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Really hoping you get in somewhere this cycle- I think you’re on the Missouri waitlist with me. But realistically if you have to take a gap year, it’s not the end of the world. I’m a second time applicant, and I’m so grateful for my year of graduate school this year- I’ve grown and learned a lot that I otherwise wouldn’t have.
Aren’t they required to tell us before the 15th though?
Yeah that's what I meant, they might send out a waitlist and then accept people after April 15th when people reject offers then.
if it makes either of you (or anyone else seeing this) feel better - I’m on my third cycle and finally got accepted - multiple acceptance
Congratulations! I know re-applying is not the end of the world and sometimes it can be a good thing; but as you know the mental strain of applying and then the hundreds to thousands of dollars to apply without the possibility of getting accepted is rough. So being able to avoid this would be nice, but personally I made a plan last night that isn't horrible but isn't the plan I had in my head ya know?
No, no. I definitely wasn’t trying to say that it’s easy to do. Just more of a don’t give up if it’s what you really wanna do. It’s mentally draining and very expensive. Just wanted to give some hope that rejections now don’t mean the end of the world
How did you get added to that group? I put my deposit down last week!
Ya not totally. I wasn't trying to say it is super easy to do, just after the initial shock wears off and you start processing other options it makes the situation less bad; if that makes sense. Yes mentally and financially draining is tough, but personally this is the only thing I want to do, so I'll apply as many times as it takes; well within a reasonable number of times lol. Personally, I've accepted that if I don't get in this cycle I may take cell and molecular bio, and possibly get another A.S degree in Bioscience Technologies, since I would only need that class and one other; and it would keep me in academic shape with still being able to study and stuff like that; all while working still. Thought about it and realized that going to take some classes and working sounds better then just working full time at least for me; but we will see what the coming weeks bring!
Honestly, that’s all you can do. Figure out your weaknesses and work on that. For me, the main thing was grades and then my vet hours were a couple years old
True. I don't know what my weak points are and won't until after April 15th. I can only guess that my vet hours are on the lower end and possibly grades, and maybe lack of variety of experience, which the upcoming year would help with all that.
Yeah, sometimes it’s a guessing game to figure it out if you can’t get file reviews. Feel free to message me if you want to talk about it!!
I emailed admissions and was told more information is going to be sent out one day this week.
I know so much anxiety!! That's why I haven't thought about reaching out, because I know so many on this thread have done that already and it's roughly the same answer at this point in time. I'm hoping to hear soon, I go on vacation to Florida for a week on Saturday and would like to know then (or get really good news on the trip lol).
Ya that's what I'm thinking too. I know last year it was around April 6th for waitlist and stuff according to what other people mentioned on this forum so that date has been in my head.
I am also struggling! Did they respond when you told them that?
Congratulations!!! 🎉🎈
In late November, I believe. I'm so happy, I can't even believe it. After rejections and wait lists this is my first 100% acceptance other than the island schools. Still waiting on those wait lists buuuut I'm SO happy to know that I'm at least going somewhere <3
That’s awesome! Congratulations! I also interviewed mid - late nov and am waiting to hear back still!
I interviewed on 11/15.
Not sure if there is something different, but the thing I’m going to tomorrow is for interviewed students that haven’t heard anything yet!!
You would have had to sign up for a certain date, either the 6th or the 12th. This latest email was a confirmation of your signup and directions on where to go and how to get there. If you didn't get an email to sign up maybe call them and see if you can be squeezed in for tomorrow or next week where you've already been accepted!
I was accepted and I'm attending tomorrow! It's also for accepted students.
