Final decision not so final?

[dartfrog]

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So it looks as though there are currently 105 students who have made their "final decision" regarding which school to attend in the fall. I'm guessing that for some this means sending in a deposit for a second choice school, while remaining on the wait/alternate list for another. Just wondering how many of you are in this situation.
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[VelcroSky]

That's me! I sent in my deposit to MN but am waiting to hear from Cornell. Not that I feel bad that I have to go to MN. The opposite is true. I really liked it there and am excited to be going there. But on the flip side, Cornell is also a really great school, but as my IS the tuition is soooo much cheaper. Either way, I get to go to a great school, so I can't complain.

 

[SillyFilly]

Me too - I am sending my acceptance to UTK, but waiting still on Auburn. I love, love both schools ... but Auburn is cheaper, so it's something I am still going to be holding on to. I am not trying to be a poop about it, I do feel sort of guilty... but these two schools were both "the one" for me!

I guess I can't worry until I have something to worry ABOUT (ie - maybe getting in off the waitlist at AU.)

 

[clawsbeatskin]

I'm guilty of it, too. Sent in my deposit to Western and still waiting to hear from CSU. I honestly haven't decided which one to choose if I do end up having to make a choice.

I know it kind of sucks for others on waitlists, essentially we're tying up the waitlist, but it's just another one of those vet school admissions games you might have to play as an applicant.

 

[JerseyLynn]

I'm guilty of it, too. Sent in my deposit to Western and still waiting to hear from CSU. I honestly haven't decided which one to choose if I do end up having to make a choice.

I know it kind of sucks for others on waitlists, essentially we're tying up the waitlist, but it's just another one of those vet school admissions games you might have to play as an applicant.

Don't feel guilty. I would do the same thing if I was in your shoes. I don't mind Western admitting me after you get into CSU. Honest, just decline after you get into CSU and tell them you know a girl from Jersey on the alternate list and it'll all work out!

 

[scjmlou]

is it common practice to send acceptances to multiple schools? I was under the impression this is a big no no? but based on something that fetch mentioned on another thread and this thread, it sounds like a common practice.

is this only acceptable because you guys are waiting for waitlists as opposed to accepting two schools?

confused?

 

[pressmom]

Generally people will accept at a school and stay on a waitlist to another. I think it is a big "no-no" to take 2 outright acceptances.

 

[dartfrog]

is it common practice to send acceptances to multiple schools? I was under the impression this is a big no no? but based on something that fetch mentioned on another thread and this thread, it sounds like a common practice.

is this only acceptable because you guys are waiting for waitlists as opposed to accepting two schools?

confused?

If you are accepted to one (or several) veterinary school(s), but have been waitlisted at your preferred school, it is in your best interest to accept one of the invitations by the 15th of April. Ideally, applicants only apply to schools they would be willing to attend. If your number doesn't come up on the waitlist, you still get to go to vet school. On the other hand, if your number doesn't come up on the waitlist, and you haven't accepted any invitations that you received. . . .1) you at least have to wait another year to go to vet school and 2) my guess is that once you turn a school's acceptance down, they are probably less likely to accept you in future years. (am I correct on this second point?) I don't think it's frowned upon by the schools.🙂

 

[JerseyLynn]

is it common practice to send acceptances to multiple schools? I was under the impression this is a big no no? but based on something that fetch mentioned on another thread and this thread, it sounds like a common practice.

is this only acceptable because you guys are waiting for waitlists as opposed to accepting two schools?

confused?

Yea, I don't think it would be too cool to hold two spots. If you're waitlisted it's one thing. You don't want to be waiting and loose out completely. That's understandable. But to take two spots, well, I have a friend who is going to go out of the states in August if her waitlisting doesn't come through. Imagine getting notified in August and having to change all those plans. Not easy.
Everyone is certainly entitled to do what they want, but I would hope that by the 15th deadline they could decide on only one sure acceptance and let some waitlisted person get on with their plans.

 

[slainte]

On the other hand, if your number doesn't come up on the waitlist, and you haven't accepted any invitations that you received. . . .1) you at least have to wait another year to go to vet school and 2) my guess is that once you turn a school's acceptance down, they are probably less likely to accept you in future years. (am I correct on this second point?) I don't think it's frowned upon by the schools.🙂

I'm curious about this too. I'd assume they wouldn't want you again if you outright rejected their admission. But, what if a person was not accepted to any schools but turned down the waitlist option at a 2nd choice school in favor of applying to their 1st choice or IS school again next year? On one hand reapplying does increase your chances of admission, but does it also hurt a person's chances bc they turned down a waitlist the year before?

 

[clawsbeatskin]

I don't think it would hurt your chances if you turned down a waitlist spot at one school one year to reapply in the hopes of getting into another school the following year.

VMCAS only asks you to disclose previous acceptances, and a waitlist/alternate spot is not an acceptance.

 

[VAgirl]

VMCAS only asks you to disclose previous acceptances, and a waitlist/alternate spot is not an acceptance.

Doesn't it also ask about previous applications? So if you indicated you'd applied before, might they not ask about it? Where you applied to, the outcome, etc?

 

[loo]

... and a waitlist/alternate spot is not an acceptance.

Have to disagree with you, technically. My letter states clearly that even though I am an alternate, I have been accepted for the class of 2012. I just have to wait for someone to decline their acceptance.

 

[CalpardNY]

I sent in my reply to accept my offer at Illinois yesterday (saturday now I guess!) and I am so excited. However, I am staying on as an alternate at Penn so I guess it is a "not so final" final decision!

It's kinda a hard place to be since I am so excited about finally making a decision - but I can't get too excited or start planning too much because I know nothing about my rank on Penn's alternate list and therefore no idea of my chances!

Guess the waiting game sorta continues!

 

[fetch]

I think it is a big "no-no" to take 2 outright acceptances.

Not really.

Quite common, in fact. My class alone had five names called on roll the first day belonging to people who never showed up.

Truth be told, I wish I had known/hadn't interpreted the "rules" so literally and done it myself. I will always regret I declined CSU due to uncertainity if I'd be funded (WICHE - delayed legislation BS and CSU's crap policies/solution for the problem), only to find out in May that I was.

I'm not saying hog two acceptances just because you can or because you don't know which city you like best or because you aren't sure if you want a four season clime or three. However, if there's a legitimate reason for doing so then do so and decline the unnecessary seat once the problem/issue has been resolved.

 

[pressmom]

Not really.

Quite common, in fact. My class alone had five names called on roll the first day belonging to people who never showed up.

I think this is really rude. Unless they had some extenuating circumstances, it makes it really difficult on the people they pull off the waitlist who miss orientation, etc.

I'm sorry, but people don't be that a$$hole.

 

[VAgirl]

I think this is really rude. Unless they had some extenuating circumstances, it makes it really difficult on the people they pull off the waitlist who miss orientation, etc.

I'm sorry, but people don't be that a$$hole.

I agree. Really extreme extenuating circumstances might be one thing. But in general, it seems like there should be a way to work most issues out without having to hold onto two acceptances past the April 15th deadline. I think it's key to be considerate, as the people you'd be screwing over are going to be your colleagues in the future and possibly even your classmates this coming year. That sure seems like one good way to get on people's bad sides right from the get-go.

 

[dartfrog]

I'm curious about this too. I'd assume they wouldn't want you again if you outright rejected their admission. But, what if a person was not accepted to any schools but turned down the waitlist option at a 2nd choice school in favor of applying to their 1st choice or IS school again next year? On one hand reapplying does increase your chances of admission, but does it also hurt a person's chances bc they turned down a waitlist the year before?

My guess is that they wouldn't hold this against you. That being said, why spend the time and money applying to a school you weren't willing to attend? I was lucky enough to get into my first choice school, but I would have gladly attended any of the 10 schools I applied to, even if I had to wait for a spot. That's just me though.