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What is the housing situation like in Starkville? If I am accepted I would like to find a place with a few acres that I could keep my horse. Is something like that difficult to come by?
What is the housing situation like in Starkville? If I am accepted I would like to find a place with a few acres that I could keep my horse. Is something like that difficult to come by?
Just wanted to wish you good luck Hizarlow with your Mississippi interview! You go the day before me....so maybe our paths will cross and we'll get to say hi! Again...GOOD LUCK!!!,
It looks like they're interviewing ~260 people, ~60 in-state and ~200 out-of-state. From what I understand, the class size is likely to be the same as the class of 2012, which is 40 in-state and 40 out-of-state. It looks like ~50 SC and WV students are interviewing... I think we have 5-ish contract SC seats, and 1 or 2 WV contract seats? Don't quote me on that last part though.... And I can't remember if the contract seats count as one of the 40 in-state or out-of-state spots either...
You guys should all be hearing from your mentors over the next few days, as the assignments were just distributed.
Lonepear, I have a few more questions!!
How long after the interview did you get your acceptance phone call?
How is the interview weighted? Does MSU use a points system?
Oh great and knowledgable Alonepear
My personal recommendation would be to wear a suit. There are always a few people in nice pants/skirts with a nice sweater, but usually it is overwhelmingly suits. I just felt more professional all jazzed up in a suit. You'll get your picture taken, and if you end up going here, that picture will follow you the whole 4 years, so make sure you like your hair and shirt that day =)
No, Alonepear I am from AL. Too bad. Hope to see you there!There is no dress code for the pizza party, and they encourage you to be casual and comfortable. That being said, of course most people show up looking at least "nice casual".... nice jeans, cute top or sweater, stuff like that (aka no holey jeans or ratty t-shirts). One of the administrators emphasized to us mentors to tell you guys that there is NO pre-judging going on that night -- the pizza party only serves to let you mingle, get to know other interviewees, your mentor, current students and the school itself.
Are you from NY or AR? That's where my mentees are from =)
Oh great and knowledgable Alonepear,
I know that MSU SUGGESTS purchasing a Gateway M285-E Tablet. I am in the market for a new computer anyway, so if I am accepted I guess this would be a good choice. Does MSU have a contract with Gateway? Something that would allow students to get a discount?
Hizarlow...
How long was the tour? Was their someone to take your purse/bag when you went into the interview?
The only shoes that really look good with my suit are not what I would consider to be my "most comfortable". Do you think it would be weird if I brought another pair of shoes to walk around in for the tour, then changed into my good shoes for the interview?
Does that sound weird???
Quite a few vet students purchase or rent mobile homes (Jenn Lake, mentioned above, is the most popular of these areas), because they are very reasonably priced, and some have areas for you to keep your horses and other animals. I couldn't do this because I'm deathly afraid of tornadoes, which roll through here a few times a year..
The tour was about an hour, but it was the night before during the pizza party. Everyone was business casual, slacks/skirts and shirts, no ties or jackets. I would compare it to Sunday clothes. Be comfortable. We did walk around a little.