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They are supposedly meeting tomorrow (Thursday) to put together a class! Get neurotic, guys and girls! I would say excited, but this isn't exciting yet, just terrifying and stomach-ulcer inducing.
 
SurgeryDawg25 said:
I found out today that all three of my LOR's have been contacted. That's got to be good news, right?!!!
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I have no idea, but it definitely means they're still thinking about you! Has to be good, right? I hope so. I know two of my LOR writers were contacted but I never really see the others anymore so I have no idea about them.
 
ouijetaime said:
They are supposedly meeting tomorrow (Thursday) to put together a class! Get neurotic, guys and girls! I would say excited, but this isn't exciting yet, just terrifying and stomach-ulcer inducing.
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👍👍👍
 
Stalking the mailbox. Who thinks letters will arrive tomorrow?? It's killing me!!
 
I was under the impression that they were meeting tomorrow to decide on the rest of the class... meaning the soonest they would probably send letters is Monday... depending on how close you are to UGA, I predict that people will start seeing letters towards the end of next week.
 
dizzledog92 said:
I was under the impression that they were meeting tomorrow to decide on the rest of the class... meaning the soonest they would probably send letters is Monday... depending on how close you are to UGA, I predict that people will start seeing letters towards the end of next week.
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I'm not sure exactly when their final meeting is, but when I was called I was told the class would be known on the 22nd of Feb and that letters would be sent out shortly after.
 
I would like to hear frm UGA so I can know where I will be in 5 months. Athens or Auburn? Money wise that's an easy decision...but otherwise it will be super difficult if its a decision I have the opportunity to make. (Read: if UGA decides to let me in this time).
 
ouijetaime said:
I would like to hear from UGA so I can know where I will be in 5 months. Athens or Auburn? Money wise that's an easy decision...but otherwise it will be super difficult if its a decision I have the opportunity to make. (Read: if UGA decides to let me in this time).
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Same for me actually! I have a couple of friends who got into UGA last year, so if I get accepted I'm sure I'll be bugging them a whole bunch while trying to make the final Auburn/UGA decision.
 
Wow!! Congratulations Are u contract or at-large? Will check my email now and report back if anything is there! ( I am in state)
 
marshallmaniac said:
Everybody check their email because I just got accepted as an OOS!!!!!!
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CONGRATS! Does anyone know if UGA sets up a facebook group, or whether students do it themselves? I know some schools do it for their accepted students, and I can't wait to meet (albeit through facebook) other various accepted students!
 
A first year DVM student and friend told me earlier that letters did indeed go out today! Everyone's letters!
 
How long does a letter take from GA to SC? Ha. I don't know why I stress myself out so much - my stats hardly stand a chance at UGA.
 
For those saying UGA only admits 1-2 OOS students, I found somewhere stating that they took 7 last year. So don't give up hope yet! 🙂
 
Anyone heard anything yet? My mail hasn't come yet today!!
 
I'm in state. Like an hour and a half from Athens. I don't think I can wait until Monday!!
 
I dont think anyone will know till monday, I asked my mail lady and she laughed at me, saying at least monday 🙁
 
I got my acceptance(IS) about two hrs ago in the mail! I live in Athens so it should be soon for everyone outside of the city. Hang in there.
 
I've heard of someone else getting theirs today too.
 
Hi All!,

I am an out of state and I got my acceptance email yesterday! I am very exited. Any updates? Has anyone gotten their acceptance on the mail?

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Also, I met with Dr. Carmichael when I visited Athens a few weeks ago. They mentioned they were sending acceptances for the top applicants soon. My email said "You are among our top applicants here at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and have been selected for early admission to the Class of 2017."

I was also told that this year they had space for 16 out of state students, which is much higher than it has been in the past --I was told WV didn't buy the seats they normally buy.

I already accepted my spot! Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back. I'm waiting to get my acceptance in the mail 🙂
 
vcm6 said:
Also, I met with Dr. Carmichael when I visited Athens a few weeks ago. They mentioned they were sending acceptances for the top applicants soon. My email said "You are among our top applicants here at the University of Georgia College of Veterinary Medicine and have been selected for early admission to the Class of 2017."

I was also told that this year they had space for 16 out of state students, which is much higher than it has been in the past --I was told WV didn't buy the seats they normally buy.

I already accepted my spot! Good luck to everyone waiting to hear back. I'm waiting to get my acceptance in the mail 🙂
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So those OOS-ers that haven't yet received an email can still hope? 😉
 
I definitely think so 🙂 I didn't think I would get in... But I guess this is my last winder in NY for a little while 🙂
 
vcm6 said:
I definitely think so 🙂 I didn't think I would get in... But I guess this is my last winder in NY for a little while 🙂
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I'm not holding out too much luck. I'm not that competitive of an applicant, and I've been told time and time again that my age is probably a detriment. That being said, I wouldn't complain about being accepted either!
 
Ahh! So excited for people that heard, I didn't get anything and I live in Athens, I hope that's not bad news!
 
No mail today. Ill be camping under the mailbox on Monday though!

Out of curiosity, any chance those of you accepted would indulge the rest of us with your stats?
 
sloughl said:
No mail today. Ill be camping under the mailbox on Monday though!

Out of curiosity, any chance those of you accepted would indulge the rest of us with your stats?
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This is copied and pasted from what I posted in the successful applicants c/o 2017 thread:

Congrats everyone! I figured I'll go ahead and post some of my stuff hehe

Applicant Stats
20 years old, male, first time applicant, SC resident, third year of university
Applied: UGA, MS State, NC State, Cornell (SC has contracts with Georgia and Mississippi)
Rejections: Cornell, NC State (lol)
Accepted: UGA (contract), MS State (contract)
Attending: I am most likely going with UGA!

Academics
Predicted graduation date: May 2014 (I send my vet school first year transcript back to get my BS)
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
GPA: 4.0
GRE: V - 160, Q - 160, A - 5.5

Honors and Awards
President's List each semester
Research Publication (small journal article in a butterfly science journal from small research group my freshman year)
Employee of the Month at my job as basically a tutor (SI leader)
Palmetto Fellows scholarship (specific to my state)
Trustee scholarship (specific to my university)
International Baccalaureate diploma
Academic Honors Award (something that came with my HS diploma)
AP Scholar with distinction
AATG/PAD Germany Study Trip winner (free month in Germany)
Black Belt in taekwondo
Duke TIP participant

Community Activities
APVMA symposium attendee 2011/2012
Logistical Coordinator of Clemson Gay-Straight Alliance for a year
Alpha Lambda Delta honors frat member (it isn't a typical Greek life kind of frat)
Clemson Gay Straight Alliance active member (for the years I was not a coordinator)
Pre-Veterinary Club active member
Foreign Exchanges with Germany (other than the trip I won)
Various martial arts
Miracle League participant (worked with special needs kids playing baseball)

Veterinary Experience (at time of application)
Mixed Animal/Equine (unpaid intern) - 105 hours
Small Animal Day Practice (paid intern and employee) - 310 hours
Small Animal Emergency Clinic (paid employee)- 164 (Still currently working there)
Food Animal Research - 60 hours (undergrad research with dairy cows)

Animal Experience
Kennel Cleaning - 40 hours
Various Large Animal Handling - 30 hours (horse/cattle/swine/sheep)
Dairy Cattle Handling/Healthcare - 30 hours
Swine Handling/Healthcare - 30 hours
Equine Handling/Healthcare - 30 hours

Employment
Undergrad Teaching Assistant (animal an/phys and repro labs) - 15 hours
Supplemental Instruction Leader (tutor-ish) - 200
Supplemental Instruction Leader Mentor - 5

Letters of Reference
Small animal day practice vet (watched me grow up as well)
Small animal emergency vet
Mixed animal vet
PhD professor and research leader
University employer

Personal Statement
I did not use any specific situational example, but I discussed how my interest in veterinary medicine developed through my undergrad and work-related experiences and how all of my experiences (veterinary and non-veterinary related) have contributed to my preparation for the DVM program. I talked about my fascination with medicine and why I chose veterinary medicine over human medicine. I also discussed my current goals with a DVM degree, my understanding of my options, and how I am nonetheless keeping the door open to other options as I move through the professional program. I made sure to use direct statements asserting stuff about myself with evidence to back it up.

So that was basically my application - I acknowledge that I applied as a junior and am very fortunate to be able to head to veterinary school next Fall!
 
dizzledog92 said:
This is copied and pasted from what I posted in the successful applicants c/o 2017 thread:

Congrats everyone! I figured I'll go ahead and post some of my stuff hehe

Applicant Stats
20 years old, male, first time applicant, SC resident, third year of university
Applied: UGA, MS State, NC State, Cornell (SC has contracts with Georgia and Mississippi)
Rejections: Cornell, NC State (lol)
Accepted: UGA (contract), MS State (contract)
Attending: I am most likely going with UGA!

Academics
Predicted graduation date: May 2014 (I send my vet school first year transcript back to get my BS)
Major: Animal and Veterinary Science
GPA: 4.0
GRE: V - 160, Q - 160, A - 5.5

Honors and Awards
President's List each semester
Research Publication (small journal article in a butterfly science journal from small research group my freshman year)
Employee of the Month at my job as basically a tutor (SI leader)
Palmetto Fellows scholarship (specific to my state)
Trustee scholarship (specific to my university)
International Baccalaureate diploma
Academic Honors Award (something that came with my HS diploma)
AP Scholar with distinction
AATG/PAD Germany Study Trip winner (free month in Germany)
Black Belt in taekwondo
Duke TIP participant

Community Activities
APVMA symposium attendee 2011/2012
Logistical Coordinator of Clemson Gay-Straight Alliance for a year
Alpha Lambda Delta honors frat member (it isn't a typical Greek life kind of frat)
Clemson Gay Straight Alliance active member (for the years I was not a coordinator)
Pre-Veterinary Club active member
Foreign Exchanges with Germany (other than the trip I won)
Various martial arts
Miracle League participant (worked with special needs kids playing baseball)

Veterinary Experience (at time of application)
Mixed Animal/Equine (unpaid intern) - 105 hours
Small Animal Day Practice (paid intern and employee) - 310 hours
Small Animal Emergency Clinic (paid employee)- 164 (Still currently working there)
Food Animal Research - 60 hours (undergrad research with dairy cows)

Animal Experience
Kennel Cleaning - 40 hours
Various Large Animal Handling - 30 hours (horse/cattle/swine/sheep)
Dairy Cattle Handling/Healthcare - 30 hours
Swine Handling/Healthcare - 30 hours
Equine Handling/Healthcare - 30 hours

Employment
Undergrad Teaching Assistant (animal an/phys and repro labs) - 15 hours
Supplemental Instruction Leader (tutor-ish) - 200
Supplemental Instruction Leader Mentor - 5

Letters of Reference
Small animal day practice vet (watched me grow up as well)
Small animal emergency vet
Mixed animal vet
PhD professor and research leader
University employer

Personal Statement
I did not use any specific situational example, but I discussed how my interest in veterinary medicine developed through my undergrad and work-related experiences and how all of my experiences (veterinary and non-veterinary related) have contributed to my preparation for the DVM program. I talked about my fascination with medicine and why I chose veterinary medicine over human medicine. I also discussed my current goals with a DVM degree, my understanding of my options, and how I am nonetheless keeping the door open to other options as I move through the professional program. I made sure to use direct statements asserting stuff about myself with evidence to back it up.

So that was basically my application - I acknowledge that I applied as a junior and am very fortunate to be able to head to veterinary school next Fall!
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Thanks for sharing! .. me and my abysmal GPA are just going to back away slowly..:scared:

Kidding - On a serious note: Congratulations! You have obviously earned it!
 
Well here is (hopefully!) a little bit of hope. I am interested in both a PhD and the DVM (infectious diseases of food animals)

Applicant Stats
22 years old, Female, Hispanic , Second time applicant, NY resident. Graduated in 2012 from Cornell University and currently working as a lab tech at the vet school.
Applied: UGA, Auburn, Kansas, Virginia Tech, Cornell, Western, Illinois
Rejections: Kansas, Virginia Tech, Illinois, Cornell
Accepted: UGA, withdrew applications at Western and Auburn (was an alternate at Auburn)
Attending: UGA!

Academics
Major: Animal Science
GPA: 3.0 from Cornell, 3.16 Cumulative, 3.3 last 4 semesters
GRE: V - 154, Q - 161, A - 4.0

Hours
Small animal 1156 (mostly vet hours)
Food 710 (mostly animal)
Equine 290 (mostly animal)
Research 1500

Letters of Reference
Small animal Vet
Advisor
Mentor (poultry vet)
Research PI from Cornell
Research PI from Westpoint
Supervisor when I was a TA in microbio lab
 
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vcm6 said:
Well here is (hopefully!) a little bit of hope. I am interested in both a PhD and the DVM (infectious diseases of food animals)

Applicant Stats
22 years old, Female, Hispanic , Second time applicant, NY resident. Graduated in 2012 from Cornell University and currently working as a lab tech at the vet school.
Applied: UGA, Auburn, Kansas, Virginia Tech, Cornell, Western, Illinois
Rejections: Kansas, Virginia Tech, Illinois, Cornell
Accepted: UGA, withdrew applications at Western and Auburn (was an alternate at Auburn)
Attending: UGA!

Academics
Major: Animal Science
GPA: 3.0 from Cornell, 3.16 Cumulative, 3.3 last 4 semesters
GRE: V - 154, Q - 161, A - 4.0

Hours
Small animal 1156 (mostly vet hours)
Food 710 (mostly animal)
Equine 290 (mostly animal)
Research 1500

Letters of Reference
Small animal Vet
Advisor
Mentor (poultry vet)
Research PI from Cornell
Research PI from Westpoint
Supervisor when I was a TA in microbio lab
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Nice job!! Congrats to you!
 
I know it is a bit early for this but figured I'd ask anyway. For the people accepted/soon to be accepted who know they are going to UGA. Has anyone started thinking about housing? I am hoping to get an apartment with one other person (2 max) and I wanted to start looking soon so I can get a good rate. It would be nice to find someone with similar living habits and get to know them a little more before we move in. So let me know!
 
My university is on the quarter system (3 quarters a year), does anyone know if UGA requires one or two quarters (I know they require one semester) of biochem for admissions?
 
I just got my acceptance letter IS!!! I should've checked my mail yesterday but didn't expect it to come so soon! I am just so beside my self and can't believe my dreams are finally coming true. Good luck to everyone else and see you next year Dawgs!!!
 
It's almost TOMORROW. Not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight. Or function in class tomorrow....! 😱

Really not sure how I'm going to face it if I have to sign in tomorrow and say I was rejected, ha. 😳

On that note, good luck everyone! Best wishes tomorrow!!👍👍👍
 
sloughl said:
It's almost TOMORROW. Not sure how I'm going to sleep tonight. Or function in class tomorrow....! 😱

Really not sure how I'm going to face it if I have to sign in tomorrow and say I was rejected, ha. 😳

On that note, good luck everyone! Best wishes tomorrow!!👍👍👍
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Good luck to you too!! At least I've been able to keep my mind off of it because I've been swamped this weekend finishing my senior research project and taking care of a new puppy. Hopefully tomorrow brings good news to us all!
 
SurgeryDawg25 said:
Good luck to you too!! At least I've been able to keep my mind off of it because I've been swamped this weekend finishing my senior research project and taking care of a new puppy. Hopefully tomorrow brings good news to us all!
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You're still a better man/woman than me! Ha. I worked on my senior seminar all weekend with frequent panic breaks!

New puppy!? What kind? If today brings bad news, my dog and I have a date with a bottle of wine, haha.
 
sloughl said:
You're still a better man/woman than me! Ha. I worked on my senior seminar all weekend with frequent panic breaks!

New puppy!? What kind? If today brings bad news, my dog and I have a date with a bottle of wine, haha.
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She's a yellow lab/pitbull/boxer mix. She was in a litter of 11, and they were going to go to the humane society if they weren't adopted, so 6 friends and I adopted a bunch of them.

Now I'm sitting in biochem anxiously awaiting the mail... At least I don't have class tomorrow, so I can celebrate/grieve accordingly.
 
SurgeryDawg25 said:
She's a yellow lab/pitbull/boxer mix. She was in a litter of 11, and they were going to go to the humane society if they weren't adopted, so 6 friends and I adopted a bunch of them.

Now I'm sitting in biochem anxiously awaiting the mail... At least I don't have class tomorrow, so I can celebrate/grieve accordingly.
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Aww, that's precious! Good for you, rescuing puppies!
I just want to go sit under the mailbox. But with my luck, it won't come today - or it will end up at my parents house.

You're IS, right? You got this!😀
 
sloughl said:
Aww, that's precious! Good for you, rescuing puppies!
I just want to go sit under the mailbox. But with my luck, it won't come today - or it will end up at my parents house.

You're IS, right? You got this!😀
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Yep I'm IS! I'm not sure if I should stalk my college's business office (because I live on campus and my mail goes through them) or if it's going to show up at my parents house. It has to come in today, I can't wait another day!
 
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