2015-2016 Saint Louis University Application Thread

[catnipchips]

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Does this school have a high in-state preference?

Not really

 

[murrskeez]

Just got an II this morning! Submitted my secondary all the way back in early July, not sure exactly when I was complete.

 

[GameNameJames]

Just got an II this morning! Submitted my secondary all the way back in early July, not sure exactly when I was complete.

congrats! stats?

 

[murrskeez]

congrats! stats?

Thanks 🙂 I'm OOS w/ LizzyM 70

 

[Okazaki Frag Grenade]

Did anyone ask about post-interview thank you note policy? Like email versus handwritten? Or none at all?

 

[Doc City]

Did anyone ask about post-interview thank you note policy? Like email versus handwritten? Or none at all?

I haven't interviewed here, but my understanding is that in today's age, email is definitely acceptable (and makes for a much faster turnaround!) and it looks nice to send one, even if they don't respond to it 🙂

 

[SnakeDoc9497]

Would anyone who has interviewed with Dr. Willmore mind shedding some light on their experience with him? Every year there is a lot of talk about how he is irrationally picky with both II's and acceptances after interviews he conducted himself. Multiple stories of textbook perfect applicants (4.0's 35+ MCAT, best EC's possible, etc etc) being rejected are out there and I'm curious how his interviews usually go, and if there is a feeling of uneasiness during them. Thanks in advance people (or should I say, potential Billikens 😉)

EDIT: this is not meant to scare anyone who has interviewed and is waiting on an acceptance...sorry if it came off that way.

 

[Okazaki Frag Grenade]

EDIT: this is not meant to scare anyone who has interviewed and is waiting on an acceptance...sorry if it came off that way.

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[SkiRocker]

I've heard that he has a window glued shut, asks you to open it for him, and then watches you struggle to open it.

 

[bearintraining]

I've heard that he has a window glued shut, asks you to open it for him, and then watches you struggle to open it.

LOL, for real?

 

[GucciKitty]

So some acceptances were given out last Thursday. Will we get some more today?! It's only been about 4 weeks since my interview, but I'm super anxious to hear something!

 

[catnipchips]

So some acceptances were given out last Thursday. Will we get some more today?! It's only been about 4 weeks since my interview, but I'm super anxious to hear something!

MAYBE TOMORROW 😀

 

[GucciKitty]

MAYBE TOMORROW 😀

Fingers crossed!!

 

[MedDoctor92]

II!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Finally! completed Early September.

 

[hiphopcrates]

Accepted just now! OOS, LizzyM 73/74, interviewed 10/12. Wonderful campus and incredibly warm interview experience. 🙂

 

[Apk13]

Accepted as well! OOS Interviewed 10/13.

 

[Munty]

Accepted today! LizzyM ~75

Interviewed on 9/21 so it has been a minute haha

 

[MerYangBey]

Did you get this figured out? I'm having trouble logging in as well.

When I tried logging in during the weekend after receiving my username info it didn't work. I followed all the instructions for first time users but nothing worked. I tried logging in on Monday and it finally worked. Try logging in on Monday. Hopefully it will magically work for you as well.

 

[raiderette]

Would anyone who has interviewed with Dr. Willmore mind shedding some light on their experience with him? Every year there is a lot of talk about how he is irrationally picky with both II's and acceptances after interviews he conducted himself. Multiple stories of textbook perfect applicants (4.0's 35+ MCAT, best EC's possible, etc etc) being rejected are out there and I'm curious how his interviews usually go, and if there is a feeling of uneasiness during them. Thanks in advance people (or should I say, potential Billikens 😉)

I interviewed with Dr. Willmore as did my friend. I have a 4.0, he has a 3.9 and we both had 516+ MCAT. We were both waitlisted after what we thought were good interviews. I am okay and have moved on, but he is still holding out hope that he can turn his waitlist into an acceptance. I thought that the interview was pleasant. He dug deep into some of my research, but it is psych research so I thought it was just professional curiosity.

 

[hiphopcrates]

When I tried logging in during the weekend after receiving my username info it didn't work. I followed all the instructions for first time users but nothing worked. I tried logging in on Monday and it finally worked. Try logging in on Monday. Hopefully it will magically work for you as well.

Ditto.

 

[DoaneTiger1953]

II today! Can anybody give me an idea of how long the interview day lasts?

 

[Okazaki Frag Grenade]

II today! Can anybody give me an idea of how long the interview day lasts?

The tour/admissions talk/lunch runs from about 10:30 to 1 pm. Otherwise it depends on when your interview is, whether it's before or after the structured portion of the day.

 

[DoaneTiger1953]

The tour/admissions talk/lunch runs from about 10:30 to 1 pm. Otherwise it depends on when your interview is, whether it's before or after the structured portion of the day.

So it should be possible to fly out the same day?

 

[Okazaki Frag Grenade]

So it should be possible to fly out the same day?

Yeah for sure. I did on my interview day. It's easy to get back to the airport from the school as well. Just hop on the interstate.

 

[fatimany]

II today! Can anybody give me an idea of how long the interview day lasts?

Mind sharing your complete date and stats?

 

[DoaneTiger1953]

Mind sharing your complete date and stats?

I was complete 9/18 and am OOS
MCAT 512/ GPA 3.97

 

[mr.mkitty]

II today as well. LizzyM of ~72. Chose a data in December. Plenty of dates left in November and December.

 

[Fedekz]

Does SLU accept pre ii letters of interest?

 

[aspiringdoc134]

II today as well. LizzyM of ~72. Chose a data in December. Plenty of dates left in November and December.

Mind if I ask when you were complete?

 

[Blake Griffin]

Received an II today. OOS, Secondary app completed on Aug 22. Assuming they accept me, how long do I have to respond? And assuming I do accept, is it possible to cancel it after?

🙂First II ever!

 

[jimboslice141414]

Also received an II today, OOS, complete mid-August with LizzyM ~72. Does anyone know if there will be dates after December opening? Right now the last date is December 21st.

 

[mr.mkitty]

Mind if I ask when you were complete?

Was complete Sept. 19th. Also in my MDapps

 

[SnakeDoc9497]

Does SLU accept pre ii letters of interest?

They do. Attach it in the secondary portal as a pdf

 

[ChackieJan]

Received a II yesterday! Does anyone know how slu students have performed on step 1 over the past few years?

 

[SnakeDoc9497]

Received a II yesterday! Does anyone know how slu students have performed on step 1 over the past few years?

Typically always at or above average. Don't know a score range

 

[jk1006]

II right now, complete 8/7

will be turning down the interview since ive already gotten accepted in other places, good luck to the rest of you

 

[edward90]

II right now, complete 8/7

will be turning down the interview since ive already gotten accepted in other places, good luck to the rest of you

People like you are the real MVP

 

[emar2301]

Has anyone who interviewed 10/19 or 10/20 gotten a decision yet?

 

[murrskeez]

I'll be interviewing here next month, does anyone have any recommendations for hotels/transportation? I'm gonna be flying in and would prefer not to rent a car.

 

[Medicineandlife]

II today. LizzyM of ~72 and complete 7/26. Interviewing in less than two weeks! What is the interview like?

 

[asdfghjkl22]

I'll be interviewing here next month, does anyone have any recommendations for hotels/transportation? I'm gonna be flying in and would prefer not to rent a car.

Stay with a student host and they will help you use public transit and whatnot.

 

[GucciKitty]

Any acceptances given out today?

 

[winterwind_23]

Interview invite today. Will be declining due to other acceptances. Good luck everyone!

 

[doctorkitten]

Interview invite today. Will be declining due to other acceptances. Good luck everyone!

thank you! wish there were more people like you out there!!

 

[coffee1130]

Does the tour include a lot of outside walking?

 

[Mr. Beefy Lion]

Does the tour include a lot of outside walking?

No it's almost exclusively indoors

 

[winterwind_23]

How do I withdraw my interview/application from SLU? There is no option that I can see in the secondary portal.

 

[jk1006]

How do I withdraw my interview/application from SLU? There is no option that I can see in the secondary portal.

You just email them. I replied back to the interview invite and withdrew. They need it in writing (as was told to me when I called them and asked).

 

[coffee1130]

No it's almost exclusively indoors

Thank you !

 

[Stereotaxic]

Is there are certain day of the week that SLU releases new decisions or can it be any time of any day?

ADCOM meets every Friday. I received my acceptance on a Friday afternoon. Best of luck! 🙂