Sadly, the frustrating fact is that there’s no rule governing how much time a medical school has to respond to your application. However, we’ll try to answer some of the big questions on med school applicants’ minds, including: I submitted my primary but haven’t received a secondary yet. Many schools send out secondaries as soon as…
How To Get Accepted To Washington University School Of Medicine in St. Louis [Episode 485]
What’s new at Washington University School of Medicine? [Show Summary] Dr. Valerie Ratts, Associate Dean for Admissions at Washington University School of Medicine, shares what’s new in the program, including the Gateway Curriculum and the virtual interview experience. Interview with Dr. Valerie Ratts, Associate Dean for Admissions at Washington University School of Medicine [Show Notes]…
Washington University School of Medicine (St. Louis) Secondary Application Essay Tips [2022 – 2023]
Ranked 11th for research by the U.S. news, WashU provides exciting opportunities for medical students to participate in research at the basic science or clinical levels. They are looking for students with strong ties to their communities—with excellent communication skills, a dedication to service, and well-rounded interests. Washington University (St. Louis) 2022-23 secondary application essay questions…
What Do the Medical School Admissions Teams Say About Admissions?
Can you think of a better source of medical school admissions advice than the admissions committee directors and deans themselves? Well, neither could we. And that’s why Linda Abraham, founder of Accepted and admissions guru in her own right, has been inviting med school deans, admissions directors, and other admissions insiders as guests on the…
What It’s Like to Apply to Washington University School of Medicine [Episode 383]
Washington University School of Medicine’s unique approach to admissions [Show summary] Dr. Valerie Ratts, Associate Dean for Admissions at Washington University School of Medicine, explores what’s unique about the medical school’s approach to admissions, including what COVID-related changes applicants can expect this year. Interview with Dr. Valerie Ratts, Associate Dean for Admissions at Washington University…