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PetPony said:
Also, I'm applying next year already. That seems way too soon. :scared:

It's only for practice and I don't have any hopes of getting in, but that means it's still only one year after that that I'm applying again. :scared:
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PetPony, I think I know who you are because I recognize your dog, lol. I raise also. If I get in UGA this year, I'd be more than happy to help you with your app. That's assuming a lot though 🙂
 
olegovna said:
PetPony, I think I know who you are because I recognize your dog, lol. I raise also. If I get in UGA this year, I'd be more than happy to help you with your app. That's assuming a lot though 🙂
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Message me and I can tell you if you're right. :laugh:
 
I went on the 5-year plan for my bachelor's degree: 15-16 hours, maybe just one or two hard classes a semester, and I got in. I probably would have been better prepared for the amount of work in vet school had I done 18 credits a semester, but I wanted to enjoy undergrad and not stress. If I had to do it over again, I'd do it the same way 👍

Edit: Also, I didn't realize I was replying to something people were talking about four days ago. Oh well, you get my opinion anyway 😛
 
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I've been thinking about applying next year. Man, I didn't realize how close it was. :scared:
 
StartingoverVet said:
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really? Is this year's applicant class really so calm they have no rants or worries?

Amazing.
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Meh. I'm anxious since others have started hearing back from Kstate and I haven't yet, and I should hopefully hear from TAMU in the next few weeks.

I'm constantly wavering feeling like I'm a completely incompetent applicant with no chance for admission and feeling some sort of this thing they call faith. I went for a 3 year B.S. and my first year I did a cooperative enrollment at my main university and a local community college; I feel like my whole college career has been kinda weird...

Like Hai said, what can you do though except wait and do your best to stay calm?

It's turkey day, so I'm going to eat until I can eat no more, crack open a few beers, watch some football, chill with the family, and do my best to not think about this.
 
Frozenshades said:
Meh. I'm anxious since others have started hearing back from Kstate and I haven't yet, and I should hopefully hear from TAMU in the next few weeks.

I'm constantly wavering feeling like I'm a completely incompetent applicant with no chance for admission and feeling some sort of this thing they call faith. I went for a 3 year B.S. and my first year I did a cooperative enrollment at my main university and a local community college; I feel like my whole college career has been kinda weird...

Like Hai said, what can you do though except wait and do your best to stay calm?

It's turkey day, so I'm going to eat until I can eat no more, crack open a few beers, watch some football, chill with the family, and do my best to not think about this.
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Same here! Hopefully, we will hear a response soon. 🙂
 
StartingoverVet said:
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really? Is this year's applicant class really so calm they have no rants or worries?

Amazing.
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I'm dissapointed I didn't hear from Tufts yet, because a few people have heard. I think it's too late for the round of Dec 14th interviews. There's still plenty of time left, but I can't help but freak out a little over it.

Time is moving really fast for me, and I'm a little disoriented. We've been really busy at work which means I've been coming in for EVERY sx and may have to go in tonight for a critical pt as the dedicated nurse. I NEED TO STUDY FOR BIOCHEM but work is constantly putting me in the position of 'if I don't go in, this pt may not be able to have emergency sx right now, or this patient that needs a dedicated nurse won't have one.' Sigh. When I add it up I worked 55 hours over four days, which would be fine if I wasn't facing a battalion of FINALS.

I'm constantly in a state of worry. Oh yes. I AM.
 
vethopeful2011 said:
I'm dissapointed I didn't hear from Tufts yet, because a few people have heard. I think it's too late for the round of Dec 14th interviews. There's still plenty of time left, but I can't help but freak out a little over it.

Time is moving really fast for me, and I'm a little disoriented. We've been really busy at work which means I've been coming in for EVERY sx and may have to go in tonight for a critical pt as the dedicated nurse. I NEED TO STUDY FOR BIOCHEM but work is constantly putting me in the position of 'if I don't go in, this pt may not be able to have emergency sx right now, or this patient that needs a dedicated nurse won't have one.' Sigh. When I add it up I worked 55 hours over four days, which would be fine if I wasn't facing a battalion of FINALS.

I'm constantly in a state of worry. Oh yes. I AM.
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I haven't heard from Tufts yet either, but I'm trying not to worry about it until December 14th when they said they would send out emails again. The wait is indeed agony. This sounds terrible, however, I think I'll be really lucky if I even receive an interview this year. That will be success for me.

Good luck with finals. 🙂 This time of year always seems to be the most stressful for students!
 
selisona said:
I haven't heard from Tufts yet either, but I'm trying not to worry about it until December 14th when they said they would send out emails again. The wait is indeed agony. This sounds terrible, however, I think I'll be really lucky if I even receive an interview this year. That will be success for me.

Good luck with finals. 🙂 This time of year always seems to be the most stressful for students!
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I'm in the same boat! So are we assuming that Tufts is done sending out Dec. 14 invites? Also, I didn't realize that they aren't sending out more e-mails until Dec. 14. Maybe I missed that in the e-mail since I was SO freaked out about seeing a Tufts e-mail in my inbox :scared:

I am OBSESSIVE with checking my e-mail and SDN. I have unsubscribed from all shopping/unimportant e-mails that I used to get daily because I freak out every time I get an e-mail (and I am of course subsequently annoyed when the e-mail is non-vet school related!)

I am going absolutely crazy. How is everyone dealing with this waiting game? I'm definitely struggling 🙁

However, I agree that I would be happy with ANY interview, even if it's the last date (although I may go crazy while waiting to hear back :bang:)

Hopefully more schools send invites this week!! (Probably just wishful thinking) :xf::xf::xf::luck::luck:
 
Not to make everyone more anxious, but based on past years, and the fact that the next interview date isn't until Jan 30th, I don't think we'll hear anything from Tufts until the first/second week in January, by snail mail.
 
It's weird because I told myself when I was applying that I would be fine if I didn't get in anywhere this cycle and it wouldn't be the end of the world. I've always been that kind of person that doesn't get upset with rejection. But now that people are starting to hear back and I'm not hearing ANYTHING I'm kinda freaking out. It's good to know I'm not the only one panicking though haha. Good luck everyone though! I hope you all receive those highly anticipated emails 🙂
 
I'm getting pretty anxious about the waiting game too. I am surprised that it's already almost December, but realizing how much longer I still have to wait at the same time. My IS should hopefully send out interview invites in the next couple of weeks, I think whether I get invited/rejected there will indicate how the rest of the cycle will go. I just want to know, you know?

Definitely taking up some yoga classes next semester. I think I'm keeping the panic at bay by just staying busy! I don't have a ton of down time and what I do I spend with friends or family that can distract me or make me feel better about applications.
 
SBenjamin1190 said:
Not to make everyone more anxious, but based on past years, and the fact that the next interview date isn't until Jan 30th, I don't think we'll hear anything from Tufts until the first/second week in January, by snail mail.
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You'll get an email too if you get one. It's usually the first week of January they go out.
 
sblove17 said:
I'm in the same boat! So are we assuming that Tufts is done sending out Dec. 14 invites? Also, I didn't realize that they aren't sending out more e-mails until Dec. 14. Maybe I missed that in the e-mail since I was SO freaked out about seeing a Tufts e-mail in my inbox :scared:

I am OBSESSIVE with checking my e-mail and SDN. I have unsubscribed from all shopping/unimportant e-mails that I used to get daily because I freak out every time I get an e-mail (and I am of course subsequently annoyed when the e-mail is non-vet school related!)

I am going absolutely crazy. How is everyone dealing with this waiting game? I'm definitely struggling 🙁

However, I agree that I would be happy with ANY interview, even if it's the last date (although I may go crazy while waiting to hear back :bang:)

Hopefully more schools send invites this week!! (Probably just wishful thinking) :xf::xf::xf::luck::luck:
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I am definitely anxious on hearing any news. I have to admit I have the same reaction to every e-mail that pops up on my phone. 😳 Glad I am not alone 🙄
 
equinelvr said:
I am definitely anxious on hearing any news. I have to admit I have the same reaction to every e-mail that pops up on my phone. 😳 Glad I am not alone 🙄
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I'm so glad I didn't have a smart phone when I applied 🙄
 
Emiloo4 said:
I'm so glad I didn't have a smart phone when I applied 🙄
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I did during my first cycle and didn't during my second one. I still stared at it either way. Although, I didn't know what to expect the first time really, so I wasn't really looking at my phone constantly. The second time, I was just checking here obsessively.
 
orca2011 said:
I did during my first cycle and didn't during my second one. I still stared at it either way. Although, I didn't know what to expect the first time really, so I wasn't really looking at my phone constantly. The second time, I was just checking here obsessively.
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Yeah that's true. I guess it would have just made it more convenient than obsessively being on computers refreshing pages 😳
 
McGovernator said:
It's weird because I told myself when I was applying that I would be fine if I didn't get in anywhere this cycle and it wouldn't be the end of the world. I've always been that kind of person that doesn't get upset with rejection. But now that people are starting to hear back and I'm not hearing ANYTHING I'm kinda freaking out. It's good to know I'm not the only one panicking though haha. Good luck everyone though! I hope you all receive those highly anticipated emails 🙂
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I told myself the same thing! But then I think about potentially being rejected everywhere and I feel like I might vomit. Like most applicants, I've been single mindedly working towards this for so long, that even though I know if I don't get in this year, it won't be the end of the world, it is likely to feel like it anyway. The scariest thing is going to be the first week of January when Cornell makes acceptance phone calls, talk about pressure and anticipation!

Now I keep second guessing elements of my application, maybe I should have talked more about why I took some of my pre-reqs at a CC (bc of work) et.
 
If I thought the lack of info during thanksgiving break was bad, how will I ever make it through Christmas and New Years??? I check here obsessively, even when interviews for schools that I didn't even apply to are going out. It seems like even though its not me getting the info it's at least a reminder that the admissions process is still going on!
 
hai1983 said:
I'm starting to really prepare for my KSU interview. I read all of the interview feedback questions on SDN and I'm sitting here thinking how mortified I'll be if they ask me where I get my news and I tell them 25% The New York Times, 75% The Daily Show. :scared: Also, I know approximately three things about horses. :scared: And the most important issue facing the world question? :scared:

I think it's time for a drink.
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I was asked the difference between a heifer and a Hereford.
Also a random political question about who the 4 republican presidential candidates were.
 
hai1983 said:
I'm starting to really prepare for my KSU interview. I read all of the interview feedback questions on SDN and I'm sitting here thinking how mortified I'll be if they ask me where I get my news and I tell them 25% The New York Times, 75% The Daily Show. :scared: Also, I know approximately three things about horses. :scared: And the most important issue facing the world question? :scared:

I think it's time for a drink.
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One of the vets I work with told me her KSU interview (maybe 15 years ago?) had pictures of famous people hanging and asked her to identify some of them. She was very glad she had been warned ahead of time how some of those interviews can be...
 
Emiloo4 said:
I was asked the difference between a heifer and a Hereford.
Also a random political question about who the 4 republican presidential candidates were.
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That doesn't sound too bad.

kakurubird said:
One of the vets I work with told me her KSU interview (maybe 15 years ago?) had pictures of famous people hanging and asked her to identify some of them. She was very glad she had been warned ahead of time how some of those interviews can be...
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Eh?

Oh dear, that might have put me into panic mode. My pop culture knowledge is, shall we leave it at substandard. I guess it's good to know, just be ready for anything really...
 
hai1983 said:
This is what worries me. I know what a heifer is from nutrition, and I know what a Hereford is from seeing them at a feed lot where I shadowed, so I could answer this exact question. Change the breed, though, and I might be sitting there dumbstruck.
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I think the point was to just make sure I knew one was a breed and one wasn't. I wouldn't be worried beyond that level. My answer to anything I didn't know was "I don't know, but I look forward to learning all about it at Blah Blah University CVM" 🙄:meanie:
 
Frozenshades said:
Oh dear, that might have put me into panic mode. My pop culture knowledge is, shall we leave it at substandard. I guess it's good to know, just be ready for anything really...
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They were more political people, I think.

But, yes, from what I've heard, be ready for anything is the important thing. (And something I'd assume they'd like to see if you can handle well...)
 
hai1983 said:
This is what worries me. I know what a heifer is from nutrition, and I know what a Hereford is from seeing them at a feed lot where I shadowed, so I could answer this exact question. Change the breed, though, and I might be sitting there dumbstruck.
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I did sit a bit dumbstruck in my Penn interview. I got asked what type of bacteria a specific antibiotic used in clinics treated. And I was like like "er....no clue." And I've read the labels several times but since I haven't really had to apply it yet, I didn't think about it/commit it to memory.

Pretty sure I only got asked because I prepped micro in college and the professor interviewing me is one of the micro teachers here.
 
Emiloo4 said:
I was asked the difference between a heifer and a Hereford.
Also a random political question about who the 4 republican presidential candidates were.
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Lol I totally would have been f***ed on both counts. Totally glad I didn't waste the cash to apply there. (I was super confused during my first year of vet school because I was pretty darn sure that "Heifer" in Rocco's modern life was a boy. I also didn't know that angus was a breed. Thought it was just a brand. And I don't even know who the governer of my home state is, much less republican presidential candidates other than Romney and Herman Cain, my new favorite comedian on the Daily Show.)

I knew someone who interviewed there who came back almost in tears because she was asked about horse leg anatomy, and she like me was NOT an equine person. She still got in though.
 
Minnerbelle said:
Lol I totally would have been f***ed on both counts. Totally glad I didn't waste the cash to apply there. (I was super confused during my first year of vet school because I was pretty darn sure that "Heifer" in Rocco's modern life was a boy. I also didn't know that angus was a breed. Thought it was just a brand. And I don't even know who the governer of my home state is, much less republican presidential candidates other than Romney and Herman Cain, my new favorite comedian on the Daily Show.)

I knew someone who interviewed there who came back almost in tears because she was asked about horse leg anatomy, and she like me was NOT an equine person. She still got in though.
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Interesting. I guess TAMU is helping me out here, they require an animal science course. I'm not a large animal person and my memory from the class definitely isn't perfect, but I had to learn about all those terms and breeds for food animals, and a lot of it was used again in animal nutrition. Pretty sure they brought a cow into the lecture hall one day...

How you handle yourself in a stressful and uncertain situation is an important part of any interview so I can't help but wonder if these odd and specific questions are purposefully to agitate interviewees and see what happens; the factual quality of answer is, I'm sure not worthless, but perhaps less relevant than the manner of deliverance.
 
Random question...what's the point of interviewing IS people but not OOS? Why not interview across the board or not at all? I don't get it!
 
TooLove said:
Random question...what's the point of interviewing IS people but not OOS? Why not interview across the board or not at all? I don't get it!
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I was told that IS people tend to be a lot more homogenous in their schooling and experiences so the interview is used to delve deeper. But OOS applicants are so different it's a tad easier to judge them on paper.
 
I guess that makes sense. OOS spots just seem so competitive I would think that interviews would be helpful. Oh well, who really knows what goes on in adcoms right?
 
TooLove said:
I guess that makes sense. OOS spots just seem so competitive I would think that interviews would be helpful. Oh well, who really knows what goes on in adcoms right?
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Yeah but they can be picky and choosy just based on paper because there are so many to chose from.
 
Nervous about the interview tomorrow, but I think it'll be ok. Except now it's just making me anxious about vet school next year if I get in. It's just such a huge life change. Undergrad is 7 min away from home and I've lived at home to save money. Idk why i'm worrying about it now but it's all coming up. Blerg.
 
wildcatj said:
Nervous about the interview tomorrow, but I think it'll be ok. Except now it's just making me anxious about vet school next year if I get in. It's just such a huge life change. Undergrad is 7 min away from home and I've lived at home to save money. Idk why i'm worrying about it now but it's all coming up. Blerg.
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Also nervous for my interview Monday...

Where are you interviewing tomorrow?
 
I need to GET OFF this forum and START STUDYING for my four exams next week.

I can see the letter now: Rejected due to failure of Fall 2013 semester :scared:

Sorry vet schools, I couldn't stop obsessing over you :cry::eyebrow:
 
cvanthof said:
I need to GET OFF this forum and START STUDYING for my four exams next week.

I can see the letter now: Rejected due to failure of Fall 2013 semester :scared:

Sorry vet schools, I couldn't stop obsessing over you :cry::eyebrow:
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This is EXACTLY how I feel.. Except add in the letter from my university saying that I cannot graduate in exactly two weeks lol :scared: 🙁
 
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