2010 appears to be a bumper year for MSTP applications at WUStL. On 19, with more than 5 weeks remaining to the application deadline, 354 applications had been received. This represents an 18% increase over the same date last year, and a 27% increase over the 5-year average. The program has already filled 82% of its interview slots, and will likely have only a handful of slots available at the November 30 application deadline. Therefore, the program encourages prompt submission of application materials to ensure that the applicant receives full consideration for admission.