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[bunnity]

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My acceptance was from something like an 856 number which as far as I know is not Philly. So it seems like they are not all calling from the same number!

 

[WildlifeSaver]

856 is the Camden County area code in NJ which is my area code. I live 15-20 from philly.

 

[winddolphin]

I'm starting to wonder if I missed a call because in the last two months I started getting a lot of sales calls, and some of those area codes (listed above) look familiar. I don't want to call and bug the very busy adcom, so does anyone know when the last group would hear?
Thank you in advance!! 😳

Well, I am in the same boat. I am starting to think my application got lost in a pile of documents somewhere or something....I have not heard from U Penn since their last letter concerning missing materials.
Thanks to tpad40's answer! I guess the suspense continues....

 

[XanimalX]

it's (almost) march and i still haven't heard ANYTHING from UPenn, with the exception of notifying me that they received my application. i just wish they would send me a rejection letter already so i could stop hoping and move on.

 

[Diabloo]

I;m in same boat 🙁 waiting is ROUGH

 

[hopefulprevet]

I have heard that Penn has one more interview session...in two weeks..letters have not gone out yet. and...this is a reliable source

 

[kayakman28]

I have heard that Penn has one more interview session...in two weeks..letters have not gone out yet. and...this is a reliable source

It's true...March 20 is the last interview day - invites will be coming out sometime this week. We should also hear about rejections if no interview is granted.

Let the anxious waiting continue.......

 

[vetgirl09]

I am just hoping they get it over with and send it tomorrow!! I'm tired of waiting for Penn!!

 

[prevet09]

i'm confused.. has anyone heard any rejections from penn yet? there were some posts that suggested it (on the "who has sent out rejection letters" thread), but everyone seemed like they weren't sure if some rejections have been sent or not..

I AGREE. no more waiting please!

 

[Shanomong]

We should also hear about rejections if no interview is granted.

You may or may not.... I didn't get my rejection until 3/28 last year. They hold off on rejecting some "maybe's" so if people cancel their interview the day before they can call you and see if you'd be willing to interview last minute. Hang in there!! 🙂

 

[Shanomong]

i'm confused.. has anyone heard any rejections from penn yet? there were some posts that suggested it (on the "who has sent out rejection letters" thread), but everyone seemed like they weren't sure if some rejections have been sent or not..

I AGREE. no more waiting please!

I can't speak specifically for this cycle, but in previous years they sent out rejections throughout. Each round of interviews also included rounds of rejection letters. But nobody has posted any "Got my rejection today, good luck to the rest of you..." notes on here this cycle so idk...

 

[Optimistic 13]

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[4paws]

i got an official rejection email a few days ago. at least the wait is finally over. good luck to everyone still waiting.

 

[redsteven]

i got an official rejection email a few days ago. at least the wait is finally over. good luck to everyone still waiting.

Was this without getting an interview?

sorry : \

 

[4paws]

no interview. just a lot of waiting🙂.

 

[MarineVet]

No rejection or acceptance.

 

[2BaVet]

I think they have always sent out the interview invites on Fridays upto now so I don't think we will hear from them before Friday...

 

[bovinus]

I emailed the Associate Dean of Admissions and he wrote back the following:

We still have interviews in March. Those invitations should be out within the next week. If you do not receive one, then you will not be considered any further for the Class of 2013.
Good Luck this year! M. Keiter

 

[2BaVet]

I emailed the Associate Dean of Admissions and he wrote back the following:

We still have interviews in March. Those invitations should be out within the next week. If you do not receive one, then you will not be considered any further for the Class of 2013.
Good Luck this year! M. Keiter

What do they mean by within next week? Is it this week or next week?

 

[kayakman28]

Next week is their Spring Break - so we won't hear anything. All interview invites will be out by the end of this week....

 

[2BaVet]

Next week is their Spring Break - so we won't hear anything. All interview invites will be out by the end of this week....

Thanks kayakman28, that's good to know.. At least I will know by the end of this week whether I'm going to EU or staying in U.S... what a relief 🙄

 

[prevet09]

how do they tell us of our invites? e-mail? oh man.. friday is gonna be a very nerve-wrecking day... aaaaah. this week of waiting from all the different schools etc. is killing meeeeee!!!!

 

[bunnity]

yeah Penn sends out interview invites by email.

 

[XanimalX]

i'm a little curious about the last minute interview invitations, in the case that someone declines the offer last minute. if they only give you a day's notice, do they take into account your location? i'm about 2 hours away from philly, and while i'd do anything to make the interview, there are logistical issues. does anyone know anything about this issue?

 

[bunnyslippers]

Dear Penn,

It's been almost two weeks since I last confessed my love for you and I have yet to hear from you. Is it because I have never ridden a horse before? ... because if it is I promise I can change that: I will saddle up, cowgirl up, whatever. What do you say?

At this point I will take messages via smoke signals, carrier pigeons, facebook wall posts, or morse code.

Holler at your girl, please.


I AM GOING INSANE WAITING!!!!

 

[Tsuky2008]

Dear Penn,

It's been almost two weeks since I last confessed my love for you and I have yet to hear from you. Is it because I have never ridden a horse before? ... because if it is I promise I can change that: I will saddle up, cowgirl up, whatever. What do you say?

At this point I will take messages via smoke signals, carrier pigeons, facebook wall posts, or morse code.

Holler at your girl, please.


I AM GOING INSANE WAITING!!!!

Bunnyslippers, you crack me up! I second your letter to Penn, I haven't heard ANYTHING since their application complete letter, and it's driving me bat crazy. Here's to hoping we know soon!! Oh...and that it's GOOD news!! 🙄

 

[bunnyslippers]

Bunnyslippers, you crack me up! I second your letter to Penn, I haven't heard ANYTHING since their application complete letter, and it's driving me bat crazy. Here's to hoping we know soon!! Oh...and that it's GOOD news!! 🙄

I feel like we almost deserve good news after waiting this long... not that I've been patient at all, ha!

 

[Beanjamime]

Dear Penn,

It's been almost two weeks since I last confessed my love for you and I have yet to hear from you. Is it because I have never ridden a horse before? ... because if it is I promise I can change that: I will saddle up, cowgirl up, whatever. What do you say?

At this point I will take messages via smoke signals, carrier pigeons, facebook wall posts, or morse code.

Holler at your girl, please.


I AM GOING INSANE WAITING!!!!

HAHAHAHA you write the funniest letters ever. Here's to hoping we all hear good news!

 

[zjc]

Just got an interview invitation by e-mail. Received at 12:15.

 

[tpad40]

Oooo congrats! I hope to see lots of interview announcements!!!!

 

[Beanjamime]

Just got an interview invitation by e-mail. Received at 12:15.

Are you IS, OOS? Waiting sucks. Congratulations!

 

[zjc]

OOS... Va

 

[prevet09]

props to you! if you don't mind me asking.. what did you mark as your interest?

 

[MPHDVM]

Yay! I just got an interview invitation too! 🙂

I am also from virginia...and you can guess what my interest is 😉

 

[hopefulvet21]

interview invite from penn today!!! woohoo! That was an awesome present to go with my Tufts acceptance!!😍

i'm OOS, and I'm pretty sure I marked my interest as small animal.

 

[Ole84]

Do you think all of the invite were sent out today, or will they be staggered out across the week?

 

[robeezy08]

Do you think all of the invite were sent out today, or will they be staggered out across the week?

Ugh, I hope not!!! I'm IS and haven't heard a peep.
I'm really hoping they're sending OOS invites these first few days since they have farther to travel!

to everyone still waiting!

 

[bunnyslippers]

Good or bad, I wish they would let the rest of us know where we stand. Add Penn to the fact that I'm still waiting on admissions decisions from 4 other schools and I can't help but wish someone would tell me something, anything!

Sorry to vent, but... it's already March, AHHH!!!!... now watch me Penn reject me tomorrow, karma.

 

[wannabeavet]

Today I found out that yesterday was the last day interview invitations were emailed. I know this for a fact because I work at the vet school everyday and spoke to Mr. Dimeo this morning. As a 2nd time applicant, ISer, and Penn employee, I am beyond disappointed. I hope those of you who were still hoping to receive an interview are glad that I posted this information even though you are disappointed. Personally, I am just glad the tortuous wait is over. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news 🙁 Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear.

 

[StayingHopeful]

Thank you for tell us. It's bad news for me, but at least it's news!

 

[robeezy08]

Today I found out that yesterday was the last day interview invitations were emailed. I know this for a fact because I work at the vet school everyday and spoke to Mr. Dimeo this morning. As a 2nd time applicant, ISer, and Penn employee, I am beyond disappointed. I hope those of you who were still hoping to receive an interview are glad that I posted this information even though you are disappointed. Personally, I am just glad the tortuous wait is over. Sorry to be the bearer of bad news 🙁 Good luck to everyone still waiting to hear.

I'm IS, 2nd timer and so very.....heartbroken🙁

 

[redsteven]

I'm IS, 2nd timer and so very.....heartbroken🙁

Sorry Robeezy (and others)

 

[bunnity]

financial aid question...

Penn's website says that Pennsylvania residents get a PHEAA grant, but when I went to my PHEAA page (I've already done my FAFSA, and I've gotten PHEAA in the past for undergrad) it said that since I'm not an undergrad they can't do anything for me. At least that's what it sounded like. Anyone know anything about if Penn IS students do get PHEAA grants and how that worked?

 

[robeezy08]

Sorry Robeezy (and others)

Thanks redsteven....I've recovered somewhat and have turned to my last and final app, Western. Hopefully I'll get some good news here otherwise...I'm off to Ross!

BTW did any IS Penn SDNers receive an invite from last week???

Hey Bunnity - I know IS Penn students will receive the grant but not sure where to find the app. I do know that the amount has decreased considerably from last year🙁

 

[Ben and Me]

Robeezy, I'm getting good vibes from Western for you 🙂

 

[robeezy08]

Robeezy, I'm getting good vibes from Western for you 🙂

😀 That put a smile on my face. Thanks so much and i'm def holding on tight to those good vibes!

 

[bunnity]

BTW did any IS Penn SDNers receive an invite from last week???

Hey Bunnity - I know IS Penn students will receive the grant but not sure where to find the app. I do know that the amount has decreased considerably from last year🙁

Thank you, that is reassuring that there will be something... and good luck with Western!

 

[DocDVMD]

Still no word... 😕 And I heard from yet another person that their friend called Penn and they said they assumed Cornell students go to Cornell vet!! I know that source is somewhat convoluted, but I've heard that complaint more than once. If it's true, that's pretty awful.

 

[cRose]

me either, DocDVMD...and I [unfortunately] have a bad feeling about that.

 

[nonvideas]

Hey Bunnity - I know IS Penn students will receive the grant but not sure where to find the app. I do know that the amount has decreased considerably from last year🙁

Just to clear this up a bit: IS students do get a grant from the state, and they don't have to anything to get it (except write a thank you note).

In previous years this grant was $3000-4000 per year, but with the massive state budget cuts to the vet school, next year's grant will be ~1500, and who knows what it will be from there. In other words, it's not gonna be a significant part of anyone's budget anymore.