I was an OOS too. The nice thing is if you get an interview it's an even playing field!
When I was interning in YC's big fix rig, the fourth years mentioned that the vet school has like.. a communal dog room for students in class? Or something along those lines - I remember they also mentioned students getting mad at someone who brought a guinea pig??
Yes! Student's dogs are allowed in our homeroom as long as they are up to date on vaccinations and are well behaved and crate trained. For the first two weeks of class for first years they are not allowed because it needs to be passed by the student government and the first years don't have one yet so arrangements must be made.
Neat!
Same. I was so relieved when I thought I was done [emoji27]Vmcas verified, and just got the Davis portal link emailed to me. Ho-boy, another personal statement.so close. so close. so close.
Vmcas verified, and just got the Davis portal link emailed to me. Ho-boy, another personal statement.
You got this! One last essay!
It's possible if you're willing to commute! There are also shuttles to/from UC Berkeley to Davis every day
It is possible, but most people who have spouses working in the bay area find a place in the middle because the commute makes life very difficult as a vet student. You'll lose a lot of opportunities for club things and study sessions because you won't want to stay late. It's definitely not impossible and people have done it. I think it's just not recommended for most people.
I got the secondary app on the same day, I was verified.
You may want to consider calling the school and telling them your situation. They may give you access to the supplemental before your vmcas is verified if they have a specific due date, which sounds like it’s a week from now. That way you WON’T have to worry about not having much time once your vmcas IS verified.
I'm not sure if we've met but we totally should. Hope you're enjoying first year and the first week of heme!
If you called admissions don't worry, everything will be sorted out. If you're still concerned you can send an email so you have it in writing. Don't worry this might be the one school that's chill about OOS vs IS.
So exciting and nerve racking
I’ve seen you on similar pages! Hopefully you and I hear some good news and maybe who knows end up as classmates!!
@KDeVore is correct. They weight last 45 then science GPA then quant GRE then how your letters of rec ranked you in different categories. However Davis is looking into a more wholistic approach and as of last year if you didn't fall into the top 180 of IS applicants the next 300ish (I don't know the exact number) got wholistic reviews. The process changes from year to year and your best bet for correct and full information is the school if you have any questions regarding applications.
Practice answering questions on a time frame, you don't want to much or too little time left over at the end. Just be a normal human being capable of talking and you'll be fine. Remember if you get an interview you have the academics they want. Now all you have to do is be a nice person.
