Everyone keep your chin up! I truly believe everything happens for a reason! I have heard the waitlist moves fast.
Everyone keep your chin up! I truly believe everything happens for a reason! I have heard the waitlist moves fast.
I wonder if they waitlisted everyone that didn't get a seat outright...
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I'm afraid that they may of done thatI hope not.... that would be a waitlist of almost 500 people 0_0
I'm afraid that they may of done that
I would like to think that they put a number of candidates on the wait list comparable to what they think they will need... however, a statement in the email concerns me.
Candidates on the waitlist will be chosen by the Admissions Committee to fill vacancies as they arise in the class.
That implies to me that the wait list is not a "list" per se but a pool for the committee to continue to pull from, much like the selection process in general.
So... if you are wait listed are you going to go ahead and get funds in place (i.e. loans, etc.) in case? Are you going to work this summer with the intention of needing to apply again and therefore working on your "resume" for your application?
Has anyone heard of someone who got something other than a wait list yesterday?
Wish we had a definitive answer...
I would like to think that they put a number of candidates on the wait list comparable to what they think they will need... however, a statement in the email concerns me.
Candidates on the waitlist will be chosen by the Admissions Committee to fill vacancies as they arise in the class.
That implies to me that the wait list is not a "list" per se but a pool for the committee to continue to pull from, much like the selection process in general.
So... if you are wait listed are you going to go ahead and get funds in place (i.e. loans, etc.) in case? Are you going to work this summer with the intention of needing to apply again and therefore working on your "resume" for your application?
Has anyone heard of someone who got something other than a wait list yesterday?
Wish we had a definitive answer...
I know I'm contiplating signing up for some classes to work on my GPA this summer but it's a lot of money to shell out when you could be accepted at any point up until August possiblyI completely agree. That part of the email definitely concerned me as well. I have not heard of anyone that got rejected personally.. :/ Just waitlisted. It's impossible to prepare to be accepted and also apply through the VMCAS again while still going to work and applying for internships at Zoos and other places for more experience. It's just all so stressful..very hard to chin up at this point.
Could be because there isn't a rank...I almost think they ranked the waitlist though cause they said we weren't aloud to ask where we were ranked.
Also very trueCould be because there isn't a rank...
Also very true
Exactly. I mean if they at least told us hey you're in the top 25% of the waitlist I'd be happy or even if I'm in the last 25% so I know I have a poor chance and to just move on with improving my appHaha! At this point it's impossible to know. I get that there's a lot of upset people and that they don't want a flood of emails asking ranks, but then again they shouldn't have waitlisted everyone and been so vague this entire admissions process.
It would of been helpful to tell us our ranking.
The waitlist isn't ranked.
Does that mean that when a seat becomes available they pull randomly? Or do they have another selection committee meeting and re-evaluate?
The waitlist isn't ranked.
I am declining my spot; however, I am missing part of my packet that was mailed to me. I wasn't sure if I could email them or if I needed to send a letter? Thanks.
I am declining my spot; however, I am missing part of my packet that was mailed to me. I wasn't sure if I could email them or if I needed to send a letter? Thanks.
I know I'm not in as horrible position as a lot of other people, because I did get accepted to one other school (SGU) however, I hope the waitlist starts moving soon (before April 17th). I'm delaying putting down my deposit there just in case I get accepted here and end up putting out twice the amount of money.
I also think its a bit odd that they didn't say anything about people that may not be interested in being waitlisted. When Western waitlisted me, they had a little blip at the end of the email reminding people to let them know if they want to be pulled off the waitlisted. I know if they didn't say that, it wouldn't have occured to me to pull myself off of it, giving more opportunities for other people. They don't rank either, but it would've made the waitlist pool smaller to select from.
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I am in the same position with Ross. I am super stoked that I got into Ross but LMU is my first choice.
I believe the end of the email did say to let them know if we wanted to be removed from the list.[/QUOTE
There was a note at the bottom of the email....
If, at any point, you are no longer interested in being on the waitlist, please let me know via email at [email protected].
I was just wondering how they pull from the waitlist if there is no ranking?The waitlist isn't ranked.
I was just wondering how they pull from the waitlist if there is no ranking?
I believe they try to replace the person with someone with a similar "fit", e.g. if it was a food animal oriented person who decline, they attempt to fill the seat with another food animal oriented person. That's my understanding, may not be 100% so take it with a grain of salt.
That's exactly what I thought...sucks for us...That is kind of scary for someone that just wants to be a domestic dog/cat community vet.... everyone is so specialized these days.
That is kind of scary for someone that just wants to be a domestic dog/cat community vet.... everyone is so specialized these days.
That makes sense. I just hope to get in! I hope there aren't too many on the waitlist! It's my second time applying so I hope for the best!I believe they try to replace the person with someone with a similar "fit", e.g. if it was a food animal oriented person who decline, they attempt to fill the seat with another food animal oriented person. That's my understanding, may not be 100% so take it with a grain of salt.
But how do they know what you're interested in? Was it in the application? I don't remember, it was soooo long ago! I didn't get asked during my interview. Plus, shadowing and practice medicine in one area are completely different. I know people that were dead set on small animal medicine and then fell in love with cows in vet school.
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Unless you have true intentions in research here, I don't recommend giving false answers, ever. That is a slippery slope of ethics that can reverberate through your life.In my interview they asked me what I would do after vet school/ what I would do with my degree. I told them I wanted to do small and large animals but also orthopedic surgeries. I should of told them research since that is what I did my master's in.
Unless you have true intentions in research here, I don't recommend giving false answers, ever. That is a slippery slope of ethics that can reverberate through your life.
Gotcha. Interests definitely change throughout school, but I didn't want anyone thinking they needed to lie about wanting to go into something because they think it gives them a better chance to get in. It would be a disservice to themselves, the school, and the profession in general. I also think personality and outside interests are a big part of the decision making process. Being an interesting person is much more of a booster.Well it is a interest of mine, every since I started my masters. But my heart has always been set on orthopedic surgeries, it might change when I go to school. That's why I didn't say research when they asked.
Western University does this as wellI believe they try to replace the person with someone with a similar "fit", e.g. if it was a food animal oriented person who decline, they attempt to fill the seat with another food animal oriented person. That's my understanding, may not be 100% so take it with a grain of salt.
I just wanted to pop in and say that last cycle, my friend told LMU to pull her off the waitlist (thinking she would just reapply next cycle), but in July they called her anyways and basically said "we know you already asked to be removed from the waitlist, but you're the next person to get pulled off. Do you want it? You have 3 days to decide."I know I'm not in as horrible position as a lot of other people, because I did get accepted to one other school (SGU) however, I hope the waitlist starts moving soon (before April 17th). I'm delaying putting down my deposit there just in case I get accepted here and end up putting out twice the amount of money.
I also think its a bit odd that they didn't say anything about people that may not be interested in being waitlisted. When Western waitlisted me, they had a little blip at the end of the email reminding people to let them know if they want to be pulled off the waitlisted. I know if they didn't say that, it wouldn't have occured to me to pull myself off of it, giving more opportunities for other people. They don't rank either, but it would've made the waitlist pool smaller to select from.
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I say after April 15thsooo when do we want to start betting that the wait list starts moving haha
idk last year they started pulling people off in March a week after decisions went out so I'm not sure if it'll be before or after this year
Totally missed this and thought I'd reply. I went down for an interview back in February. Really loved the area, extremely rural (not a city girl what so ever haha) and tons of national parks and hiking/kayaking/fishing areas. Harrogate is really a small town, most of the shopping for groceries etc seems to be up in Middlesboro from what I found driving around. The facilities of course are new but I love the set up and their philosophy behind their program (very focused in One Health and super hands on learning experience from what I can tell). Also really like how they are so committed to the local area and working along side the residents/farmers. Finally I think it's really cool how the clinical year is set up where we can travel and work with all sorts of clinics/companies all over the country, seems like a fantastic way to network and make good connections for when you graduate and gives you ample experience.Popping in to see whats up LMU is one of my choices for the next cycle. Im large animal mix practice oriented. I'm curious about the area.
All the reasons they are tied with UF for my number 1. Ive probably have a better chance at LMU ( 3.3 science with two more courses if grade replaced 3.1 averaged.) Im hoping taking a semester this fall will show/count at UF and LMU if UF can see my midterm grades.Totally missed this and thought I'd reply. I went down for an interview back in February. Really loved the area, extremely rural (not a city girl what so ever haha) and tons of national parks and hiking/kayaking/fishing areas. Harrogate is really a small town, most of the shopping for groceries etc seems to be up in Middlesboro from what I found driving around. The facilities of course are new but I love the set up and their philosophy behind their program (very focused in One Health and super hands on learning experience from what I can tell). Also really like how they are so committed to the local area and working along side the residents/farmers. Finally I think it's really cool how the clinical year is set up where we can travel and work with all sorts of clinics/companies all over the country, seems like a fantastic way to network and make good connections for when you graduate and gives you ample experience.