Anyone else????

[forks4spoons]

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I finished up my last bit of shadowing prior to VMCAS submission today. I submitted. Now I feel so nauseated I can barely think straight. I'm mortified.

This is a 20 year dream, as I'm sure it is for a lot of you.. but I've finally decided to go for it after going down a couple of opposite, dead-end roads.. and now I'm terrified.

When I applied to medical school, I wasn't scared or anxious. I guess it's because it wasn't truly what I wanted. Now I've sucked it up and am conquering the last thing standing in my way (biochem + applying) and I feel more nervous than ever. :/

Anyone else terrified? Those of you in the classes ahead of us, how did you cope? Applicants, how are you coping?

On a side note, during my shadowing experience today, a good samaritan brought a Great Horned Owl into the clinic w/ a double compound fracture due to a run-in with some barbed wire. They're going to amputate the wing tomorrow and a local rehab group is going to take him so they can use him for educational purposes. I'm skipping the aforementioned biochem class so that I can see this. I'm stoked. 😍 This is exactly what I was born to do.

Good luck, all!

 

[sunnex3]

dude i am so anxious/worried i feel like i might throw up -- i just submitted to supps today. i decided to not apply to vet school during my senior year of undergrad, even though this has been my life long dream, just so i could put together my app as best as i could...the only thing keeping me together right now is the KNOWLEDGE and CERTAINTY that this is ABSOLUTELY what i was born to do. reading my PS and just seeing how i can survive on just 5 hours of sleep a night because i have to work just reminds me of how much i just LOVE this profession and i can't wait to start vet school.

yes i'm scared sh*tless, but it's exhilerating at the same time...i cope by watching lots of TV 😀 (vampire diaries...true blood...grey's anatomy...criminal minds...) hehe

 

[breenie]

Those of you in the classes ahead of us, how did you cope? Applicants, how are you coping?

Boxed wine.

Seriously. But I also was a full time student working multiple jobs and continuing shadowing "just in case things didn't work out", so I didn't have a ton of free time to worry.

Stay busy!

 

[jmo1012]

i coped by pretending it all didnt exist until about mid december when i started hearing back from schools. then it got stressful again. and when i submitted my second round of apps in feb, i did the same thing-blocked it all out haha

 

[sunnex3]

Boxed wine.

LOL...franzia is so classy

 

[sunnex3]

my plan is also to continue working full time and pick up extra hours where i can while taking my classes...keep as busy as possible! either that or go to a lot of happy hours with my friends 😉

 

[jalyndani]

I submitted all my apps last Monday night and confirmed today with Mississippi that my file is "complete". Now it's time to play the waiting game.

I like the boxed wine idea. 😉

Seriously though, I'm still finishing up Biochem and working 40+ hours a week at the same clinic I've been at for 4 years now....so I have other things I need to be focusing my attentions on. That doesn't mean that my heart doesn't jump every time my phone alerts me to a new email! Lol.

 

[breenie]

I discovered that "Chillable Red" is my favorite. It's like drinking grape juice. Even better than the crowd favorite "White Zinfandel" or "Sunset Blush".

I <3 Franzia.

 

[forks4spoons]

So, the general consensus is: stay drunk until I hear from my school. 😉

 

[Coquette22]

But I also was a full time student working multiple jobs and continuing shadowing "just in case things didn't work out", so I didn't have a ton of free time to worry.

Stay busy!

This! It also helped that
1) I didn't think I'd get in the first time around.
2) I only applied to one school (my regional school) so I knew that after submission, there was really no point in worrying until March when interview invites came out.
3) I knew what I'd be doing if I didn't get in.

The second time around, I didn't worry too much even through interview invites, because I knew how AVC looked at applicants and I knew that my stats were above average for invites.

The worst time for me was mid-June waiting for acceptances/rejections.

 

[PocoCalypsoQH]

Expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised. Seriously, it took me 3 tries to get in. Work on having a solid back-up plan if it doesn't work out this time around, because getting turned down and having no plan is much worse than waiting to see if you got in. Don't mean to be a kill-joy, but it's reality.

 

[breenie]

Expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised. Seriously, it took me 3 tries to get in. Work on having a solid back-up plan if it doesn't work out this time around, because getting turned down and having no plan is much worse than waiting to see if you got in. Don't mean to be a kill-joy, but it's reality.

👍 Definitely. I didn't expect to get in my first try, but was pleasantly surprised and am now going to my 1st choice school. I knew exactly what I'd be doing if I didn't get in, and that was veryveryvery reassuring. 🙂

 

[yann]

I just submitted my VMCAS application and am feeling exactly what the PO is feeling. Except probably not as stressed/anxious because 1. I decided this year was a test year to see where I stand, and 2. If I get in this year that means a goodbye with my bf and friends here.
BUT my best friend since high school is moving to where I applied to (the UK) and it would be so amazingly awesome if we both end up in the same city. I haven't seen here since forever and miss her so much.

Ok trying to contain myself and not expect much. My only issue is people around me expecting I'd get in when a lot of them have no idea how competitive this field is. I like that they believe in me, but it's also stressful being told "you'll get in! I just know it"..... 🙁
well, maybe someday!

 

[nyanko]

The first time I applied, I had really low expectations so I wasn't really too concerned until I actually got an interview invite (had only applied to one school). Then I think I went too far in the other direction and psyched myself out. So I dunno, low expectations but do retain a little bit of coherence in case something unexpected happens?

 

[fromthebox]

My only issue is people around me expecting I'd get in when a lot of them have no idea how competitive this field is. I like that they believe in me, but it's also stressful being told "you'll get in! I just know it"..... 🙁

THIS
All the time. Last year they said it and I was reassured, then I got rejected after interviewing. This year every time they say it it feels false and I know they mean well but at this point it takes a lot to not snap at them and say "Ahh you said that last year and it DIDN'T happen so STFU 'cause it makes me feel worse!"

 

[libster06]

i coped by pretending it all didnt exist until about mid december when i started hearing back from schools. then it got stressful again. and when i submitted my second round of apps in feb, i did the same thing-blocked it all out haha

^^^^^ the only fulfilling strategy.

be confident and secure in what you've submitted, give it to the sky and always remember that whatever the outcome, YOU WILL BE OKAY.

 

[Trilt]

Expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised. Seriously, it took me 3 tries to get in. Work on having a solid back-up plan if it doesn't work out this time around, because getting turned down and having no plan is much worse than waiting to see if you got in. Don't mean to be a kill-joy, but it's reality.

This. I'm keeping expectations low, and will either be proven right or pleasantly surprised. 🙂

 

[forks4spoons]

Excellent responses, ya'll!!! Thanks for the support!!!

I'm wishing the very best to you all that applied this cycle!!! 🙂 The waiting finally begins...

 

[bbeventer]

"Ahh you said that last year and it DIDN'T happen so STFU 'cause it makes me feel worse!"

I hate this as well.

 

[flyhi]

Expect nothing and be pleasantly surprised. Seriously, it took me 3 tries to get in. Work on having a solid back-up plan if it doesn't work out this time around, because getting turned down and having no plan is much worse than waiting to see if you got in. Don't mean to be a kill-joy, but it's reality.

👍

 

[nuevaburra]

For those who don't tolerate alcohol well, Tums and valium ;P

I only applied to one place (Wisconsin), and from what I have heard it is the LAST to send invites.... yay.

 

[vetme]

I coped by thinking I wouldn't get in AND I haden't found this place full of a bunch of worrying worryers until after my interview and then It was SUPER stressful and I had to check SDN a GAZILLION times a day! But I love this place and all its support. So, the best way to cope is to come here and worry with everyone else

 

[sunnex3]

For those who don't tolerate alcohol well, Tums and valium ;P

I only applied to one place (Wisconsin), and from what I have heard it is the LAST to send invites.... yay.

LOL i'm planning on drinkings lots this week to celebrate...happy hours, dinner with family, any chance i get lots of happy hours in my future!!

 

[that redhead]

Just for goodness' sake, don't re-read your VMCAS for a couple of weeks, or until interviews start coming out. If you spelled something wrong or forgot a comma it doesn't mean they're going to reject you.

Focus on the life you have around you - family, friends, pets, activities, classes - and the time will go by. I always felt like the waiting part was a lot less stressful than just submitting the application!

 

[forks4spoons]

Just for goodness' sake, don't re-read your VMCAS for a couple of weeks, or until interviews start coming out. If you spelled something wrong or forgot a comma it doesn't mean they're going to reject you.

Oh, that would be me.. I proofed my VMCAS ten different times and went through a whole tree's worth of paper making sure everything was perfect.

Knowing my luck, I still probably missed something.

 

[Bisbee]

Not that I am confident about getting in, but I am not really stressed because I know I did what I could to the best of my abilities and presented my true self in the application. If they want me, so be it. If they don't, then I can't change who I am and the experiences I've had.

 

[breenie]

For those who don't tolerate alcohol well, Tums and valium ;P

I only applied to one place (Wisconsin), and from what I have heard it is the LAST to send invites.... yay.

I heard from them last out of the 3 schools I applied to, but you usually hear in February, which isn't really last. 🙂 They lie and tell you March, though.

 

[Coquette22]

I only applied to one place (Wisconsin), and from what I have heard it is the LAST to send invites.... yay.

Nope. You'll still hear before just about all the Canadians. AVC is March and I think OVC was April, maybe last year.

 

[Kmeid]

This! It also helped that
1) I didn't think I'd get in the first time around.
2) I only applied to one school (my regional school) so I knew that after submission, there was really no point in worrying until March when interview invites came out.
3) I knew what I'd be doing if I didn't get in.

The second time around, I didn't worry too much even through interview invites, because I knew how AVC looked at applicants and I knew that my stats were above average for invites.

The worst time for me was mid-June waiting for acceptances/rejections.

This is exactly what I'm doing/trying to approach it... still stressing a tad. I want it sooo badly, but at this point all I can do is pray and hope for the best. Stressin' wont get me anywhere. Goodluck everyone!

 

[squirrelsrule]

I think the waiting is harder after you get an interview invite. It seems like November 12th will never get here! I need to be practicing interview questions, but just can't get myself to do it. Gonna try and get focused.