I've heard great things about the program! The small class size is really appealing to me. I've toured the school before and was really impressed.
so oos students won't have interviews?
Yep, they just interview IS applicants. Any current students out there to comment on the MMI format?I am applying as an oos as well, and got a confimation email a few days ago
Current student here. I can't give a lot of specific info because I signed a nondisclosure agreement and forgot exactly what the agreement included... whether it's only the scenarios I can't talk about, or if they don't want me to give any specific info about how OSU does MMIs. But, I did MMI interviews at several schools, and can say that overall, MMI format interviews are less stressful and intimidating in my opinion, and I quite enjoyed them compared to traditional interviews.
Thank you for your input! I didn't realize there was a nondisclosure agreement. I can add that I was told by admissions staff that they adopted the MMI format because they didn't want to base the success of an interview on how well prepared the applicant was for the interview, ie, how hard they studied the most likely questions to be asked. Instead, they use the MMI format to measure how an applicant can think on their feet, respond to ethical questions, and so forth. I think it sounds really intimidating but I'm glad to hear you think they're less intimidating than traditional interview formats. Thanks!Current student here. I can't give a lot of specific info because I signed a nondisclosure agreement and forgot exactly what the agreement included... whether it's only the scenarios I can't talk about, or if they don't want me to give any specific info about how OSU does MMIs. But, I did MMI interviews at several schools, and can say that overall, MMI format interviews are less stressful and intimidating in my opinion, and I quite enjoyed them compared to traditional interviews.
Good luck, all!
First time applying??? Sit tight...try to be patient and keep your focus on school or a hobby or a book or anything!! The anxious waiting game begins....you'll jump at every email sound! At least for the rest of October and some of November just relax and try not to think about admissions!! It's much easier said than done! But just try to keep busy! And we're all here if you start crackin' with anxiety!
because as second, third, fourth....whatever year applicants, we've all been there! 
From my experience, most email....or update their online portal, WSU last year was portal update first then snail mail letter inviting me to interview. And OSU in mid November (i think) emailed and let me know that I have been added to waitlist, I'm OOS so no interview. Last year mid November my friend got her rejection from Davis, I think via email or portal check.
Two schools I applied to won't interview me..... CSU won't interview in state and OSU won't interview OOS
Not sure yet if that is good or bad? However, I am trying to find out info about CSU's DVM/PhD program as I hear they do interview. However, there are not too many stats or threads out there on these programs, I've read them all lol! Is this your second time applying Hollista?Yeah, I think that's why schools don't want us to tell future interviewees much about MMI, because the point is that you're not prepared for it. Some schools really like it because it levels the field a bit, and makes it easier to judge someone's character without people having any advantage from different backgrounds.
OSU emailed last year. UCD updated their portal last year, and I got an automatically-generated email that said "new message in portal" or something to let me know to check the portal. UCD's interview decisions were sent out in November or early December last year.
Yes second time applying. I applied as a junior last year, I'm slightly non-traditional...have a lot of experience, took time off after high school (3yrs) worked at equine hospital and realized I wanted to be a vet and went back to school while working. So although i was a "junior" I had all pre-reqs done, just not all my gen eds and major reqs for my degree. I was wait listed at OSU and WSU. Rejected from cornell (figured but just applied for funzies bc I couldn't aoply to Davis w out a degree planned that year), and rejected from Penn. This year I applied to 7 schools! Lol! I was pretty surprised to get an interview last year, I kind of just applied to get my name out there and gain experience about application process etc. Here's to hoping this is my lucky year!!Two schools I applied to won't interview me..... CSU won't interview in state and OSU won't interview OOS
OSU, wsu, penn, Ohio, Davis, tufts and Texas
OT random question for OSU vet students:
Does school health insurance cover rabies vaccinations? I've been thinking about getting one recently because I work with strays and wildlife a lot. I hear it's a really expensive (and painful!) vaccination, so if OSU insurance covers it at least somewhat, I'll wait to see if I get in before springing for a vaccination through my regular doctor. Thanks
Thanks a lot! That's really helpful
Vet schools require a titer if it's been a while since you got the vaccine. I'm not sure if one year would be enough of a gap to need a titer or not. If the titer shows that you need a booster, you would get one shot, instead of three like in the original vaccination series. I think there's a lot of variation in how long the first series lasts before you need a booster.
Okay cool, I'm gonna call my insurance to see if they'll cover original series, if not I'll just wait but if they do I'll get it and get titer later if needed. Hopefully I'll just get in!
thank you!
OT random question for OSU vet students:
Does school health insurance cover rabies vaccinations? I've been thinking about getting one recently because I work with strays and wildlife a lot. I hear it's a really expensive (and painful!) vaccination, so if OSU insurance covers it at least somewhat, I'll wait to see if I get in before springing for a vaccination through my regular doctor. Thanks
Woah!!!! Go kaiser!!!
If you see last year's forum, I think it was in January that people started to hear back from the school with the interview. but I think OOS students will be notified in late December!
I'm not 100% sure why but I saw from VMCAS website that they only accept 72 every year? that seems like smaller than other state schools... What do you think?
Yeah they have a really small class size. If not THE smallest class size.
Wow really???? Only 88 IS applicants??? That's crazy.
Dang!!! Move to Oregon, establish residency and then apply... Plan for next year? Lol
Oregon is a beautiful place to wait it out
Haha, that actually IS my plan for next year if not accepted
Montana. Oregon is where my husband and I would like to live permanently.
I am sitting in class, checked my email.... and now i need to jump up and down and scream and i cant yet!!!! So im posting here!
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Thank you! I wasn't expecting it so soon! Now I just gotta nail the interview!@JESUSfreak214 OMGG CONGRATS!!
Yay! Congrats! Did anyone else receive an interview invite?I didn't hear anything...I JUST GOT MY INVITATION FOR AN INTERVIEW!!!
