WAMC: Maine resident, 2nd time applying

[maplekitty]

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Maine resident, second time applying got waitlisted at LIU and put on the reserve at University College Dublin, I was interviewed at University of Glasgow, WesternU, University College Dublin and Long Island University.

I graduated from University of Prince Edward Island in 2022. I was diagnosed with Type 1 Diabetes at the start of my second semester of my second year so my grades first semester my second year are my second lowest semester due to taking finals with undiagnosed Type 1 Diabetes. My lowest semester was my first semester. I am queer and trans so even though I am willing to go nearly anywhere for school it needs to be a safe space.

Applying this time around to
University College Dublin
University of Glasgow
University of Edinburgh
Western U
Colorado
Most likely others feel free to make suggestions


Cumulative GPA: 3.4
science GPA: 3.5
last 45: 3.6

Any degrees achieved: Graduated in 2022 with a BS in Biology

GRE results: Not planning on taking them

Veterinary Experience:
Vet tech assistant in a 24 hour animal hospital in the ER: 1200 hours
Vet tech assistant in a 24 hour animal hospital in the oncology department: 600 hours
Vet tech assistant in a 24 hour animal hospital in the ophthalmology: 600 hours



Animal Experience:
Part of an equine 4H group for 10 years and represented Maine in New England competition
volunteered at barns to care and feed horses weekly for 3 years
Pet sitting for clients 300

LORs;
STEM Prof
ER DVM
Critical Care DVM

Awards/scholarships:
Several Scholarships
Academic Achievement Award three year in a row

Extracurriculars:
Univeristy
Equestrian Team freshman year
Covid messed up most of my university years

High school:
President of the GSA
Placed in the top 10 in the state for diving
Also on the swim team
4H
Organized and presented for Diversity Week

Employment:
2 years in an Animal Hospital in three different departments (ER, oncology, ophthalmology) as a Vet Tech assistant
Did pet sitting through high school

Summarize any concerns you have: I worry my grades aren't good enough, that I don't have enough animal experience

 

[Cowsrcool]

LMU is extremely holistic in their process I recommend them. I know they have a solid community for LGBTQ+ students as well but I cannot speak to the community outside of the school itself. I would also say give LIU another go as well as maybe Virginia Maryland as they have a new way of assessing applicants this cycle making them more holistic. You don’t have BAD GPAs by any means but they do fall on the “lower end” when you compare to many accepted students. I’d be smart with your applications and apply to more holistic programs. Edinburgh and UCD are not known to be holistic and have GPA requirements/ cut offs. Glasgow is more holistic I definitely recommend applying there but also be wary of UK schools and their accreditation status due to NAVLE scores.

 

[maplekitty]

Just was offered a last minute spot at University College Dublin so I don’t need to worry about applying a second time.