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Usually you just email admissions that you’re declining. You don’t need to tell them much else other than thanks but no thanks!
DogMom1313
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Anyone else hear anything today??
Hello everyone I was admitted a little over a week ago and I just got 60,000 in recruitment grant/scholarship money, which I'm very very very grateful for. I had some questions that someone might be able to help me with. I wanted to know if 60k was a lot. What is the most that Penn gives out or you have seen? This is not to compare I'm just not very keen on taking a large loan so I want to lower it as much as possible in order to go to my dream school. Can I ask for more and how much is too much? Thank you for reading
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You didn't just get 60k. You got 60k plus the 6-7% interest rate too. Is that 60k for just first year, or is that 60k spread across all four years? Is it a renewable scholarship? The answers to these questions can tell you whether this is actually 100k vs more than that once you factor the interest you're not going to pay. This is *a lot* of money.
Whether or not you can ask for more is up in the air. You likely can't ask for more from this school (I'm assuming Penn, but not 100% sure). You can certainly contact any other schools you have acceptances to and say you have a significant recruitment scholarship and want to know if they can match it.
ETA: had some time to do the math.
If you have 5.5% interest (the lowest interest rate I had) and only got it for 1st year, you're also saving ~14,000 in interest over the 4 years of vet school. That increases a lot when you hit the 6-7% interest rate.
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Yes, it is over 4 years, generally equal installments over the 4 years or 8 semesters. I'm not sure if it is renewable. I would get 15k each year as long as I meet the requirements. Yes this Upenn. How come? Why can I ask for schools to meet the amount I was awarded at Upenn but Upenn can not increase the amount? Just wondering. Thanks by the way this was very very very helpful. Do you know if they give out full rides upon being admitted? What was the largest recruitment scholarship you have seen given? I just want to know if there is room for me to ask for more and how much room.
I thought we weren’t supposed to hear about aid packages until April? Did you ask them for early consideration?
The scholarship is a renewable 15k/year scholarship. So that changes my math a bit as far as the interest you save. But youre still going to save about 10k+ in interest.
Because that is the offer Penn gave you. If they wanted to give you more money, the offer would have been larger. I just think it would be a waste of time. You can ask other schools (or Penn) for more money. They just don't need to entice you any more than that.
I don't know about Penn specifically (your original post was in the comparison forum). Youd have to ask Penn.
My school gives out a scholarship that covers the difference between OOS and IS tuition to someone in each class so that an OOS student is essentially paying in state tuition.
I am on a recruitment scholarship that is very similar. Everyone else I know who is on a recruitment scholarship seems comparable. I have heard whispers of one or two people who have half or full rides, but I have not actually confirmed that for myself (and I'm not sure that they're recruitment scholarships - they may be different scholarships entirely). I have not heard of anyone getting a "better" offer, but there are other scholarships outside of PennVet that you will be able to apply for throughout vet school that may help a little; they tend to be much smaller, though.
Something to think about as well is whether there is a GPA minimum that you will need to maintain to keep the scholarship all 4 years. Another thing to keep in mind is that tuition, fees, etc increase yearly, but the scholarship will not.
Something to think about as well is whether there is a GPA minimum that you will need to maintain to keep the scholarship all 4 years. Another thing to keep in mind is that tuition, fees, etc increase yearly, but the scholarship will not.
ClockworkCat09
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Finally just got a rejection from them (email came in at 6:49am EST)... disappointing, but at this point I'm just glad to know. Congratulations to everyone who got in and good luck to anyone who still might not have heard back!
I finally heard back as well, OOS rejection
Not unexpected, just glad to finally have an answer! Good luck to everyone else!
Not unexpected, just glad to finally have an answer! Good luck to everyone else!
IS rejection 6:49EST. Super bummed since this is my dream school. But it’s not going to stop me. 3rd times a charm right?
I still haven’t heard anything [emoji26]
bluepoodle14
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When did you interview?
I did not interview at all
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dogsandchocolate
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is anyone declining their OOS seat?
Hi All!
I was just told I am on the alternate list. Not too disappointed, but concerned because I am an in-state applicant. Can anyone give any insight on how fast/slow the list moves for in-state? Looking at past threads it seems like it doesn't move at all. Any advice is helpful! Thank you.
I was just told I am on the alternate list. Not too disappointed, but concerned because I am an in-state applicant. Can anyone give any insight on how fast/slow the list moves for in-state? Looking at past threads it seems like it doesn't move at all. Any advice is helpful! Thank you.
luckycharm12
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IS alternate. Haven’t decided yet, but I’m thinking about pulling my application.
On the exact same boat as you
What would deter you both from going?
I was accepted to another school that I would likely choose if distance/cost were not factors and I doubt the IS alternate list moves much. However, I've decided to accept my alternate position, seeing that there's no real downside in doing so.
mahmoud hammouda
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Hey I’m sorry about that. I’m OOS, does the alternate list move any faster
I have no real numbers or information, but I would assume it would if others were also accepted to their IS or a cheaper OOS school. With that being said I think the c/o2026 forum said the neither IS or OOS list moved at all for the c/o2025. Best of luck to all my alternate friends and congratulations to everyone accepted!
luckycharm12
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I was accepted to another school that would end up being cheaper than Penn even though it’s OOS. And the more I contemplate the different schools I applied to, the more I think Penn just isn’t for me. Like I do not like Philly at all, and it doesn’t really have many wildlife medicine experiences. I’ve also heard mixed opinions on the vet school in general which makes me hesitant. I guess it doesn’t hurt to keep my name on the waitlist though.
leoriveram97
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Hi guys! I'm new to sdn and new to this forum. I applied, interviewed on friday (2/24) and just heard back today that I am an alternate. I honestly didn't know what that meant until looking at the forum so thanks for that! This is my second year applying, does anyone know if the alternate list moves? or have any advice to getting accepted?
This was a recruitment scholarship/grant I did not apply for it
This helps a lot thank you
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devhallihan
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when do you usually hear about recruitment scholarships?? i thought not until march or april?
Haven't been contacted but they said it would be about a week remember?
Holy crap oos acceptance! I'm shocked!!
hopingforDVM
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Does anyone know when/if an admitted students in-person info session/tour is happening?
Recruitment scholarships are specifically to get people to agree to go to your school, so you’d want them to know ASAP so they pick your school! That’s why they got this info way earlier ;-)
See my post above, recruitment scholarships are very different, they’re offered to applicants that are very attractive for the school specifically to get them to pick to attend that school - it wouldn’t help to tell them after the April 15th deadline or close enough that they’ve committed to another school!
Welp, PennVet just shot to the top of the list. Got offered a recruitment scholarship that I don't think I can turn down. Just made my stomach turn though because suddenly I need to be looking at a move across the country to somewhere I've never been before. Scariest thing I will ever have done. Anyone else in the same boat?
someday-dr
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I am an OOS student who got offered a very substantial recruitment scholarship to both Penn and Purdue. Penn is closer to home for me, but I ultimately decided on Purdue. I gave up my seat at Penn this week and plan to submit my deposit for Purdue. I’ll be moving halfway across the country, to a region I’ve only ever visited once (for admitted students day). I am also so scared of this change, but am trying to look at it as an opportunity to grow and experience something I never have before. By even being accepted we clearly can accomplish hard things, and I am confident we can do this too. Feel free to DM me, my cousin was a PennVet alum and adored her time in Philly and I’m sure would be willing to talk to a prospective student.
Philly is a REALLY fun and accessible city - I spent a lot of time in college & my 20s there, even lived there, and it's so much fun! Walkable, great mix of big enough to have lots of options/resources/stuff to do without being so big as to be overwhelming. I grew up right outside Philly, but I also spent a lot of time in Boston & NYC, both of which are just too big IMO. It has a wonderful mix of local staples with new fun hip things. Great bars, restaurants, museums & arts options, parks & green space, music, cultural things to do, and universities with tons of resources & events. University City is pretty safe if you're in the right neighborhoods, and while parking is a total nightmare, walking is not! I only felt unsafe in the city exactly once, when I was taking a late train back to NJ by myself (not a smart or safe move!) - otherwise I've walked plenty of places after dark & felt completely safe. It's also WAY cheaper than most East Coast cities - I had an adorable historic 2 bedroom apartment in an antique row home in one of the nicest areas of Southwest Center City (check out Graduate Hospital neighborhood!), and it was only $700 a month split with my roommate.
I'd highly suggest trying to visit before the acceptance deadline if you possibly can - it's TERRIFYING moving to a totally new place & new environment without ever experiencing it. I can say all I want how much fun it is in Philly, but only you know what you like! Happy to recommend places to go & things to see in the city if you do!
I'd highly suggest trying to visit before the acceptance deadline if you possibly can - it's TERRIFYING moving to a totally new place & new environment without ever experiencing it. I can say all I want how much fun it is in Philly, but only you know what you like! Happy to recommend places to go & things to see in the city if you do!
Thanks for all this info! Im feeling better every day that I look up more info. Sounds like the perfect sized city for me! We live in Tacoma, WA which we prefer to Seattle because it's still a big city with plenty to do but not as big and scary as Seattle lol. My wife and I are going to do what we can to avoid living with roomates so we are looking closer to Cobb's creek at the moment, what do you think of that area?
We would love to visit but It would literally cost a couple thousand to make it happen just for a couple of days and I need to save up for the actual move. So I guess we are going in blind. But I know people have done that before so I guess I know it's doable.
!!! still open for reactions yall
I appreciate not wanting to spend the money to visit. I would encourage you to reconsider. You’re going to be spending the next four years there and you are making a large financial investment in your future. My family member was ready to accept Penn and they changed their mind after we visited.
If you feel comfortable, would you mind elaborating why your family member changed their mind after visiting?
While I'd say philly isnt as scary as seattle, west philly is no joke. I live near fitler square (so just north of where EB lived!) east of campus, and if I'm being honest its safer over here, especially at night. The general advice I've heard when looking west of the vet school is to be as close as possible, and if you are going further west, to look south, towards clark park. your other option to consider is living out on the main line (Bryn Mawr, Wayne, etc) and taking the train in, which plenty of people do. I havent heard of any class mates living near cobbs creek but just something to consider is while the neighborhood itself might be fine, theres probably some not so great ones between you and the school, so you'll need to be careful commuting at off times for studying or late/early hospital shifts. I'd recommend asking about it in your class facebook group if its been made to get more specifics on each neighborhood, or maybe trying to join some penn grad student housing groups for some info.
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anotherprevet
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Does anyone have any experience with the large animal/ production animal program at Penn? I'm debating between Penn (my IS) and UW-Madison right now, and I was wondering if having the split campus situation at Penn makes a noticeable difference. Thank you <3
When do people start signing leases? I started looking at apartments in the area. I wouldn't want to move until August but many leases start in July
TheFutureDrMike
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I just signed a lease at 3720 Chestnut. They are 1 bedroom, studios, and 2 bedroom luxury apartments. They are really nice and only 2 blocks away from the school. You are basically on Penn's campus. check it out.....www.thechestnutucity.com. I leased a 1 bedroom. There is a rooftop pool that overlooks the city. I am "moving in" on 7/15.
I plan to probably move in June just to be settled and really get to know the area before school starts. So hoping to sign a lease in May. How about you?
I was hoping to move in august to save money but I found an apartment I like which the lease starts in July. So I'm considering maybe starting a lease earlier but not move until August. (I want to work until the end of July to save more money)
