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The AVMA does send out a survey asking new grads about type of job, salary, debt, etc. I know my school sends their data out to current grads each year. I assume that data is assimilated and available somewhere, but a quick google didn't show me anything newer than 2012. I don't remember if they asked if your focus or type of position you ultimately took changed from first year but that would be an interesting thing to look at too.
Wait I forgot, you're Grandpa to me 😀
I think what matters is that you DID realize this is what you want to do. Even though most applicants have wanted to be a veterinarian since they were fetuses I think it's important to recognize that nontraditional applicants bring a lot of valuable perspective to the profession/field and anyone who wants to penalize you just for being "late" to realize this is what you want to do is probably missing the point a bit.
Same here. It doesn't help that my coworkers, friends, and family keep asking if I've heard back yet. I'm trying my best not to think about it but it's difficult when it get keeps getting brought up 😛.
Don't worry, I am the same way. But next year (provided we all get in somewhere, fingers crossed) we will be saying the exact same thing to all of those in our exact position now. I am trying to continue being a functioning member of society, and not letting the stress prevent me from being happy(ish) and focusing on the present. But it is certainly what takes over my thoughts 80% of the day. Doesnt help that I am still in undergrad, I think if I was working full time and seeing my friends/family more I would be much more distracted lol I have weird dreams about interviews and rejection letters and such. When it is something that is SO important to us, how could we not ignore it!!
I'm in the same boat! I keep procrastinating studying for my undergrad courses by going on here or just talking about vet apps with other students. My GPA is alright but I had pretty good GRE scores so it's a toss up for some schools. I had a dream about getting rejected last month from my IS and then it happened lol so hopefully I don't get any more of those dreams! If I hadn't already interviewed at my top choice, I would be freaking out even more than I am.
I think that's everyone's problem- everyone (myself included) feels like they aren't good enough- either the GPA is too low or they don't have enough hours. In all my time on SDN and meeting people who also applied, I've never had a single person say "you know, I feel really good about my application."
Good point. I don't recall ever seeing someone say, "wow, this is the year! My app is just killer and I'm confident I'll get in." And yet, there are some pretty amazing vet students and vets on here.
(I like cdo- I haven't gotten a sdn shorthand abbreviation yet so this makes me happy)
I haven't started checking frequently yet. From last years data, invites went out the 16th for OOS and they had significantly more applicants this year.
From what I understand, the goal is for invites to come out before thanksgiving, but I think that's just an estimate since they had a record amount of applicants this year.
I remember those days of un-burntoutness. They were great.
I wish I wasn't currently feeling so burnt out, but I definitely am.
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You're welcome! I feel very lucky to work with that vet, he told me that when he was young he did not have any good mentors and became very discouraged. It's sad that the people around you can influence things so much, I hope everything works out for you! Don't give up yet!
