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307 --> 225.. Not holding my breath but 82 spots isn't too bad!
Is that your number from today?307 --> 225.. Not holding my breath but 82 spots isn't too bad!
Current Students,
I was reviewing to vet med year 1 book requirement and many of them are listed for rent on amazon. Would you recommend buying the books bc they will be used all four years, or is renting books just for the semester they are needed okay?
Thanks!
Yeah I sent a message, she said to ask again on the 30th because they will be updating it again then!Is that your number from today?
I wanted everyone's advice... Im on two waitlists (Mississippi and Iowa), If they do not work out, what would you suggest I do? I have some options.
1) I'm from NJ so that means no residency or in-state tuition unless I take a gap year after graduating and move. Definitely something I am willing to do but its so complicated and I have no one to offer advice or stories on that. Currently I work as a vet tech because NJ has no law that you need to have a cert, but I'm pretty sure I would need a cert if I wanted to get a job in another state... so IDK what kinds of jobs I could apply for. Plus if I move Im not sure if changing my address would screw with my current application if I did happen to get in off the waitlist?
2) I applied to a 1 year Tufts Infectious Disease and Global Health masters program. Only thing is I am not sure if it ends before the 2023 class would start. I was accepted today and have until May 16th to submit a 500 deposit/make a decision. My overall GPA is not spectacular because I worked full time until spring of 2017. Maybe like a 3.2 overall as of now. My last 45 last cycle was around the same mark because I had a really bad semester. Currently, If I applied next cycle my last 45 would be a 3.7 (Assuming I get the grades I am expecting this semester). So what Im thinking is a 1 year masters might increase my GPA but could potentially lower my last 45.... Also potentially I could get residency in Mass but Tufts is hard to get into even with residency (Im thinking at least) and the price difference is soooo ****ty.... I also reaaaaaaally don't want to waist 500 bucks if I did happen to get into a vet school off the wait list. Definitely not a rich lady
3) Take the year to work full time at my current hospital, save money, apply next cycle with what Ive got plus some extra experiences. (I already have over 4,000 hours of vet hours but its mostly small animal). My application would definitely be more competitive now that my last 45 is higher and I will have some more large animal vet experience. I could even be promoted to a manager position at my current hospital which might look good.
***So if you don't want to read all that; basically I have 3 choices 1, move and get residency before applying next cycle, 2, do a 1 year masters program in infectious diseases at tufts in the mean time before next cycle, or 3, take the time off to work and save in NJ..... If anyone has any advice about anything at all you can DM me or just reply here. <3
Thanks for your input. It's nice that you have that option of an in state school. NJ sucks. Unless I can get in to North Carolina I am basically spending 300,000 in total with all of the expenses... and I'm pretty sure I can't get into North Carolina. Lol. I'm leaning more towards working and repeating a few classes that I've gotten Cs in and just facing the debt. But I feel like I'd regret not taking one year off to get residency especially with all the money I'd save. Idk. So many things to considerI don't know if my advice is going to help you, but I'm in a similar situation with my GPA not being great overall and my last 45 being strong. I was denied at my in state after an interview (Minnesota), and am up really high on the wait list here at ISU. My animal experience is also heavily concentrated in the small animal field, which was one of my weaknesses I was told during my file review. Since it is all a numbers game at MN, my 2 gen chem classes and into bio classes (C-, B-, B-) are weighed just as much as my O-chem grade (A), so they suggested re-taking those three classes to boost not only my pre-req GPA, but also last 45. So with all of this information, I decided to not reapply for the class of 2023, and retake those three classes during next fall/spring, along with getting more diverse experience (just got an internship at the wildlife rehab center along with shadowing large animal/equine vets) and reapply for the class of 2024. I plan on only applying to MN because realistically I don't want to spend $25,000 a semester and hope to have a lot better looking application after these years off. I don't know if any of this information would help you make a decision, I guess my thought process was I am young, I have a lot of time to figure my life out and an extra year off in between undergrad and vet school isn't the end of the world.
I definitely feel your pain! I did not have an IS either (NH ) so I went looking for schools that considered last 45 heavily and allowed you to switch to IS after a year. My overall GPA was barely above a 3.0 so I wasn't in great shape, but I was a nontraditional student so I showed I was serious by getting all A's in my prereq's which totaled my last 45. School's need some evidence you are going to do well and succeed in their curriculum. I also applied to 8 (I think) schools and was prepared to take on the debt, but I had a plan for dealing with it (mainly PAYE and expected salaries vs living cost). I ended up getting in at Davis which does allow switching to IS after the first year and has a lot of scholarships (compared to other vet schools as far as I know). My point is this, take the year improve your last 45 as planned, maybe even earn some money. If you can move to a state with an IS I would do it, because OOS is horrendously expensive. Do your research and know what you will be getting into.Thanks for your input. It's nice that you have that option of an in state school. NJ sucks. Unless I can get in to North Carolina I am basically spending 300,000 in total with all of the expenses... and I'm pretty sure I can't get into North Carolina. Lol. I'm leaning more towards working and repeating a few classes that I've gotten Cs in and just facing the debt. But I feel like I'd regret not taking one year off to get residency especially with all the money I'd save. Idk. So many things to consider
Wow, I'm surprised, I thought Davis would be harder to get into because of how well they are ranked. Would you recommend applying there next year? Yeah, I am leaving more towards staying home and working/taking a few coursesI definitely feel your pain! I did not have an IS either (NH ) so I went looking for schools that considered last 45 heavily and allowed you to switch to IS after a year. My overall GPA was barely above a 3.0 so I wasn't in great shape, but I was a nontraditional student so I showed I was serious by getting all A's in my prereq's which totaled my last 45. School's need some evidence you are going to do well and succeed in their curriculum. I also applied to 8 (I think) schools and was prepared to take on the debt, but I had a plan for dealing with it (mainly PAYE and expected salaries vs living cost). I ended up getting in at Davis which does allow switching to IS after the first year and has a lot of scholarships (compared to other vet schools as far as I know). My point is this, take the year improve your last 45 as planned, maybe even earn some money. If you can move to a state with an IS I would do it, because OOS is horrendously expensive. Do your research and know what you will be getting into.
RaNkInGs DoN’t MaAtTeRrRrRrRrRrRrWow, I'm surprised, I thought Davis would be harder to get into because of how well they are ranked. Would you recommend applying there next year? Yeah, I am leaving more towards staying home and working/taking a few courses
I wanted everyone's advice... Im on two waitlists (Mississippi and Iowa), If they do not work out, what would you suggest I do? I have some options.
1) I'm from NJ so that means no residency or in-state tuition unless I take a gap year after graduating and move. Definitely something I am willing to do but its so complicated and I have no one to offer advice or stories on that. Currently I work as a vet tech because NJ has no law that you need to have a cert, but I'm pretty sure I would need a cert if I wanted to get a job in another state... so IDK what kinds of jobs I could apply for. Plus if I move Im not sure if changing my address would screw with my current application if I did happen to get in off the waitlist?
2) I applied to a 1 year Tufts Infectious Disease and Global Health masters program. Only thing is I am not sure if it ends before the 2023 class would start. I was accepted today and have until May 16th to submit a 500 deposit/make a decision. My overall GPA is not spectacular because I worked full time until spring of 2017. Maybe like a 3.2 overall as of now. My last 45 last cycle was around the same mark because I had a really bad semester. Currently, If I applied next cycle my last 45 would be a 3.7 (Assuming I get the grades I am expecting this semester). So what Im thinking is a 1 year masters might increase my GPA but could potentially lower my last 45.... Also potentially I could get residency in Mass but Tufts is hard to get into even with residency (Im thinking at least) and the price difference is soooo ****ty.... I also reaaaaaaally don't want to waist 500 bucks if I did happen to get into a vet school off the wait list. Definitely not a rich lady
3) Take the year to work full time at my current hospital, save money, apply next cycle with what Ive got plus some extra experiences. (I already have over 4,000 hours of vet hours but its mostly small animal). My application would definitely be more competitive now that my last 45 is higher and I will have some more large animal vet experience. I could even be promoted to a manager position at my current hospital which might look good.
***So if you don't want to read all that; basically I have 3 choices 1, move and get residency before applying next cycle, 2, do a 1 year masters program in infectious diseases at tufts in the mean time before next cycle, or 3, take the time off to work and save in NJ..... If anyone has any advice about anything at all you can DM me or just reply here. <3
You need a second gif for that!RaNkInGs DoN’t MaAtTeRrRrRrRrRrRr
RaNkInGs DoN’t MaAtTeRrRrRrRrRrRr[/
I know everyone says that but I still have a hard time believing it! Lol.RaNkInGs DoN’t MaAtTeRrRrRrRrRrRr
Hahahaha literally said the same thing to @cdoconn and @finnickthedogYou need a second gif for that!
You will still get a great education wherever you go. The ranking does not matter. At all. There were a lot of posts on a different thread about how the rankings are done. It’s a survey sent out to some people at schools only and it’s up to them to respond and send it back in. Some schools refuse to participate, some schools don’t even have the vets fill them out and it’s people in the admin office. They really do not matter.I knows everyone says that but I still have a hard time believing it! Lol.
Rankings don't matter for the quality of education. Davis cares about a very specific subset of information. They care about your last 45, then your science GPA. They do not take into consideration overall GPA. After those two major factors they look at your quant GRE. Then the letters of recommendation but only how they scored you. They invite the top 10% or so of the OOS students for an interview, and after that nothing meters but the interview. Davis is super competitive, but I had a great last 45 and science because I had basically no science classes outside prereqs. So if you think you'll fit their criteria absolutely you should apply. Check out accepted student stats on their website and see how you compare on those specific criteria. Best of luck to you!Wow, I'm surprised, I thought Davis would be harder to get into because of how well they are ranked. Would you recommend applying there next year? Yeah, I am leaving more towards staying home and working/taking a few courses
I resized it to fit AND THEN FOUND OUT I CAN ONLY HAVE ONE IMAGE
i should have waited five minutes.........
It looks beautiful!!!this took me twenty minutes because they weren't the same number of frames
Although now looking at it I feel like it should specify school rankings BUT IM NOT CHANGIN IT NOWIt looks beautiful!!!
Eh, I would say rankings in general don't matter if you're last in your vet class you're still a vetAlthough now looking at it I feel like it should specify school rankings BUT IM NOT CHANGIN IT NOW
Internships and residencies tho?Eh, I would say rankings in general don't matter if you're last in your vet class you're still a vet
ughhh, I'm not super knowledgeable about internships and residencies, so my bad! Did not mean to spread false info!Internships and residencies tho?
Thanks for the update glad things are moving a lot!!! CONGRATS on Penn! That’s awesome!!!I totally forgot to take myself off of the waitlist a couple of weeks ago, and I just got a portal update with an acceptance. I was originally number 91. I will be declining. Best of luck to everyone still waiting, the list is definitely moving
Thanks for the update glad things are moving a lot!!! CONGRATS on Penn! That’s awesome!!!
Just accepted my spot!! So thrilled. I was # 87.
I mean, I’m not either tho soughhh, I'm not super knowledgeable about internships and residencies, so my bad!
Oh okay. I doubt I'd fit top 10Rankings don't matter for the quality of education. Davis cares about a very specific subset of information. They care about your last 45, then your science GPA. They do not take into consideration overall GPA. After those two major factors they look at your quant GRE. Then the letters of recommendation but only how they scored you. They invite the top 10% or so of the OOS students for an interview, and after that nothing meters but the interview. Davis is super competitive, but I had a great last 45 and science because I had basically no science classes outside prereqs. So if you think you'll fit their criteria absolutely you should apply. Check out accepted student stats on their website and see how you compare on those specific criteria. Best of luck to you!
I know! Same here! What # are you currently? Im 91, but I'm hoping this next update drops me down to the 70 mark. I wish it was moving faster though, I'm stressin out!These updates are making me excited!! congrats on those who have been accepted to Iowa or to other schools! still hoping for some good news for myself lol
Oh i'm like dead last lol so I've already started planning on applying again this fall, but I'm still hopeful!Oh okay. I doubt I'd fit top 10
I know! Same here! What # are you currently? Im 91, but I'm hoping this next update drops me down to the 70 mark. I wish it was moving faster though, I'm stressin out!
Well If you get in then I get in so I'll be routing for you!!!Oh i'm like dead last lol so I've already started planning on applying again this fall, but I'm still hopeful!
Oh okay. I doubt I'd fit top 10
I know! Same here! What # are you currently? Im 91, but I'm hoping this next update drops me down to the 70 mark. I wish it was moving faster though, I'm stressin out!
To be honest I didn't either, but it might help to look at the accepted stats page. I'm sure you will be a great vet, wherever you go! I'm crossing my fingers for youOh okay. I doubt I'd fit top 10
I know! Same here! What # are you currently? Im 91, but I'm hoping this next update drops me down to the 70 mark. I wish it was moving faster though, I'm stressin out!
Congrats! I am glad you made it in!Just accepted my spot!! So thrilled. I was # 87.
Thanks!! I'll definitely be updating this page, don't you worryTo be honest I didn't either, but it might help to look at the accepted stats page. I'm sure you will be a great vet, wherever you go! I'm crossing my fingers for you
Hi everyone!
I know some have talked a little about this but for the current CVM students on here, could you give any advice or helpful tips for the incoming class? How was your first year of vet school? What books did you actually use and what additional resources were helpful for you? Any recommendations on supplies and items that were useful for you?
Sent a portal message around 9 this morning. Haven’t heard back yet. Hoping to be out of the triples and into the double digits today. Highly doubt I’ll get an admission offer this class cycle but trying to remain hopeful. Was 209 at start and got to 129 as of last Monday.Anyone get an updated waitlist number? I’ll try and call on my lunch break today.