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No news is good news. The NC resident applications are under committee review.
I’m not a current student but a lot of OOS students asked this question this weekend and it was obvious they are a big family. One reply that really summed it up was “they have plenty of degrees to give out.” There is no reason to be competitive and they act that way. I loved it.
We try to channel the "competitive spirit" into our House System competitions. 😉
I'm in the final throes of my fourth year at NCSU. The question re: competitiveness often comes up, and is a good one to ask (this was also important to me when I was an applicant). Every class has its own personality (some are uptight, some are laid back, some are super social, etc.), but this is, in large part, influenced by the culture of the school. Although I'm not close with many members of my own class, they are, by and large, a very good group of people. I would classify us as serious, but not competitive. Competitive in my mind = people willing to undercut (cause harm) to you in order to advance their own aims. This just isn't something I've seen/experienced at NCSU- in all the four years I've been a student here. The faculty/administration actively promote cooperation, and students are expected to get along and work well with their peers. If there was an instance of sabotage uncovered, this would not be tolerated by the powers that be- it would be squelched immediately. Students mainly compete with themselves, which is healthy and right. Overall, NCSU is a very collegial environment, at all levels. It's a nice place to be 🙂
One more thing, OP- the faculty at NCSU are generally amazing. I have close, professional relationships with several faculty that I have no doubt will continue throughout my career. These people shaped my experience at NCSU, and witnessed my super highs (like passing the NAVLE yesterday) and incredible lows (like struggling through anatomy my first semester). NCSU faculty have ALWAYS been willing to lend a helping hand when I was struggling in a course, or experiencing anxiety with respect to fourth year clinics/career trajectory. Truly, they're the best. I'll miss them when I move on to my next stage.
In response to your questions,
Due to the large number of applications we receive, we do not conduct non-resident applicant review meetings.
I understand - it’s just that I had a 3.92 GPA and a variety of experience with small animals, large animals, research, and overseas research. I obtained interviews at all other schools I applied to and am waiting to hear. I was just surprised that I didn’t at least make the waitlist for NC State. I’m not sure that there was anything more I could have done. Just looking for insight.
We are on track to notify in early February.
Applicants will be notified between Feb 1 and 28.
Yes, that is all you need to do between now and April 15.
JUST TO CLARIFY: The decision deadline for 2018 is Monday, April 16 at 5pm since April 15 falls on a Sunday.
Ohhhh I can't wait!!!!
Spring Break is from March 12-16 for the pre-clinical kiddos this year. In fourth year, there is no break....ever 😉 JK, there are four blocks (8 weeks) of vacation to schedule as you see fit- even in fourth year!
The CVM schedules spring break to coincide with the annual AVMA student symposium. Spring break at the NC State CVM typically doesn't follow the university's spring break calendar.
I had a dream about it last week ago. To say the least, I was not excited when I woke up and could not find the acceptance email :/
I received an email saying they got my transcript! So I would look for something.
Oh dang I haven't gotten anything
Congrats! (to all that were accepted).Accepted
