I think the biggest worry about attending unaccredited programs is the fact that you have no idea how quality the education is. In theory, it “doesn’t matter” and you will still graduate with a dvm but alternatively will the program prepare you to pass the NAVLE? The answer is really who knows. That would be my biggest concern is whether or not I could pass the NAVLE upon graduation. That plus the fact that ur paying equivalent tuition to known schools that have established programs and NAVLE pass rates. It’s a toss up tbh I see pros and cons
yeah, im an ISS so the cheaper tuition is huge to me since I have undergrad loans as well but I heard that if you graduate from an unaccredited school you have to take a series of exams BEFORE you are even allowed to take the NAVLE
The extra exams are if you went to a program that if not even on track for accreditation (for example, European schools outside of the handful that are on VMCAS). With schools that are provisionally accredited it would just be passing the NAVLE.
If I was in state I’d 100% be applying for that reason alone. Unfortunately the cheaper tuition is just a real deal breaker (for me) and makes the other questionable things worth it.
definitely not trying to discourage people from applying! Just some things people should definitely consider. I think seeing who will be faculty is really important plus checking out their clinical year models
Same here. The IS tuition is a huge reason why I’m applying and willing to take the risk.
you have to start the application first but I believe there are some essay questions. The thing that sucks is you have to do the application in the order that they put it in, it isn't like VMCAS where you can skip ahead and view the essay questions before you finish the previous steps of the application. I started it yesterday but I have no idea what the questions are because I haven't gotten that far in the application.
The instructions I found on the website say that we will provide the contact info for our recommenders and then the school will reach out to them for the letters, so basically like it was for VMCAS they just have to do it a second time, which I’ll feel like a pest asking them to do, but I will in fact ask them. It definitely would be nicer if VMCAS could just provide our applications to them. Hopefully all of mine still have the letters handy 😅
Exactly. I don’t want to be pest 🤣
Seriously! I haven’t started, but that’s gonna be a problem. I worked in a vet freshman year that is now closed. Maybe use your own email for those? I’m just not looking forward to asking all the people that I had do recs for the main VMCA do everything all over again.
Oh wow, I haven't gotten to the experiences portion of the application yet. Did anyone who attended the zoom info session ask about how we should proceed with this?
I just sent them all an email explaining about Rowan's new school opening and they were all more than happy to send the same letter to SSVM! I truly would not anticipate any of them to be annoyed, from what my boss (my DVM recommendation) said it was very straight forward and he did not have any issues with sending the LOR over.
In my humble opinion:
Thank you, this is in line with what I was thinking and is super helpful!!
"The final candidates will be selected from two pools; in-state and out-of-state. We anticipate approximately half of the student body will be New Jersey residents and half will be from out of the state" Admissions Information
I haven’t submitted yet, but I would reach out to admissions to clarify where they need it sent, if you haven’t already. I can’t imagine they would need you to submit a whole separate transcript order if Rowan university admissions isn’t where it needs to go, but universities are wacky sometimes and maybe they wouldn’t be able to access it in that case, for whatever reason. I’m planning to have my application ready to submit by tomorrow, so I’ll see if either Clearinghouse or Parchment has a vet school option by then!
I chose the option where you have to provide an email and used the email they offered for transcript submissions. I submitted mine about a week ago and my portal was updated that they got them sometime last week.
Where in the portal can you see that the transcripts were received? I'm not finding it, although I haven't submitted the application yet. Did you already submit and maybe that's the difference?
I did it through the National Clearinghouse. I just typed in Rowan University (doesn’t say school of veterinary). I checked my status and it was accepted takes like 24-48hrs for it to be updated on the portal.
You have to submit first. Then using the same link you got to access your application you can review your application and see the status of transcripts, LORs, and application payment.
My requests were sent immediately as I saved the page / info. All three confirmed confirmation. If they are not seeing it in their emails I’d have them check their spam. One of mine had it go in their spam mailbox.
they all checked their spam as well and nothing.....
I’d reach out to the university, they’re pretty fast with getting back to you (in my experience) with and problems during the application process.
I would double check emails were entered correctly or give it at least 24hrs. For me, everyone got the email instantly. But Rowan does say give 24-48hrs for any updates to applications. If you’re worried though, definitely reach out to admissions. Kate has been very helpful!
There is a brown "View Details" button in the top right. When you click on it a pop-up appears with a checklist: fee paid, each LOR, and each transcript.
Thanks! That’s what I thought, but I don’t have the view details button. I’ll try it on my laptop later and maybe that will have it.
Yeah they say things take like 24-48hrs to be updated. As long as you got a confirmation email of your receipt you have proof, if it’s not updated in 48hrs I’d reach out to be on the safe side! Especially with the deadline coming up!
