Not Good Enough

[gone2dogs]

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It is probably a good thing that I am really busy right now, otherwise I'd probably be spending more time obsessing over where I should apply next year. CSU will always be my dream, but they have definitely sent a message at this point that I can't count on them. My upcoming file review will hopefully give me a more realistic picture of future possibilities.

You bring up a good point CR, I should probably be looking at schools in locations that I find less desirable (for me, that is the south, no offense intended!😳). I already have many (most?) of the midwestern schools on my tentative list. I am even considering several international schools which, if you knew me, is a very big step.

As much as I am enjoying seeing all the acceptances still rolling in this year, I am ready to get the 2015 party started!

 

[Caninerepro]

It is probably a good thing that I am really busy right now, otherwise I'd probably be spending more time obsessing over where I should apply next year. CSU will always be my dream, but they have definitely sent a message at this point that I can't count on them. My upcoming file review will hopefully give me a more realistic picture of future possibilities.

You bring up a good point CR, I should probably be looking at schools in locations that I find less desirable (for me, that is the south, no offense intended!😳). I already have many (most?) of the midwestern schools on my tentative list. I am even considering several international schools which, if you knew me, is a very big step.

As much as I am enjoying seeing all the acceptances still rolling in this year, I am ready to get the 2015 party started!

I have a feeling you know who I am personally, and if so you know my backstory. So, while I would NEVER want to force a person to become what I have, then again if you know me you know my passion for the vet industry. I am ALWAYS available via PM too. I probably enjoy teaching more than PhD stuff 5 to 1. Everyone please feel free to PM me with your craziest questions and I will do my best to dissuade you. 🙂

 

[Caninerepro]

Caninerepro - what you meant to say was that if someone like myself can get in, there is hope for all 😀. It is true, don't give up hope. I almost did and it would have been the biggest mistake of my life. "If you are lucky enough to find a way of life you love, you have to find the courage to live it."

Disclosure: WYO and I did a grad school program together, she is like my HOT little sister, and she is in line to become both the sexiest production animal vet in the history of the industry, and their biggest consumer of Jack Daniels. She was also there for me during a very dark time in my life, and kept me smiling through it on a daily basis. 😍

OK, WYO I have no idea what you are complaining about. This is what, your second year of applying? As your big brothers, Barry and I both noticed that you did not apply to either of the schools we are attending. I mean come on, I have a classmate here that while his dad is only a cow vet from ND, Jake can probably give you an honest run for your money with a bottle of Jack's finest. Yet you have chosen to spend your time in Alabama's sunshine over attending a "real cow vet" school. No pity for you from here, my princess. Love ya best!

 

[Wyogirl]

Disclosure: WYO and I did a grad school program together, she is like my HOT little sister, and she is in line to become both the sexiest production animal vet in the history of the industry, and their biggest consumer of Jack Daniels. She was also there for me during a very dark time in my life, and kept me smiling through it on a daily basis. 😍

OK, WYO I have no idea what you are complaining about. This is what, your second year of applying? As your big brothers, Barry and I both noticed that you did not apply to either of the schools we are attending. I mean come on, I have a classmate here that while his dad is only a cow vet from ND, Jake can probably give you an honest run for your money with a bottle of Jack's finest. Yet you have chosen to spend your time in Alabama's sunshine over attending a "real cow vet" school. No pity for you from here, my princess. Love ya best!

Well thank you. It was actually my third time applying. However, my transcripts were pretty bad, including a semester that I medically withdrew from and a D in a course. I also had very average GRE scores. Honestly, my only chance was the fact that the schools offered me an interview. I'm just saying don't give up hope (as hard as that might be to remember).

In regards to CR's comment about Alabama, just remember that Jack Daniels is a Tennessee whisky, and AL is much closer than MN or CO. You have to put thought into these choices. 😉

 

[Caninerepro]

In regards to CR's comment about Alabama, just remember that Jack Daniels is a Tennessee whisky, and AL is much closer than MN or CO. You have to put thought into these choices. 😉

My bad.

 

[WannabeCatVet]

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And this year, for the first time, I really put myself out there and applied to more than just my IS school.
I can't tell you what finally made the difference. I just know that I wasn't going to give up hope because Vet Med was my dream. If you are truely serious about being a vet, you will do the same. Last year was the first time that I had an interview (still rejected). This year I got a rejection, 2 wait lists (including my IS) and an acceptance to K-State.
If it can happen to me, with all of the rejections and troubles that I had to overcome, I can only have hope for others like me! Buzz Lightyear had it right all the time, "Never give up, never surrender!!" I have faith that you can overcome this. Good luck and keep the hope going!!

Thanks so much for this, Dr. Kitty! I am so happy to have found this forum today and a place to vent my frustrations and find encouragement!

I'm a bit older than you... wanted to be a vet since I was three, but married young... hemophiliac hubby infected with HIV from an infusion of anti-hemophilic factor VIII... went to JC at night... had to abandon all hope of vet med during his acute illness and death... became full-time student in 2002... graduated in 2007... first application for Class of 2012.

GPA 3.6. GRE 650/730/5.5 2400+ hours vet experience 18,000+ hours animal experience Pre-Health Society President 2005-6

I'm going to be working on my fourth application in June and have once again decided to broaden my horizons beyond UC Davis. Apparently my 'woe is me...look what I've overcome to get here' essay for the Class of 2012 didn't impress anyone (applied to 5 schools, didn't get any interviews), and while my second essay got me a UCD interview for the Class of 2013, my ancient experience (1991-1992) made them throw me back for something more current. I put in three months with Banfield last summer/fall and was sure UCD would give me another shot, but I wasn't even granted an interview this year. Now I'm stuck begging to either shadow a vet (which it seems nobody does any more because of insurance and liability issues), or apply for jobs and compete against licensed RVTs with my puny bachelor's degrees (bio AND literature, thank you very much!)

But, like my sister advised me after this year's rejection, while it's good to have a dream, it's not so good for that dream to be too specific. So I'm going to apply to Western and at least a half dozen others this year (though I'm not looking forward to paying those application fees!) and hope the Class of 2015 is my class.

Class of 2014 rejects unite! There will be seats for us, too!

 

[twelvetigers]

Class of 2014 rejects unite! There will be seats for us, too!

*fistbump* 🙂

 

[sumstorm]

You bring up a good point CR, I should probably be looking at schools in locations that I find less desirable (for me, that is the south, no offense intended!😳). I already have many (most?) of the midwestern schools on my tentative list. I am even considering several international schools which, if you knew me, is a very big step.

Just wanted to let you know that you might be suprised. I don't know about some of the other southern schools, but I lived in NYC (and loved it) before we relocated to NC for my pursuit of vet school and husband's career. I hate Charlotte (where husband lives) but the research triangle near Raleigh creates an interesting microcosm of people more like NYC than anywhere else I have lived (6+ states & several coutries.) I love my multi-ethnic neighborhood (phillipino,russian, portugese, south african, brazilian, etc.) I was definitly happy here compared to what I thought it might be.

 

[kootz]

*fistbump* 🙂

DOUBLE fist pump. GTL for now until I get in.

 

[Armymutt25A]

Just wanted to let you know that you might be suprised. I don't know about some of the other southern schools, but I lived in NYC (and loved it) before we relocated to NC for my pursuit of vet school and husband's career. I hate Charlotte (where husband lives) but the research triangle near Raleigh creates an interesting microcosm of people more like NYC than anywhere else I have lived (6+ states & several coutries.) I love my multi-ethnic neighborhood (phillipino,russian, portugese, south african, brazilian, etc.) I was definitly happy here compared to what I thought it might be.

Don't you know that Cary is actually an acronym? It should be spelled CARY - Containment Area for Relocated Yankees.

 

[sumstorm]

Don't you know that Cary is actually an acronym? It should be spelled CARY - Containment Area for Relocated Yankees.

Considering that I am the only 'yankee' on my block, I find that amusing. Well, that is if you consider the midwest yankees. Though, I guess folks from the area might consider anyone from anywhere else yankees, considering most of my neighbors aren't from the states. 🙄 You want to see yankees in NC, go to Charlotte. 😱 Either way, I love the area, I have people approach me to say how much they love the vet school, to talk about SCUBA (the other shirt I wear a lot), and to thank me for SAR work (stickers on my car.) Friendly, diverse, and active area (lots of greenways, biking paths, etc.) 👍

 

[gone2dogs]

Just wanted to let you know that you might be suprised. I don't know about some of the other southern schools, but I lived in NYC (and loved it) before we relocated to NC for my pursuit of vet school and husband's career. I hate Charlotte (where husband lives) but the research triangle near Raleigh creates an interesting microcosm of people more like NYC than anywhere else I have lived (6+ states & several coutries.) I love my multi-ethnic neighborhood (phillipino,russian, portugese, south african, brazilian, etc.) I was definitly happy here compared to what I thought it might be.

I guess it goes to show how "southern" clueless I am, given that I wasn't considering NC the south! I wasn't considering Virginia either, which probably is as well! I wouldn't mind either of those places actually. I was thinking more of the Mississippi/Alabama/Texas/Tennessee schools that would put me out of my comfort zone. Although I have been drinking a lot of sweet tea this week for some reason... maybe this is a sign that I belong in the south?

I have lived all over (AZ, CA, ME, NY, CO...) and have liked things about all of the places, so I am sure I can grow to love wherever I get in!

 

[luplodw]

I definitely feel not good enough today 🙁 Got an alternate position at my IS school today. Waitlisted at 3 schools, and to be honest, I really don't know why. I guess my downfall is my GPA and GRE...its just average (3.55 GPA at time of application and 1200 GRE). I feel like I have awesome experiences that are really unique and diverse. I've been super involved in other things and have held leadership positions. I have great letters of recommendation, and I really thought my personal statement was stellar. What's wrong with meeeeeeee? 🙁

 

[DVMDream]

I definitely feel not good enough today 🙁 Got an alternate position at my IS school today. Waitlisted at 3 schools, and to be honest, I really don't know why. I guess my downfall is my GPA and GRE...its just average (3.55 GPA at time of application and 1200 GRE). I feel like I have awesome experiences that are really unique and diverse. I've been super involved in other things and have held leadership positions. I have great letters of recommendation, and I really thought my personal statement was stellar. What's wrong with meeeeeeee? 🙁

I'm sorry luplodw. I feel the same way. I have about a 3.5 GPA an 1140 GRE and a boat-load of experience in SA and pet exotics. I think my major down fall was not having any other experience besides SA and pet exotic. I will be for sure getting some equine experience and hopefully I will be able to find a LA vet in the Phoenix area. I will also be retaking the GRE to up my terrible verbal score. More so I am really, really hoping I get off the waitlist. I will definitely keep my fingers crossed for you! Good Luck!

 

[eventualeventer]

I'm sorry, DVMDream and luplodw. I'm really pulling for you guys to get off of the waitlist. If not, you guys will kick butt next year!

 

[rileydog]

Don't give up hope! Many people get off the waitlists. You guys will make great vets. They just can't see that yet

 

[Minnerbelle]

I definitely feel not good enough today 🙁 Got an alternate position at my IS school today. Waitlisted at 3 schools, and to be honest, I really don't know why. I guess my downfall is my GPA and GRE...its just average (3.55 GPA at time of application and 1200 GRE). I feel like I have awesome experiences that are really unique and diverse. I've been super involved in other things and have held leadership positions. I have great letters of recommendation, and I really thought my personal statement was stellar. What's wrong with meeeeeeee? 🙁

Chin up luplodw! I totally know how you feel. I think I was waitlisted at like 7 schools for undergrad, and it was the most frustrating experience ever. What killed me more than anything else was that I got waitlisted at my first choice school for which I worked super hard on the supplemental... AND at some cruddy ivy league school where I wrote one sentence answers for ALL of my essays. To illustrate how bad my responses were, for the 'why do you want to come here' question, i answered "US News ranking says that _________ is in the top 10 schools for the 'Happy students' category. I want to be happy." Apparently it didn't matter what I wrote... That stung a lot.

But here I am 6 years later. I could really care less where I was accepted to/waitlisted/rejected for undergrad. All that matters now is that I will be going to vet school. Likewise for you, just a few short years later, all that will matter is that you've become a veterinarian. I think with 4 spots on waitlists, your chances are really really good for getting in for this cycle - April 15th is just around the corner, so sit tight!

Luplodw + DVMDream, we're all rootin for ya!

 

[DVMDream]

Luplodw + DVMDream, we're all rootin for ya!

Thanks eventual, rileydog and minnerbelle for the encouraging words and thoughts. They sure do help a lot! 🙂

Minnerbelle--Have you decided which school you are going to attend? I am anxious to know. If you haven't decided yet I wish you the best of luck in your decision!

 

[Minnerbelle]

Yep, I just went and visited CSU and loved it! So as soon as I can find envelopes and stamps, I'll be declining my spots in the other schools hoping they'll go to some wonderful people on SDN.

 

[luplodw]

Thanks so much guys!! All the support means so much to me! I'm really proud of you Minnerbelle! Congrats

 

[DVMDream]

Yep, I just went and visited CSU and loved it! So as soon as I can find envelopes and stamps, I'll be declining my spots in the other schools hoping they'll go to some wonderful people on SDN.

Awesome! Glad you liked CSU! Now you get to see your birdies! I am soo happy for you! Congrats!!

 

[Bearby]

Well, my last glimmer of hope is starting to fade. The only school I'm waiting to hear from is UPEI and they sent out acceptances on Thursday. I don't know yet whether I'm waitlisted or rejected but would really like to know. I wasn't expecting anything from this application cycle because it was my first time applying and I didn't apply to a lot of schools. My grades haven't been outstanding and I had a couple of semesters where they were just bad. I'm not upset that I got rejected from the other two schools I applied to or that I may be rejected from UPEI, I'm just disappointed. I've watched people I go to school with get acceptances to other schools and thought to myself...why would a school choose that person and no one want me? I had a rocking GRE score, I've always taken a ton of credits, I have more experience than I know what to do with, the only thing about my application that I think could hinder me is my GPA...and it's not even THAT bad.

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted. I'm trying to stay positive until I know for sure I'm completely out of the running. However, I've also started putting together my list of schools to apply to for this next application cycle.

 

[alliecat44]

Well, my last glimmer of hope is starting to fade. The only school I'm waiting to hear from is UPEI and they sent out acceptances on Thursday. I don't know yet whether I'm waitlisted or rejected but would really like to know. I wasn't expecting anything from this application cycle because it was my first time applying and I didn't apply to a lot of schools. My grades haven't been outstanding and I had a couple of semesters where they were just bad. I'm not upset that I got rejected from the other two schools I applied to or that I may be rejected from UPEI, I'm just disappointed. I've watched people I go to school with get acceptances to other schools and thought to myself...why would a school choose that person and no one want me? I had a rocking GRE score, I've always taken a ton of credits, I have more experience than I know what to do with, the only thing about my application that I think could hinder me is my GPA...and it's not even THAT bad.

Congrats to everyone who has been accepted. I'm trying to stay positive until I know for sure I'm completely out of the running. However, I've also started putting together my list of schools to apply to for this next application cycle.

I know the feeling--took me four app cycles. (Spaced out over seven years because I was sick of the year-long emotional rollercoaster that is applying/being rejected/re-applying). Beng rejected is really tough, made even more so when you're around folks who got in. Even WORSE is being around folks who got in and aren't especially excited about it!!! 😡

Anyways--Hang in there--you'll get there, even if it's not this year. Don't give up! And if it makes you feel any better, your experience will help you tremendously in school. Good luck!!!