madrigal01
MS State c/o 2029
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Hey all,
I guess this will be my third time applying. 23F. I got into Ross and St. George this cycle, but honestly with the current uncertainty with loans as someone who wants to specialize (as well as some personal things) I don't think I'm accepting either seat. Waitlisted for MS State, UGA, and LMU, not feeling very hopeful right now. Dream job is Aquatics, though I don't have experience in that field right now.
1st Cycle (2022-2023)
UF (In-State, denied without interview)
Oregon State (OOS, denied)
SGU (Accepted, declined seat to reapply)
2nd Cycle (2024-2025)
UF (IS, denied w/o interview)
MS State (OOS, Interviewed, waitlisted)
NC State (OOS, denied)
Illinois (OOS, denied)
LMU (OOS, interviewed, waitlisted)
UGA (OOS, waitlisted)
Oregon State (OOS, denied)
SGU (Interviewed, accepted -> decline seat?)
Ross (Interviewed, accepted -> decline seat?)
I feel like my scores and experiences are competitive (especially for an in-country school!!), but I can't even get an interview to my in-state so I'm not really sure what I'm doing wrong. Only MS State does file reviews, so I guess I'll see what they thought application wise. Just feeling really discouraged right now and thought I'd get some advice on where to go from here.
Note: Had to quit my job in November to take care of my parents and haven't been doing anything in the field/to better my app since then. I don't know how/if that will affect applying this next cycle. Though I am taking Animal Anatomy, Animal Physiology, and Animal Nutrition online right now to get those pre-reqs for any school that requires them
Cumulative GPA: 3.75
science GPA: 3.58
last 45: 4.0
Any degrees achieved: B.S. Biology, University of Central Florida, Leadership Certificate
GRE results: Not taken
CASPER: 3rd Quartile
Veterinary Experience:
- 2000 hours Tech/Assistant at Small Animal GP
- 500 hours Reception at Small Animal ER
LORs:
-Vet from Small Animal GP
-Professor from TA position
-Professor that took me to South Africa
Animal Experience:
- 150 hours volunteering with Exotic Turtles and Tortoises (husbandry)
- 50 hours Wildlife Reserve in South Africa
- (planned for Summer 2025) 80 hours MARVET with Bottlenose Dolphins
Research Experience:
- Published one paper on Microplastic Abundance in Florida State Parks (not first author or anything)
- 50 hours collecting data on Microplastics
- 20 hours collecting data for Mangrove encroachment in intracoastal oyster beds
-100 hours collecting data on Queen Conch in Belize
Awards/scholarships:
- Provost Scholarship (Full ride to Undergrad)
- Study Abroad Scholarships x2
- Dean's List x4, President's List x3
-Degree awarded with Honors and Distinction
- Housing Leadership Awards x3
-Advocacy Initiative of the Year 2023 National Housing Conference
CE/Certificates/Conferences:
- Fear-Free Certified
- RECOVER Certified
- APVMA Symposium 2024
- VMX 2025 (~40 hours CE)
- (planned) IAAAM 2025
Extracurriculars:
- Residence Hall Association Executive Board Member (2 years), Dorm Council President (2 years), National Residence Hall Honorary (2 years)
- Dean's Leadership Council (2 years)
- Pre-Vet Society
Employment:
- Teacher's Assistant for Honors Symposium (2 years)
- Internship with Audubon Florida Climate Fellow for 1 Semester
Thanks for any help :,)
I guess this will be my third time applying. 23F. I got into Ross and St. George this cycle, but honestly with the current uncertainty with loans as someone who wants to specialize (as well as some personal things) I don't think I'm accepting either seat. Waitlisted for MS State, UGA, and LMU, not feeling very hopeful right now. Dream job is Aquatics, though I don't have experience in that field right now.
1st Cycle (2022-2023)
UF (In-State, denied without interview)
Oregon State (OOS, denied)
SGU (Accepted, declined seat to reapply)
2nd Cycle (2024-2025)
UF (IS, denied w/o interview)
MS State (OOS, Interviewed, waitlisted)
NC State (OOS, denied)
Illinois (OOS, denied)
LMU (OOS, interviewed, waitlisted)
UGA (OOS, waitlisted)
Oregon State (OOS, denied)
SGU (Interviewed, accepted -> decline seat?)
Ross (Interviewed, accepted -> decline seat?)
I feel like my scores and experiences are competitive (especially for an in-country school!!), but I can't even get an interview to my in-state so I'm not really sure what I'm doing wrong. Only MS State does file reviews, so I guess I'll see what they thought application wise. Just feeling really discouraged right now and thought I'd get some advice on where to go from here.
Note: Had to quit my job in November to take care of my parents and haven't been doing anything in the field/to better my app since then. I don't know how/if that will affect applying this next cycle. Though I am taking Animal Anatomy, Animal Physiology, and Animal Nutrition online right now to get those pre-reqs for any school that requires them
Cumulative GPA: 3.75
science GPA: 3.58
last 45: 4.0
Any degrees achieved: B.S. Biology, University of Central Florida, Leadership Certificate
GRE results: Not taken
CASPER: 3rd Quartile
Veterinary Experience:
- 2000 hours Tech/Assistant at Small Animal GP
- 500 hours Reception at Small Animal ER
LORs:
-Vet from Small Animal GP
-Professor from TA position
-Professor that took me to South Africa
Animal Experience:
- 150 hours volunteering with Exotic Turtles and Tortoises (husbandry)
- 50 hours Wildlife Reserve in South Africa
- (planned for Summer 2025) 80 hours MARVET with Bottlenose Dolphins
Research Experience:
- Published one paper on Microplastic Abundance in Florida State Parks (not first author or anything)
- 50 hours collecting data on Microplastics
- 20 hours collecting data for Mangrove encroachment in intracoastal oyster beds
-100 hours collecting data on Queen Conch in Belize
Awards/scholarships:
- Provost Scholarship (Full ride to Undergrad)
- Study Abroad Scholarships x2
- Dean's List x4, President's List x3
-Degree awarded with Honors and Distinction
- Housing Leadership Awards x3
-Advocacy Initiative of the Year 2023 National Housing Conference
CE/Certificates/Conferences:
- Fear-Free Certified
- RECOVER Certified
- APVMA Symposium 2024
- VMX 2025 (~40 hours CE)
- (planned) IAAAM 2025
Extracurriculars:
- Residence Hall Association Executive Board Member (2 years), Dorm Council President (2 years), National Residence Hall Honorary (2 years)
- Dean's Leadership Council (2 years)
- Pre-Vet Society
Employment:
- Teacher's Assistant for Honors Symposium (2 years)
- Internship with Audubon Florida Climate Fellow for 1 Semester
Thanks for any help :,)
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