Midwestern University - Arizona c/o 2024

Veterinary Science Graduate Programs from U. of I.
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daisypush said:
Non-animal friendly Luxury 2-bedroom and request to be paired with someone. Those are <$600/month/person.
You can apply for the standard animal-friendly options but unless you have an animal (or children) you’re less likely to be approved for it.

You could also try for a studio those are $700.

Many students live across the street and love it but those apartments are more expensive.

If you haven’t interviewed yet I recommend just driving around the area for 10-ish minutes. A lot of apartments complexes aren’t listed in zillow.

Make sure to join your class FB page once you get accepted, there’s probably plenty of people looking for roommates and housing. If you’re someone who doesn’t use social media just make an account strictly for school (use a different name or just last initial if you’re worried about people finding you). People who don’t use the Facebook pages miss out on so much.
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Thanks for the advice! I will definitely join the Facebook page, I just haven’t put my deposit down yet to accept my seat
 
mrsakirklin said:
Is anyone interviewing on 01/30/20? Those who have interviewed, about how many other applicants were there on that same day with you?
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if I remember correctly, there’s two “groups”. These groups are broken down into A B and C based on who you interview with. in total it’s about 18 people.
 
Anyone know if getting pulled off the interview waitlist is likely at all at this point in the cycle?


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gianna1018 said:
Anyone know if getting pulled off the interview waitlist is likely at all at this point in the cycle?


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It’s possible until any point really. It’ll mainly depend on how many people decline invites/acceptances (which may happen as people get invites/acceptances to their IS, etc.). It’s easier said than done, but try to not drive yourself crazy with worry!
 
Does anyone know when the best time to start looking and signing a lease is for the apartments? I’ve started looking but don’t want to pack up and move until July.
 
gianna1018 said:
Anyone know if getting pulled off the interview waitlist is likely at all at this point in the cycle?


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Well you could potentially be in luck (although I don’t know if they’d give an interview invite so close to the interview). I just cancelled my interview to midwestern since I realized how expensive it was out of state and realizing if I didn’t get into my instate school the first time, I’d rather improve my app and apply again so you may get one!


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Hi all, I recently just finished my interview on the 22nd of this month. Anxious to hear my results! But I want to share my experience that, the interviewers were truly attentive, patient, and nice. So try your best to relax yall it wasnt that bad. They dont know your background or grades. They only know what you wrote on your essays and experience. And the questions that were asked were similar across all students. When I walked into the panel, there were papers with a list of questions for them to pick and ask you specifically. They will also make notes of you throughout the interview as well. I was asked 8 questions which all were based on ethics/behavioral and scenarios. Lastly, they also want to know about you. I heard other students said they feed off questions off of your responses but I didnt get that. They simply asked me a question and i just respond and we move on to the next. Interviews should be 30 mins long or longer. Maybe shorter. Status results should be 2-3 weeks after your interview! I hope this helps! Goodluck!
 
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MECKW said:
Anyone have any resources or info for outside scholarships? Kinda stressing about the tuition.
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I didnt get to ask about scholarships, but the financial aid people did mention about scholarships opportunities. Do email them.
 
LeGreat said:
Hi all, I recently just finished my interview on the 22nd of this month. Anxious to hear my results! But I want to share my experience that, the interviewers were truly attentive, patient, and nice. So try your best to relax yall it wasnt that bad. They dont know your background or grades. They only know what you wrote on your essays and experience. And the questions that were asked were similar across all students. Went I walked into the panel, there were papers with a list of questions for them to pick and ask you specifically. They will also make notes of you throughout the interview as well. I was asked 8 questions which all were based on ethics/behavioral and scenarios. Lastly, they also want to know about you. I heard other students said they feed off questions of your response but I didnt get that. They simply asked me a question and i just respond and we move on to the next. Interviews should be 30 mins long or longer. Maybe shorter. Status results should be 2-3 weeks after your interview! I hope this helps! Goodluck!
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Thank you so much for this! I interview next week and am nervous but trying to stay calm.
 
RANDOM QUESTION. Does anybody know if it's a bad thing when interviewers are not commenting on your responses after you answer something? Like they're just silent, listening, nodding and then move on to the next question after you respond.

I'm curious because maybe this shows that they're not interested in you?
 
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AuntieD said:
So they offer interviews up until March and do it on a rolling basis. When i was offered a interview (on thanksgiving) i got to pick between 3 dates. (all were wednesday). You have to be there pretty early in the morning at about 7:30am. You have a chance to mingle with other interviewees and current students. Then you start with a Q and A panel. After that half the group will start interviews and the other half will go on a quick academic tour and then you will switch. There isn't a lot of waiting around as everyone does their interviews before lunch. Something i found helpful is at the beginning they give you a folder with a lot of useful information including backgrounds on the people who will be interviewing you. After interviews are done you go to lunch which is provided by the school. After lunch the dean gives you quick presentation and a tour of the clinics and you end the day with a short financial presentation. I think my day ended at about 2:30. We were given the option to leave at lunch if we needed to catch a flight, etc.

Overall, the interview was very relaxed and welcoming. I was interviewed by 2 veterinarians (shelter vet and anesthesiologist). It lasted about 15 minutes and they just asked a series of questions. The questions were not hard and they really just want to get to know you. They don't ask any tricky or challenging questions. I felt very good when i came out of my interview. The people interviewing you have not seen your academics at all they have only seen your essay responses. I am not sure if this will be the case for this cycle but it was for the past ones. After my interview, i found out about 1.5 weeks later that i had been accepted. It really depends on when the committee meets.
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Hi, first congrats on your acceptance!! If you remember, what were their expressions like when you responded to their questions? Any comments? Quiet and listening?
 
LeGreat said:
RANDOM QUESTION. Does anybody know if it's a bad thing when interviewers are not commenting on your responses after you answer something? Like they're just silent, listening, nodding and then move on to the next question after you respond.

I'm curious because maybe this shows that they're not interested in you?
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I haven’t interviewed at Midwestern specifically but I’ve done interviews at 6 other schools so far and I would say this varies widely based on the interviewer’s personality and instructions, so don’t worry about it too much. Some schools specifically forbid interviewers from commenting or conversing with you outside of their list of questions. I’ve found most interviewers typically just smile and jot down notes before moving on. I had current students warn me about one beforehand that was so stoic they never smiled at you even once, they said he’s a super nice professor but likes to mess with interviewees like that to see how they handle it!
 
disneydork said:
I haven’t interviewed at Midwestern specifically but I’ve done interviews at 6 other schools so far and I would say this varies widely based on the interviewer’s personality and instructions, so don’t worry about it too much. Some schools specifically forbid interviewers from commenting or conversing with you outside of their list of questions. I’ve found most interviewers typically just smile and jot down notes before moving on. I had current students warn me about one beforehand that was so stoic they never smiled at you even once, they said he’s a super nice professor but likes to mess with interviewees like that to see how they handle it!
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Ahh ok, I'm just worried. But any success from your interviews? How were they like?
 
LeGreat said:
RANDOM QUESTION. Does anybody know if it's a bad thing when interviewers are not commenting on your responses after you answer something? Like they're just silent, listening, nodding and then move on to the next question after you respond.

I'm curious because maybe this shows that they're not interested in you?
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I don't think it is a bad thing. It could have been that they were making sure you were finished answering the question, and processing it before they moved on. I believe I experienced some of that in my interview back in October.
 
Ryxxie said:
I don't think it is a bad thing. It could have been that they were making sure you were finished answering the question, and processing it before they moved on. I believe I experienced some of that in my interview back in October.
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Maybe I'm just overthinking. Did you get accepted?
 
LeGreat said:
Maybe I'm just overthinking. Did you get accepted?
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I got placed on the alternate list, but I'm staying hopeful. I met with my advisor there a few weeks ago which gave me some great insight.
 
LeGreat said:
Ahh ok, I'm just worried. But any success from your interviews? How were they like?
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Some! I’ve been accepted to 2 and still waiting to hear back on the other 4. It really varies a lot depending on the school. Generally I’ve found if the school calls it a “behavioral” interview it’s more casual or conversational, and the MMI interviews tend to be more strict about limiting the interviewer’s interaction with you. I haven’t felt like any questions or interviewers were purposely trying to trip me up, so just breathe and don’t psyche yourself out! They really just want to know more about you and how you think.
 
Ryxxie said:
I got placed on the alternate list, but I'm staying hopeful. I met with my advisor there a few weeks ago which gave me some great insight.
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What would you have change about your interview if you get the chance to go back in time?
 
disneydork said:
Some! I’ve been accepted to 2 and still waiting to hear back on the other 4. It really varies a lot depending on the school. Generally I’ve found if the school calls it a “behavioral” interview it’s more casual or conversational, and the MMI interviews tend to be more strict about limiting the interviewer’s interaction with you. I haven’t felt like any questions or interviewers were purposely trying to trip me up, so just breathe and don’t psyche yourself out! They really just want to know more about you and how you think.
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Wow congrats! Thank you.
 
LeGreat said:
What would you have change about your interview if you get the chance to go back in time?
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I would have tried a little harder not to ramble, and I would also try to avoid already having answers pre-thought. No matter how you try to coat it, those answers always come out superficial and not genuine. I felt I was too prepared.
 
LeGreat said:
Hi all, I recently just finished my interview on the 22nd of this month. Anxious to hear my results! But I want to share my experience that, the interviewers were truly attentive, patient, and nice. So try your best to relax yall it wasnt that bad. They dont know your background or grades. They only know what you wrote on your essays and experience. And the questions that were asked were similar across all students. When I walked into the panel, there were papers with a list of questions for them to pick and ask you specifically. They will also make notes of you throughout the interview as well. I was asked 8 questions which all were based on ethics/behavioral and scenarios. Lastly, they also want to know about you. I heard other students said they feed off questions off of your responses but I didnt get that. They simply asked me a question and i just respond and we move on to the next. Interviews should be 30 mins long or longer. Maybe shorter. Status results should be 2-3 weeks after your interview! I hope this helps! Goodluck!
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Thank you for the information! I have my interview on the 29th.
 
AuntieD said:
So they offer interviews up until March and do it on a rolling basis. When i was offered a interview (on thanksgiving) i got to pick between 3 dates. (all were wednesday). You have to be there pretty early in the morning at about 7:30am. You have a chance to mingle with other interviewees and current students. Then you start with a Q and A panel. After that half the group will start interviews and the other half will go on a quick academic tour and then you will switch. There isn't a lot of waiting around as everyone does their interviews before lunch. Something i found helpful is at the beginning they give you a folder with a lot of useful information including backgrounds on the people who will be interviewing you. After interviews are done you go to lunch which is provided by the school. After lunch the dean gives you quick presentation and a tour of the clinics and you end the day with a short financial presentation. I think my day ended at about 2:30. We were given the option to leave at lunch if we needed to catch a flight, etc.

Overall, the interview was very relaxed and welcoming. I was interviewed by 2 veterinarians (shelter vet and anesthesiologist). It lasted about 15 minutes and they just asked a series of questions. The questions were not hard and they really just want to get to know you. They don't ask any tricky or challenging questions. I felt very good when i came out of my interview. The people interviewing you have not seen your academics at all they have only seen your essay responses. I am not sure if this will be the case for this cycle but it was for the past ones. After my interview, i found out about 1.5 weeks later that i had been accepted. It really depends on when the committee meets.
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Thanks for the insight!
 
I am grateful for my acceptance, but looking at the expense of the tuition along with travel and living costs, I am worried. Are there any current students or graduates who have any advice or could attest to their lives/outcome in the future while/after pursuing vet school and how they feel?
 
^^ I agree with this! Can someone shed some light if its worth it?
 
mfelix8 said:
^^ I agree with this! Can someone shed some light if its worth it?
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I'm also struggling with this but I'm hoping I'll get some other acceptances to make the decision easier. I didn't even want to go to my interview because of the tuition, but I'm glad I did because I really liked the school, and my friend who goes here loves it. With that said, they did mention at the interview that tuition is "changing" aka increasing. Dr. Gartrell did say though that students who are made job offers 4th year are on average offered $20k more a year than other veterinarians coming out of school because of how well trained they are. I think this is more on the small animal side because of the experience with surgery - something to keep in mind. The students at my interview said they see where their tuition goes and they think it is worth it. Also, my friend who lives on campus has a really nice apartment for a pretty affordable price.
 
Can any graduate student or 3rd or 4th year students talk about how they feel about tuition? I ABSOLUTELY love the school and if money wasn't a factor (obviously it really is a factor but IF it wasn't), I most definitely would attend this school hands down. But I have to be practical and I am scared to ruin my future financially when I graduate. I have tons of undergrad loans too which sucks.
 
MECKW said:
I am grateful for my acceptance, but looking at the expense of the tuition along with travel and living costs, I am worried. Are there any current students or graduates who have any advice or could attest to their lives/outcome in the future while/after pursuing vet school and how they feel?
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The only currently active Midwestern student, at least off of the top of my head, is @FrostySparrow. @hazelmoo is a fourth year, but she rarely posts anymore.
 
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MECKW said:
I am grateful for my acceptance, but looking at the expense of the tuition along with travel and living costs, I am worried. Are there any current students or graduates who have any advice or could attest to their lives/outcome in the future while/after pursuing vet school and how they feel?
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When did you interview and get the call?
 
amsweeney said:
I'm also struggling with this but I'm hoping I'll get some other acceptances to make the decision easier. I didn't even want to go to my interview because of the tuition, but I'm glad I did because I really liked the school, and my friend who goes here loves it. With that said, they did mention at the interview that tuition is "changing" aka increasing. Dr. Gartrell did say though that students who are made job offers 4th year are on average offered $20k more a year than other veterinarians coming out of school because of how well trained they are. I think this is more on the small animal side because of the experience with surgery - something to keep in mind. The students at my interview said they see where their tuition goes and they think it is worth it. Also, my friend who lives on campus has a really nice apartment for a pretty affordable price.
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Hey @amsweene, have you heard from the school about your acceptance yet? And when?
 
MECKW said:
I am grateful for my acceptance, but looking at the expense of the tuition along with travel and living costs, I am worried. Are there any current students or graduates who have any advice or could attest to their lives/outcome in the future while/after pursuing vet school and how they feel?
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mfelix8 said:
Can any graduate student or 3rd or 4th year students talk about how they feel about tuition? I ABSOLUTELY love the school and if money wasn't a factor (obviously it really is a factor but IF it wasn't), I most definitely would attend this school hands down. But I have to be practical and I am scared to ruin my future financially when I graduate. I have tons of undergrad loans too which sucks.
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Elkhart said:
The only currently active Midwestern student, at least off of the top of my head, is @FrostySparrow. @hazelmoo is a fourth year, but she rarely posts anymore.
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I can’t attest if it’s worth it because I’m kind of ignoring the debt until I graduate (bad idea I know). We do have a financial class in 3rd year and I believe discussions of it earlier. But, if you get an acceptance elsewhere cheaper.... take it! No school is worth the kind of debt it puts you into if you have other options. But be aware if this is your only acceptance and you decline it, you’re not guaranteed a spot next cycle.
 
FrostySparrow said:
I can’t attest if it’s worth it because I’m kind of ignoring the debt until I graduate (bad idea I know). We do have a financial class in 3rd year and I believe discussions of it earlier. But, if you get an acceptance elsewhere cheaper.... take it! No school is worth the kind of debt it puts you into if you have other options. But be aware if this is your only acceptance and you decline it, you’re not guaranteed a spot next cycle.
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I agree. I was going to say, too, that it’s still such a new school at this stage that finding any opinions and experiences of people who have graduated and are currently in repayment with the expected sheer level of debt is going to be difficult. Only two classes have completed the program so far, they’ve not been out and working for very long, and there’s just not much Midwestern representation on SDN in general.
 
Elkhart said:
I agree. I was going to say, too, that it’s still such a new school at this stage that finding any opinions and experiences of people who have graduated and are currently in repayment with the expected sheer level of debt is going to be difficult. Only two classes have completed the program so far, they’ve not been out and working for very long, and there’s just not much Midwestern representation on SDN in general.
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and surprising amount of people with spouses that help lessen debt, people who are veterans, have parents/family paying for the costs, etc. I know people from both classes and we haven’t talked much about the debt load unfortunately, probably should though.
 
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