Good luck! when did you submit your application? what is date line of the process?
Thank you for info. From previous cycle looks like interviewing started last days of October.
Thank you! I've added all of them there, but there's nothing else we have to do for them to count our pre-reqs right?
I don't believe so. I was weirded out with the set up for their pre-req list, I had my sister sit down with me and match the requirements with the classes I had listed to make sure everything was on there.
I didn’t, I suppose if they have any questions they will contact.
I am having the exact same issue — I have 4 on VMCAS but it says I’m missing reference 3. I’ve emailed 2 separate times but gotten nothing, and I’m hoping it doesn’t mess with my chances
I had the same issue, but yesterday it suddenly got corrected. I emailed, but didn't get a response. I think it's the system they use- I applied to Oregon who uses a similar application status checking website and they said there was a glitch they were working to correct with uploaded materials. I think as long as you uploaded them they'll be on your account eventually, but it definitely stressed me out.
I got a reply yesterday! They said it was system error that was causing the issue with the reference letters, and mine was just corrected today.
Hey guys I'm reading the thread and now I'm getting nervous about pre-requisites. In VMCAS I thought I didn't have the option to add pre-req classes for Western but it seems like some of you did? Did I miss something? You were able to list them in VMCAS in the supplemental section?
Was this within VMCAS or something separate? I am really worried now because I thought Western didn't have the option to add them within VMCAS and instead their admissions team checks the pre-reqs themselves?
Thank you. I will definitely call in the morning.
WesternU does admission reviews on a rolling basis, so essentially it's based on when you send in your application. They review all the applications but then when is dependent on when you sent it in if that makes sense. Just so we have a timeline to go off of, when did you submit your app for Western?
I submitted my VMCAS app on 9-8 verified 9-12 and completed the additional forms on 9-15
Thanks for the info! It seems like the timeline might be going faster than last year's then! Last year I submitted pretty close to the deadline but didn't get a notification about my application being reviewed until a couple of months later. A lot of us also thought that they were short-staffed last year though since there was frequent shuffling of admissions counselors, so it's good to hear that they're (hopefully) having a much easier time this year!
Someone I know at western said they are short-staffed again this year, so we might be waiting again like last year 😱 let’s hope this is our year!
It’s happening!!! ☺️
Congratulations! May I ask, when did they send your application to the committee for review?
I want to say they sent it after the 9/15 deadline, I submitted around the start of September though! If I remember correctly! It sounds like yours will be soon!!!
Honestly no they’ve been pretty gosh darn good at getting back to me (this was before the app was due tho, so maybe they’re just so booked with reviewing applications). I highly recommend calling if you can if your situation is that dire. Leave a voicemail if no one picks up and they’re usually pretty good at getting back to people!! Best of luck friend
I definitely had a hard time getting in touch with them. I sent many emails to several different counselors with no response. I even left voicemails. My advice, make an appointment online if you can and try calling the main admission office, not your counselor directly.
I have too. I've emailed my counselor a few times, and I had scheduled an appointment before I applied and nobody had joined. I'm assuming they're just very busy
I’m with you on that one
I am also a 3rd-time applicant! They only just started sending interview invites, so stay tuned, we’ll be next! I was waitlisted last cycle. Did you have an interview last year?
Sadly I was rejected outright last cycle. I am hoping that my additional grades from my Master's program and my new experiences working in emergency and exotic animal medicine will help me stand out this cycle!
Do you mind sharing your stats from last cycle?
I have total faith in you this cycle!! That’s A LOT to bring to the table! 😄I am also taking masters electives/upper division courses to make me stand out. I had a lot of wildlife/exotic experience prior to applying but this cycle I have more small animal medicine experience (which I lacked severely). These classes will certainly help us when we are in actual vet school. Consider this a dress rehearsal to the big show.
