Interviewed yesterday, loved everything about it. Crossing all my fingers they accept me!!! How do the rest of you who interviewed feel?
I was rejected this year, but for future reference in case I apply again, what disappointed you about their financial aid?I also interviewed yesterday, it certainly is a very impressive school. I was extremely disappointed by their financial aid process, but other than that a wonderful school.
I was rejected this year, but for future reference in case I apply again, what disappointed you about their financial aid?
Wow that's pretty ridiculous, thanks for the info!They consider any spouse or parents income as a source of support, or both together! I thought it was extremely silly that they don't consider debt of any kind, even if you have to pay during school. Plus their five years independent rule is a little much in my opinion. I have been independent of my parents for years, but not long enough for them.
They consider any spouse or parents income as a source of support, or both together! I thought it was extremely silly that they don't consider debt of any kind, even if you have to pay during school. Plus their five years independent rule is a little much in my opinion. I have been independent of my parents for years, but not long enough for them.
Wait, do they really consider it like that? My parents haven't contributed a single penny to my undergraduate education nor would they be able to contribute to my veterinary school education. It seems kind of silly to have that rule!They consider any spouse or parents income as a source of support, or both together! I thought it was extremely silly that they don't consider debt of any kind, even if you have to pay during school. Plus their five years independent rule is a little much in my opinion. I have been independent of my parents for years, but not long enough for them.
That is crazy that they would assume that at that level in education that parents are going to contribute to our education...... That is nuts... Also, does anyone know what date the FAFSA needs to be done?Wait, do they really consider it like that? My parents haven't contributed a single penny to my undergraduate education nor would they be able to contribute to my veterinary school education. It seems kind of silly to have that rule!
Wait, do they really consider it like that? My parents haven't contributed a single penny to my undergraduate education nor would they be able to contribute to my veterinary school education. It seems kind of silly to have that rule!
That is crazy that they would assume that at that level in education that parents are going to contribute to our education...... That is nuts... Also, does anyone know what date the FAFSA needs to be done?
The way I understood it they don't necessarily expect your parents to contribute, they just require information about your parents' income/finances if you haven't been independent of them for more than 5 years. So if your parents can't contribute, that would be clear and they would take that into consideration in your aid package.
The woman giving the financial aid presentation seemed friendly and approachable so I'm sure if you had more questions about your specific situation and whether you'd count as independent you could ask!
Anyone else think the interview was...surprisingly easy? It was my fourth interview this year, and they didn't really ask me any typical interview questions like in others. It was basically just talking about my background, experiences, application. Either way, I loved the school - it's definitely still my #1 choice!
For those of you who flew in, how did you get to the campus from the airport? I am planning to rent a car, but I wanted to know if there was a better way.
For those of you who flew in, how did you get to the campus from the airport? I am planning to rent a car, but I wanted to know if there was a better way.
For those of you who flew in, how did you get to the campus from the airport? I am planning to rent a car, but I wanted to know if there was a better way.
Someone posted this earlier in the thread: "I sent an email and asked and this is what was sent back to me: Although we don’t technically require applicants to send us fall grades, we certainly welcome official transcripts to be sent after fall term grades are posted. If you have to pay for transcripts, then I might suggest waiting to see if you are invited for an interview or placed on our waiting list for an interview. If you get either of these decisions, then I would certainly recommend that you do send them so we can update your GPA. We accept official electronic transcripts sent to [email protected] or mailed to Office of Admissions at the address below my signature (no preference either way)."As far as I can tell, we don't need to submit fall transcripts... has anyone heard otherwise?
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Someone posted this earlier in the thread: "I sent an email and asked and this is what was sent back to me: Although we don’t technically require applicants to send us fall grades, we certainly welcome official transcripts to be sent after fall term grades are posted. If you have to pay for transcripts, then I might suggest waiting to see if you are invited for an interview or placed on our waiting list for an interview. If you get either of these decisions, then I would certainly recommend that you do send them so we can update your GPA. We accept official electronic transcripts sent to [email protected] or mailed to Office of Admissions at the address below my signature (no preference either way)."
I sent in mine just to be sure (and because my grades have definitely gotten better!).
Does anyone contact with current students about staying at students' homes? I never got a response, and am wondering if that means there is no space available?
Yes I did! I clicked on the link to create a new massage to make sure I don't make a mistake when typing in their email address.Did you use the updated info they sent out? It was about a day after the original email.
So for those of you who took the train to get near the campus, how did you get to your hotel and to the interview? I emailed about staying with a student, but they haven't gotten back to me. I've never used Uber before, but did yall? What hotel is closest to the campus?
Honestly, I am so bad at traveling. I am more nervous about getting to the interview than the actual interview.
Is it true that we don't hear back until all interviews are done? From looking back this seems like the case but just wanted to see if there was any hope of hearing back earlier haha
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Unfortunately it's usually around the 3rd week of February.
Lived in Grafton my whole life ( Since last year when I left for college) , feel free to ask questions if you have any questions/concerns about the area!
I love the area! Very peaceful, very wooded, small town kind of feel yet it has everything you need.How do you like the area? What is there to do? How is public transit and is it bike friendly? What are the winters like?
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Hey all, so maybe I'm getting interview days mixed up (what a problem to have haha) but did they send out a schedule of the interview day at some point? Or can someone who already interviewed give a bit of the low-down on what goes on at what time during the day? I'm trying to figure out my plans for getting there. I think my interview is scheduled for around 3-something but I want to get there earlier if there's tours or talks or anything. Thanks!!
Hey all, so maybe I'm getting interview days mixed up (what a problem to have haha) but did they send out a schedule of the interview day at some point? Or can someone who already interviewed give a bit of the low-down on what goes on at what time during the day? I'm trying to figure out my plans for getting there. I think my interview is scheduled for around 3-something but I want to get there earlier if there's tours or talks or anything. Thanks!!
Thanks I found it!! I knew I wasn't imagining it.In one of the emails there was a link (says 'click here') to a PDF file of schedule!
Really there is no way to prepare for it. They didn't ask me to tell them about myself. They asked a question related to my application and then it was very conversational the rest of the time. It was a back and forth thing. I asked a question and then they asked a question. I couldn't even tell you any of the questions because it was that conversational. They just want to get to know you and all about your experiences. You basically expand upon your app. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but that's how it went.So question...
How does one answer "Tell me about yourself" in an open file interview? I feel like I would just be repeating a lot of what is already in my app. Any advice would be much appreciated. I'm not sure if how I did it in my Kansas interview was good enough and I'm hoping to improve for Tufts
Could anyone recommend a 3-credit online organic chemistry 2? Lecture only is fine (I already have lab).
This is my last prerequisite for Tufts and I have time conflict at my school... trying to find something online that are accepted at Tufts. I found 2 but they would not approve them
Thank you so much I'll check that!Have you looked at university of Minnesota? Their classes are crazy expensive but I took biochem online with them and Tufts accepted it.
Have you tried the University of New England online health prerequisites?Thank you so much I'll check that!
Edit: no they don't have it. They have biochem and even graduate research, but no organic chemistry...
Thank you anyways!!
Has anyone who interviewed on Jan. 17 or 18 been accepted?
Really there is no way to prepare for it. They didn't ask me to tell them about myself. They asked a question related to my application and then it was very conversational the rest of the time. It was a back and forth thing. I asked a question and then they asked a question. I couldn't even tell you any of the questions because it was that conversational. They just want to get to know you and all about your experiences. You basically expand upon your app. I know this isn't what you wanted to hear, but that's how it went.
I stressed about the same things because it is so hard to know what to say and what to incorporate or not. They get to know you through the questions they ask. You have nothing to worry about. The first thing they said in the room was that there was no reason I should be nervous because it was just going to be a conversation. Just look over your application and stuff and you will be fine.Thanks for your reply! Haha well if they don't ask me that then I would be super happy . I don't know why I always struggle with that. I guess I just need to stop stressing about it!
I stressed about the same things because it is so hard to know what to say and what to incorporate or not. They get to know you through the questions they ask. You have nothing to worry about. The first thing they said in the room was that there was no reason I should be nervous because it was just going to be a conversation. Just look over your application and stuff and you will be fine.