2008-2009 St. Louis University (SLU) Secondary Application Thread

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Wow, what a long, silent weekend on SDN...
 
As a recent SLU grad and a nearly life-long St. Louisan, I can tell you that yes, there is crime, but I'm sure it's a lot worse in other areas of the country. Every few weeks SLU sends out an e-mail from the Dept. of Public Safety recounting an incident that had happened. Most recently, a girl got mugged outside of her on-campus apartment. Just weeks before, these same apartments got broken into and several students had all of their expensive electronics stolen. On a seperate note, two nights ago a friend of mine had her house broken into and she lives just a couple miles south of the SLU med campus. In short, things like this can happen wherever you live. I certainly don't think these anecdotes are representative of the city as a whole, rather, my status as a SLU student had me informed of every incident that occured on or near the campus.

However, in my opinion if you have the option of going to a school in a less urban area, do it. No matter how you slice it, city= crime and that's the sad truth.
 
ABRuniverse said:
As a recent SLU grad and a nearly life-long St. Louisan, I can tell you that yes, there is crime, but I'm sure it's a lot worse in other areas of the country. Every few weeks SLU sends out an e-mail from the Dept. of Public Safety recounting an incident that had happened. Most recently, a girl got mugged outside of her on-campus apartment. Just weeks before, these same apartments got broken into and several students had all of their expensive electronics stolen. On a seperate note, two nights ago a friend of mine had her house broken into and she lives just a couple miles south of the SLU med campus. In short, things like this can happen wherever you live. I certainly don't think these anecdotes are representative of the city as a whole, rather, my status as a SLU student had me informed of every incident that occured on or near the campus.

However, in my opinion if you have the option of going to a school in a less urban area, do it. No matter how you slice it, city= crime and that's the sad truth.
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I'm excited about the possibility of attending SLU for medical school, but if admitted I intend to life FAR away and commute in to avoid living near the crime.

Thanks for the info!
 
On a side note, we know of at least a few people who are going to be withdrawing this week so hopefully we'll see some more waitlist movement this week! Good luck everyone! And people who are withdrawing, thanks for letting us know and giving us hope!
 
ABRuniverse said:
As a recent SLU grad and a nearly life-long St. Louisan, I can tell you that yes, there is crime, but I'm sure it's a lot worse in other areas of the country. Every few weeks SLU sends out an e-mail from the Dept. of Public Safety recounting an incident that had happened. Most recently, a girl got mugged outside of her on-campus apartment. Just weeks before, these same apartments got broken into and several students had all of their expensive electronics stolen. On a seperate note, two nights ago a friend of mine had her house broken into and she lives just a couple miles south of the SLU med campus. In short, things like this can happen wherever you live. I certainly don't think these anecdotes are representative of the city as a whole, rather, my status as a SLU student had me informed of every incident that occured on or near the campus.

However, in my opinion if you have the option of going to a school in a less urban area, do it. No matter how you slice it, city= crime and that's the sad truth.
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Sounds exactly like what I dealt with as a Case undergrad in Cleveland. There's gonna be crime in big cities, especially dying ones like Saint Louis and Cleveland
 
Hi there, brand new to SDN and just got waitlisted at SLU on 5/21 (interview 3/2). Anybody know if because I was waitlisted so late that I have have no shot - i.e are they more likely to pull people from the waitlist who have been on it since December? maybe a stupid question but just curious
 
COBuffs said:
Hi there, brand new to SDN and just got waitlisted at SLU on 5/21 (interview 3/2). Anybody know if because I was waitlisted so late that I have have no shot - i.e are they more likely to pull people from the waitlist who have been on it since December? maybe a stupid question but just curious
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No way to know your chances man. From what I understand they waitlisted everyone that interviewed past a certain date. My guess is they pull people off the waitlist based on fit/class composition, not interview date. GL.
 
gedeonite said:
I got an email today that the committee has assigned me a position on the alternate list, and that they are requesting that I update my info. They also wanted to know if I wanted to keep my application in consideration or withdraw it. I was wondering if anyone else got it?
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I got that email today. Hope it doesn't mean we're in the back of the list and they're trying to gently tell us it ain't happening.
 
Ogenki said:
I got that email today. Hope it doesn't mean we're in the back of the list and they're trying to gently tell us it ain't happening.
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They just want to know that you are still interested in staying on the waitlist. A lot of students haven't bothered to withdraw yet even tho they are holding a spot at another choice that they like more than SLU..

This will help thin out the ranks a little bit...
 
ABRuniverse said:
As a recent SLU grad and a nearly life-long St. Louisan, I can tell you that yes, there is crime, but I'm sure it's a lot worse in other areas of the country. Every few weeks SLU sends out an e-mail from the Dept. of Public Safety recounting an incident that had happened. Most recently, a girl got mugged outside of her on-campus apartment. Just weeks before, these same apartments got broken into and several students had all of their expensive electronics stolen. On a seperate note, two nights ago a friend of mine had her house broken into and she lives just a couple miles south of the SLU med campus. In short, things like this can happen wherever you live. I certainly don't think these anecdotes are representative of the city as a whole, rather, my status as a SLU student had me informed of every incident that occured on or near the campus.

However, in my opinion if you have the option of going to a school in a less urban area, do it. No matter how you slice it, city= crime and that's the sad truth.
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Hmm. It seems like these are mostly property crimes, ie theft. If I get into SLU i'll probably pay an extra few hundred each month for an apartment with secure underground parking and a doorman and a decent security system. I know an M3 at SLU who was jumped walking home from class one night a few months ago... Seems like a common problem with the area, but i guess as long as you aren't seriously injured its no big deal...
 
ACCEPTANCE!!!!

5/26 12pm PST email

wl 5/13
 
I was just told my someone in the office that they rank the alternate list but the committee keeps the rankings confidential... Anyone know how big the list is ??? Also, for those who have been accepted, were you notified by email or snail mail ?

Good luck to everyone still waiting!
 
Hey everyone, I will be removing myself from the waitlist! So that is one less person that will be taking up a spot on the list... Good luck everyone!!
 
DaliLamahimself said:
I was just told my someone in the office that they rank the alternate list but the committee keeps the rankings confidential... Anyone know how big the list is ??? Also, for those who have been accepted, were you notified by email or snail mail ?

Good luck to everyone still waiting!
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email
 
DaliLamahimself said:
I was just told my someone in the office that they rank the alternate list but the committee keeps the rankings confidential... Anyone know how big the list is ??? Also, for those who have been accepted, were you notified by email or snail mail ?

Good luck to everyone still waiting!
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Just called, the size of the list is "confidential"... weak
 
It is probably quite large based on how many people they interview (form MSAR). It seems like they don't reject many people post interview...
 
Doesn't seem like they're accepting many people off that list either...
 
i think it is just that private school waitlist move slower but move more of the summer and more movement overall. we just have to wait for instate kids get taken off their instate school waitlists and then retract their spot at SLU. hopefully we will hear soon though
 
Anyone hear good news this week? I'm grappling with the fact that we can't know of our priority/ranking on the waitlist... I need to know if my chances are good or if they are slim to none... it would certainly be easier to mentally prepare to attend the school I have an acceptance to...
 
tdsbird2 said:
i think it is just that private school waitlist move slower but move more of the summer and more movement overall. we just have to wait for instate kids get taken off their instate school waitlists and then retract their spot at SLU. hopefully we will hear soon though
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this is exactly what happened to me. just got in my state school. will be withdrawing this week. this is tough though b/c SLU is a great school, and i wish the best to everyone that goes!
 
dthapa1 said:
this is exactly what happened to me. just got in my state school. will be withdrawing this week. this is tough though b/c SLU is a great school, and i wish the best to everyone that goes!
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Congrats on getting into your state school! And thanks as well. 😀 Hopefully you are the first of many people that get into their state school and then withdraw from private school lists!
 
Accepted!!!

Got the e-mail a couple hours ago... first acceptance!
 
Congrats! when? how email/phone? stats?
 
Thanks guys. Best of luck getting off those WLs. I'm pullin for ya.
 
its been awful quiet y'all.

anyone hear good news?
 
tdsbird2 said:
has anyone called lately?
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I emailed them late last week and got the standard "yes the waitlist is still moving as spots become available". Still no word on how big it is and not even a hint as to where I stand! grrrr:meanie:
 
does anyone here who's already gotten in at SLU plan to withdraw if they get in elsewhere? seems like movement has been really slow...
 
i think they are giving time for those that got accepted off the WL to send in the letter of intent.

the WL started moving mid-late may... and they just sent out the orientation packets/financial aid last tues... so be patient, i have a feeling the WL moves in waves.
 
econdr said:
does anyone here who's already gotten in at SLU plan to withdraw if they get in elsewhere? seems like movement has been really slow...
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WD from Albany and Cinci... still holding out for Toledo, OSU, and Case
 
Why does it seem like there has been NO movement? Has anyone heard anything recently?
 
I just got off the waitlist - but they want me to pay the whole tuition upfront, so sadly I'll have to reject my offer 🙁
 
Yeah - because as a Canadian I am not eligible for federal loans, etc. and they have different requirements for us. But I was certain I could still pay it through bank loans, etc. and it turns out that I can't after all. Ah, I really wanted to go to SLU 🙁 (and will be doing a masters instead)
 
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