2022-2023 Washington University in St. Louis

[wysdoc]

Thank you to @themagictaco for sharing this year's questions

2022-2023 Washington University in St. Louis Secondary Essay Prompts

1. Have you already completed your undergraduate education, have you had your college or graduate education interrupted, or do you plan not to be a full-time student during your application year? If yes, Describe in chronological order your activities during the time(s) when you were not enrolled as a full-time student. (2000 characters)

2. Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. (3000 characters)

3. Is there anything else you would like to share with the Committee on Admissions? (optional)
Some applicants use this space to describe unique experiences and obstacles such as significant challenges in access to education, unusual socioeconomic factors, and/or identification with a particular culture, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or possibly challenges related to COVID or other issues in preparation for medical school. (3000 characters)

Good luck to everyone applying!

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[neurosabre]

Hello, all! Just wanted to let you all know that the director of admissions and assistant dean of admissions will be doing a couple of Zoom info sessions on 5/25 and 6/22. If you're interested, you can find the links at Medical Student Admissions | Washington University in St. Louis. Good luck to everyone this cycle, and reach out with questions!

 

[TheAfroAvenger]

Anyone receive an email suggesting that due to our MCAT score and being an URM we add this school to our AMCAS? I'm hesitant and suprised because the stats for this school are wayyyy higher than mine

 

[kkkdada321]

Anyone receive an email suggesting that due to our MCAT score and being an URM we add this school to our AMCAS? I'm hesitant and suprised because the stats for this school are wayyyy higher than mine

It's a form of advertisement encouraging you to apply to WashU. It has 0 meaning. Everyone above certain MCAT score gets it.

 

[themagictaco]

OOS Secondary received at 3am last night, prompts are the same!

 

[deleted910026]

IS 2am +1

 

[rodneyzwm]

would you guys be able to share the prompts?

 

[themagictaco]

would you guys be able to share the prompts?

• Have you already completed your undergraduate education, have you had your college or graduate education interrupted, or do you plan not to be a full-time student during your application year? If yes, Describe in chronological order your activities during the time(s) when you were not enrolled as a full-time student. (2000 characters)
• Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. (3000 characters)
• Is there anything else you would like to share with the Committee on Admissions? (optional)
  Some applicants use this space to describe unique experiences and obstacles such as significant challenges in access to education, unusual socioeconomic factors, and/or identification with a particular culture, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or possibly challenges related to COVID or other issues in preparation for medical school. (3000 characters)

 

[Analog_Emeritus]

• Have you already completed your undergraduate education, have you had your college or graduate education interrupted, or do you plan not to be a full-time student during your application year? If yes, Describe in chronological order your activities during the time(s) when you were not enrolled as a full-time student. (2000 characters)
• Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. (3000 characters)
• Is there anything else you would like to share with the Committee on Admissions? (optional)
  Some applicants use this space to describe unique experiences and obstacles such as significant challenges in access to education, unusual socioeconomic factors, and/or identification with a particular culture, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or possibly challenges related to COVID or other issues in preparation for medical school. (3000 characters)

@wysdoc

 

[account4premed]

For the description of gap year activities in chronological order, should I put it as a bullet list or essay form? If essay form, should I also include dates as well?

 

[wysdoc]

For the description of gap year activities in chronological order, should I put it as a bullet list or essay form? If essay form, should I also include dates as well?

Make a list

 

[cherryprairie]

When they ask to explain personal/family/mentor ties, is this just meant to be a list of people and their positions? With 4000 characters, I'm not sure if I should be describing something more in depth.

 

[ladylysa]

When it says describe your gap year experiences in chronological order, are they asking basically for a list of responsibilities?

 

[dr_rick_progressive]

For the LOR requirement, am I correct that if you are sending individual letters you can only submit 3 letters; however, if you have a committee letter or letter packet, you can submit more than the minimum, up to max of 6? I'm doing individual letters (no committee letter option at my school) and would like to submit more than 3, but I don't think I should. How does everyone else interpret the requirement?

Edit/Update: I reached out to admissions and those submitting individual letters CAN submit extra letters above/beyond the 3 letter minimum (6 max).

 

[jenkinss]

Just got an email confirming that my application has been processed (LORs have been approved) and that everything is complete.
Submitted this past weekend.

 

[nerdy512]

When they ask to explain personal/family/mentor ties, is this just meant to be a list of people and their positions? With 4000 characters, I'm not sure if I should be describing something more in depth.

+1 - would also appreciate advice on this!

 

[LLoomallama]

Do I have to say yes to the first one about extracurriculars if I am not taking classes this summer and then answer with a list of activities? I do full time fall to spring quarters and do like an internship over the summers in my past years. I will be full time from fall 22 to spring 23.

 

[WeOutHereWaiting]

Do I have to say yes to the first one about extracurriculars if I am not taking classes this summer and then answer with a list of activities? I do full time fall to spring quarters and do like an internship over the summers in my past years. I will be full time from fall 22 to spring 23.

don't think so. It's a gap year prompt

 

[WeOutHereWaiting]

Just got an email confirming that my application has been processed (LORs have been approved) and that everything is complete.
Submitted this past weekend.

Thanks, just checked this thread to ask about this.

 

[deleted1017183]

Submitted 7/12

 

[snowman888]

Important Dates - Medical Student Admissions

mdadmissions.wustl.edu

December 7, 2022: LAST DAY (for MD-only applicants) for Washington University School of Medicine to receive your:

• Supplemental Application
• Recommendation letters
• MCAT Scores

 

[snowman888]

2-3 weeks is unofficial. You have until the deadline to submit, and many who take a few weeks or even greater than a month have still been given interviews and acceptances. The earlier the better, but never sacrifice quality to be early.

 

[natarenu]

2-3 weeks is unofficial. You have until the deadline to submit, and many who take a few weeks or even greater than a month have still been given interviews and acceptances. The earlier the better, but never sacrifice quality to be early.

Very thankful for your reply. Feel much better

 

[deleted1135362]

anyone else submit but the portal still says application not processed?

 

[AmericanHero13]

Just received an email that my application was processed and is complete. I submitted on 7/15, so clearly there is a backlog by now.

 

[alittlebit97]

Just received an email that my application was processed and is complete. I submitted on 7/15, so clearly there is a backlog by now.

Weird, I submitted 7/23 and got the complete/under review email 7/25.

 

[AmericanHero13]

Weird, I submitted 7/23 and got the complete/under review email 7/25.

That is weird! Have you applied to this school previously?

 

[alittlebit97]

That is weird! Have you applied to this school previously?

No but i am an AMCAS reapplicant (not sure if that would make any sort of difference)

 

[socolas]

Thank you to @themagictaco for sharing this year's questions

2022-2023 Washington University in St. Louis Secondary Essay Prompts

1. Have you already completed your undergraduate education, have you had your college or graduate education interrupted, or do you plan not to be a full-time student during your application year? If yes, Describe in chronological order your activities during the time(s) when you were not enrolled as a full-time student. (2000 characters)

2. Describe a time or situation where you have been unsuccessful or failed. (3000 characters)

3. Is there anything else you would like to share with the Committee on Admissions? (optional)
Some applicants use this space to describe unique experiences and obstacles such as significant challenges in access to education, unusual socioeconomic factors, and/or identification with a particular culture, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or gender identity and/or possibly challenges related to COVID or other issues in preparation for medical school. (3000 characters)

Good luck to everyone applying!

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does the character limit include spaces?

 

[wysdoc]

does the character limit include spaces?

yes

 

[liftingNsushi]

Do they actually interview 1/4 applicants?!! That is quite a lot of work for them.

 

[deleted1077590]

Do they actually interview 1/4 applicants?!! That is quite a lot of work for them.

lol 1200 interviews for a class of 120, the ultimate low yield post interview lmao

 

[CWRU.Sman]

I just released a podcast episode partially about WashU's MSTP for those that are applying to their program. The main part of the episode is about MSTPs in general. Maybe you'll find it helpful this year! It can be found on the All Access: Med School Admissions podcast.

 

[Miky617]

Washington University in St. Louis MSTP II received today, 8/12/2022!

 

[ioniansea]

Washington University in St. Louis MSTP II received today, 8/12/2022!

Congrats!! FYI there is an MD/PhD-specific II thread over on physician scientists : )

 

[Brass132]

Hi all! I have an upcoming interview, but I still don't quite get how grading and assessments work in the new Gateway Curriculum. I know that pre-clinical part is P/F, but I can't tell if clerkships are also P/F now or still have the traditional H/HP/P. I could swear I've seen both referenced on their website... can any current students or anyone that knows clarify how that works? are honors still a thing?

If it's truly P/F now for both preclinical and clinical years, that sounds incredible... but I don't want to reference this in an interview without being totally sure lol

 

[neurosabre]

@Brass132 Clerkships are now graded on a competency basis, which is, for all intents and purposes, pass/fail. Distinction is available in a variety of longitudinal areas (e.g., patient care, interpersonal communication, systems-based practice, etc), but this isn't like the old honors system and is determined by the competency committee at the end of the clerkship year

 

[siuuuuu]

just received an email asking me to apply to this school. does this mean anything? i am assuming everyone gets this email so it shouldnt mean anything?

 

[23andme]

just received an email asking me to apply to this school. does this mean anything? i am assuming everyone gets this email so it shouldnt mean anything?

What are your stats like? I got it too (did not apply to Wash U), but did not the first cycle I applied (did not apply to Wash U then either).

 

[deleted910026]

probably just scamming ur app fee lol. BTW does anyone know when II will be out ?

 

[siuuuuu]

What are your stats like? I got it too (did not apply to Wash U), but did not the first cycle I applied (did not apply to Wash U then either).

my MCAT is below their 10th percentile but my GPA is near their 90th percentile and I have significant research experience. i am assuming they just send it to everyone lol

 

[amateurbater]

is the interview more important at washu? I can’t imagine they would waste that many resources interviewing like 25% of people if it wasn’t.

 

[JPL19]

is the interview more important at washu? I can’t imagine they would waste that many resources interviewing like 25% of people if it wasn’t.

Can you please share where you are obtaining the % of applicants they interview.

 

[dafluffysamoyed]

Wait so has WUSTL already started giving out regular MD IIs? Or just the MSTP?

 

[sewpungyow]

I got a physical mail which was basically an advertisement for WashU's program. Are they scamming for secondary money? Not planning on applying, but seriously why?

 

[The SunDance Kid]

I got a physical mail which was basically an advertisement for WashU's program. Are they scamming for secondary money? Not planning on applying, but seriously why?

Never trust the mail. They just send to emails that AAMC sold them. They aren't indicating u have an advantage..... HOWEVER, I have heard of some rare cases where a school contacted them saying they were in range of their applicants they want and would waive their application fee. In that case, I probably would apply.

 

[dr.socrates]

just got an II, URM, OOS, LM 82!

 

[dafluffysamoyed]

just got an II, URM, OOS, LM 82!

When were you complete?

 

[MyStateofMind]

II just in. Submitted on 7/5. They are coming!!

 

[dr.socrates]

When were you complete?

7/22!