RVC 2024-2025 (c/o 2029 hopefuls)

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Have any international students who got accepted heard anything about the scholarship? They award one each year and they said if you made the running they let you know in early March
 
Do we know how the hold list works? Because some people were waitlisted for the four-year program and got admitted to the five-year, while others were only waitlisted for the four-year program so who do we think gets off first?
 
Does anyone’s acceptance letter say: “This offer is based upon you completing all planned credits, as listed on your VMCAS application. If this has or does change please contact us immediately as it may impact your offer of a place on the course.”

I originally put in a plan to retake Orgo 1 (got a C-), but didn’t as I was rejected from the school I applied to requiring a C.

I can’t find any course/grade requirements on RVC’s website and wondering if I need to be worried…
 
leafygreencow said:
Does anyone’s acceptance letter say: “This offer is based upon you completing all planned credits, as listed on your VMCAS application. If this has or does change please contact us immediately as it may impact your offer of a place on the course.”

I originally put in a plan to retake Orgo 1 (got a C-), but didn’t as I was rejected from the school I applied to requiring a C.

I can’t find any course/grade requirements on RVC’s website and wondering if I need to be worried…
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For my outstanding courses my offer letter says I need to finish them with "no lower than a B-," but I'd reach out to Ms. Cannon since you already completed orgo 1!
 
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phenomenology said:
For my outstanding courses my offer letter says I need to finish them with "no lower than a B-," but I'd reach out to Ms. Cannon since you already completed orgo 1!
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My offer letter didn’t say anything about grades for the courses just that one line. I wasn’t sure if it was automatically entered in the letter for everyone or just me!
 
leafygreencow said:
Does anyone’s acceptance letter say: “This offer is based upon you completing all planned credits, as listed on your VMCAS application. If this has or does change please contact us immediately as it may impact your offer of a place on the course.”

I originally put in a plan to retake Orgo 1 (got a C-), but didn’t as I was rejected from the school I applied to requiring a C.

I can’t find any course/grade requirements on RVC’s website and wondering if I need to be worried…
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RVC admissions is very helpful if you give them a call to inquire. My daughter had to substitute one 400 level science for another due to a schedule conflict, which changed her planned courses. She called and ran it by them and they were very helpful. It all worked out well and she is in year 1 of their 4 year program now.
 
I have several questions for American RVC students or alumni.
  1. Do you enjoy their curriculum and teaching style? How do you feel about 1-2 exams per year?
  2. What is the biggest cultural adjustment you had to make living in the UK?
  3. How do you feel about AHEMS/EMS? Are they difficult to get done?
  4. What are the best and worst parts about being an American student at RVC/the UK?
  5. How did you end up in your housing accommodations (for Camden and Potters Bar)? Do you have roommates? Do you have pets?
  6. What are RVC's strengths/weaknesses?
  7. If you had to pick between a US school (with about the same COA) and RVC, which would you pick?
TIA. If you have another tips or comments, feel free.
 
Did anyone commit yet to either program? Was the money conversion and rest of the process smooth?
 
Does anyone have any insight when people started getting off/declined from the waitlist in previous cycles?
 
I received an email this morning that I was not shortlisted for the international scholarship. Just letting people know as I know some people were trying to figure out what was going on re: the scholarship!
 
Hi, does anyone here know what is going on with the AVMA accreditation for RVC?
 
raeha said:
Hi, does anyone here know what is going on with the AVMA accreditation for RVC?
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From the email that was sent out earlier, it looks like they are notifying everyone as a precaution in case they don't get AVMA accredited status. They seem to be a smart school so I'm sure they will be doing everything to try to improve scores. However, it is something to think about if you want to come back to the states to practice. I am also not sure if losing the accredation will impact federal loans to cover tuition.
 
Declining my offer for the 4 year program. Hope one of you hears good news soon!
 
shibascream said:
From the email that was sent out earlier, it looks like they are notifying everyone as a precaution in case they don't get AVMA accredited status. They seem to be a smart school so I'm sure they will be doing everything to try to improve scores. However, it is something to think about if you want to come back to the states to practice. I am also not sure if losing the accredation will impact federal loans to cover tuition.
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Yeah, just worried that if they’re do lose it it’ll just be way more expensive to find a way to take the NAVLE and practice in the states. Is anyone else here also concerned about this? It’s making me lean towards other choices…
 
raeha said:
Yeah, just worried that if they’re do lose it it’ll just be way more expensive to find a way to take the NAVLE and practice in the states. Is anyone else here also concerned about this? It’s making me lean towards other choices…
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That's 100% understandable. It could be worth reaching out to RVC and asking them about backups if it is going to be a make or break decision for you.
 
If we enroll and RVC loses accreditation after we already enrolled, don't we still graduate from an AVMA accredited school?
 
I think you’d have to have taken and passed the NAVLE before the accreditation loss to practice in the states since that’s what the RVC website says

Should a school lose accreditation, graduates of that school who have yet to pass the NAVLE would be required to qualify for the NAVLE by alternative pathways
 
raeha said:
I think you’d have to have taken and passed the NAVLE before the accreditation loss to practice in the states since that’s what the RVC website says

Should a school lose accreditation, graduates of that school who have yet to pass the NAVLE would be required to qualify for the NAVLE by alternative pathways
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I wonder if this was meant more for the UK students than American. Because that process isn’t true for other veterinary schools with AVMA accreditation.
 
honeypot999 said:
I wonder if this was meant more for the UK students than American. Because that process isn’t true for other veterinary schools with AVMA accreditation.
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Surely if chosen to go to RVC, all students would have to comply to the same conditions?
 
kaybear said:
Given that we probably won't know the results until Spring 2026, this is incredibly un-ideal for US students 🙁
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On their web about this they have a section of faq about if people have already firmed them and if they now want to change their minds because of this AVMA… obviously they’re taking it seriously but it’s also making me feel uneasy!😭
 
raeha said:
Surely if chosen to go to RVC, all students would have to comply to the same conditions?
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Yea that’s right. If an American school lost accreditation, the school is still required to finish out current students education and they can sit the NAVLE, but new incoming classes can’t or they aren’t allowed to take classes. It wouldn’t make sense to have other rules for European schools
 
Kind of a random question- what are the postal codes and areas you guys recommend to live in for year 1- central London/camden. The numbers and letters are confusing me! I assume NW1- where else?
Also, has anyone thought about loans other than FAFSA in order to keep up with the cost of living? Private loan companies? please advise 🙂
 
Does anyone know generally if the waitlist moves a decent amount? Or if anyone has gotten pulled off it yet?
 
alyssa13 said:
Does anyone know generally if the waitlist moves a decent amount? Or if anyone has gotten pulled off it yet?
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I think things may be different this year and we might see more movement than usual due to the accreditation issue. Ive seen people really concerned about keeping their seat
 
anybody interested in working in north america after attending this school should be carefully reading their statement about AVMA accreditation which is publicly available on the RVC website.

Accreditation - The RVC - About - Royal Veterinary College, RVC

www.rvc.ac.uk www.rvc.ac.uk
especially important is this paragraph:
"What does it mean that the RVC is on probationary accreditation status with the AVMA?

The RVC currently holds probationary status and is actively seeking to regain full accreditation which it must do by April 2026. The consequences of losing accreditation are outlined on the AVMA website. Should a school lose accreditation, graduates of that school who have yet to pass the NAVLE would be required to qualify for the NAVLE by alternative pathways. RCVS (UK) and EAEVE (Europe) accreditations would be unaffected should AVMA accreditation be lost.

Pass rates for the NAVLE are an important aspect of accreditation and the only one of eleven standards in which the RVC is currently deficient."

honeypot999 said:
Yea that’s right. If an American school lost accreditation, the school is still required to finish out current students education and they can sit the NAVLE, but new incoming classes can’t or they aren’t allowed to take classes. It wouldn’t make sense to have other rules for European schools
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that does not seem to be the case here.
 
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5Hs5Ts said:
anybody interested in working in north america after attending this school should be carefully reading their statement about AVMA accreditation which is publicly available on the RVC website.

Accreditation - The RVC - About - Royal Veterinary College, RVC

www.rvc.ac.uk www.rvc.ac.uk
especially important is this paragraph:
"What does it mean that the RVC is on probationary accreditation status with the AVMA?

The RVC currently holds probationary status and is actively seeking to regain full accreditation which it must do by April 2026. The consequences of losing accreditation are outlined on the AVMA website. Should a school lose accreditation, graduates of that school who have yet to pass the NAVLE would be required to qualify for the NAVLE by alternative pathways. RCVS (UK) and EAEVE (Europe) accreditations would be unaffected should AVMA accreditation be lost.

Pass rates for the NAVLE are an important aspect of accreditation and the only one of eleven standards in which the RVC is currently deficient."


that does not seem to be the case here.
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I have been emailing with them about this. The alternative pathways route is not the only option yet. From what I understood, RVC is going back and forth with the AVMA to see what happens if they lose probationary accreditation in April 2026. Because RVC is not a US school (US schools normally go into terminal accreditation which protects all enrolled students and enables them to take the NAVLE), they do not know if they are subject to the same rules with AVMA. Fingers crossed that they allow for the same rules to apply to RVC as they do for US schools. Also, if any of you are concerned about FAFSA, don't worry because even if AVMA accreditation is fully lost it does not affect FAFSA support since the RVC has other accreditations (RCVS and EAEVE)!
 
Just declined my 5-year seat offer - hopefully this brings good news to someone else! Best of luck to you all!!
 
animallover4ever said:
I have been emailing with them about this. The alternative pathways route is not the only option yet. From what I understood, RVC is going back and forth with the AVMA to see what happens if they lose probationary accreditation in April 2026. Because RVC is not a US school (US schools normally go into terminal accreditation which protects all enrolled students and enables them to take the NAVLE), they do not know if they are subject to the same rules with AVMA. Fingers crossed that they allow for the same rules to apply to RVC as they do for US schools. Also, if any of you are concerned about FAFSA, don't worry because even if AVMA accreditation is fully lost it does not affect FAFSA support since the RVC has other accreditations (RCVS and EAEVE)!
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Rvc has already published the potential consequences of losing accreditation on their website. Students who have not passed the navle will be required to proceed through ecfvg.

Also be aware that you will almost certainly not be able to transfer out of rvc to another vet school, or if you find a school they will want you to start over. I tried many times during my time at the school and the vast majority of schools wouldn't even entertain the idea because the curriculum was too different.
 
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Just declined my deferred acceptance for the 4 year program, good luck to those on the waitlist!
 
Has anyone else committed to RVC? I’d love to get in contact with future cohorts!
 
Maybe a dumb question but are deposits due ON or BY April 15th? Like can we still accept our offer tomorrow? I’m going to commit but want to wait till the last moment so I can take full advantage of the 2 week rescission window in case I get off a waitlist
 
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