2014-2015 Washington University in St. Louis Application Thread

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I emailed dean Ratts with my update, because on my interview day she said we could email updates to her. Haven't gotten a response yet though 🙁 (emailed it on Sunday I think) was that the wrong way to go?

I'm a little intimidated to email the Dean about an update. I did cc it to my open file interviewer.

 

[ConsultantMD]

I emailed dean Ratts with my update, because on my interview day she said we could email updates to her. Haven't gotten a response yet though 🙁 (emailed it on Sunday I think) was that the wrong way to go?

Considering I have not had the chance to meet Dean Ratts, I would not know. I just know my update was processed within a week or so through the main email.

 

[ProbablyAPenguin]

I'm a little intimidated to email the Dean about an update. I did cc it to my open file interviewer.

Considering I have not had the chance to meet Dean Ratts, I would not know. I just know my update was processed within a week or so through the main email.

Uh Oh. I guess I'll just wait and see what happens!

 

[wibbleylever]

II yesterday for me as well! Had pretty much given up on any more IIs at this point in the cycle, so super psyched!

 

[BengaliBrat]

II yesterday for me as well! Had pretty much given up on any more IIs at this point in the cycle, so super psyched!

Another pleasantly surprised (and totally thrilled) applicant in the New Arctic--II practically had me swooning! I thought everyone who had not yet noticed me had decided against me, and I'm glad to have a chance here!

 

[Amba]

Congrats on the IIs everyone!

 

[bear410]

Is anyone here planning on applying to the Olin Fellowship? The idea of paying for med school is starting to be really scary but I'm not exactly super excited about writing another essay....

 

[ProbablyAPenguin]

Is anyone here planning on applying to the Olin Fellowship? The idea of paying for med school is starting to be really scary but I'm not exactly super excite to write another essay....

I started the application.
Am planning on finishing it. Hopefully maybe.

 

[cma56]

Can you apply to the Olin Fellowship if you haven't been admitted by the due date? I thought I saw somewhere that you had to have been admitted already, but I thought I would check just in case

 

[ProbablyAPenguin]

Can you apply to the Olin Fellowship if you haven't been admitted by the due date? I thought I saw somewhere that you had to have been admitted already, but I thought I would check just in case

You have to have been interviewed is what they told us.

 

[cma56]

You have to have been interviewed is what they told us.

Thanks! I'm interviewing before the due date, so I'll check with them in person when I go (but probably pre-write the essays?)

 

[Willy38]

what is the olin fellowship?

edit: Just found it, nvm !

 

[researchope]

Another pleasantly surprised (and totally thrilled) applicant in the New Arctic--II practically had me swooning! I thought everyone who had not yet noticed me had decided against me, and I'm glad to have a chance here!

Hey BB - Congrats! (apart from your stats, I am sure) you got an II just for being nice here to all on this board.
Good Luck on the interview!

(you might have done this earlier, but if you don't mind what are your stats please? i see you are OOS)

 

[BengaliBrat]

Aw, shucks, @researchoped. You shorely do know how to make a gal feel finer 'n a frog hair split eight ways! Thank you for your kind words.

My stats are 37. . .oh, wait. THOSE stats! 😉 If I am calculating correctly, my LizzyM is in the 75 neighborhood. I'm a kinda oddball candidate, though, because 1) I was not a premed or science major, 2) my highest MCAT score was the verbal one, and 3) I took two "gap years" after graduation to work in health-related fields (but not hospitals or clinics.) My research experience is not outstanding either, though I am grateful that I was able to get some. So this II really did take me by surprise--I didn't think WUSM would glance twice in my direction. Maybe the holiday jollified somebody on the committee! Good luck to you as you pursue your dream!

 

[researchope]

Aw, shucks, @researchoped. You shorely do know how to make a gal feel finer 'n a frog hair split eight ways! Thank you for your kind words.

My stats are 37. . .oh, wait. THOSE stats! 😉 If I am calculating correctly, my LizzyM is in the 75 neighborhood. I'm a kinda oddball candidate, though, because 1) I was not a premed or science major, 2) my highest MCAT score was the verbal one, and 3) I took two "gap years" after graduation to work in health-related fields (but not hospitals or clinics.) My research experience is not outstanding either, though I am grateful that I was able to get some. So this II really did take me by surprise--I didn't think WUSM would glance twice in my direction. Maybe the holiday jollified somebody on the committee! Good luck to you as you pursue your dream!

I was about to say 'that's a good start', but then read the rest of the message 😉 Sounds cool..... good luck with your interviews as well. I am sure you will do great, and, thanks BB.

 

[AMPK]

Any recent interview invites here?

 

[BengaliBrat]

Any recent interview invites here?

The most recent were two on Wednesday, at least as reported here.

 

[MathGirl25]

Edit: question was answered. Thanks 🙂

 

[bahf19]

II just now...totally shocked. Submitted back in July/August and have had radio silence since then. Dates available in first 2 weeks of Feb!

 

[georgeag]

Got the CALL last week Thursday. Not updated on the portal yet. I hope the call wasn't by accident.

 

[greatjoe4life]

Got the CALL last week Thursday. Not updated on the portal yet. I hope the call wasn't by accident.

when did you interview?

 

[researchope]

Edit (got answer)

 

[georgeag]

when did you interview?

Third week in November.

 

[Avocado8]

Got the CALL last week Thursday. Not updated on the portal yet. I hope the call wasn't by accident.

+1 ... hoping I didn't just dream it haha

 

[BengaliBrat]

+1 ... hoping I didn't just dream it haha

Congratulations, @Avocado8 and @georgeag--and any other "innies"! @bahf19 , when are you interviewing? (Just wondering. . .I could say howdy or do a secret sdn handshake or something. Or is that weird?)

 

[Abstractions]

Congratulations, @Avocado8 and @georgeag--and any other "innies"! @bahf19 , when are you interviewing? (Just wondering. . .I could say howdy or do a secret sdn handshake or something. Or is that weird?)

They got an acceptance call, so they've already interviewed.

 

[BengaliBrat]

They got an acceptance call, so they've already interviewed.

Yes,@Abstractions, I got that! 😀 My post touched on two separate topics--1) extending congratulations to those accepted AND 2) asking when anyone on the thread might be interviewing. Sorry to be confusing. (But it did give me a chance to congratulate the Innies again!!)

 

[Abstractions]

Welp that's embarrassing 🙁, It really was a fluke that I made it through the VR section on the MCAT in one piece 😀

 

[Lifeman]

So has the pattern been a 3-4 week turnaround time from interview to decision?

 

[BengaliBrat]

Welp that's embarrassing 🙁, It really was a fluke that I made it through the VR section on the MCAT in one piece 😀

Hope I didn't sound like an English teacher! Yikes!! All is well, and tone just never comes across well in writing!!

 

[Abstractions]

Hope I didn't sound like an English teacher! Yikes!! All is well, and tone just never comes across well in writing!!

Oh no don't worry you didn't! I'm just laughing and slightly embarrassed at how bad my reading comprehension is

 

[ladyterp]

So has the pattern been a 3-4 week turnaround time from interview to decision?

Seems like it, although when I interviewed in early december (MSTP), they mentioned that decisions might be delayed a bit due to adcom meetings being delayed due to holidays. Crossed fingers for myself and everyone else waiting for (good) admissions news!

P.S. @BengaliBrat I find you absolutely hilarious. I've enjoyed all of your posts on this thread!

 

[Avocado8]

So has the pattern been a 3-4 week turnaround time from interview to decision?

Mine was ~10 weeks or so

 

[nickplnc]

So has the pattern been a 3-4 week turnaround time from interview to decision?

I interviewed early in November and still haven't heard anything.

 

[bahf19]

Congratulations, @Avocado8 and @georgeag--and any other "innies"! @bahf19 , when are you interviewing? (Just wondering. . .I could say howdy or do a secret sdn handshake or something. Or is that weird?)

Thanks! I'll PM you 🙂

 

[ashtonjam]

I'm interviewing on Friday, and I'm arriving in St. Louis tomorrow afternoon and leaving on Saturday afternoon. That's a lot of free time. PM me if any of you want a travel buddy to hang out with!

 

[FFH]

Congratulations to the recent acceptancees. I see you @Avocado8 😉! Just want to say that my portal did not change until I sent back the signed papers accepting the seat and the only change was on the "Home" tab which shows "congratulations".

 

[FFH]

Welp that's embarrassing 🙁, It really was a fluke that I made it through the VR section on the MCAT in one piece 😀

+1

 

[chachi19]

I interviewed early in November and still haven't heard anything.

Me too! Fingers and toes crossed every night before bed 😀

 

[nickplnc]

Me too! Fingers and toes crossed every night before bed 😀

Me too
Have you updated them?

 

[chachi19]

Me too
Have you updated them?

Just yesterday. I was waiting to find out about an upcoming pub, but it worked out, I think. Yesterday was exactly 8 weeks and 1 day 🙂

 

[Willy38]

Do any accepted applicants have the dates for second look yet?

 

[FFH]

Do any accepted applicants have the dates for second look yet?

April 10-12

 

[T1p]

Congrats to those who were accepted. Does this mean that there won't be any calls going out at the end of this week?

 

[JoLee2015]

Just got the call and I AM IN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Congrats I got a 01-09-15 and still no email or letter. My app status hasnt changed yet either. When did you recieve notice after the phone call?

 

[T1p]

Congrats I got a 01-09-15 and still no email or letter. My app status hasnt changed yet either. When did you recieve notice after the phone call?

Congrats! If you don't mind me asking, when did you interview?

 

[FFH]

Congrats I got a 01-09-15 and still no email or letter. My app status hasnt changed yet either. When did you recieve notice after the phone call?

It won't change until they receive your returned form to accept the seat in the mail.

 

[lazywindmill]

Current M1, and St. Louis native if anyone has any questions about wusm or the area!

 

[thethreeheadeddragon]

Current M1, and St. Louis native if anyone has any questions about wusm or the area!

How safe would you say the area surrounding Central West End is? And downtown St. Louis at night?

How affordable is housing close to the medical school, i.e. around how much are most students paying for rent?

Thanks a lot for doing this!

 

[Amba]

How safe would you say the area surrounding Central West End is? And downtown St. Louis at night?

CWE is fairly safe. I've never felt concerned while walking around.

How affordable is housing close to the medical school, i.e. around how much are most students paying for rent?

Thanks a lot for doing this!

I live two blocks from the hospital and am paying $625, and I live w/ one roommate. Studios and one BR apartments may be a little more expensive, depending on the location. You can definitely pay less than $600 if you look outside of the CWE, i.e. The Grove, DeBaliviere, etc...