white coat. I think I'll just go with a dress shirt and tie.

It seems like it'll be too hot for a jacket. Plus you really can't wear a jacket under your white coat. I think I'll just go with a dress shirt and tie.

true that
im guessing most guys will wear a dress shirt plus tie.

i just checked the packet of info that slu sent us early july. says 'nice casual' for the 31st.

dress shirt and tie will do; no coat necessary as you will be wearing your white coat. It is a pretty nice ceremony held in the cathedral.

Off the SLU waitlist !!!!!!, I got a call at 8:30 am -- KICK ASS --, SLU is my first choice im totally psyched, See you all on the 31 st !!!!.

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Good job bro, I am pumped for you. SLU is a good place, we are going to have a blast...I'm pumped for some cards games.

Where are you from?

Congrats Homer! It seems that waitlist movement this year has been particularly slow. Fortune has smiled upon you big time :D

Good job bro, I am pumped for you. SLU is a good place, we are going to have a blast...I'm pumped for some cards games.

Where are you from?


Im from Maryland, I am going to drive out to the LOU Wednesday -- we'll have to put together a poker night, loser takes class notes !!

those kind of card games too bro, congrats again

those kind of card games too bro, congrats again


wooops I just caught that - that "s" made a big difference. No problem b/c I suck at poker anyway but im great at tossing back $ 10.00 beers at the park !!!

Im from Maryland, I am going to drive out to the LOU Wednesday -- we'll have to put together a poker night, loser takes class notes !!
Congrats, I am from Maryland too, I am driving down there on wednesday too. count me in with the poker game, haha, my pocket Aces are waiting for you guys. :D

Anyone here into mountain biking or free riding ? I hear that there are some decent trails around St. Louis. Im bringing my bike and all my equiptment so anyone into hitting some single track let me know.

For those of you on the waitlist, don't lose hope just yet. I heard a couple of people in my class got in the Saturday or Sunday before orientation. That being said, for those of you coming here, consider this. I am from Cali, and I love it here, it lacks pretty much all that's great about Cali, but it has many other things that Cali doesn't - like cheap beer and a better bar scene in general (I said bar not club) I truly believe that students at other medical schools don't have as much fun as we do.

For those of you on the waitlist, don't lose hope just yet. I heard a couple of people in my class got in the Saturday or Sunday before orientation. That being said, for those of you coming here, consider this. I am from Cali, and I love it here, it lacks pretty much all that's great about Cali, but it has many other things that Cali doesn't - like cheap beer and a better bar scene in general (I said bar not club) I truly believe that students at other medical schools don't have as much fun as we do.

I am excited, I hope it will be a fun experience.

I am excited, I hope it will be a fun experience.
hey everyone, st louis is rad. I drove here from Utah in one straight shot, 19 hours on Wednesday. found an apartment on Thursday (first one I looked at actually) and am excited for Sunday. Does anyone want to go to the Cardinals game Monday night?

Or want to play some tennis or golf or basketball or anything, pm me and I'll give you my number.

Have a great weekend and I'll see you all tomorrow.....

JImmy

Hi. I received a HUGE bump up to my interview date. It is now this coming Monday (Easter Monday Apr 17) instead of May 9. I'm looking for a sofa to crash on. If anyone can help, please contact me at 415-297-4418.

THANKS!!!

-Jonathan Khersonsky