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Hey guys! I figured it made sense to start our thread now, since the supplemental just came out this week.
How's it going for everyone?
How's it going for everyone?
Not touching it till T'Giving break. I see it's asking for parental info, so that's going to be an issue for me.
Is there even any benefit of turning them in earlier? It asks for an update on your experiences, so I thought I'd just wait until closer to the deadline, that way I would have more to add. Meh. :/
Where does Wisconsin rank on everybody's list of schools? It's far and away #1 on my list, mainly based on its research reputation. I'm curious if I'm unique in this manner...anybody care to chime in?
Are they rolling applications? I'm assuming they aren't but that would definitely change my decision on how soon I am going to get it done!
It's very high on my list. The only things that concern me are 1) I'm not a city person, and 2) it's COLD!
Nope.
Madison is more of a... town. You can drive 15 minutes from campus and be knee deep in cow poop.
That sounds fabulous! I will gladly commute 15-20 minutes to campus if I can live where it's rural. But then..how's the parking at the vet school?
Parking is horrendous on campus... but there are lots of tricks and was to get around it!
Well, that doesn't sound too good. If I get an acceptance, I'll have to go and check it out before I make a decision. I don't want to fight over parking. If I'm deciding between multiple offers (HA! Don't I wish!), the lack of adequate parking would be a deal breaker for me.
I probably got 1-2 tickets/month, which probably averaged out to $30-$40/month. It was cheaper than paying for parking anywhere.
This is hilarious, I've never heard of any one doing this before! Those are some cheap parking tickets...
"What did you list as your first/second career choice in your VMCAS essay?"
Um. Did I miss something? I don't remember anywhere on the VMCAS where we listed 1st/2nd career choices. Obviously in the PS, we talk about what area we are interested in, but I sure didn't talk about a 2nd area.
What is Wisconsin talking about here?
I don't think it really matters, they just want to track what people say they want to do when they apply and compare it to what they actually do when they are done with school.
"What did you list as your first/second career choice in your VMCAS essay?"
Um. Did I miss something? I don't remember anywhere on the VMCAS where we listed 1st/2nd career choices. Obviously in the PS, we talk about what area we are interested in, but I sure didn't talk about a 2nd area.
What is Wisconsin talking about here?
End of March...sigh.
I'm not sure if they've changed things, but my year people heard mid to late February (starting with OOSers).
I heard in early February last year (which I only remember since I was flying back from other interviews when I got the call) I'm OOS, so it was a phone call.
I heard in early February last year (which I only remember since I was flying back from other interviews when I got the call) I'm OOS, so it was a phone call.
Haven't touched the supplemental yet... life's been crazy. Not that it shows any sign of slowing down until, oh, Christmas maybe? lol.
On the experience section, if you accepted a job or internship for the spring, would you mention it - or only mention things you've experienced since October? I don't have classes in the spring and have quite a few nomadic things up my sleeve, just didn't know if it was appropriate to list them or not.
Are ISers by email or letter? I want to scream on the phone.
Letter.
I have a question regarding the "Family Section". At the bottom of the page it reads: "To be completed by students claiming residence for tuition purposes based on employment under Wisconsin statutes 36.27(2)(cm)." So, I interpret that as meaning I only need to fill out that section if I am claiming residency. Is that right?
OOS need not fill in the entire page or just the question under the "To be completed by students claiming residence for tuition purposes based on employment under Wisconsin statutes 36.27(2)(cm)." ?
Just that one question in the drop-down menu below. If you're trying to claim exemption from non-resident tuition based on what's laid out in the linked Wisconsin statutes, you'd answer that. I believe it only applies to applicants that have lived in the state for less than a year for employment purposes before applying to the vet school.
This might be a strange question but...
It asks about what made you choose a career in veterinary medicine...
I am like many in that it has been a desire since childhood but I chose to go into business during undergrad, so I am a non-trad now going back to try to get into vet school. Do you think it sounds weird for me to put childhood desire even though I did my undergrad in business?