2016-2017 Saint Louis University Application Thread

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Is there a second look day at SLU? If not, does anyone know if they are receptive to you calling and asking to visit if you are an accepted student? SLU was my first interview and acceptance back in October, so I kind of wish I knew then what I know now. I could definitely come up with some better questions to ask.
 
Does anyone know any stats on the waitlist movement at SLU? I've been looking but there's not much information out there.
 
Looks like decisions are going out based on when your interviewer is available to speak about you rather than in straight chronological order. At least it seems that way since people from some weeks are hearing back while not others in the same time slot.
 
ChicagoBear said:
Is there a second look day at SLU? If not, does anyone know if they are receptive to you calling and asking to visit if you are an accepted student? SLU was my first interview and acceptance back in October, so I kind of wish I knew then what I know now. I could definitely come up with some better questions to ask.
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They have a second look day. The date isn't official yet though.
 
Placed on alternate list as well. Interviewed 11/28. LizzyM 73-75 and URM from a top 5 University. I thought everything went well during my interview day...interviewer and I clicked, all smiles, fairly deep conversations...I don't know. This whole process is like black magic to me. But alas, good luck everyone else!
 
Orange_Soda said:
Placed on alternate list as well. Interviewed 11/28. LizzyM 73-75 and URM from a top 5 University. I thought everything went well during my interview day...interviewer and I clicked, all smiles, fairly deep conversations...I don't know. This whole process is like black magic to me. But alas, good luck everyone else!
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may be over qualified - in that case: congrats!
 
hopefully they aren't done giving out acceptances?

Is there a difference between wait list and alternate list?
 
catted said:
I think that you are not necessarily screwed with a lower MCAT, but unless you have done extraordinary work/service/research over the past year to show them that they were wrong last year not accepting you, then it may have hurt you.
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hmmm well i recently got a job as a senior clinical coordinator position focusing in mental health not sure if that helps me and volunteering in pyschiatric emergency but this was just in the last few months sent and email to them updating this information but not sure if this would be considered extraordinary Q_Q guess ill have to retake MCAT and try again next year
 
Placed on alternate list the other day.

Here is the input from my student host who was in charge of the FB group for admitted students last year, just FYI:

If you get an interview, you won't get rejected unless you turn out to be a complete jerk.

Roughly, for every three acceptances they send out, there is one matriculant.

You can calculate the WL movement based on this information. The harder part of the game is really getting the interview, IMO.
 
It kind of seems like they are sending out acceptances in waves and then waitlists in separate waves. I wonder what their process is.
 
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So I have an interview coming up and I am wondering what people who have interviewed there/attend there/work there think makes SLU special? What sort of research is there? How do their students match?
 
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So I have an interview coming up and I am wondering what people who have interviewed there/attend there/work there think makes SLU special? What sort of research is there? How do their students match?
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Amazing BBQ food. Also I heard their cafeteria has a nice student discount.
 
Just got placed on the alternate list--interviewed 11/29...bummed, but hope the rest of y'all start hearing soon!
 
alternate listed today. I'm seeing a lot of alternate lists- maybe they have given out all acceptances until they are withdrawn?
 
Fijj said:
Same...
I am considering taking the offer, but am still unsure.
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I'm in the same boat! I also got an II here yesterday, but I have an acceptance to one of my top choices. I've also heard the advice though that if at all possible, you should just go to any interviews you get because you never know how the school will impress you or what kind of financial aid package you might get if you get an offer of acceptance. I'm still thinking on it though.
 
As for where I got in already, it's a "lower ranked" MD on the east coast, where I live. I am waiting to hear back from others too.

The issue is buying a plane ticket. I'll do some calculations later today. Wish they had gave me more time to schedule and buy a cheap ticket, but regardless I appreciate the II and will go if I can.

kegar99 said:
I'm in the same boat! I also got an II here yesterday, but I have an acceptance to one of my top choices. I've also heard the advice though that if at all possible, you should just go to any interviews you get because you never know how the school will impress you or what kind of financial aid package you might get if you get an offer of acceptance. I'm still thinking on it though.
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CharlieBillings said:
Amazing BBQ food. Also I heard their cafeteria has a nice student discount.
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Orthosurg1 said:
Oh my goodness yes. I went to Pappy's BBQ after my interview, it's pretty close to campus. Best ribs I've ever had!
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JinxADC&MD said:
Is that enough of a factor to sway you to go to SLU? haha
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I've lived in St. Louis for a couple of years and let me tell you: Pappy's is the popular big name but they are far from the best BBQ in StL. Check out the Bogarts for really good ribs, Sugar Fire for incredible saucy bbq (and their sister restaurants Hi-Point Drive Thru for good burgers and SugarFire Pie for sugar and delicious pies), and Salt & Smoke for the best all-around BBQ (one of my favorite restaurants in StL, DEFINITELY get their Mac&cheese). Honorable mention for BBQ include Vernon's and the Shaved Duck.

For the uninitiated, St. Louis BBQ is often grilled and then slathered in delicious sauce, so prepare to get messy. Definitely worth a try.
 
CharlieBillings said:
Where else did you get in?
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kegar99 said:
I'm in the same boat! I also got an II here yesterday, but I have an acceptance to one of my top choices. I've also heard the advice though that if at all possible, you should just go to any interviews you get because you never know how the school will impress you or what kind of financial aid package you might get if you get an offer of acceptance. I'm still thinking on it though.
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Fijj said:
Same...
I am considering taking the offer, but am still unsure.
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Orthosurg1 said:
Haha I'm still on the fence where I'm going to go, and anything helps!
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any of you have any insight comparing this school to Loyola Stritch SOM?
 
justheretolurk said:
I've lived in St. Louis for a couple of years and let me tell you: Pappy's is the popular big name but they are far from the best BBQ in StL. Check out the Bogarts for really good ribs, Sugar Fire for incredible saucy bbq (and their sister restaurants Hi-Point Drive Thru for good burgers and SugarFire Pie for sugar and delicious pies), and Salt & Smoke for the best all-around BBQ (one of my favorite restaurants in StL, DEFINITELY get their Mac&cheese). Honorable mention for BBQ include Vernon's and the Shaved Duck.

For the uninitiated, St. Louis BBQ is often grilled and then slathered in delicious sauce, so prepare to get messy. Definitely worth a try.
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Proud to say I went to Bogarts! Definitely makes you love the area immediately.

OnStrings said:
any of you have any insight comparing this school to Loyola Stritch SOM?
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Don't know anything about Loyola. St. Louis seems to have a great culture, and good on-site rotations though.
 
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