I just started VME 1 I can answer some stuff if still needed
You typically will not hear back from OSU until mid-December. OSU does have a portal via buckeye link but they don't really use it for application updates. Those will come from the CVM office of admissions
the supplemental is not long, basically just verifying your contact information and colleges attended.
As a current VME2 that had a relatively low cumulative gpa, I say go for it! tOSU was a last minute add for me when I was applying because I thought the same thing but I’m SO happy I did it anyway.
Thank you!! Any application advice that you’d be able to pass along? It’s my in state school so I’d love to apply but I feel like I’ve heard a lot about how difficult it is to get in! I know their overall GPA min is 3.0, but I couldn’t find anything about a science overall GPA. Do you happen to have any insight on this?
I am actually not too sure. I can tell you my science gpa was higher than my overall gpa but again was not super high (I want to say 3.4/3.5 maybe?)
As far as application advice, make sure you put down all of your experiences (even if not super relevant to vet med). I truly believe that tOSU values the whole applicant and wants to see the range of experiences you’ve had that make you unique!
Thank you!! I definitely will go back and add additional experiences to help!
As ciderdoughnut said, tOSU tends to be more holistic. I got in this past cycle and didn't have a phenomenal GPA. On this account i posted my stats into the successful applicants c/o 2028. It's a great source to get a good idea of what the GPA of the current class is like! I can also say, things may be slightly easier for you as an IS applicant since the application pool for IS is smaller than OOS applicants. Good luck!
Where does it state that their overall GPA min is a 3.0?
My portal hasn't changed since I submitted my application. It currently states "Application Status: In Review". Is the "managing identity" the next step, what does that mean?
I haven't even seen a supplemental application show up on my portal yet, it just opens to a page about my identity.
I got an email about the supplemental application! It gives you a specific ID to basically create a new account even if you already have one established to complete it. I haven’t checked the portal recently, but the last I did, it just said application in review.
Mine is the same.
where are you seeing "application in review"? Not sure if im on the right page
You have to go to buckeyelink.osu.edu, then under prospective students, hit application center and login there. That will allow you to see your status.
Now I’m seeing that mine is in review. Thanks so much!
I just checked mine - still says in review for my application
I believe you’re supposed to order official transcripts just like you did for VMCAS but have them sent directly to the school! I don’t know if this applies to tOSU but I know some won’t accept transcripts sent directly from applicants
I am not having issues, but they said that they won't be updating the application center. All communication will come through email, and we should know by December 20th of our status. I hope this helps!
If you did not list it on your application it will be considered that you are not planning to take it. You need to contact them and confirm you are going to enroll in the course. You always need to put any missing prerequisites in your “planned” courses section on VMCAS
I was told we should receive our status email by December 20th.
Yeah I saw that too but the email we received earlier this cycle said that: "The application review process will continue until December 13th. You should receive your status email by Friday, December 20th." This made me wonder whether we would receive an update on or before December 13th and if we don't hear by December 20th, then we reach out for status updates. That's kind of how I understood it! But I could be wrong - its my first application cycle, so I am still learning about the process each day lol!
If you have all your prereqs completed then I think you're good
I wouldn’t necessarily worry about this- we don’t know what each person who received an email’s application-listed prereqs looked like- I think ideally, they’d not email anyone who had correct courses listed within their planned courses- that being said, there’s going to be people without errors who slip through if they’re just emailing people who have prereqs outstanding overall; I imagine it’s a complicated system. If you’re really worried, you can always email them, but I don’t think receiving the email is a check towards yes OR no.
Of course! And right back at you. FWIW, I also think I have a competitive application for tOSU, if that helps you feel any better. But I truly, truly think this is just an administrative inconsistency and we ALL likely have very competitive applications in all different, diverse ways!
My understanding was the admissions committee will have their decisions made by the 13th, and we’ll receive notice anytime between then and the 20th! Could be wrong, but that was my interpretation
I agree, this was my interpretation as well.
You probably won’t hear back until December 20th. Ohio tends to be consistent with their dates for interviews and acceptances. The two cycles prior (2023-2024, 2022-2023) both had their interview invites and rejections released on December 21st. It’s not guaranteed that they will release them on the 20th but historically they like to release them around that date. They will send you guys an email ahead of time if they date is going to be postponed to a later date if they’re falling behind.
