congrats!! :)

just wondering whether washu is still sending out mstp IIs-- for those who have received mstp IIs recently, how far out were you scheduled? not sure whether no II atp is a dead in the water thing or not. thanks!

yeah has anyone gotten rejected post interview for MSTP HAHA

Those who got an interview invite today, how far out did it let you schedule a date?

When I opened it earliest was Nov 9 but it was gone before I could select it then the other ones were til Thanksgiving week

I'm enjoying my time here and I'd say the city punches way above its reputation! The cost of living is low, the cultural amenities are outstanding, the food scene is diverse and I never seem to run out of things to do. In my experience, the students who strongly dislike the city are people from large coastal cities who were bummed out about moving to the midwest and had a negative attitude towards the city the moment they arrived. STL is by no means LA, SF, or NYC, but if you are open-minded the city has a lot to offer.

The medical school is outstanding! My classmates are down to earth and friendly, and I can only think of perhaps 3-4 people in my class I would consider "gunners". During preclinical we all shared resources, studied together and collaborated on research projects. I believe the school used to have more of a "gunner" reputation in the early 2000s, but have since been much more deliberate about recruiting chill people and creating a collaborative atmosphere for students. The faculty and staff are also quite fantastic! They invest a lot of time and energy into students to ensure that they thrive both in their personal and professional lives. The institutional culture is the Midwestern warm and welcoming attitude, which was a stark contrast for me coming from NYC.

I don't relate at all to the other students comments about there being "nothing to do for young people". My problem is not that I can't find things to do, but rather that I don't have enough time to attend all he events I would like to attend. The art scene is pretty great between the art and history museums (free), the MUNY (free, Broadway productions) and Shakespeare Glen (free) during the summers, the symphony and the Fox theater. For those who like professional sports, the city has a lot to offer between the Cardinals (MLB), The Blues (NHL), The Battlehawks (UFL) and City FC (MLS). So many other things to do as well including visiting the zoo (free) and the botanical garden (free), nightlife, the city museum, concerts, festivals, hiking, biking, golf and ice skating.

As for safety, I have never personally felt unsafe walking around the city or taking the metro. There is definitely crime and you have to be aware of your surroundings, but I am used to that having spent most of my life in major cities like NYC.

people who interviewed in October, when are you planning to send interest/update/intent letters if at all?

They already said don't send letters of intent/interest until after you receive a waitlist.

And updates need to be very significant, they said.

when did they say that? In my interview, my interviewer mentioned sending them and how to send them, so I kind of assumed they wanted them.

I had a conversation with an admissions member, and they mentioned it in one of the dean's greeting sessions