Letter from WashU St. Louis: Predatory?

[ChymeofPassion]

---

Members don't see this ad.

Just got a letter from WashU STL encouraging me to apply. Is it worth sending in an application, or is this predatory considering how late it is in the cycle (to submit a primary). My MCAT is 517, so far below their median. Waste of money to send in primary?

 

[deleted927529]

It's advertising. Up to you

 

[Moko]

As a general rule, don't pay attention to these types of letters. Their goal is to have the largest and most diverse applicant pool as possible. These letters ultimately serve the schools' interests, and not the applicants'.

 

[ChymeofPassion]

As a general rule, don't pay attention to these types of letters. Their goal is to have the largest and most diverse applicant pool as possible. These letters ultimately serve the schools' interests, and not the applicants'.

All I need to hear. The reason I ask is because I have received two emails similar to this from other schools, and received two interviews from them. Wasn't sure if it was some kind of priority thing.

 

[deleted853480]

I got a letter from a school that doesn’t accept Canadians encouraging me to apply. I haven’t even applied to schools this cycle. I wouldn’t trust those letters.

 

[StarSpangled]

I got that letter today, too! Not to make you feel less special but I feel like they're just trying to get more applicants.

 

[ChymeofPassion]

I got that letter today, too! Not to make you feel less special but I feel like they're just trying to get more applicants.

They'll never get our money!

 

[deleted853480]

The school that emailed me was southern Florida in Tampa. Did any of you get emails from them?

 

[ChymeofPassion]

The school that emailed me was southern Florida in Tampa. Did any of you get emails from them?

Yes, but I didnt apply.

 

[drgweeds]

Unless they come with a fee waiver and you are in the ballpark for their stats, I would burn those letters and trash the emails

 

[TwoHighways]

Why the hell does our email address go on all these mailing lists after taking the MCAT anyway?

 

[KnightDoc]

Why the hell does our email address go on all these mailing lists after taking the MCAT anyway?

Because you either opted in (or failed to opt out!) to receive solicitations (information) from schools.

 

[TwoHighways]

Because you either opted in (or failed to opt out!) to receive solicitations (information) from schools.

Damn fine print!

 

[KnightDoc]

Damn fine print!

If nothing else, it makes you feel wanted, at least until you come here and realize everyone gets the same solicitation. 🙂