Army HPSP C/O 2028

[tehyaDVM]

Hi all,
I am in the midst of putting my packet together for the HPSP. I will be starting at VMCVM August 19th, and I am really really really hoping I am successful in getting this scholarship. I figured we could use a thread to ask questions/updates. I currently still need to schedule MEPS, my online app is complete, and my CV/SoM is done. Not sure how competitive I am but I have a bachelors and a masters (Graduated summa cum laude with my masters), 10+ years of veterinary experience as a technician, letters are being written by a veterinarian (civilian), a former USAF Flight Nurse (honorable discharge at Major), Former USAF officer, and *hopefully* another civilian vet and a former professor of mine. I come from a military family, my grandfather served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam, my dad was 375th Ranger, mom was a Navy brat who sadly was in a car accident that prevented her from enlisting.

Good luck to all! Any HPSP recipients please feel free to comment on any advice! I'm sure we would all appreciate it.

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[lianguine]

I'm also applying for HPSP. Starting at Tufts in early Sept and have been talking with a recruiter for a while. What do you mean by online app? Is that the initial stuff like essay, letters of rec, personal documents etc.?

 

[tehyaDVM]

I'm also applying for HPSP. Starting at Tufts in early Sept and have been talking with a recruiter for a while. What do you mean by online app? Is that the initial stuff like essay, letters of rec, personal documents etc.?

Yes. I did all of that via a link that my recruiter sent me. And then submitted my transcripts and social security card etc via a DoD Dropbox link she sent me. It’s been a very easy process so far because my recruiter is fabulous. Good luck! Hopefully we are both recipients 💚

 

[lianguine]

Any idea on what the resume/CV is like? My recruiter mentioned it a while ago but hasn’t followed up (i.e. Detailed work history with supervisor contact info). I know it’s very specific to the application. I asked her about it on Friday so I’m hoping I get a response next week. I’m getting anxious about the deadline.

 

[VSquared]

Any idea on what the resume/CV is like? My recruiter mentioned it a while ago but hasn’t followed up (i.e. Detailed work history with supervisor contact info). I know it’s very specific to the application. I asked her about it on Friday so I’m hoping I get a response next week. I’m getting anxious about the deadline.

This is the example my recruiter gave me. I'm sure variations in format are acceptable, and I would go with what your recruiter recommends, but this is the kind of information you'll probably want to compile in preparation.

 

[lianguine]

Anyone know when the results will be? I heard the board met this week but was only told we’d know in a few weeks

 

[maxwaxlaxfax]

My recruiter told me next week or the week after, hopefully next week though. Good luck!

Anyone know when the results will be? I heard the board met this week but was only told we’d know in a few weeks

 

[lianguine]

My recruiter told me next week or the week after, hopefully next week though. Good luck!

Next week would be amazing. Good luck to you too!!

 

[maxwaxlaxfax]

Next week would be amazing. Good luck to you too!!

Was wondering if you or anybody else has heard anything yet?

 

[lianguine]

Was wondering if you or anybody else has heard anything yet?

Crickets 🦗🦗🦗

 

[maxwaxlaxfax]

I got put on the OML which I am not sure what that means but good luck to you!

 

[lianguine]

Very fortunate to have been awarded it 🙂

I heard OML is their version of a waitlist that’s unranked so they go in and review everyone if someone declines. There are also people who got accepted pending waiver approval. It’s a small pool, so I’m not sure how likely it is to get off OML but wishing the best!

 

[sheeperluvr48]

Hi I’m applying for hpsp next fall and I was hoping to see stats of those who were awarded the scholarship or got a place on the OML if anyone feels comfortable sharing them!

 

[maxwaxlaxfax]

I got a place on the OML and was just activated off of it. I'm attending UPenn and had a 3.7 in undergrad. Got four LOR from 3 vets I've worked with and 1 from my fire chief. I am a volunteer firefighter and wrote about that in my letter during my application. If you have any questions about it feel free to reach out.

 

[mabel2024]

Hi everyone! I just got accepted into vet school for class of 2029, I am writing on this forum since I didn't see one yet for HPSP applicants for my class. I am in the middle of applying for the scholarship currently. I have met with my recruiter and finished the online application, going to be completing my physicals soon, and in the works of obtaining my LORs and finishing my CV. I haven't heard anything about having to write a personal statement for the scholarship, so I am asking to see if anyone who has applied/is applying knows if I have to write one?