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I havent received anything either and I emailed her the day I found out. I wasn't going to give a call until after March 1st because I remember her saying something during interview days of not bothering her until after then.
If I could clarify on this, the choice actually rests with the student's mentor. Some researchers were hesitant to take on a DVM/PhD student because of the interruption in research. Starting the DVM portion first is more favorable to them. Of course, you get to choose your mentor. If your research is more clinical-based, you'll probably start with the PhD first.
Still nothing so far. I couldn't help myself so i emailed again today.
When you talked to Missy did she give you a specific position or just top/middle/bottom of the list kind of thing?
Also, when I talked to her she said it varies how many alternates they go into each year. Two years ago she said they barely took any alternates but then a year or two before that only 4 out of their top 100 choices committed! So at this point she has no idea how many seats they're going to go through.
Also, when I talked to her she said it varies how many alternates they go into each year. Two years ago she said they barely took any alternates but then a year or two before that only 4 out of their top 100 choices committed! So at this point she has no idea how many seats they're going to go through.
Was this 100 top choices for the 85 total seats or the 40ish OOS?
I think she was probably saying for the 85 total seats, but I'm not sure.
Congratulations! I'm actually at the top of the alternate list for a contract spot so I'm hoping some people decide not to go 😛 But maybe I'll see you there!
Thanks! Is one of them Shelly?
For an OOS spot?
In state as in from Mississippi?
Yes. She said that the majority of the people who had turned in deposits were Mississippi residents for IS spots.
When I called and talked to Missy she said that the list will probably start moving before the 15th but only the very top.
When I was interviewing she said after April 15th and looking at previous years waitlist threads it looks like they start calling April 16th. When I initially called she told me to check back in at the end of March so I did but it sounds like it hasn't moved. Crossing fingers🙂
Thanks so much for the info!! 😀
Dr. Meiring said one year they went like 85 people into the alternate list so I imagine there's quite a bit. He said they always have a lot of extra spots "like airlines do" because they know not everyone would commit. I'll tell you that I'm at the "top of the middle" of the list apparently and he said that's actually a pretty good place to be typically but he's not sure yet how much the list may or may not move.
Thank you sunkistkitty! When I called back in March I was told I was in the 3rd quartile and was not feeling very hopeful. With there still being 20 spots open and over half have already taken themselves off the alternate list I feel a lot better about my position! I appreciate you sharing your info. 🙂
