Just received my phone call for acceptance into Vet Prep Fall 2023. To be honest, I'm grateful it's not a no but bummed I'm not going into the program directly. But looking at the bright side my chance to be a veterinarian is still there. I worked with a Ross 2017 grad who is a great ER doctor. She went into vet prep first and told me it was the best thing she did as far as acclimating to the island life earlier and having a smaller cohort while making great connections with the faculty that she later used for her internship recommendations. Just wanted to share my thoughts and experiences.
I took out a private loan through Discover to do my post-bac out of state. The extra loans of course do hurt but it was the best private loan I found that allowed me to be a stronger applicant this second time around. I liked Discover as a loan provider because they do allow you to pause payments while you're in school and I didn't need a cosigner. The other private loans I looked into do not allow you to pause payments and while the interest is higher than federal loans, it's necessary as I can't make that monthly payment while in vet school. So that may be an option to look into for those considering private loans. I do plan to save as much as possible to not have to take out that loan or not the full amount if I don't need to.
As with any school, I truly think it is what you make it and seek out the opportunities available to you. I know many Ross graduates who are great doctors, Medical directors, specialists, etc. I also know people who started the program and didn't finish for various reasons. I applied to another school in the states and others have told me their students are incompetent while personally knowing graduates from the program who are thriving in their careers. I would want my school to set me up for success but also know I have to make the most of every opportunity I can. That's just my two cents that no one asked for lol. I do hope to attend a school in the states as I'm taking my cats with me and it's just easier than traveling internationally, but it's still a waiting game and I'll be looking into what all the vet prep program entails until I hear otherwise. Maybe I'll see some people on the island!