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Haven't seen a thread for Ohio State yet so I figured I would get it rolling. Who else applied and wants to become a Buckeye?
When do interviews usually get sent out?
When do interviews usually get sent out?
It’s been a few years since I interviewed but usually beginning of Dec, I think.
I am IS and second time applicant. Last year some interview invites went out December 13 & 14 and more went out on December 20th. I received my interview invite on Thursday December 20th. If I remember correctly, interview dates were Jan 3, 4, 5, 12, and 26.
Rough timeline:
Out right rejections went out Jan 7-8th.
First round of acceptances went out Jan. 15th.
Another round of acceptances went out Feb 6th.
Waitlist & rejections went out on Feb 11th.
I was crushed I didn't get in. Obviously OSU is my first choice as I am IS.
This cycle I feel better prepared and my application only got stronger. I completed my B.S. in Animal Science/Pre-Veterinary Medicine with a minor in Chemistry and Biology and increased my CUM, Science and last 30/45 hour GPA's. I added research and even more Veterinary Experience (both Large & Small around 3600 last cycle) & Animal Experience hours (over 5000 last cycle). I have plenty of volunteer, leadership and extra curricular activities as well as strong LOR's. All of the above were not a concern as indicated by my file review. I believe it was my interview that sealed my fate. I think my nerves got the best of me so I am practicing a wide range of interview questions so I can be more relaxed if granted an interview this year.
Thanks Guys! I wish us all the best of luck in this brutal process. It's stressful, tests our patience, and sometimes knocks us down. Everyone works hard and sacrifices to get this far and we are all climbing the admission to vet school mountain. Acceptance is at the summit. Think about how many times you have stumbled, been injured or fallen flat on your face during your climb. We must swat self-doubt to the ground, get back up and keep fighting through all the crap that grabs us and tries to pull us down. Be proud of yourself, your accomplishments, and stay positive.
"They take pictures of mountain climbers at the top of the mountain. They're smiling. Ecstatic. Triumphant. We push ourselves because we have to, not because we like it. They don't take pictures along the way because who wants to remember the rest of it. The relentless climb, the pain and anguish of taking it to the next level. Nobody takes pictures of that. Nobody wants to remember. We just want to remember the view from the top. The breathtaking moment from the edge of the world. That's what keeps us climbing and it's worth the pain. That's the crazy part. It's worth anything." - Meredith Grey
Every time I see anyone post an acceptance - I think - Woohoo! You made it! I can't help but be excited for those people because this is not an easy journey for anyone.
So here's to all of us getting our breathtaking moment and making it to the summit!
So.... I definitely thought I responded to this thread. So super late haha. But first time OOS applicant.
I received and email a week ago stating they had all my application materials and they were reviewing itHas anyone received an email confirming that they received all of your application materials? I have not heard anything since they sent me the supplemental.
Has anyone received an email confirming that they received all of your application materials? I have not heard anything since they sent me the supplemental.
What type of interview do they do? Like how was your overall experience?IS 2nd year applicant. Granted an interview last year that went terrible. More confident this year, but still scared!
You got this!IS 2nd year applicant. Granted an interview last year that went terrible. More confident this year, but still scared!
What type of interview do they do? Like how was your overall experience?
What type of interview do they do? Like how was your overall experience?
How did you hear that?OOS 1st time applicant, they are still reviewing my app last I heard.
This is how the process went: Jan 11th was a dinner and chat with a few OSU vets/staff. It was nice, but I don’t think I would attend it again. Jan 12th there was a 4 hr session of info (paying for school, a tour, lunch, etc). My interview was in the afternoon after this session. You sit in the lounge area with the other pre-vet students. The interviewers come in, call your name, then you follow them to a room. My personal experience was 2 veterinarians with masters of public health and 1 recently graduated veterinarian. I was very hyper and couldn’t settle down. I take full blame for my terrible interview BUT in my opinion the questions were awful. They only asked me the 5 questions they had to: “What do veterinarians do besides general practice?” “Name a time you were a leader” “What would you like do after graduating” “Name a time you changed the outcome of something you didn’t want to do.” (These arent exact, just the topics I remember answering). They asked me NOTHING pertaining to my application, which I was fully prepared to talk about how my 15 years in ballet shaped who I am, and all my experiences, etc. It was very frustrating.
With only these general questions and only 30 mins in the interview, it was very hard to tell them anything about myself. I knew right when I walked out that I’d be denied!
Not trying to bring anyone down, this was just my experience
I got an email in October from Sandra Dawkins that said my app was complete for them; & they would send interview decisions December-January.How did you hear that?
Weird, I never got an email like that, just the login emails! Thanks for the information!I got an email in October from Sandra Dawkins that said my app was complete for them; & they would send interview decisions December-January.
You're welcome!Weird, I never got an email like that, just the login emails! Thanks for the information!
This is how the process went: Jan 11th was a dinner and chat with a few OSU vets/staff. It was nice, but I don’t think I would attend it again. Jan 12th there was a 4 hr session of info (paying for school, a tour, lunch, etc). My interview was in the afternoon after this session. You sit in the lounge area with the other pre-vet students. The interviewers come in, call your name, then you follow them to a room. My personal experience was 2 veterinarians with masters of public health and 1 recently graduated veterinarian. I was very hyper and couldn’t settle down. I take full blame for my terrible interview BUT in my opinion the questions were awful. They only asked me the 5 questions they had to: “What do veterinarians do besides general practice?” “Name a time you were a leader” “What would you like do after graduating” “Name a time you changed the outcome of something you didn’t want to do.” (These arent exact, just the topics I remember answering). They asked me NOTHING pertaining to my application, which I was fully prepared to talk about how my 15 years in ballet shaped who I am, and all my experiences, etc. It was very frustrating.
With only these general questions and only 30 mins in the interview, it was very hard to tell them anything about myself. I knew right when I walked out that I’d be denied!
Not trying to bring anyone down, this was just my experience
Word to the wise for this year - pull specific examples from your various experiences when answering these kinds of questions. Practice doing this beforehand - that way you can figure out exactly what you want to convey about your experiences/what you have learned about them/how they have shaped you or whatever, and how to do it in the context of various general questions.
I would guess this week or next (leaning towards next based on the last couple years...but my year I think it was the 4th or 5th). You‘re so close!Maybe this week? Maybe??? Anyone have any kind of scoop?
Do they usually email? I have not been able to log in through the portal so I hope that’s not how they notify us!
Yes they will email you. Word of warning about the portal regarding rejections: it’s not very reliable (at least as of last year). I was rejected via email and my portal never updated. In fact I was curious and it only ever updated in October of this year saying that my application was inactive because the term had begun. So it took around 10 months after being rejected for my portal to change, but it never said I was rejected.Do they usually email? I have not been able to log in through the portal so I hope that’s not how they notify us!
@mmmdreamerz did they allow interviewees to pick their interview day in years prior?
Exciting. I’m nervous since I’m a first time OOS applicant haha. Did anyone get an invite yet, or did that page just appear on the OSU website?On Facebook someone sent a link about interviews..... so I’m guessing everything is going to get real soon!