2020-2021 Saint Louis

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Kenken514 said:
There is no high priority waitlist. And no ranking system as far
Otterly said:
Alt list today, interviewed 2/23.
Does anyone recall if this is one of the schools with a high priority WL too? Trying to temper my expectations haha
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Per MSAR for slu: The alternate list is a ranked list. The ranking of this list is kept confidential by the Committee on Admissions. Applicants on the alternate list may be offered an acceptance at any time.
 
For those accepted and waiting on fin aid... I just checked the student tab on my SLU portal and there are now like 4 additional requirements posted on the "Financial Aid Requirements" section. I check the portal regularly, so I know these just barely got added. It looks like they are validation documents for my FAFSA. But I have no idea how SLU wants me to turn in these additional transcripts/verification forms. Some of them even have broken links that go to nowhere. Anybody else experiencing this? I'm assuming they probably need these before releasing fin aid info? Ughh... I'm sick of not receiving any communication from SLU.
 
4573890 said:
weird, mine still has fafsa only.. hopefully this is a sign that fin aid will be coming out soon tho. im sure they'll send an email and update the fb page when it does
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Mine doesn’t have anything either. They ask for validation for the need based scholarships. So basically we are .... not being considered for need based scholarships.
 
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This is a more general question, but how big an impact do interviews have on your admissions decision? I always thought that IIs were based off your primary/secondary/LORs and then admissions decision was based on interviews. But one MD I work with told me that the interviews "don't matter that much...and mostly make the schools feel better that you're not a pyschopath" but he could be totally wrong. Also, my SLU interview was with a pretty high ranking admin and he told me "I hope you keep us high up on your list and I hope we see you in the fall" and then I got waitlisted. I know it's up to a whole committee so he could've thought that and then got outvoted....I just feel so mindf***ed by this process and don't know what to think anymore.
 
I've heard some AdComs on here use a staircase analogy. When offered an II, you're somewhere along that staircase based on your stats, EC's, LORs, secondaries, etc. Then the interview can move you up or down on that staircase. If you were already at the top, a simply decent interview might get you an immediate A. If lower down, you might need a stronger interview to get the immediate A while a so-so but not stellar interview might get you on the WL. And the committee takes all of your package into account in determining where you stand. Just what I've read and hopefully I adequately paraphrased. Best of luck!
 
Otterly said:
This is a more general question, but how big an impact do interviews have on your admissions decision? I always thought that IIs were based off your primary/secondary/LORs and then admissions decision was based on interviews. But one MD I work with told me that the interviews "don't matter that much...and mostly make the schools feel better that you're not a pyschopath" but he could be totally wrong. Also, my SLU interview was with a pretty high ranking admin and he told me "I hope you keep us high up on your list and I hope we see you in the fall" and then I got waitlisted. I know it's up to a whole committee so he could've thought that and then got outvoted....I just feel so mindf***ed by this process and don't know what to think anymore.
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The Dean himself told us they don't matter that much and are more for the interviewers to see the school (I interviewed in person). That's why they also accept some reapplicants without another interview; they don't look too much into it.
 
Not sure if SDN worth, but kinda pissed. SLU reached out ab visiting campus over a month ago, I gave this weekend as a preference, but wasn't emailed until yesterday about it, and I live 6 hours away, so did not plan to spend the weekend there, and I asked to do next weekend because of late notice so wouldn't be able to make it and they said no. So, guess I won't be able to visit before deciding who I owe debt two for their next 10+ years. Doesn't reflect well on them...
 
anonymoususer343434 said:
Not sure if SDN worth, but kinda pissed. SLU reached out ab visiting campus over a month ago, I gave this weekend as a preference, but wasn't emailed until yesterday about it, and I live 6 hours away, so did not plan to spend the weekend there, and I asked to do next weekend because of late notice so wouldn't be able to make it and they said no. So, guess I won't be able to visit before deciding who I owe debt two for their next 10+ years. Doesn't reflect well on them...
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Was this email in outlook? Don't think I received anything like it.

Also I concur. Bad look for slu
 
legitbeans said:
Was this email in outlook? Don't think I received anything like it.

Also I concur. Bad look for slu
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goldenfloofers said:
I thought they weren't allowing anybody to tour or enter the buildings due to COVID-19?
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It was to my personal email associated with my AMCAS account. I had emailed in November after getting accepted to ask if they offered small/1-on-1 tours, and they said no then but then emailed me asking for times March 12 bc they were trying to have M3/4's on the student admissions committee give very casual tours of the campus, and I gave them my availabilities/situation and didn't get a reply until Wednesday night from a student. I guess it puts me in the same position as if they never offered it, but just irritated lol.

edit: I don't think it was a my situation-specific thing bc they mentioned "adding me to the list for students to reach out from" so if you're close enough to visit, I would reach out and ask em, can't hurt. I emailed back and asked if I could just get a different student who could do this weekend so we'll see
 
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for accepted students, mySLU seems to be updated in the financial section, but it only shows CoA. does this show for everyone, or do people who got aid have a lower CoA listed? I'm not sure if this is a generic CoA given to every students or is specifically tailored.
 
adc_needs_buff said:
for accepted students, mySLU seems to be updated in the financial section, but it only shows CoA. does this show for everyone, or do people who got aid have a lower CoA listed? I'm not sure if this is a generic CoA given to every students or is specifically tailored.
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The COA is the same for everyone. When your financial aid is ready you'll see an award letter usually.
 
Has anyone started looking for housing and which areas of STL to live in? Prices seem low if you're willing to live with many housemates but a single still carries a hefty price tag
 
intrepidcoffee said:
Has anyone started looking for housing and which areas of STL to live in? Prices seem low if you're willing to live with many housemates but a single still carries a hefty price tag
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I currently live in Central West End. A lot of SLU med students live in my building (Del Coronado). There are lots of housing options (pretty affordable!) in Central West End, Tower Grove, and downtown near SLU. They're all safe too of course
 
geckogirl99 said:
I currently live in Central West End. A lot of SLU med students live in my building (Del Coronado). There are lots of housing options (pretty affordable!) in Central West End, Tower Grove, and downtown near SLU. They're all safe too of course
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Thanks for the insight I'll definitely check those out! Do you happen to know of any other common apartments that a lot of SLU/WashU med students live in? I want to make a huge list to compare places, thanks again!
 
Are their scholarships guaranteed for all 4 years? Got a $20,000 one, which is better than nothing but at least lowers their tuition to state school levels lol

EDIT: ok their website says "up to 4 years" and they automatically renew, but still a bit confused bc does that mean it could be less than 4 for some reason
 
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I'm going to be in St Louis for unrelated reasons in May. I'm OOS, should I email admissions and ask if there is a tour or something available? Even if there isn't would it help show interest that I'll be in the city?
 
Otterly said:
I'm going to be in St Louis for unrelated reasons in May. I'm OOS, should I email admissions and ask if there is a tour or something available? Even if there isn't would it help show interest that I'll be in the city?
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Are you currently on the alternate list? I don’t think it would hurt at all.
 
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Anyone have an idea when we'll see WL movement? (i.e. if any interviewers or admissions staff said anything)
 
Sorry if this has been asked already but does SLU use NBME or in house exams for preclinicals? I think slu also does a shortened curriculum as well (1.5 months?) thank you friends
 
ballade1423 said:
Sorry if this has been asked already but does SLU use NBME or in house exams for preclinicals? I think slu also does a shortened curriculum as well (1.5 months?) thank you friends
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Can't say if its NBME, but talked to a student today and he said its so step-1 focused, some students don't even listen to lectures and just use third party resources to learn the systems etc bc its so similar. He did qualify it with those students being the rare exception, but think it speaks to that.
 
4573890 said:
anyone know the CTE deadline?
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When you receive your acceptance email from SLU, there's a PDF attachment that says Acceptance Deadlines 2021. The CTE date is July 4 (3 weeks before orientation) meaning if you do not select Commit To Enroll SLU by July 4th, you will have your acceptance rescinded. April 30th is the deadline to hold 1 acceptance which means you have to let go of all other acceptances except for one but you may stay on waitlists. However, you do not have to CTE to SLU on April 30th, you just have to select SLU for Plan to Enroll. You must withdraw your waitlists though if you decide to CTE to SLU.

Please correct me if this is incorrect but this has been my understanding.
 
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