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DPTinthemaking15

DPTinthemaking15

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Well... This just stinks. I had plans to apply as an Early Decision Applicant. Some people usually frown on this idea, but I truly love the school and I love the faculty (that I've met). Anyways, they require a 3.5 cGPA and 3.5 sGPA in order to be considered as ED. Today AACOMAS verified my application and sadly my cGPA is a 3.46 and sGPA is a 3.56. So here is my question, would a school make an exception to this? They are making an exception on my MCAT because it will be late for consideration (taking it June 30th). Or will I be stuck applying broadly?
 
I wouldn't do it unless you know you can get in and the admissions advisor tells you it's a good idea. Otherwise they hold your application til October I think? That could hurt your chances with other schools.
 
I think it's unwise to enter the application cycle with the presupposition that one is 'stuck' if applying broadly. I applied broadly (though I could have gone for ED, I just didn't feel that strongly about a particular school and didn't want to put all my eggs in one basket.) The opportunity to interview, tour schools, make contact with faculty and students, etc. helped me arrive at the best decision.
 
Grannywang said:
I wouldn't do it unless you know you can get in and the admissions advisor tells you it's a good idea. Otherwise they hold your application til October I think? That could hurt your chances with other schools.
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I spoke with her and she told me I was a good fit. Also, I have a guaranteed interview at the school, but I just wanted extra security this admission cycle.
getfat said:
Which school? And it doesn't hurt to ask but i wouldn't bet on it.
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VCOM-Auburn. I was hoping since it is a fairly new program that it would be okay. But I know they have rules for a reason lol.
YayPudding said:
I think it's unwise to enter the application cycle with the presupposition that one is 'stuck' if applying broadly. I applied broadly (though I could have gone for ED, I just didn't feel that strongly about a particular school and didn't want to put all my eggs in one basket.) The opportunity to interview, tour schools, make contact with faculty and students, etc. helped me arrive at the best decision.
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Crap... I should have specified lol. My wife is a pre-vet student at this college. So moving to another college is not really possible. Luckily, I really enjoy the campus, faculty, and students here. If I came off as a goober I apologize lol.
 
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DPTinthemaking15 said:
Crap... I should have specified lol. My wife is a vet student at this college. So moving to another college is not really possible. Luckily, I really enjoy the campus, faculty, and students here. If I came off as a goober I apologize lol.
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Just remember that very few people have success applying ED, and the ones who do usually have stats high above their minimum ED requirements. How long is vet school? It may be best to just wait until your wife graduates to apply honestly.... going into med school applications completely banking on one school is just asking for disappointment.
 
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