University of Illinois c/o 2019 Applicants

Veterinary Science Graduate Certificate from UofI
This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
Members don't see this ad :)
Gwenevre said:
Though if you get a call after April 15th you think you'll switch?
Click to expand...
Probably not LMU was very nice I just get antsy about the accreditation but that's minor. I went to a private college and LMU is a lot like my old school which I loved! Plus if I pay that 1250 deposit I don't want to lose it lol!
 
Well that's 3 waitlists so far. Two more schools to go. :C
 
Hey, I've been long time lurking the forums but I had to sign up to make sure I'm not crazy. No letter yet, but my portal says admission offered. Does that mean I was definitely offered a spot or could it mean I'm an alternate too?
 
turtletempertantrum said:
Hey, I've been long time lurking the forums but I had to sign up to make sure I'm not crazy. No letter yet, but my portal says admission offered. Does that mean I was definitely offered a spot or could it mean I'm an alternate too?
Click to expand...
Means you got a spot. Congrats!!
 
turtletempertantrum said:
Hey, I've been long time lurking the forums but I had to sign up to make sure I'm not crazy. No letter yet, but my portal says admission offered. Does that mean I was definitely offered a spot or could it mean I'm an alternate too?
Click to expand...
Admission offered means you're in, time to celebrate :D
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
haley120892 said:
Not if they offered 120 spots lol!
I am going to wait until March anyhow just because I need to get the money for the deposit!
Click to expand...

If I throw in my spot too, that's 2 seats for one. Maybe they'll take that? ;)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
Members don't see this ad :)
A few of my classmates were wait listed here at UIUC, but here they are! :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
SummerTheLynx said:
had to catch up from this weekend, you know, instead of do the 250+ pages of reading for that one class. Priorities, as you reminded me of yesterday :p
Click to expand...
I'm hanging out in all the school threads now. Pretty soon I'm gonna end up reading threads in allo or *gasp* pre-allo. Should probably write that paper at some point though...
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
Accepted!

Says my letter was mailed 2/16/15, but I haven't received it yet (in Georgia). I'm excited, but not completely sure if I will attend yet. I'm heavily considering staying in Athens next year to gain residency for UGA (and saving $150k while attending a school I know I love). But who knows! Illinois has a great wildlife program, curriculum, and an MPH program. It'll be a tough decision...
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
Accepted!!! Literally in tears because this was my last hope. I'M GOING TO BE A VET!! :soexcited:
 
  • Like
Reactions: 16 users
Portal update accepted.

Will probably turn down my seat though because I got in to my IS as well
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I still haven't gotten my letter, but the portal says that I was offered admission!! So excited!! Now I've got some deciding to do... Congratulations to everyone that got in! :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Portal updated, alternate status. Congrats to all those who got in!
 
pinkpuppy9 said:
OH MY GOD. I'M IN!!!!!!!!!

:biglove::banana::woot::clap::soexcited:
My portal also said 2/16/15. Thanks for the awesome support groul this cycle, you guys!
Click to expand...
Yay I'm so happy for you too! When you and HowIMetYourPet come into town, we should meet up and celebrate.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
WildZoo said:
Chin up, a waitlist isn't a death sentence, you're still in the running :) where else are you waiting on?
Click to expand...
Michigan State and Wisconsin. UW is a longshot for me but I just might have a chance at MSU. I still have hope that I'll get in somewhere, but 3 waitlists in a row definitely hit my morale hard. Thanks for the positive thoughts. :)
 
ADMISSION OFFERED!
First in-country school acceptance I'm so happy!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 5 users
Just checked the portal, I'm an alternate :( But I pretty much expected it, and I'm still proud of myself to have gotten this far! I have an interview at Mizzou, my IS, coming up, so there's still hope for me this cycle!
 
LyraGardenia said:
Just checked the portal, I'm an alternate :( But I pretty much expected it, and I'm still proud of myself to have gotten this far! I have an interview at Mizzou, my IS, coming up, so there's still hope for me this cycle!
Click to expand...
Best of luck with Mizzou! I applied there too and was unfortunately rejected, but I was impressed with the program and the friendliness of the admission staff.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Felixor90 said:
Michigan State and Wisconsin. UW is a longshot for me but I just might have a chance at MSU. I still have hope that I'll get in somewhere, but 3 waitlists in a row definitely hit my morale hard. Thanks for the positive thoughts. :)
Click to expand...
Well let me tell you my story because maybe it'll make you feel better. The cycle I got in was my 3rd attempt. I applied to 4 schools first year, all rejections. I applied to 6 my second year and was rejected from 2 and waitlisted at 4 of them. I worked on my application and expanded my experiences. I applied for a 3rd time to 6 schools again. Again, I was rejected from 2 schools and waitlisted at 4. I'm actually still a little peeved at KSU, but that's a different topic. I was pretty down trodden by it happening again, but early May I was called off U of I's waitlist and here I am! It does happen so don't give up hope.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
What is the earliest someone has been called off the waitlist?
 
The Dean also said the wait list was ranked, is there anyway of us knowing what number we are? I tried giving them a call, but no one picked up. :(
 
pinkpuppy9 said:
I imagine it can be as soon as someone declines. We have a few on here that have said that they are declining, so maybe soon!
Click to expand...
Except for they overaccept by a fair margin (~120 initial OOS acceptances for ~60 spots). Like @haley120892, I'm having a tough time imagining over half of those accepted declining the offer, but @cloverbug is proof it happens. I am curious about how many people tend to get called off the OOS waitlist. Someone in last year's thread said people have been called as early as mid-March, but generally waitlists don't move a whole lot until around April 15th.
 
vahlerydavet said:
The Dean also said the wait list was ranked, is there anyway of us knowing what number we are? I tried giving them a call, but no one picked up. :(
Click to expand...
He said in the morning info session they will not tell us our ranking.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
LyraGardenia said:
Except for they overaccept by a fair margin (~120 initial OOS acceptances for ~60 spots). Like @haley120892, I'm having a tough time imagining over half of those accepted declining the offer, but @cloverbug is proof it happens. I am curious about how many people tend to get called off the OOS waitlist. Someone in last year's thread said people have been called as early as mid-March, but generally waitlists don't move a whole lot until around April 15th.
Click to expand...
Some schools go through twice that many acceptances to fill out their OOS spots. Kansas State and Iowa State have done so in the past. I'm not saying I'm optimistic about it happening here, but it's not unheard of.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
This is true. Keep in mind that lots and lots of people decline OOS acceptances. The IS students don't have this going as much, since they accepted about 15 more than they plan to take. But, that's expected. I'm betting both waitlists will see some movement. Not a lot (I'm already looking for jobs and planning for next year), but some.
 
Idk if any current students are lurking on this thread - and yes, I have used the search feature on SDN - but I would love to hear some pros and cons similar to that other thread about deciding between schools. I am strongly leaning towards Illinois but I would love to hear from some current students about the yay's and nay's of U of I.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Trying not to get too far ahead of myself, since I'm still waiting on two other schools...but has anyone found really good apartments yet (my decision will be based on the whole picture, right?)? I'm looking for pet friendly (cat/rabbit), my own room (willing to share a bathroom), and ideally, fully furnished.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
i know that its relatively cheap to live there, but can anyone share a better idea of what we'd be looking at in terms of living costs?? i'd love to hear both sides (living more frugally vs more comfortably)

@pinkpuppy9 i'd love to know as well as dorming might be out for me if my fiancee comes along
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
pinkpuppy9 said:
Trying not to get too far ahead of myself, since I'm still waiting on two other schools...but has anyone found really good apartments yet (my decision will be based on the whole picture, right?)? I'm looking for pet friendly (cat/rabbit), my own room (willing to share a bathroom), and ideally, fully furnished.
Click to expand...
I've already started looking into houses on craigslist with a few current students! It's very easy to find them (pet friendly and all!) as long as you're okay with it being slightly off campus (which shouldn't be a problem if you're bringing a car)
 
pinkpuppy9 said:
Trying not to get too far ahead of myself, since I'm still waiting on two other schools...but has anyone found really good apartments yet (my decision will be based on the whole picture, right?)? I'm looking for pet friendly (cat/rabbit), my own room (willing to share a bathroom), and ideally, fully furnished.
Click to expand...
That sounds like the village (at Colbert park) in Savoy! Fully furnished, pet friendly. It's just south of CU.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
neocia said:
Idk if any current students are lurking on this thread - and yes, I have used the search feature on SDN - but I would love to hear some pros and cons similar to that other thread about deciding between schools. I am strongly leaning towards Illinois but I would love to hear from some current students about the yay's and nay's of U of I.
Click to expand...
I love it here. I am heavily involved in extra curriculars and I've made Illinois my new home. Being in the clinics first and second year was a big pro for me. --Getting my foot in the door with where I'll be spending some 4th year rotations. Con? I guess the drinking out of a fire hose level of things to know. However I think that's pretty normal for a professional school.
 
Poppy117 said:
I love it here. I am heavily involved in extra curriculars and I've made Illinois my new home. Being in the clinics first and second year was a big pro for me. --Getting my foot in the door with where I'll be spending some 4th year rotations. Con? I guess the drinking out of a fire hose level of things to know. However I think that's pretty normal for a professional school.
Click to expand...
Good to hear! :) I worked with a vet who did not like going to U of I but she went there before the new curriculum.
 
I see that some people are already looking in to housing situations for next year. How soon do leases get signed? I have lived in places where you have to look a year in advance for housing, but also in places where you can't sign until a month before the school year starts.
 
torisunshine8 said:
I see that some people are already looking in to housing situations for next year. How soon do leases get signed? I have lived in places where you have to look a year in advance for housing, but also in places where you can't sign until a month before the school year starts.
Click to expand...
When I graduated undergrad in May 2013, I drove out here the next day to start house hunting. That's probably a little bit extreme, but I wanted to have a say in where I was living instead of just getting "sloppy seconds" in my brain. You can start looking for housing whenever! There are options.

We found an apartment complex and then let them know ASAP when we decided on them. They were good at keeping us up to date and we corresponded via email since we were 10 hours away. The office manager came in on a Saturday so we could move in and sign our lease then. We moved here with a lot of animals so that was very much appreciated!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
pinkpuppy9 said:
Trying not to get too far ahead of myself, since I'm still waiting on two other schools...but has anyone found really good apartments yet (my decision will be based on the whole picture, right?)? I'm looking for pet friendly (cat/rabbit), my own room (willing to share a bathroom), and ideally, fully furnished.
Click to expand...
One of my classmates actually has that exact combo of pets and she lives like 10 minutes away from campus. I pet sat for her during Thanksgiving break and the apartments looked nice. Stone Ridge Apartments I believe they're called, but I don't know how much they cost.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
When do people usually move to Illinois after they graduate? Sometime in July, late July?
 
Has anyone not received their letter yet?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I'm in Indiana and haven't gotten it yet xD
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Next unread thread

Similar threads

eleanor713
Illinois C/O 2028
4 5 6 7 8
Replies
390
Views
42K
futureponydr
F
J
University of Illinois C/O 2027
6 7 8 9 10
Replies
473
Views
49K
SkiOtter
SkiOtter
O
Graduate Certificate Veterinary Science, University of Illinois College of Vetmed
Replies
7
Views
776
dvminmyfuture
D
renacuaja
Successful Applicants c/o 2028
2
Replies
76
Views
21K
lizardman
lizardman
ExoticDocLoading
Tuskegee University c/o 2028
2
Replies
56
Views
5K
GetERdone13
GetERdone13
Top