2012-2013 Saint Louis University Application Thread
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Is it common to be complete pretty early here and get an interview later in the season? Or is it one of those schools where after they pass you up you're kinda SOL?
Where did you get in?
Quite common. Not to worry
An MD program. PM if you really want details.
That must feel great, but is it possible to have an acceptance before 10/15 (excl. EDP)?
Nope. And if I'm not mistaken when you apply EDP you can only apply to 1 school.. right?
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That's what I thought....
giants25 just pmed me. He is the President and also the first student of SDNSOM.
You should tell him SDNSOM is only accredited by LOLBRO. I'm 80% sure they can only confer BBQ degrees.
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Complete mid/late July and still haven't heard anything. I guess I've been silently rejected.
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I recently interviewed at SLU and a few other interviewees said they had left it blank, so I guess it doesn't hurt too much.
3.7, 31, OOS, non-trad, interviewd 10/1.
My interview was soooooooo chill. I expected to be grilled on questions, but it actually turned out to be a conversation about why SLU and the area. It was my first interview, so I was super nervous, but I soon realized that I really had no reason to be. GL everyone else!
Just thought I'd share.
My interview was soooooooo chill. I expected to be grilled on questions, but it actually turned out to be a conversation about why SLU and the area. It was my first interview, so I was super nervous, but I soon realized that I really had no reason to be. GL everyone else!
Just thought I'd share.
I expected it to be chill, but not that chill. I think the only "serious" questions I was asked were what my plan B was, and a couple questions about activities on my app. Other than that, we pretty much just talked about my interests outside of medicine. I didn't even get asked "why medicine" or "why SLU."
St.Louis is surprisingly awesome for a midwest city. Tons of stuff to do, beautiful park (Forest Park), and great food. As for why SLU, I really like the Jesuit influences, and my visit confirmed even more that the students and faculty are just plain awesome. Everyone was so incredibly friendly.
We care about how you interact with people. Having you recite contrived answers about SLU when you're going to do the same for any school you go to isn't helpful. Knowing that you know how to make eye contact and shake hands warmly is more important and can't be conveyed by your app.
Just out of curiosity, what is your religious belief if you don't mind?
I was raised Catholic, but I would consider myself just a non-denominational Christian, if not kind of agnostic. I really like the jesuit focus on challenging ideas and focusing on the "whole person."
Yeah, they talked a bit about that. I don't think they were totally changing it, just adjusting things. If there's a current student hanging around this thread, that would be a helpful thing for them to comment on 😉
For the better. 97% of last year's MS4 were in favor of the changes. You don't get 97% approval for just anything.
They're adding two classes to Phase 2, one (maybe both, not sure) will be taken at the end of MS1. One is a behavioral studies class, the other is Hematology. M1-M2 Summer is being shortened to 10 weeks (down from 11). They are adding time for 2 elective rotations during M3. Currently there isn't time for any. They are also integrating FM into IM and Peds to make time for those electives. Currently M3s do 12 weeks on IM, 8 weeks on Peds, and 6 weeks on FM. They've also added a bit more requirements to the M4 year.
96% per the email from Dr. S, but yes pretty much unanimous support.
I really liked the additional time for doing electives. Seems like a great idea.
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When I was there we were told our decisions would be made on October 3, so I'd assume they'd send them out on Monday. Not sure if they do calls.
When did you interview?
Mid-September, it was early on.
Anyone here interviewing on Monday?
Negative but I'll be there Tuesday
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Me too! I'm excited!
Just checking again...anybody?
I remember being told the same thing, decisions would be made by Oct 3. I interviewed Sept 11.
Same here (I also interviewed on 9/11). The Application Process page of SLU's site states that "Communications will be sent via e-mail." It's going to be nerve wracking watching that inbox.
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Anyone bold enough to call the admissions office and ask when decisions will be released? (I'm not) 🙁
Same here (I also interviewed on 9/11). The Application Process page of SLU's site states that "Communications will be sent via e-mail." It's going to be nerve wracking watching that inbox.
Same here, actually. Nothing on my end yet - anyone else hear anything?
(Crickets)
+1. I was so hoping it would be today!!!
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