I was told by the admissions people start at about the age of 7 or 8 and feeding them, walking them, etc are considered hours. I personally think it is silly but all of my pets need medications and we have fostered animals with medical issues so I stated that instead of saying "I walked my dog"
I did the same thing !
I guess it depends on who you are and what your goals are.
Me? I'll take the year off, work, and apply again next year. Some people go to graduate school or do a post-bacc to strengthen their academics if need be. Some people get more experience. Whatever one chooses to do, just keep busy and live your life
One of mine was unable to submit two years ago. Have them call VMCAS if the problem persists, mine unfortunately did not (and didn't tell me he was having issues until after the deadline...) so VMCAS was completely unhelpful.
My vet recommender is completely inept at computers but didn't have problems. Although she might have had her sister helped her.
Mine didn't work either and she is super proficient with technology
There are still a few people on the list here! 2022 Personal Statement(s) Readers Make sure to look at the last post since some people have removed themselves.
Thanks so much
Read two posts above.
I did do this I should have stated that in my original post. I did not get a reply from many of the people I sent my essays to so I am looking for other resources.
I think most of the people on the list have already started classes or are starting this week so they might take a bit to get back to you. But it might be harder to find someone else on SDN since if they're not on there, they more than likely don't have time or just aren't willing to read people's essays.
I completely agree. I feel like mine basically have no personality because you can't waste those precious characters on fluff.
I believe schools calculate your last 45/36/30 GPA (depending on the school) based on what you have on your app when you submit. Lots don't ask for fall transcripts and most have started sending out interview invites (or holding interviews) before those grades would even be available.
It depends. A few of the schools I applied to updated them.
I'm pretty new to SDN but from all the scrolling and researching that I have done, I feel like I get a little more hopeless. I won't be applying soon but I thought I would share my question here since you are all going through the process now. I have an extremely low GPA which sucks because I have accumulated over 200 undergrad credits so getting my GPA up to even a 3.0 is going to be hard (I have a 2.86 now). I still have a few prerequisites that I need to take so I can definitely boost it up a little more before I apply. I am currently studying for the GRE and work full-time at an animal rehabilitation place.
I struggled a lot during undergrad because I didn't really know what I was interested in and went through different cycles of I want to be this and that and I didn't really discover my passion to be a vet until after undergrad. Mistakes and hardships were made but I am taking everyone's advice to apply smart and apply to schools that would consider me. With that being said so far I have Western University (min GPA is 2.7), Oregon state (doesn't have a minimum), and Ross university (looks at holistic app). I am still researching on more options however, this is where I'm confused. I feel like I never see any successful applicants with a GPA as low as mine. If I do, I see that they have received a masters. I don't see myself being able to pursue a masters for several reasons but the main one being that I don't have an idea of what I would want to study especially since you literally have to write a thesis about it lol. I would appreciate anyone's help or guidance or any forum threads I haven't read that could help me out I would appreciate it
I'm pretty new to SDN but from all the scrolling and researching that I have done, I feel like I get a little more hopeless. I won't be applying soon but I thought I would share my question here since you are all going through the process now. I have an extremely low GPA which sucks because I have accumulated over 200 undergrad credits so getting my GPA up to even a 3.0 is going to be hard (I have a 2.86 now). I still have a few prerequisites that I need to take so I can definitely boost it up a little more before I apply. I am currently studying for the GRE and work full-time at an animal rehabilitation place.
I struggled a lot during undergrad because I didn't really know what I was interested in and went through different cycles of I want to be this and that and I didn't really discover my passion to be a vet until after undergrad. Mistakes and hardships were made but I am taking everyone's advice to apply smart and apply to schools that would consider me. With that being said so far I have Western University (min GPA is 2.7), Oregon state (doesn't have a minimum), and Ross university (looks at holistic app). I am still researching on more options however, this is where I'm confused. I feel like I never see any successful applicants with a GPA as low as mine. If I do, I see that they have received a masters. I don't see myself being able to pursue a masters for several reasons but the main one being that I don't have an idea of what I would want to study especially since you literally have to write a thesis about it lol. I would appreciate anyone's help or guidance or any forum threads I haven't read that could help me out I would appreciate it
I put per diem I wasn't sure what to put
I am graduating from my post-bach program in Dec. I'm just going to work and finish my CNA courses
When I applied, I called VMCAS as I had attended multiple schools. They said to EITHER list the school (and pertinent GPA) where I obtained my B.A. OR to list the school where I acquired the majority of my prerequisites (along with the pertinent GPA). I listed the latter as it was much more pertinent. If things are the same this year, I am sure you could do that. You can always call to ask
.Either is ok - just be consistent with whatever you choose
Don't worry, it will be processed even after the deadline and you will be verified. Don't panic.
Omg thank you
Yes ! They accept it through credential solutions or parchment
Hi everyone! New member here...confused about where in the world I add publications? I've read previous threads on this and the format in "experience" isn't really appropriate for these (week info etc.). I have research experience in that section, but there isn't exactly enough room in the description box to add anything about it except "co-authored publications". It should be in the "achievement section!! Grrrr
