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doodlebop said:
Accepted off AWPA in late March! Interviewed in August. Declined my acceptance so hopefully it goes to one of you!
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Congrats! So did you receive the acceptance email from beth? and what time during the day did you receive the email?
 
pinklemonade2121 said:
besides completing FAFSA should we go on studentloans.govs as well to request a loan if we're on the waitlist for SIU(or do you do that once you're accepted)?
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I don't think you have to do anything besides complete the FAFSA at this point. For admitted students, the financial aid office has started preparing award packages that won't need to be accepted or rejected until July. You shouldn't have to request anything on your own, unless you have found a private loan that has an interest rate lower than federal unsubsidized or Grad PLUS loans. (First ~$40,000 can be borrowed with federal unsubsidized loan, which has interest rate of 1.066%. The rest can be covered with Grad PLUS loan, which has interest rate of 4.262%). I'm not a finance person, but hope that is a little helpful!

Good luck to everyone hoping for news after tomorrow! 🙂
 
Luckyone71 said:
Ok, so does anyone know when exactly we will start hearing if we’re AWPA? The day is tomorrow...so will it be quick or in weeks again?So ready to know where I will be!! Good luck to everyone!
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Another school told me that it'll probably be a couple weeks after, but I'm not sure if this applies to this school. Probably doesn't help much lol
 
mylittlepony15 said:
Another school told me that it'll probably be a couple weeks after, but I'm not sure if this applies to this school. Probably doesn't help much lol
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Base on previous threads, it seemed like a lot of people were hearing back the Friday following the multiple decision deadline.

So I’m hoping we should start hearing things by Friday!
 
Luckyone71 said:
Did you get an email today??? We need details!
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I’ve been accepted since late November but SIU updated their policy that by July 1st everyone who has been accepted and plans on being in the class has to change their AMCAS status to “commit to enroll” (aka dropped all other waitlists, not holding any other acceptances). That status just became available this morning
 
Does anyone know if there is an orientation in Carbondale before classes start where I can meet people/look at housing? What apartments do students usually live in their first year? Also does anyone know how to join a facebook group if there has been one created?
 
dmerutuf69 said:
Does anyone know if there is an orientation in Carbondale before classes start where I can meet people/look at housing? What apartments do students usually live in their first year? Also does anyone know how to join a facebook group if there has been one created?
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Optional pre orientation is June 14th and actual orientation August 14th right before school starts! Still waiting on that fb group too
 
Well if 70-90% come off that list then more than one of us should’ve heard. Patience is a virtue I’m all out of. Lol
 
dmerutuf69 said:
Does anyone know if there is an orientation in Carbondale before classes start where I can meet people/look at housing? What apartments do students usually live in their first year? Also does anyone know how to join a facebook group if there has been one created?
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My bad guys for just now popping in (currently in the midst of exam week). For those still waiting to hear a response, no worries! There usually is still some movement up until July but otherwise think of a back-up plan just in case. For those who were accepted/committing to SIU CONGRATS! THIS MED SCHOOL IS AMAZING and it blows my mind every time I think how much I am getting out of this school and how prepared I will be for residency. Now to answer the question...

In terms of finding housing there is no rush at all. No place in carbondale usually fills up except this one complex called Evolve. The summer orientation in June is a good time to search for housing (but still no rush if you do not attend this orientation), mingle with your class, and see who will be a good match for roommates. The most popular option for housing is the Reserve at Saluki Pointe (The Reserve at Saluki Point) - Everyone gets their own bathroom, if you get a 4 bedroom then rent is around $470-480 I think?, free parking, a 5 min drive away from campus max, comes FURNISHED, has a pool, and its own gym! The second most popular option is Sun Valley (Carbondale's First Choice in Luxury Living) - Has the option of a one bedroom (the Reserve is only 2, 3, and 4 bdr), a lot of space, around a 5 min drive from campus as well, more quiet area than the Reserve since more grad students/actual families live at Sun Valley...however it is UNFURNISHED (some people did not mind that but others did not want to do the hassle of buying/moving furniture just for a 9 month stay). Besides those two options there are a lot more! Just to list some off Evolve (convenient but pretty expensive - Southern Illinois University Student Housing at Evolve), The Pointe (SIU Housing | The Pointe at SIU Apartments | Welcome), University Village (Off Campus Student Housing by SIU in Carbondale | University Village), Wedgewood Hills (Home).

Phew okay I think this is a good start for y'all! Anymore questions just let me know and I will try my best to get back to it!
 
Luckyone71 said:
Has anyone contacted admissions for an update of any kind?
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I called admissions last week to see about getting any feedback for improvement. When I talked to Beth she reminded me that they are still sending out acceptances, and she told me to call back in mid June if I haven't heard anything by then. I didn't think to ask how this year's movement is comparing to prior years though.
 
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