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Thanks so much. I'm utterly shocked at this point, my GPA is about 0.3 below the average for an OOS student.
That's why they're averages! Obviously you're just awesome.
Thanks so much. I'm utterly shocked at this point, my GPA is about 0.3 below the average for an OOS student.
Hi guys! I emailed Johanna at Student Services yesterday and asked if she could give me a better estimation of when the IS letters will be coming and here is her response:
"The decisions have been made. The letters are being prepared and checked. They will be in the mail March 1. The interminable wait is almost over!"
Hi guys! I emailed Johanna at Student Services yesterday and asked if she could give me a better estimation of when the IS letters will be coming and here is her response:
"The decisions have been made. The letters are being prepared and checked. They will be in the mail March 1. The interminable wait is almost over!"
Daaanggiiittt I'm leaving before I get mail on March 1st, and won't be back until the eleventh. Aaarrgh!
Still not certain I'll be coming in the fall, but wanted to start looking into places to live, roommates, etc. What are good places close to campus? Especially ones that don't have breed restrictions for dogs?
Maybe have someone you really trust check your mail for you, and email you the results?
Good luck guys!
If you're coming for the reception thingy - I think it's early April - you'll find out all the loves of NCSU from our class. I'm kind of a practical person in my evaluations - unemotional for the most part. My likes are that the large animal unit is close by - walking distance for most things. I also like that for the most part, the curriculum is overlapping. This can get boring because you'll hear the same story in multiple classes. Makes it easier to study for tests though - you have one part of the material already known. Viro and immuno get confusing, but the instructors sit in on lectures from both classes, so they tend to stay on the same page. The only dislike I've had so far is that some of the minor players get an attitude that is not compatible with my perspective. I know that's cryptic, but I've had to restrain myself in a small group exercise in the interest of maintaining a harmonic balance for the good of the group.
Waitlisted means you are good enough to be selected to go there, try to stay positive!!!! I think it's a good sign!!!! I am waiting sooooo nervously for my letter.Hey, just wanted to let you know I got a letter today, it was dated March 1st. I have been wait listed. The list is 13 people and last year 2 ended up being offered admission. I am in tears right now. But good luck to everyone and the letters have for sure been sent!
I just got my letter in the mail...Accepted!!! Im so happy!!! I still have to hear from another school and then decide what I am going to do. I am sorry about the waitlist I was so afraid that would happen to me. Better than a rejection for sure!
OMG!!! I missed the mail man...I left for 10 minute and missed him! Are all the letters certified?? I had no idea or I would have just sat by my mail box all day! have to wait until tomorrow at 10.
My letter is dated for March 1 and I live in Raleigh. If you live in Baltimore, I would give it a day or two at least before you worry (like that is so easy not to do
Congrats to everyone who has been accepted. My condolences to those who have been rejected. Good luck to those who have been waitlisted.
I am trying to decided between three schools (NCState being one of them) and am wondering about the cost of living. I would love to know what your rent is and maybe on average what utilities run you, if you feel like sharing. Since tuition is all similar (and cost is important to me) I might find it helpful in making my decision. Though I'm visiting all the schools so if I fall in love with one I might go there regardless of the cost of living.
Does anyone know if a Facebook group has been created yet for those accepted? I didn't want to create a second one, but I can't find it when I search
Congrats to everyone who has been accepted. My condolences to those who have been rejected. Good luck to those who have been waitlisted.
I am trying to decided between three schools (NCState being one of them) and am wondering about the cost of living. I would love to know what your rent is and maybe on average what utilities run you, if you feel like sharing. Since tuition is all similar (and cost is important to me) I might find it helpful in making my decision. Though I'm visiting all the schools so if I fall in love with one I might go there regardless of the cost of living.
Does anyone know if a Facebook group has been created yet for those accepted? I didn't want to create a second one, but I can't find it when I search
Cost of living is relative to the other schools you're considering. In general I think Raleigh is pretty affordable, but I'm from Maryland originally, so everything down here is cheaper. Unless you are from a really big city, it will probably more expensive than Arizona. But, where else are you looking?Congrats to everyone who has been accepted. My condolences to those who have been rejected. Good luck to those who have been waitlisted.
I am trying to decided between three schools (NCState being one of them) and am wondering about the cost of living. I would love to know what your rent is and maybe on average what utilities run you, if you feel like sharing. Since tuition is all similar (and cost is important to me) I might find it helpful in making my decision. Though I'm visiting all the schools so if I fall in love with one I might go there regardless of the cost of living.
Just got back to New England after two days of DVM/PhD interviews. Faculty are wonderful (and I met a bunch!) as is the Terry Center. I didn't see the fabled " Designated Yankee Relocation Area" but maybe that's a surprise for later
And I missed out on the weather which was a nice bonus
You're looking for Cary - "containment area for relocated yankees"
On living expenses: I live down the road from the vet school in an eh sketchy townhouse complex for dirt cheap. My rent is split with two other roomies and I pay less than $350 for rent+utilities. You can really find a place for any budget.
Ahh trilt! You made me think you had an update on your status!!!! Hurry back from costa rica!!! hope you're having fun!
I rreeaally just want to go house/apartment hunting tomorrow!!!!
I rreeaally just want to go house/apartment hunting tomorrow!!!!
Second coolest animal... right after penquins!
You're looking for Cary - "containment area for relocated yankees"
Yeah but at NCSU you only have to pay OOS your first year, so it would most likely be cheaper than the other OOS schools. NCSU was even cheaper than my IS school I just wanted to share that if you didn't already know.
You can easily get a nice one-bedroom apartment for under $600 per month (I pay $525). I get internet for $40, no cable, water for about $20 and electricity for about $50 per month. Some places will charge a small pet rent per month but mine doesn't. It's not the cheapest place ever to live but it is definitely affordable compared to other east-coast metro areas!
And yeah if you didn't happen to know that you can get IS tuition after a year, it makes a huge difference (I was an OOS student)!
Cost of living is relative to the other schools you're considering. In general I think Raleigh is pretty affordable, but I'm from Maryland originally, so everything down here is cheaper. Unless you are from a really big city, it will probably more expensive than Arizona. But, where else are you looking?
A third year and I rent a house (with a nice fenced yard) that is five minutes from school for $1000 a month. In addition to that we split utilities which this month (so far the most expensive) was $200 all together. So that's about $600 each per month.
You're looking for Cary - "containment area for relocated yankees"
On living expenses: I live down the road from the vet school in an eh sketchy townhouse complex for dirt cheap. My rent is split with two other roomies and I pay less than $350 for rent+utilities. You can really find a place for any budget.
Hehe, sorry! But I can't really complain about being here:
That's not too bad. I'll be living with my soon-to-be husband in vet school so I think we're looking for something a little bigger, but right now we pay about $670 for rent and all utilities. I can't wait to move somewhere new though.
That's good to know. Do most of the vet students live in the same area or do they seem to live all over the place?
I live at the same place, utilities are about the same. I have a one bedroom apartment and it runs a bit under $700 a month. One bonus here, they are very pet friendly. Pet fee at move in is very small, and no pet rent.Hubby and I live in a 2bed, 2 bath 1080 sq apartment that's $795 a month. It's right on the trails around Lake Johnson, and our porch looks out onto the woods (very peaceful). Water usually about $40, electricity about $40, internet: $35. It only takes me about 6-8 mins to drive to school.
I'd say most people in our class live within 20 mins of the school, but we do have a portion of classmates who live at various locations within the Triangle (usually to accomodate a significant other's work commute).