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Got my letter this past weekend while I was away. Looks like I'm an alternate. Considering I was expecting to get rejected, I'll take it.
Take it as a good sign NordiCat.... I just got my Alternate letter
I officially don't know what to do with myself. I don't want to go through all that again
I got in, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank God! You'd have to change your username if you didn't
Congratulations!!!!!!!!
I got in, so excited!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyone know if they have an IS and OOS list or one jumbo list? I don't really expect to get off it, but I was wait listed at a school last year that had two separate lists and would pull people off it according to what type of spot opening up.
Anyone know if they have an IS and OOS list or one jumbo list? I don't really expect to get off it, but I was wait listed at a school last year that had two separate lists and would pull people off it according to what type of spot opened up.
I asked one of the vets that question on interview day and he said that there is an IS list and an OOS list.
Hmm. Well, I guess I'm happy about that, although I still don't expect to make it off it. I just wish I could find out before April 15th. I have to accept my offer from Glasgow by then which is followed by an almost $2000 deposit that I don't want to potentially lose if I get off a wait list in the states. Oh well...
Well, I know I hate hearing this too, but stay positive, OOS list do tend to move faster than IS lists. The DVM teaching my histology course now told me she was #72 back in the day on an OOS reject list and made it off.
When will they start updating? Are they going to wait until after April 15th or are they going to do it as letters come in?
And as for when they start letting you know, I think it's usually after April 15th. At least that's what I think recall from last year and what the letter from Oklahoma State said this year. But maybe Illinois does things differently. One can hope!
I think they had mentioned at their little orientation schpiel that they start contacting their alternates as slots open up. I think April 15th is when they stop (or shortly thereafter), because that's when the official decisions need to go in.
Good luck, orca <3
Actually, I know decision wait lister's can be called up, up till the day of school. I know a current student who got called up 3 days before school started last year.
After much debate, I decided I'll be declining my spot (OOS). So waitlisters, have hope! .
Question: I graduated in May 2010 and finished all of the pre-reqs for U of I, but it still says "pending" for whether or not they expect me to send transcripts for Fall 2011 and After Fall 2011. Does anyone know when that changes? I just want to be sure there isn't some mix up and I don't get in trouble for not sending them transcripts I don't have....
Question: I graduated in May 2010 and finished all of the pre-reqs for U of I, but it still says "pending" for whether or not they expect me to send transcripts for Fall 2011 and After Fall 2011. Does anyone know when that changes? I just want to be sure there isn't some mix up and I don't get in trouble for not sending them transcripts I don't have....
BB - I sent transcripts over the summer but since I haven't taken any classes since 2010, there's nothing more for me to send them. I honestly expected it to stop saying "pending" after they got my transcript that shows I graduated 2 years ago....
Orca - OK, good to know I'm not the only one!
Thank you both!
BB - I sent transcripts over the summer but since I haven't taken any classes since 2010, there's nothing more for me to send them. I honestly expected it to stop saying "pending" after they got my transcript that shows I graduated 2 years ago....
Orca - OK, good to know I'm not the only one!
Thank you both!
So, do people know where they're living? I've been poking around the "Chambana" craigslist for housing...I can't tell if it's a gold mine or not. I've also checked out some of last year's threads on the topic, but more updated info would be appreciated if anybody's got any!
Also, does anybody know if OOS students routinely pursue residency? I'm getting married in September, and we're thinking if my fiance can find a job and become a resident we can make it happen...
Bbeventer, YOU had better get my IS spot...
...
...cuz this kitty's going to MIZZOU!
(come on guys, the Dean escorted me to my interview there...can you blame me?!)
Bbeventer, YOU had better get my IS spot...
...
...cuz this kitty's going to MIZZOU!
(come on guys, the Dean escorted me to my interview there...can you blame me?!)
Bbeventer, YOU had better get my IS spot...
...
...cuz this kitty's going to MIZZOU!
(come on guys, the Dean escorted me to my interview there...can you blame me?!)
So, do people know where they're living? I've been poking around the "Chambana" craigslist for housing...I can't tell if it's a gold mine or not. I've also checked out some of last year's threads on the topic, but more updated info would be appreciated if anybody's got any!
Also, does anybody know if OOS students routinely pursue residency? I'm getting married in September, and we're thinking if my fiance can find a job and become a resident we can make it happen...
And my understanding is that if you're married to and Illinois resident than you're an Illinois resident, so that should work!
Is anyone planning using a mac? I am currently using one for my masters and I am hoping I don't have to make a new purchase during vet school. (I'm pretty computer illiterate ) Thanks!
@hopefulinva it said to have "Windows Virtual Machine"
@hopefulinva@GreenMouse: what is OneNote? I'm sure I can spare 10 bucks if it will be beneficial for classes
I think there is some similar software available for the Mac that won't require you to run a Virtual Machine. It doesn't have all of the ON features, but all of the students in our class that have Macs use it pretty successfully.
On the note of residency - did anyone else here the dean (or associate dean? Some higher up that presented during that lunchtime session) mention that about a THIRD of OOS students obtain residency at some point?
I'm seeing a lot about marrying into IL, haha, but not so much on what it would entail to actually get residency as a single person (the bf is doing his PhD in a different state). Any insight? Someone told me that it's possible to work part time in IL during vet school to get it, but the details of that seem fuzzy...?
Then again, I have no idea if the whole "year of bona fide residency" is necessary for the spouse? Dang, this is complicated. I guess it comes in handy that I'm getting hitched though, haha.
Bbeventer, YOU had better get my IS spot...
...
...cuz this kitty's going to MIZZOU!
(come on guys, the Dean escorted me to my interview there...can you blame me?!)