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Fishy_Applicant said:
@katiemcat do we know roughly how many folks are on the wait-list vs how many get roughly accepted off it? Specifically curious about OOS. I realize IS barely moves.

I kinda wish they just rejected me at this point. šŸ˜­
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Iā€™m not sure exactly how many people they put on each list - I was just told the OOS waitlist is about 5x as long as the IS due to more significant movement. I think if youā€™re on the OOS list you have a decent chance of being pulled. My cycle they pulled at least 20-30 people off if not more. A lot of the OOS people in my class were pulled from the waitlist. Really depends how many people are declining their seat or waitlist spot from year to year though of course. A lot of people who get into UF OOS are also going to get into their IS. Donā€™t give up!
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So if we get pulled off the waitlist, does that mean we will hear something before or after the April 15th decision deadline they talked about in the email?
 
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iloveruminants said:
did you receive an OOS alternate email?
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I did yeah. I gotta sign up for a last pre-req on the chance I get pulled off the wait-list and I gotta get flights down to Florida to check it out to see if I even like it. It's just a lot for a maybe when Im fortunate to have gotten in elsewhere. UF would be significantly cheaper than Tufts though... Ugh! I guess I'm lucky to have this problem though.
 
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Do you guys have any advice on research experience or how to start? I was interested in aiding in research at my school and one of the things I believe I could have lacked on my application but between work and school I never looked into it and graduated with my bachelors in science. I could apply for a job as a lab technician at a college near me and then start on research that I am interested in such as disease control, but was wondering if any of you had more experience or tips to get started? Thank youšŸ™‚
 
dreamingvet said:
Do you guys have any advice on research experience or how to start? I was interested in aiding in research at my school and one of the things I believe I could have lacked on my application but between work and school I never looked into it and graduated with my bachelors in science. I could apply for a job as a lab technician at a college near me and then start on research that I am interested in such as disease control, but was wondering if any of you had more experience or tips to get started? Thank youšŸ™‚
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This is kind of a roundabout way to get ā€œresearch experienceā€ but definitely look into positions within lab animal medicine. A lot of lab animal facilities have a Scientific Protocol Implementation (SPI) Unit which is an entry level research position that still does a lot of hands on with animals. Also a vet tech position - less involved in conducting the research but still assist with procedures for the research.
 
after54 said:
So if we get pulled off the waitlist, does that mean we will hear something before or after the April 15th decision deadline they talked about in the email?
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Most activity related to waitlists usually occurs in the week or two after April 15. The accepted students have until then to decide where theyā€™re going and pay their deposits, per VMCAS rules. Some schools may go ahead and start working through the waitlist if people decline their seats before the April 15 deadline, but many schools wait until after April 15 to begin calling waitlist people. I have no clue what UF is doing, but I wouldnā€™t expect to hear much before April 15. Most of the movement happens in April to early May, but itā€™s theoretically possible to be called off the waitlist clear until classes start, if someone were to change their mind about attending. When they offer seats to waitlist people, you usually have a couple days to make a decision to accept or not after you get the call/email.
 
An LSU advisor told me they were pulling off of their OOS waitlist as late as July, and I think they may have even had one or two more after that.
 
I got the OOS waitlist email early this morning (like 4am). It said that anyone pulled off the list would only have 24 hours between getting contacted by them and having to commit to the school.. so if you're waitlisted, keep a close eye on your emails/voicemails after 4/15. Most other schools give 48 hours, in my experience.
 
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Did anyone get the ā€œThank You for Interviewing with UFCVMā€ and then the ā€œUFCVM Final Official Decisionā€ email back to back? It seems like they forgot to send the first email after the interview. Also got an IS rejection šŸ„²
 
loudapple said:
Did anyone get the ā€œThank You for Interviewing with UFCVMā€ and then the ā€œUFCVM Final Official Decisionā€ email back to back? It seems like they forgot to send the first email after the interview. Also got an IS rejection šŸ„²
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same to me, both at the same time. IS rejection :/
 
Does anyone know if there will be an accepted students group made by UF or if we should make it ourselves?
 
how long after the post interview email did the decision come? i got an email at 11:20pm ET thanking me for my interview but nothing regarding a decision.
 
katiemcat said:
Iā€™m not sure exactly how many people they put on each list - I was just told the OOS waitlist is about 5x as long as the IS due to more significant movement. I think if youā€™re on the OOS list you have a decent chance of being pulled. My cycle they pulled at least 20-30 people off if not more. A lot of the OOS people in my class were pulled from the waitlist. Really depends how many people are declining their seat or waitlist spot from year to year though of course. A lot of people who get into UF OOS are also going to get into their IS. Donā€™t give up!
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Do you know how long the IS alternate usually is? In my head I'm thinking like 10-20 people but idk if its more or less than that. Either way I'm planning on going to my other OOS acceptance but just good to have a general idea I guess.
 
Question!! When Iā€™m filing out one of the forms to accept my seat, itā€™s asking for an 8-digit UFID. Iā€™m IS and already have one, would it be the same or do they generate a new one?
 
jhigg18 said:
Do you know how long the IS alternate usually is? In my head I'm thinking like 10-20 people but idk if itā€™s more or less than that. Either way I'm planning on going to my other OOS acceptance but just good to have a general idea I guess.
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I genuinely have no idea, Iā€™m sorry. I think it may be closer to 20.
 
So house hunting this week for my Son. Can anyone at UF provide me what parking at UF Vet school is like? Do people bike to school? Open to any comments and feedback.
 
FLBuckeye said:
So house hunting this week for my Son. Can anyone at UF provide me what parking at UF Vet school is like? Do people bike to school? Open to any comments and feedback.
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Parking is pretty awful in Gainesville. If youā€™re able to walk or bike I would recommend it. Thereā€™s some parking around the school but it fills early. If you roll in too late youā€™ll have to park quite a ways away in overflow lots and walk in anyway.
 
JaynaAli said:
Parking is pretty awful in Gainesville. If youā€™re able to walk or bike I would recommend it. Thereā€™s some parking around the school but it fills early. If you roll in too late youā€™ll have to park quite a ways away in overflow lots and walk in anyway.
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Thank you for the response! Much appreciated.
 
FLBuckeye said:
So house hunting this week for my Son. Can anyone at UF provide me what parking at UF Vet school is like? Do people bike to school? Open to any comments and feedback.
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Parking at the vet school is awful and always has been. Students have pleaded with the school to expand parking to no avail. Getting to school before 8am should land you parking, but on a day where multiple classes have exams you may have to get there around 6:30am to get parking. Really depends on each classā€™ schedule for the day.
To paint a picture: I had a lecture where the professor showed up 20 minutes late because he couldnā€™t find any parking and had to park across the street.
Some people scooter or bike to school so they donā€™t have to worry about all of that.
 
katiemcat said:
Parking at the vet school is awful and always has been. Students have pleaded with the school to expand parking to no avail. Getting to school before 8am should land you parking, but on a day where multiple classes have exams you may have to get there around 6:30am to get parking. Really depends on each classā€™ schedule for the day.
To paint a picture: I had a lecture where the professor showed up 20 minutes late because he couldnā€™t find any parking and had to park across the street.
Some people scooter or bike to school so they donā€™t have to worry about all of that.
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Thank you. I am focused now on walking/ biking distance to school for him. Seems like some decent options.
 
FLBuckeye said:
Thank you. I am focused now on walking/ biking distance to school for him. Seems like some decent options.
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Honestly on clinics too this is ideal. I was called in frequently in the middle of the night (sometimes multiple times) and I wished I could just walk over šŸ˜‚
 
FLBuckeye said:
Thank you. I am focused now on walking/ biking distance to school for him. Seems like some decent options.
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Parking is bad.. I work at the school. I live at the Bartram right next door. If your son has the $$ I highly recommend this location because of its proximity and no need to buy a parking pass. I can only afford because I have a boyfriend and roommates I split rent with but this place is full of professional students and it doesn't have the "undergraduate housing" vibe.
 
i feel like i'm the only person that got an IS rejection, lol. congrats to everyone accepted and on the waitlist!!

I have a question for those who have been rejected before (by any school) and had a packet review (if you're lurking on here). What kind of suggestions did they make for you to improve? I feel like I can guess what they would say, but I want to know if they specifically told anyone that they should retake prerequisites and things like that. I'm currently in a master's program but can see why the admissions committee might need even further confirmation that I can do hard and fast-paced science courses (mediocre performance during covid). My GPA isn't bad, but I can see their point if they think I'm bad at school.

Let me know your suggestions!
 
flsheltermed said:
Parking is bad.. I work at the school. I live at the Bartram right next door. If your son has the $$ I highly recommend this location because of its proximity and no need to buy a parking pass. I can only afford because I have a boyfriend and roommates I split rent with but this place is full of professional students and it doesn't have the "undergraduate housing" vibe.
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Fr whenever people ask me the ā€œconsā€ for UF this is always my first point. TAPs circles and tickets people daily as well for parking outside of your ā€œparking pass zone.ā€ Yet we have professors taking up limited student parking when they have more access? Iā€™ve also gotten a ticket from TAPs saying I don't have a parking pass and the ticket listed someone elseā€™s car and plate šŸ˜‚ Truly a disaster.
 
fuzzylab said:
This is kind of a roundabout way to get ā€œresearch experienceā€ but definitely look into positions within lab animal medicine. A lot of lab animal facilities have a Scientific Protocol Implementation (SPI) Unit which is an entry level research position that still does a lot of hands on with animals. Also a vet tech position - less involved in conducting the research but still assist with procedures for the research.
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I disagree with this. I think when they're looking for research experience they want to see you involved in an investigation, not just doing the procedures for a lab.
 
dreamingvet said:
Do you guys have any advice on research experience or how to start? I was interested in aiding in research at my school and one of the things I believe I could have lacked on my application but between work and school I never looked into it and graduated with my bachelors in science. I could apply for a job as a lab technician at a college near me and then start on research that I am interested in such as disease control, but was wondering if any of you had more experience or tips to get started? Thank youšŸ™‚
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I had no research experience in undergrad and got a job as a lab tech. I think doing this is good, but not if you aren't really really interested in research. Plenty of labs would take you on as a volunteer tech even out of undergrad, you just have to be willing to email and ask!! It takes patience, so email a lot of them. Look into departments you wouldn't have thought to. I'm in an immunology lab inside the CVM!
 
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