RVC 2024-2025 (c/o 2029 hopefuls)

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Went to the interview last year in LA! Basically, they give a presentation on the program for about an hour, then everyone is separated into groups of about 10 or so. They'll take 1 group at a time, (so if you're in a later group, like I was, you wait and sweat in the large meeting room for 2+ hours :,(... )

The actual interview process consists of a group section where you worked together with a group of 5 other people to answer a question they had laid out for you while 2 ppl from the admissions committee watched over. Seemed like they cared less about what we answered and more about how we interacted with the group.

The other half of the interview is the MMI format, so 5 min at 6 stations; you go in with 5 other people (from the group section) and rotate through stations. At each station, someone from admissions sits on one side and the applicant on the other. The way timing goes is that you get 1 min to sit quietly after rotating, at some stations, a minute to review materials, and then I think 2-3 minutes to talk to the person from admissions. Roughly put, there was some roleplaying, giving directions, drawing comparisons, personal opinion discussion, and clinical priorities.

Honestly, regarding tips, I would just practice thinking on your feet and remaining calm in fast paced situations, which are valuable skills in vet med regardless! Hard to prepare for something like that besides directly practicing at MMI style practice sessions, which I know some places do offer.
Awesome, thank you so much for the through response! If you don't mind me asking, are you currently attending the school?
 
I don't know if this readily available information, but do most people who interview get an acceptance or waitlist?
 
I just got in too! Anyone else who's in want to meet up and have dinner or anything?
is anyone gonna be around Friday night? I'm arriving Friday afternoon and am staying at a hotel near the campus but if anyone wants a dinner hanggg lmk
 
This might be a silly question, but are you allowed bathroom breaks during the interview?
 
is anyone gonna be around Friday night? I'm arriving Friday afternoon and am staying at a hotel near the campus but if anyone wants a dinner hanggg lmk
I would be down to meet up for dinner. If anyone else wants to meet up earlier in the day, let me know since I'll probably just be sitting in a cafe until my interview starts at 1pm.
 
Interview is tomorrow for me! Anybody have last minute tips?
 
Interview is tomorrow for me! Anybody have last minute tips?
Relax, don't try to tell them what you think they want to hear, think out loud if you aren't confident, and make some friends! I actually enjoyed the interview quite a bit. There were a few stations I think I could have done better on but we will see in a couple months. Good luck!
 
Hi all! I’m interviewing in LA tomorrow, does anyone know where in the hotel the interviews take place? For people who have already interviewed, was it easy to find?
 
Hi all! I’m interviewing in LA tomorrow, does anyone know where in the hotel the interviews take place? For people who have already interviewed, was it easy to find?
I did mine in NC, and it was pretty easy to find! It was on the second floor of a building on a campus, but some facilitators/members on the first floor directed people coming in. They also had banners/signs around.
 
I'm prolly just going insane, but during the presentation at the interviews, I feel like I heard them say mid-Jan for notifications, but then also I have a distinct memory of them saying December shortly after?? Anybody else remember what it actually was lmao
 
I'm prolly just going insane, but during the presentation at the interviews, I feel like I heard them say mid-Jan for notifications, but then also I have a distinct memory of them saying December shortly after?? Anybody else remember what it actually was lmao
I wrote down mid-Jan to March... now I'm doubting myself too lol.
 
I'm prolly just going insane, but during the presentation at the interviews, I feel like I heard them say mid-Jan for notifications, but then also I have a distinct memory of them saying December shortly after?? Anybody else remember what it actually was lmao
I heard mid-Jan to end of Feb
 
I'm prolly just going insane, but during the presentation at the interviews, I feel like I heard them say mid-Jan for notifications, but then also I have a distinct memory of them saying December shortly after?? Anybody else remember what it actually was lmao
From what I remember, I think they said that if they felt confident about you as an applicant from your application and interview, they'll reach out early in December because there is no point in them waiting on their offer. However, they said not to feel alarmed if you hear about people getting an acceptance in December, as most will go out in January/February.
 
Doesnanyone know if rvc will notify of acceptance/ rejection through email or through the portal? I know we were sent interviews through the email but Im just nervous of getting the email and seeing it immediately
 
Doesnanyone know if rvc will notify of acceptance/ rejection through email or through the portal? I know we were sent interviews through the email but Im just nervous of getting the email and seeing it immediately
They mentioned email in the interview presentation but I'm thinking both.
 
Guys i feel so stupid omg! I had completely forgotten to submit my letters showing 70 hours of vet experience and animal/non vet experience and proof of my degree, would it be too late? And for the non-vet experience do I have to email my old professor I worked with dairy cattle with and write the letter and get him to sign it or do I have him write it? Does it need to be signed by him since we live in different states (he is retired and I graduated in the spring, my school email is now having access be lost)? The veterinary experience should be easy as I am still working at the same clinic and I could ask my boss tomorrow.. Should I even try to get these in since I interviewed a bit over a month ago? I had it on my to do list of stuff to do for schools and marked it as done so I never thought of it again but I was re-looking at my list and was like wait I never submitted them!!
 
Guys i feel so stupid omg! I had completely forgotten to submit my letters showing 70 hours of vet experience and animal/non vet experience and proof of my degree, would it be too late? And for the non-vet experience do I have to email my old professor I worked with dairy cattle with and write the letter and get him to sign it or do I have him write it? Does it need to be signed by him since we live in different states (he is retired and I graduated in the spring, my school email is now having access be lost)? The veterinary experience should be easy as I am still working at the same clinic and I could ask my boss tomorrow.. Should I even try to get these in since I interviewed a bit over a month ago? I had it on my to do list of stuff to do for schools and marked it as done so I never thought of it again but I was re-looking at my list and was like wait I never submitted them!!
My assumption is that it’s too late since it’s 3 months post VMCAS deadline but I’m not familiar with RVC’s process. Your safest bet will be to call and speak to them directly ASAP!
 
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Guys i feel so stupid omg! I had completely forgotten to submit my letters showing [emoji[emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]]]]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]] hours of vet experience and animal/non vet experience and proof of my degree, would it be too late? And for the non-vet experience do I have to email my old professor I worked with dairy cattle with and write the letter and get him to sign it or do I have him write it? Does it need to be signed by him since we live in different states (he is retired and I graduated in the spring, my school email is now having access be lost)? The veterinary experience should be easy as I am still working at the same clinic and I could ask my boss tomorrow.. Should I even try to get these in since I interviewed a bit over a month ago? I had it on my to do list of stuff to do for schools and marked it as done so I never thought of it again but I was re-looking at my list and was like wait I never submitted them!!

If it makes you feel any better, I don’t have my animal experience hours letter yet. I think it should be okay. I asked this question last year on APVMA facebook:
 

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I haven’t submitted proof of my degree because I still have one semester left. Did they want an incomplete transcript there??
 
Guys i feel so stupid omg! I had completely forgotten to submit my letters showing 70 hours of vet experience and animal/non vet experience and proof of my degree, would it be too late? And for the non-vet experience do I have to email my old professor I worked with dairy cattle with and write the letter and get him to sign it or do I have him write it? Does it need to be signed by him since we live in different states (he is retired and I graduated in the spring, my school email is now having access be lost)? The veterinary experience should be easy as I am still working at the same clinic and I could ask my boss tomorrow.. Should I even try to get these in since I interviewed a bit over a month ago? I had it on my to do list of stuff to do for schools and marked it as done so I never thought of it again but I was re-looking at my list and was like wait I never submitted them!!
I think you have to send proof when/if they send you an acceptance
 
If it makes you feel any better, I don’t have my animal experience hours letter yet. I think it should be okay. I asked this question last year on APVMA facebook:
ah thank you! I do have 70 hours however they were about a year ago so I'm hoping it would count. If not, I was going to try and find somewhere in my home town but I'm not sure what I'll be able to find haha
 
I think you have to send proof when/if they send you an acceptance
Ahh thank you that makes me feel a lot better. I don't think my interview went well so I guess I'll see if they thought otherwise then get my letters in
 
Guys i feel so stupid omg! I had completely forgotten to submit my letters showing 70 hours of vet experience and animal/non vet experience and proof of my degree, would it be too late? And for the non-vet experience do I have to email my old professor I worked with dairy cattle with and write the letter and get him to sign it or do I have him write it? Does it need to be signed by him since we live in different states (he is retired and I graduated in the spring, my school email is now having access be lost)? The veterinary experience should be easy as I am still working at the same clinic and I could ask my boss tomorrow.. Should I even try to get these in since I interviewed a bit over a month ago? I had it on my to do list of stuff to do for schools and marked it as done so I never thought of it again but I was re-looking at my list and was like wait I never submitted them!!
I spoke to someone in person and they told me you have until summer to turn them in
 
For those from the us, how are yall applying for financial aid? I’m working on my FAFSA and I’m trying to figure out if I should file as postgrad or undergrad.
 
For those from the us, how are yall applying for financial aid? I’m working on my FAFSA and I’m trying to figure out if I should file as postgrad or undergrad.
In most cases, you should be applying for Graduate loans with FAFSA, as most US applicants will already have a Bachelor's. Even though the UK considers their vet programs as undergraduate programs, it's still equivalent to a Graduate program in the US.
 
Does anybody know how RVC notified people of decisions last year? Did they send an email for a portal update and a call or just and email?
 
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When do they send out rejections?

They send everything out as they move through applications. Once they get to your application during the review process, they’ll let you know your status immediately! There’s no specific date when they send status updates out, but they told us during the interview that no news is good news so far! Best of luck!!
 
They send everything out as they move through applications. Once they get to your application during the review process, they’ll let you know your status immediately! There’s no specific date when they send status updates out, but they told us during the interview that no news is good news so far! Best of luck!!
Thank you! Do they send out acceptance first?
 
They send out rejections and acceptances at the same time I believe! 🙂
Oh really? I was interviewed back in November and I noticed that they just completed all the interviews on 1/12. They said that they will send out some acceptance as early as December.
 
I interviewed 11/14 and remember them saying the earliest possible date was the Monday before Christmas but that it was more likely to be the second week of January. I think they meet to discuss batches of applicants on Fridays and give decisions on Monday? They were so informative at the interview but I was so anxious it went out the other ear hahaha. Anyone else remember something similar to that or? If so maybe people will start to hear as early as next week!
 
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Oh really? I was interviewed back in November and I noticed that they just completed all the interviews on [emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]]/[emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6][emoji6]]][emoji[emoji[emoji6][emoji6]][emoji[emoji[emoji6]][emoji[emoji6]]]]. They said that they will send out some acceptance as early as December.

I haven’t heard of anyone receiving acceptances/rejections just yet, so maybe they’re a little behind? I know in past years some people have heard back in December, but I don’t think that’s been the case this year. I hope we hear back soon though, I’ve had some back to back rejections and I need some (hopefully) good news lol!
 
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