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Has anyone talked to Krista recently regarding when decisions would be made?
 
Silly question, but does anyone know if we can bring pets?
 
Just a heads up for those still waiting to hear, I interviewed on the 18th of October and didn't receive my acceptance for fall 2018 until this morning. I will be declining my seat, so hopefully that helps someone on here out!
 
CAndM16 said:
Just a heads up for those still waiting to hear, I interviewed on the 18th of October and didn't receive my acceptance for fall 2018 until this morning. I will be declining my seat, so hopefully that helps someone on here out!
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What time did you get your email ?
 
I received my email this morning. It offered VFP. Which is terribly disappointing. I don't know if I will be accepting the offer. I'm not sure how students pay for the program but I don't have the money and private loans like Sallie May are very dangerous and a really bad idea. Good luck to everyone else!
 
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VegHead269 said:
I received my email this morning. It offered VFP. Which is terribly disappointing. I will not be accepting the offer. I'm not sure how students pay for the program but I don't have the money and private loans like Sallie May are very dangerous and a really bad idea. Good luck to everyone.
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I’m sorry... I understand the disappointment. When did you interview?
 
I was told that I would hear something within 3 weeks and this Thursday will be 3 weeks since I heard that! So hopefully we will all hear something soon!
 
Just got my acceptance this morning! Now I’ve got choose between sgu and Ross. Any thoughts???
 
lvet said:
Just got my acceptance this morning! Now I’ve got choose between sgu and Ross. Any thoughts???
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I have heard more positive things about SGU's professor:student ratio. If you are worried about time off, I know you are able to have summers off at SGU but not at Ross. I think at Ross you get a couple of weeks between semesters instead.
 
Fyi, according to Krista fall class is already full with no seats left.
 
VegHead269 said:
Fyi, according to Krista fall class is already full with no seats left.
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If this is true I'm a bit bothered. Not to be a martyr, but as far as VMCAS applicants go I interviewed extremely early (10/11). I was originally quoted 2 weeks to a decision from SGUs site as well as my interviewer; tomorrow is the beginning of week 19 since the interview. How can the class fill up and I haven't heard anything yet?
 
lvet said:
Just got my acceptance this morning! Now I’ve got choose between sgu and Ross. Any thoughts???
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SGU is cheaper, out of hurricane belt, school year is more in line with schools back home making it nice for clinics/NAVLE/internships if you're part of fall class.

animallover999 said:
Why don’t they just send denial emails in that case. Do they offer a waiting list.

Just ugh.
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There is a waiting list for every semester since people do turn down their seats in preference for state-side schools. They will also offer acceptance into the next semester if they like the applicant. For example I applied for Fall, got waitlisted but got accepted for Spring. Then got called off waitlist for Fall.

Congratulations on behalf of St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. You have been accepted into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, commencing on January 11, 2017. We realize that your application was intended for the August 2016 class but, due to an unprecedented increase in the number of competitive applications to the School of Veterinary Medicine, we must start a waitlist. As an accepted student to
the January 2017 class, you have been placed on the waitlist for August 2016. Candidates who wish to remain on the waitlist will be notified as seats become available. Please keep us informed of any change in your address and/or phone number. If a seat becomes available and we cannot contact you within 24 hours, we must contact the next candidate.
 
Vannandy said:
SGU is cheaper, out of hurricane belt, school year is more in line with schools back home making it nice for clinics/NAVLE/internships if you're part of fall class.



There is a waiting list for every semester since people do turn down their seats in preference for state-side schools. They will also offer acceptance into the next semester if they like the applicant. For example I applied for Fall, got waitlisted but got accepted for Spring. Then got called off waitlist for Fall.

Congratulations on behalf of St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine. You have been accepted into the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Program, commencing on January 11, 2017. We realize that your application was intended for the August 2016 class but, due to an unprecedented increase in the number of competitive applications to the School of Veterinary Medicine, we must start a waitlist. As an accepted student to
the January 2017 class, you have been placed on the waitlist for August 2016. Candidates who wish to remain on the waitlist will be notified as seats become available. Please keep us informed of any change in your address and/or phone number. If a seat becomes available and we cannot contact you within 24 hours, we must contact the next candidate.
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thanks so much for the info!! Still feel hopeful now!! I was wondering if they can offer you the next semester.
 
I just did my interview and it was so quick! It wasn't even 30 minutes lol I was expecting it to be like an hour long
 
jwhat94 said:
If this is true I'm a bit bothered. Not to be a martyr, but as far as VMCAS applicants go I interviewed extremely early (10/11). I was originally quoted 2 weeks to a decision from SGUs site as well as my interviewer; tomorrow is the beginning of week 19 since the interview. How can the class fill up and I haven't heard anything yet?
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I interviewed 10/13 and just got my acceptance Monday, so trust me they’re still working on it. Plus I’m sure they’ll continue to get declining emails from people that got in their IS. I know it’s hard, but just try to be patient!
 
Lovely_Everywhere said:
I just did my interview and it was so quick! It wasn't even 30 minutes lol I was expecting it to be like an hour long
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why are they still interviewing if Krista is reporting all the seats are filled.

Has anyone heard of anyone getting a denial this cycle??
 
animallover999 said:
why are they still interviewing if Krista is reporting all the seats are filled.

Has anyone heard of anyone getting a denial this cycle??
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I think someone posted in here they were denied earlier in the cycle. I have a hard time believing all of the spots are filled already. I interviewed 11/3 and was told I would know by this Friday. I guess I’m just trying to stay positive though...
 
Those of you accepted recently... do you mind to share your stats??
 
They do “rolling admissions” which is why they would still be interviewing even if all spots are filled.
 
animallover999 said:
why are they still interviewing if Krista is reporting all the seats are filled.

Has anyone heard of anyone getting a denial this cycle??
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Im going into the final pre-vet year, not the first vet med year. So technically im class 2023 , but I don’t think there’s a thread for that class so I decided to post here 🙂
 
lvet said:
Honest opinion of your time in Grenada?
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I loved it. Living on an island and away from family/friends back home is definitely tough and a major adjustment, but if you can go with the flow, you’ll make it through. I miss Grenada every day since I left almost a year ago (can’t believe it’s already been nine months!). SGU itself has its pros and cons too, but so does every vet school. Everything said and done I wouldn’t change anything!
 

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Thank you! I also received that email but I had tried to call Krista yesterday just to get an update and left a voicemail. So I thought this email was sent to me individually lol that's why I wanted to double check!
 
Vetgirl96 said:
Thank you! I also received that email but I had tried to call Krista yesterday just to get an update and left a voicemail. So I thought this email was sent to me individually lol that's why I wanted to double check!
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looks like they are saying we can be waiting until after April 15th for a decision
 
animallover999 said:
looks like they are saying we can be waiting until after April 15th for a decision
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I hope not! That is such a long time. I am hoping they just mean we can make decisions until april! Hopefully we will all hear something soon. At this point I am hoping for a spot in the spring semester since the fall semester may or may not be full!
 
Giving up my seat at SGU, hope this helps someone who's waiting! 🙂
 
lvet said:
Just got my acceptance this morning! Now I’ve got choose between sgu and Ross. Any thoughts???
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Imo, Ross seems more predatory. From what I understand they are comparatively less invested in retaining students. Cost of tuition is also higher, and while the three year thing sounds great, you have to evaluate whether a trimester is for you. Personally, I think I would feel pretty burnt without time off in the summer. Fwiw a coworker of mine went to Ross and dropped out after the second year (one of my worst nightmares), so at this point I am very Ross averse. I think SGU seems more invested in their students and the campus/island is awesome. I visited last year as a vacation/self tour and it is definitely worth checking it out first if you can afford it. Some cons were evident to me right off the bat: the weather is beautiful but that equatorial sun is really, really fierce (I can't even imagine putting on rubber suits for livestock work there); I'm from a diverse, wealthy metropolitan city and immediately felt the lack of things to do and diverse food/produce. Upsides: the beauty of the place, holy heck. I swam every evening from 5pm until dark and I felt ten years younger by the end. Locals and ex-pat communities seem friendly and the school seems to work beneficially with the island. Most importantly, I really liked the little teaching hospital and local SPCA, which felt intimate. Hope this helps.
 
bluechis said:
Imo, Ross seems more predatory. From what I understand they are comparatively less invested in retaining students. Cost of tuition is also higher, and while the three year thing sounds great, you have to evaluate whether a trimester is for you. Personally, I think I would feel pretty burnt without time off in the summer. Fwiw a coworker of mine went to Ross and dropped out after the second year (one of my worst nightmares), so at this point I am very Ross averse. I think SGU seems more invested in their students and the campus/island is awesome. I visited last year as a vacation/self tour and it is definitely worth checking it out first if you can afford it. Some cons were evident to me right off the bat: the weather is beautiful but that equatorial sun is really, really fierce (I can't even imagine putting on rubber suits for livestock work there); I'm from a diverse, wealthy metropolitan city and immediately felt the lack of things to do and diverse food/produce. Upsides: the beauty of the place, holy heck. I swam every evening from 5pm until dark and I felt ten years younger by the end. Locals and ex-pat communities seem friendly and the school seems to work beneficially with the island. Most importantly, I really liked the little teaching hospital and local SPCA, which felt intimate. Hope this helps.
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It's definitely hot, no rubber suits to work with cows though haha! Most students just wear scrubs and rubber boots 🙂
 
For everyone that has/is going the vet prep semester... why or why not? I'm really struggling right now with a decision. Yes the extra money sucks but it might be my only chance. Is anyone that did the semester willing to chat with me?
 
Hi all,
I've been accepted into their program, but have turned down the offer because I've been accepted somewhere else. Hopefully, you will be hearing something soon as the adcom move down the list!
Best of luck!
 
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Update: there is currently a waitlist for fall start. If you haven't heard anything yet there is probably a good chance that you are on the fall waitlist (and therefore automatically accepted for spring 2019 term). There will also be a lot of people called off by the April deadline. Don't lose hope!
 
VegHead269 said:
Update: there is currently a waitlist for fall start. If you haven't heard anything yet there is probably a good chance that you are on the fall waitlist (and therefore automatically accepted for spring 2019 term). There will also be a lot of people called off by the April deadline. Don't lose hope!
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How did you find this out? I would rather start spring 2019. Do you know if we come off the wait list for fall are we able to ask for spring start? Just wondering if I should mention to Krista that I would want a spring admit.
 
animallover999 said:
How did you find this out? I would rather start spring 2019. Do you know if we come off the wait list for fall are we able to ask for spring start? Just wondering if I should mention to Krista that I would want a spring admit.
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I'd just go ahead and tell her if you'd prefer that.
 
animallover999 said:
How did you find this out? I would rather start spring 2019. Do you know if we come off the wait list for fall are we able to ask for spring start? Just wondering if I should mention to Krista that I would want a spring admit.
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I would defiantly go ahead and tell Krista that. It looks like I will be starting the DVM program in January as well. I have been emailing Krista to see what my options are. I was accepted into the Foundations program for fall and wanted to appeal the decision this summer. The email that I received today said that I could appeal the decision, but that the fall class already has a waitlist, and that if you are waitlisted for fall you are automatically accepted into the following springs class.
 
VegHead269 said:
Update: there is currently a waitlist for fall start. If you haven't heard anything yet there is probably a good chance that you are on the fall waitlist (and therefore automatically accepted for spring 2019 term). There will also be a lot of people called off by the April deadline. Don't lose hope!
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do you know when they’ll send this email??? I’m still waiting for an email (its been about 16 weeks since my interview). I have been denied to all of the US schools I applied to, so SGU and Ross are my only hope of reaching my dreams. I’d prefer to go to SGU, so I hope I hear from them soon.
 
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