OOS rejection—congratulations on all the interview invites!
I JUST CAME HERE TO POST THIS TOO I started to panic??for those of you who received an interview invitation, did you guys get a confirmation on which date you selected? I checked my portal right now and I can’t see the day that I selected nor did I get a confirmation message/email so now I’m freaking out! I want to make sure I scheduled it correctly. Pls help![]()
for those of you who received an interview invitation, did you guys get a confirmation on which date you selected? I checked my portal right now and I can’t see the day that I selected nor did I get a confirmation message/email so now I’m freaking out! I want to make sure I scheduled it correctly. Pls help![]()
ok I was thinking maybe I should email them? I remember my day and time but it makes me uneasy not seeing any confirmation...I didn't get a confirmation email either. I was able to see what day I selected a couple days ago; not sure why that page is gone now. Luckily, I took a screenshot of that page, so at least I know I'm not completely crazy.
Being low income/ first gen usually has no bearing on whether or not someone is selected for an interview. They earn those spots due to having extremely impressive stats usually involving high GPA/Hours . I don’t believe you meant to sound insensitive with this comment but just want to point out it could come across the wrong way.Can someone who got an interview and is not [emoji[emoji[emoji6
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Whether or not you meant to imply this, you are still implying it, and that is not considerate to other hard-working candidates who could soon (and likely will soon) be your peers. It sounds to me like there is a lot of anecdotal evidence in your reply, and I know this can be a stressful time, but I think you’re likely getting half the story one way or another.yeah, not trying to say that means you’re any less deserving of an interview. Not sure if you’re aware of the changes in admissions that happened last year or are going based off of what you heard in previous years. The new computer calculation doesn’t factor in your experiences during ranking like a person does bc there’s no longer a pre-interview holistic review. I heard from vet students and last year’s applicants that the distance traveled score is basically just first gen/low-income status and it’s worth at least ten percent of the BLP score. Since I can’t change my socioeconomic factors, I should focus on what they told me to improve on (sGPA since I already had a four-O last fourth five). It’s feasible for me to raise my sGPA to above the average (three-point-seven-two) by continuing to get As. But if this still below the lowest sGPA that someone with a distance score of zero got, then I wouldn’t be ranked in the top two hundred. I’ve heard of people with GPA’s decently above the averages getting denied yet getting interview invites to OOS schools. I’ve also heard of first-gen applicants with my GPA’s (or lower) getting interviews. Up until now, I’ve only heard of second-gen applicants with three-point-nine or greater sGPA’s get interview invites. So if the sGPA I need to earn is unattainable even after I continue to get all As for one or two more years, my time and effort (and money) may be better spend trying to establish residency in another state. The admissions isn’t allowed to tell me what sGPA I would’ve needed but I’m hoping there’s someone here who got a sGPA within my reach and also isn’t a first-gen-college student
Once again, you seem to be implying something that is coming off extremely condescending. I can guarantee that being a first gen student is not the defining factor for students getting an interview, so saying that first gen students with your GPA and below got interviews seems to insinuate that you would have gotten an interview if you were first-gen or low income, which is completely unwarranted and something we would never know was actually true. Many things go into an applicant and why certain schools choose certain applicants to interview over others. Vet med is one of the most underrepresented fields for all groups that aren’t Caucasian females, so I applaud schools for attempting to broaden those perspectives. Once again, whether you meant your words to come off this way or not, they were seemingly diminishing others. As for the 3.9 GPA thing that is a common trend for Davis stats, which has always been one of the most competitive programs to be accepted to., first gen / low income or not. They can’t accept or interview everyone at or above GPA averages because so many applicants meet those requirements.Whether or not you meant to imply this, you are still implying it, and that is not considerate to other hard-working candidates who could soon (and likely will soon) be your peers.
. I’ve heard of people with GPA’s decently above the averages getting denied yet getting interview invites to OOS schools. I’ve also heard of first-gen applicants with my GPA’s (or lower) getting interviews. Up until now, I’ve only heard of second-gen applicants with three-point-nine or greater sGPA’s get interview invites.
I understand what you are asking here and where you are coming from with your question, but I don't think you're going to get the answer you are looking for. Schools have to to assign objective value to very subjective information, which makes it really hard to speculate how rankings happen. It is a sensitive subject, but increasing diversity is important for this field (and for life, in general).Yes, certain socioeconomic groups face certain struggles, but that does not mean other people’s life circumstances created similar barriers to getting all A’s. I (as someone who is considered underrepresented in vet med) also had to work during most of college but that wouldn’t be apparent in my secondary
It does, actually...the 'distance traveled score' is stated on the website as part of their initial and final ranking criteria. How much weight they place on it, idk, and I agree that it's not the only factor, but it absolutely is considered at multiple points in their application process.Being low income/ first gen usually has no bearing on whether or not someone is selected for an interview.
That's entirely anecdotal, though, and the same stories that have been circulated and recirculated for years aren't always true. It also doesn't matter. Once you're in, GPA only really matters if you want to specialize. You may very well have no way to 'make sure' your app would be read from year to year (Edit: This is discussed a bit in this thread). You wouldn't be the first person to move to another state to establish residency for the sake of vet school.I agree. Given how competitive the application pool has gotten, anyone who’s gotten an interview is qualified. They also removed the file review this year so I can only speculate about GPA’s. But like someone said before, GPA’s are not a good predictor of how someone will perform in vet school. I’ve heard current vet students say that classmates with a four-O in undergrad are struggling to get by and other classmates with a lower undergrad GPA are at the top of the class. I just care about stats because I want to make sure my application is actually read if I reapply. Not trying to argue about qualifications or anything
Are you the same person from Reddit who stated that the increase in Hispanic enrollment is costing you getting an interview offer? Just curious lolyeah, not trying to say that means you’re any less deserving of an interview. Not sure if you’re aware of the changes in admissions that happened last year or are going based off of what you heard in previous years. The new computer calculation doesn’t factor in your experiences during ranking like a person does bc there’s no longer a pre-interview holistic review. I heard from vet students and last year’s applicants that the distance traveled score is basically just first gen/low-income status and it’s worth at least ten percent of the BLP score. Since I can’t change my socioeconomic factors, I should focus on what they told me to improve on (sGPA since I already had a four-O last fourth five). It’s feasible for me to raise my sGPA to above the average (three-point-seven-two) by continuing to get As. But if this still below the lowest sGPA that someone with a distance score of zero got, then I wouldn’t be ranked in the top two hundred. I’ve heard of people with GPA’s decently above the averages getting denied yet getting interview invites to OOS schools. I’ve also heard of first-gen applicants with my GPA’s (or lower) getting interviews. Up until now, I’ve only heard of second-gen applicants with three-point-nine or greater sGPA’s get interview invites. So if the sGPA I need to earn is unattainable even after I continue to get all As for one or two more years, my time and effort (and money) may be better spend trying to establish residency in another state. The admissions isn’t allowed to tell me what sGPA I would’ve needed but I’m hoping there’s someone here who got a sGPA within my reach and also isn’t a first-gen-college student
What a crazy statement for someone to make. Not saying this is this person but whoever said that obviously shouldn’t be in the field.Are you the same person from Reddit who stated that the increase in Hispanic enrollment is costing you getting an interview offer? Just curious lol
Ah....the things people will say when they feel anonymous, or are bored and want to troll. Some of the stuff people say in those Reddit veterinary school threads is more out of pocket than anything I've ever seen posted hereAre you the same person from Reddit who stated that the increase in Hispanic enrollment is costing you getting an interview offer? Just curious lol
misstrawberri said:Are you the same person from Reddit who stated that the increase in Hispanic enrollment is costing you getting an interview offer? Just curious lol
Can someone who got an interview and is not first-gen/low income please share what your science GPA was? I need to figure out what to aim for if I’m reapplying
Those posts are deleted now, what a coincidenceAre you the same person from Reddit who stated that the increase in Hispanic enrollment is costing you getting an interview offer? Just curious lol
I saw this earlier and in all honesty, it was pretty hurtful. I am a low-income student, born to a family of immigrants. I grew up living off of food stamps and food banks. My accomplishments and achievements, such as an interview from UCD, should not be discounted because I had a greater distance traveled score. From my understanding, that score takes into account lots of things, not just socioeconomic status. For instance, I am in the military and I wouldn’t be surprised if that was accounted for in that score.Like I told you in the dm, I’m not sure why you’re pointing fingers but if you’re drawing attention to this with multiple comments a) it’s been reported on there or b) the person who posted it is also on here. Either way I’ve tried my best to be respectful when posting so I hope everyone else does the same instead of starting drama/rumors
Unfortunately, it is the knee-jerk reaction of some to assume that anyone who got a seat over them only got the seat 'because of ____' and they usually aren't talking about grades/experiences. Keep your head up and don't let anyone take away your achievements. You've earned them. Good luck on your interview!I saw this earlier and in all honesty, it was pretty hurtful. I am a low-income student, born to a family of immigrants. I grew up living off of food stamps and food banks. My accomplishments and achievements, such as an interview from UCD, should not be discounted because I had a greater distance traveled score. From my understanding, that score takes into account lots of things, not just socioeconomic status. For instance, I am in the military and I wouldn’t be surprised if that was accounted for in that score.
The people who got offers are people that they can see being successful in their program. People slip through the cracks, but ultimately, their admissions decisions take so much more into account than socioeconomic status.
the same thing just happened to me i never got a confirmation but that page to view when i selected my interview disappeared. my stomach just dropped i think im going to email admissions just in case!for those of you who received an interview invitation, did you guys get a confirmation on which date you selected? I checked my portal right now and I can’t see the day that I selected nor did I get a confirmation message/email so now I’m freaking out! I want to make sure I scheduled it correctly. Pls help![]()
haven't received it yet! they said by Monday so I think you should be good til thenHi everyone! For those interviewing, did you receive the link for Kira yet? I have not and now im concerned.
You should be nothing but proud of your accomplishment, but I understand why you feel hurt, because what was posted was inconsiderate and hurtful.I saw this earlier and in all honesty, it was pretty hurtful. I am a low-income student, born to a family of immigrants. I grew up living off of food stamps and food banks. My accomplishments and achievements, such as an interview from UCD, should not be discounted because I had a greater distance traveled score. From my understanding, that score takes into account lots of things, not just socioeconomic status. For instance, I am in the military and I wouldn’t be surprised if that was accounted for in that score.
The people who got offers are people that they can see being successful in their program. People slip through the cracks, but ultimately, their admissions decisions take so much more into account than socioeconomic status.
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haven't received it yet! they said by Monday so I think you should be good til then
Just received my Kira talent email!Still waiting and trying not to panic!
Same!Just received my Kira talent email!
ive been thinking the same thing but its putting more pressure on me before the interview, so im trying my best to just leave it be. after the interview, its going to be out our hands, so lets do our best with a clear head! (but to answer your question, i think if your initial rank is 240/240 theres still a chance to get admitted or else there would be no point in even interviewing someone in that position. everyone in the interviews has a shot in my eyes) <3 best of luck!I have a question, and I'm sorry if this sounds dumb, I'm just anxious. What is one's chance of getting accepted into UCD after being offered an interview? I know it's 150/240 but they use the initial ranking for the final score. MMI is probably 1/3 of the score. If one's initial rank is like 240/240, is it still possible to get accepted? I know UCD doesn't reveal candidates' ranks, and I'm just trying to understand how they evaluate for admission. I'm trying really hard to stop thinking about things I can't control, it's just so tough. Again, I'm sorry if this comes off negative in any way.
I was also thinking about this today kinda discouraged me since I don’t know my rankingI have a question, and I'm sorry if this sounds dumb, I'm just anxious. What is one's chance of getting accepted into UCD after being offered an interview? I know it's 150/240 but they use the initial ranking for the final score. MMI is probably 1/3 of the score. If one's initial rank is like 240/240, is it still possible to get accepted? I know UCD doesn't reveal candidates' ranks, and I'm just trying to understand how they evaluate for admission. I'm trying really hard to stop thinking about things I can't control, it's just so tough. Again, I'm sorry if this comes off negative in any way.
everyone is panicking quietly at home atp LMFAOIt’s so silent here 😭
i have no idea but just in case, i grabbed one of my small side cabinets from another room and set it up behind the desk so that my laptop is further away. its a bit difficult to read, but im resting my hands/arms on the desk so they can see them at all times. i was also wondering the same thing!Y'all this might be a silly question but do we actually have to show our waist up, arms and hands in view the entire time? I find it hard to show my waist because of the way my desk is set up, and I also sometimes put my hands on my lap during an interview. Thoughts?
Just finished my interview. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to scream into my pillow for the next 15 minutes.
Very real. I had to redo 4 stations due to my tech issues hahaJust finished my interview. Now, if you'll excuse me, I'm going to scream into my pillow for the next 15 minutes.