BecomingaDVM
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My application is also in! February seems like forever away! Best of luck everyone!
Yes it's December 12th!I believe it’s December 12 (told over phone by Kristy).
Oh man! The stress is real with waiting for these remaining references lolI have one left and it’s my prof who I’m hoping is still checking her work email ahaha
CONGRATS!!Just got an interview invite! Check your emails!
Thank you - I'm literally shakingCONGRATS!!
I'll be one of the interviewers again this year! See you all soon
I don't believe you can have an interviewer that you know. In our interview they told us if we knew our interviewer we had to speak up and vice versa.Nice!
Question though - and I apologize if this has been answered in the past - how does it work when you know the interviewee? Like could my supervisor interview me if he was previously selected as an interviewer?
I did it last cycle online as well as 2020 in person and it was super helpful! I thought it prepared me well for the real thing.Has anyone ever done the MMI prep day offered at the U of A? Was it helpful?
It's a full mock-MMI manned by professors, industry people/vets, and uofa staff.Good to know! Is it like a mock MMI? Or just kind of a presentation? Is it manned by staff or industry people?
Yep! It's a mixture of profs, industry and graduate students doing a full MMI run through. I will be one of the interviewers (I think, the list isn't final yet), and an email was sent out to all grad students asking for help with the interviews. We have a very set evaluation criteria though so it's just good practice talking in front of someone and then we can give you the "answers" we are provided with.It's a full mock-MMI manned by professors, industry people/vets, and uofa staff.
Yep! It's a mixture of profs, industry and graduate students doing a full MMI run through. I will be one of the interviewers (I think, the list isn't final yet), and an email was sent out to all grad students asking for help with the interviews. We have a very set evaluation criteria though so it's just good practice talking in front of someone and then we can give you the "answers" we are provided with.
I actually did them in 2018, and thought they were really well done, but some of the feedback was...meh. Just good practice, but I wouldn't get overly worked up and change your whole style over one persons comments.
Thank you for this! How would you suggest going about to find essay prompts? Just google “essay prompts” and go with anything that seems somewhat thought-provoking? Or is there a good website to use as a resource?Hi all! Just wanted to pop in and say congratulations to everyone who received an interview offer!
As we near closer to your big days, I have my two-cents to share (if prepping for "non-preppable" tests is your style hehe). Keep in mind this is what worked for ME and may not be the case for everyone!
Even after all that, I went in absolutely riddled with anxiety but guess what? So does everyone AND your interviewers know that! Be kind to yourself. When the dust settled, I realized I'd actually had fun.
- Essay: I practiced writing timed essays on a variety of subjects at random, from personal statements to hot topics and current events. Get comfy writing under pressure and aim for quality over quantity.
- MMI: Deep breaths - before and after every station. Treat each station as a fresh start, because it is! I flubbed up a few times between nerves and tech issues. It is what it is, breathe and move on.
- I practiced everywhere (on my drive to school, in the shower, before bed, at work...). The goal was to get comfortable delivering a longer, complete response within the timeframe. HOWEVER, there is something to be said about delivering a succinct and complete response, then ending the station early. Do what works for you!
- There are books out there (e.g. BeMo) that have decent pointers, but do think critically about their advice. I think authenticity and personality mean more in the end than a cookie-cutter answer. That said, I did read all the books cover to cover 😅
No matter the outcome of the application process, be proud of yourself. I tried three times, other people in my class have tried more while others got in on their first try. We will all be amazing vets one day, regardless. Don't give up and good luck!
Yeah I think I made a running list of "interview/essay" questions from google, I wish I still had it! A few vet schools in the states also supply example questions if you look hard enough, but theirs are more panel-style interviews rather than MMI/essay so keep that in mind. I also brushed up on some position statements on the CVMA website to stay caught up on current events. Hope that helps!Thank you for this! How would you suggest going about to find essay prompts? Just google “essay prompts” and go with anything that seems somewhat thought-provoking? Or is there a good website to use as a resource?
Hello first time applicant here. I know this question has been asked before but has anyone received any updates/follow up emails after the invites? Was hoping to receive a follow up email this week.
Just double checking - Kristy wants us to email her with names of vets we’ve worked with?
I know this isn't much help but I remember last year someone had this issue so you are not alone! You could try reaching out to Kristy or IT directly associated with the company they use for the MMIIs anyone else getting a server error every time they try and upload their ID photo? I've tried multiple photos (I have checked that it's a .jpg) as well as multiple web browsers, it just won't let me upload it