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Figured several of these threads have been popping up recently, so might as well get one started for my IS
Have you done the supplemental application yet? I am nervous it says to do it in one sitting
Oh okay that really isn't too bad then! I gotta admit some of these schools scare me with the essays they want!It's not bad, it's a few questions about experiences and a short essay about why you would like to attend VMRCVM.
Oh okay that really isn't too bad then! I gotta admit some of these schools scare me with the essays they want!
Thanks I really appreciate it! I heard their interview process is a little crazy, so if I am lucky enough to get one I will definitely take you up on that offer!Haha, they are. If you have any questions about VMRCVM's application or interview process, definitely ask! I applied and interviewed with them this past cycle, although ultimately I was waitlisted.
@wheatthinners My infatuation with Blacksburg drew me to VT for undergrad and kept me around for vet school. =)
It's a truly beautiful place, the perfect trifecta of Virginia woods, Appalachian mountains, and good ol' country farmlands. There are plenty of opportunities for hiking, camping, fishing, boating, etc. if you're in to those outdoorsy things. Admittedly, if you're more of a city person, this might not be the place for you! The closest "city" is Roanoke, a full 45 minutes away, and even then I wouldn't call it a real city.
Probably VMR's greatest asset is also its least advertised. Our proximity to Washington DC affords us a host of opportunities exploring veterinary medicine outside of the "traditional" clinical career paths. From the interactions I've had with students at other schools, we're uniquely exposed to the intricacies of careers as veterinary scientists, as well as government and military veterinarians. Our curriculum also seems to be more hands-on than some of the other schools. We don't enter the clinics until 4th year (other than a few mandatory shadowing opportunities), but we start working closely with live animals as early as 3rd semester. I'm not sure when all the other schools begin incorporating live animal use classes into their curricula, but there are a few across the country that leave them until much later.
Finally - if VMR is your in-state school, the in-state tuition makes it worth it. I can't stress this enough--the current economic environment for young veterinarians is not a friendly one. A DVM from any US school will get you where you want to be in your career whether it costs you 100,000 or three times that much. Unless the ramifications of living in a particular location or being with a particular set of people are worth that difference, or unless funds aren't much of a concern to you, then I'm of the (very strong) belief that tuition should be the number one deciding factor in selecting a vet school.
Hey Vanessa! I am a 2019 applicant and am interested in pursuing the public/corporate track as well. I am also interested in either the dual DVM/MPH or DVM/PhD program. The supplemental application for those interested in the in the dual DVM/PhD program asks us to give a research question we would like to answer given unlimited funds and how we would go about answering it. I was wondering if you could give me some insight as to how specific I should be when answering this question. I am interested in the spread of emerging infectious diseases and neglected tropical diseases, particularly vector borne diseases like Chagas. Do you think they want a specific question with an organized methodology on how to answer it? Or just something that states your research interests? Any thoughts you might have are much appreciatedMan time has really escaped me. I saw this thread and nearly spat out my coffee, figured someone was jumping the gun in their exuberance... but no, it's truly time to apply for 2019! Way to make me feel like a geezer, guys. =)
I'll give the usual introduction, then!
My name is Vanessa, I'm a third year Public Corporate tracker dual enrolled in the MPH program (with a focus in Infectious Diseases). I attended Virginia Tech as an undergraduate and have been in the area since 2007 (making me feel even more like a geezer, jeesh). I went in to vet school without a clue in the world what I wanted to do with my life, but since then I've fallen head over heels in love with the field of anatomic pathology and hope to pursue a residency post-DVM.
If you guys have any questions at all about the application process, interviews, etc, I'll try to dust off the ol' memory banks and answer them to the best of my ability (though more recent contenders - like WolvesDragon55 - may be better for that!). I can certainly answer any questions you may have about the program, tracking, extracurricular opportunities and- my favorite - Blacksburg in general!
Give me a holler and I'll do my best to answer you quickly. =)
Good luck with the application process, guys!
Awesome here, everything submitted for vmr, just playing the waiting game nowHow's everyone doing?? This thread has been suspiciously quiet (though I am sure come interview time that it will be picking up again!).
I wrote somewhere between 250 and 500 words. Without a suggested word limit, I think you are fine writing however muchHey guys! How long should the "why I want to go to VMRCVM" essay be? I don't want it to be too short, but I don't have a ton to write...thanks!!!!!
How's everyone doing?? VMCAS was just verified and now we wait! So nerve wracking. Especially because this is my OSS and a woman I talked to there basically told me not to apply because I am out of state and do not have a 4.0 ??? That just made me want to get in even more! Ha ha
Yeah Davis is my instate school too. They admissions person told me they won't even consider interviewing you unless you have a 3.7.Wow that was extremely thorough! Thanks so much!
I just honestly really want to get accepted into a DVM program, no matter where it is. My instate school and undergraduate school is UC Davis, but it's one of the hardest to get into so I'm looking at other places as well. It's somewhat un-city like here too, so I'm pretty used to that. It seems to be a common trend for many of the vet schools to be rural or semi-rural anyways. The tuition is something I'm kind of worried about, but I feel like I'm pretty good at living frugally to pay off debts for 10 years or so. Admittedly, it's not something I've researched too in-depth at this point, since my main goal is to get in somewhere. Thanks for the heads-up. I know it's definitely hard for new vets to get by since they pay like a medical tuition for nowhere near the payoff later on.
Thanks again, I really appreciate the insight . GL on your residencies and further on!
I've heard this also. Actually someone told me that they didn't interview any out of state females last year, which I can't really believe is true. I really like the school though, so I had to try.
How's everyone doing?? VMCAS was just verified and now we wait! So nerve wracking. Especially because this is my OSS and a woman I talked to there basically told me not to apply because I am out of state and do not have a 4.0 ??? That just made me want to get in even more! Ha ha
Ha ha okay maybe we both have a chance then because I don't have a 4.0 either!I applied last year (obviously didn't get in) OOS, but during my file review, the woman in admissions was very positive about my chances of getting in this year even though I have no where near a 4.0, so don't worry!!!
May I ask when you started to hear back from them about interviews? January I'm guessing :/Also, to those nervous about GPA (like I was...) I applied with a 3.5-something and got in, first try no wait list. You guys got this! lol The awesome thing about the selection process here is that once you are selected for an interview, they give you all a "clean slate" and only the interview matters after that. I guess that kinda sucks if you have a 4.0 and high test scores, but I think it helped me out tremendously. It also means you have to rock the interview. I've heard a lot of mixed reviews on the interviews here, but it was my favorite interview process out of the 7 schools I applied to. Hope that is helpful...
May I ask when you started to hear back from them about interviews? January I'm guessing :/
Yeah, I didn't hear back til early January. Same as Cornell. The anticipation over winter break sucked, I remember that pretty clearly. lol
May I ask when you started to hear back from them about interviews? January I'm guessing :/
Personally I preferred MMI over normal interviews. Yes, it can make you think on your feet, but I looked at it as a creative challenge. Stressful yes, as any interview is, but I had fun. I did MMI twice, as Texas A&M does a similar process. I definitely didn't have a 4.0 and got an offer my first application as well, so don't fret too much if you're an OOS applicant.Would you mind sharing a little bit about their interviews? I know they say there a multiple mini ones, but are they as stressful as they sound?
Do you mean the interviews were held on Jan 17-18, 2014, or that the interviews will be held on Jan 17-18, 2015? Thanks for the info!Just a heads up, VMRCVM sends out emails about interviews around December 16th (that's when they sent them out last year, and I may have seen that exact date again for this year), and the interviews are January 17th and 18th.
Hey everyone!
I also received the HPSP scholarship from the Army Veterinary Corps if any of you are interested in that. I'm excited for all of you who are applying! Good luck to everyone while you are waiting to hear back!
Yeah it was pretty competitive. They only took 18 people for the 3-year HPSP scholarships last year, although that number has been increasing over the years. Not sure if it will be higher this year or not.I am interested in the HPSP as well! I've heard it is really competitive though. Was that your experience? What do they put the most emphasis on?
Yes, they send them all out at once, and as dirtanddog said, they were sent out on the 16th last year. If they always send them out on a Monday, then it will be the 15th for this year.December is finally here! Hopefully VMRCVM is about ready to send out it invites! Does anyone know if they send them out all at once?