Atlantic Veterinary College (UPEI) 2024-2025 (c/o 2029 hopefuls)

[supershorty]

This thread is for discussing applications to Atlantic Veterinary College, University of Prince Edward Island in the 2024-2025 (class of 2029) cycle.

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[overcastkidjuno]

Hi everyone, current student here. I am sure most of you know by now but in case you haven't, the government of Nova Scotia has added 8 extra seats for NS applicants starting for the class of 2029. However, it also comes with the stipulation that all Bluenosers admitted must sign a contract saying you will return to NS for at least three years of practice after you graduate, and complete at least 6 weeks of your 4th year rotations in NS.

 

[Shiloh47]

Are international applicants supposed to hear back about interview options by Nov 20th?

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Are international applicants supposed to hear back about interview options by Nov 20th?

Last year, int'l students heard back around the first week of Nov about whether they received interview invites and generally interviewed around late Nov. I anticipate the Nov 20 deadline to be kind of a soft estimate of when interviews will actually be taking place (as they may be spread out).

 

[boscochung]

Hiii, does anyone know how many seat goes to international student ?

 

[overcastkidjuno]

Hiii, does anyone know how many seat goes to international student ?

Historically 27, though with the new addition of 8 provincial seats I am not sure whether the plan is to reduce international spots to 19 or whether the class will be expanded from 69 students total to 77.

 

[boscochung]

Has any international applicant got an interview invite yet ? Since last year it was out on Nov 3rd…

 

[Shiloh47]

UPEI asked for proof of genetics enrollment but I sent them the updated transcript that shows that I completed the class last week. They just sent another email asking for that proof of enrollment for genetics so I resent my updated transcript again. I'm confused because my transcript is shown as received on my UPEI application. I emailed admin but hopefully it can be resolved by the 14th because I have no idea what's up.

 

[boscochung]

Has anyone heard back for interview yet ?

 

[janepotts]

UPEI asked for proof of genetics enrollment but I sent them the updated transcript that shows that I completed the class last week. They just sent another email asking for that proof of enrollment for genetics so I resent my updated transcript again. I'm confused because my transcript is shown as received on my UPEI application. I emailed admin but hopefully it can be resolved by the 14th because I have no idea what's up.

What's on the 14th?

 

[Shiloh47]

What's on the 14th?

nothing in particular I was just told to have proof of enrollment by the 14th but I think interviews will be offered sometime mid November

 

[boscochung]

I got an interview invite !!!

 

[breezywonton]

I also received an interview invite today

 

[overcastkidjuno]

If anyone's curious about applicant numbers/acceptance rates from previous years, you can PM me (I know I was curious when I was applying)! I won't post it here as I don't want to cause anyone extra anxiety in case that information would. I'm sure you are all wonderful, qualified candidates and I'll see many of you here on campus next year. If you have any other questions about AVC, PEI, or anything else I'm available to chat at any time. I aim to be as helpful as possible, as having a mentor when I was applying helped reduce my stress about the entire process significantly.

 

[montycarlo_xx]

If anyone's curious about applicant numbers/acceptance rates from previous years, you can PM me (I know I was curious when I was applying)! I won't post it here as I don't want to cause anyone extra anxiety in case that information would. I'm sure you are all wonderful, qualified candidates and I'll see many of you here on campus next year. If you have any other questions about AVC, PEI, or anything else I'm available to chat at any time. I aim to be as helpful as possible, as having a mentor when I was applying helped reduce my stress about the entire process significantly.

pm'd you

 

[sarbearlovesdoge]

I received my rejection email yesterday international student from the US. Good luck to everyone!

 

[lexi55]

Hi guys! Does anyone have any insight on the format for the interview for international applicants?

 

[_rae_]

Hi guys! Does anyone have any insight on the format for the interview for international applicants?

Last year it was very conversational. Mine was virtual, and I had two faculty members talking to me. They asked me questions about my application (I had some cool experiences on their including working with marine life), why PEI, and then some general questions about how I currently view issues/improvements in the veterinary field. I'm trying not to get too specific because schools typically don't like exact questions being put on these forums. I said in another forum, I completely froze during one of my answers. Train of thought off the tracks, trailed off, no sound. I cracked a little joke about how I was on roll, they told me I was doing great, and then we got back on track. Still got an acceptance. I think it was my easiest interview out of the three I did in the sense that I felt the most comfortable, personal, and relaxed.

 

[Shiloh47]

Last year it was very conversational. Mine was virtual, and I had two faculty members talking to me. They asked me questions about my application (I had some cool experiences on their including working with marine life), why PEI, and then some general questions about how I currently view issues/improvements in the veterinary field. I'm trying not to get too specific because schools typically don't like exact questions being put on these forums. I said in another forum, I completely froze during one of my answers. Train of thought off the tracks, trailed off, no sound. I cracked a little joke about how I was on roll, they told me I was doing great, and then we got back on track. Still got an acceptance. I think it was my easiest interview out of the three I did in the sense that I felt the most comfortable, personal, and relaxed.

that "on a roll" comment was so smooth though. I was thinking about your story when I thought I was going to freeze in one interview

 

[Shiloh47]

I got the link to the WSA test a few days ago, has anyone else taken it? Waiting for my biochem final to be over lol

 

[breezywonton]

Hi guys! Does anyone have any insight on the format for the interview for international applicants?

I just did mine today- it was very relaxed! it was only 15 minutes or so with time at the end to ask them questions.

Moderator edited to remove specific questions that were asked during interview.

 

[supershorty]

Hi folks, please do not post specific questions that were asked during interviews. Generally, programs specify that this information is not to be distributed and we respect that. Posts with specific questions that are being used during interviews have been edited accordingly.

Best of luck with your applications.

 

[janepotts]

Do we have any idea when they will release decisions?

 

[_rae_]

I received my acceptance 1/9/24 this past cycle. So I would think it'll be after the holidays.

 

[trinabean]

If you guys have questions about AVC or pre vet in general you could also post them to r/prevetcanada on Reddit which is similar to this