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Class of 2021 - Let's get this started!
You are correct!Is this for the University of Wisconsin? I'm applying! Can't wait!!!!
Mentioned this on the 2021 and the Cornell thread, but I was considering applying to either Wisconsin/Cornell as a 4th slot (I may not able to include either after all due to being accepted into things, but for now I will still consider the possibility).
A little worried about how few OOS students they accept (that's the reason I am no longer attempting to apply to LSU), but does anyone know exactly how they evaluate GPAs and GRE scores? For example Cornell uses the highest score of each Q/V section, even if from different attempts, so does Wisconsin use highest total single attempt or of each section?
Also, Wisconsin says that they do not accept "advance standing transfer credits". I took that to mean something like my algebra credit (listed as a P advanced standing on my transcript), but does that also include credits transferred in advance from another institution? I entered college with several community college credits (mainly in English and Social Sciences type courses).
I asked this because I thought I read: "We do not accept advance standing transfer credits". By that statement I wasn't entirely sure if that meant they would not accept items such as AP credits, credits earned by "testing out" of certain classes, or any transfer credit that was taken prior to beginning your actual undergraduate degree (e.g., some community college courses I took dual-credit in high school). Looking over the site again though, it says "The UW School of Veterinary Medicine does not accept advanced-standing transfers into the professional DVM program." So they probably mean student transfers? Oy, it was late when I first read it...I am confused about what you are asking. If you are curious if they accept community college credits, they certainly do. As long as your college(s) is accredited by the higher education board, your credits count. After applying to Wisconsin OOS last cycle and receiving feedback from an admissions councilor, it is clear that the school values numbers above anything else-- GPA, GRE, and number of experience hours matters. You never know exactly what they are looking for, but they certainly follow a formula. I have a high GPA and GRE score for their OOS averages and plenty of experience hours and was still wait listed at >#125. The percentage of OOS applicants offered admission is 26/~1,000-- <2.6%. Very competitive. If you are in state, your chances increase to 60/~180-- >33%. I'm glad I'm applying in-state this round
I asked this because I thought I read: "We do not accept advance standing transfer credits". By that statement I wasn't entirely sure if that meant they would not accept items such as AP credits, credits earned by "testing out" of certain classes, or any transfer credit that was taken prior to beginning your actual undergraduate degree (e.g., some community college courses I took dual-credit in high school). Looking over the site again though, it says "The UW School of Veterinary Medicine does not accept advanced-standing transfers into the professional DVM program." So they probably mean student transfers? Oy, it was late when I first read it...
Geez, based on your experience applying + their listed previous OOS stats, I don't think I'd stand much of a chance there! My cumulative undergrad GPA is middle-of-the-road, very below average for OOS, though my GRE V score is higher. Although according to previous applicants on here, they seem to go pretty far down the waitlist most years. As I mentioned though, I may not be able to apply here anymore since I have a summer internship + starting a post bacc in the fall, so I won't be able to take Physics II by next spring. It's looking like I may just have to forget about picking a 4th school this time around. Thanks for the info!
Right now the only thing we have to do for Wisconsin is complete the required applicant data? Then they send us a supplemental in November?
Do you know if they send the supplemental app to everyone? Or if that is when they sound out the first rejections too?
Correct on all three points!They send it to everyone.
They don't interview and I think they don't really do rounds of rejections, but someone might have to correct me on that. But it definitely said that everyone gets the supplemental.
When in November should we expect the supplemental app to drop?
Ha! Its going to be quite sometime before we hear back....Feb! Best of luck -IS here.So nervous. Several applicants are already hearing back from other schools!
OOS, first-time applicant for Wisconsin here. 3rd time applying overall. What about y'all?
Got an email from U of Wisconsin this morning. It said my application is complete and that I should send Fall transcripts by January 17. It also said this about the supplemental: "Applicants will be notified by e-mail in mid-November to complete our supplemental application. A $60.00 application fee will be assessed at that time."
Before anyone freaks out about getting or not getting the email, remember that Wisconsin sends the supplemental to everyone and email timings have to do with the (probably random) order in which they process applications.
I looked at my application and do not even see those questions. Does anyone know where they might be? Or perhaps they were from a different cycle and got carried over?What's with the question about what first and second career choices we selected on the VMCAS? Are they testing us? Because I might not remember what I put as my first career choice...
What's with the question about what first and second career choices we selected on the VMCAS? Are they testing us? Because I might not remember what I put as my first career choice...
I looked at my application and do not even see those questions. Does anyone know where they might be? Or perhaps they were from a different cycle and got carried over?
Where are those on the supplemental? I'm not sure if they were removed or if I'm just missing them.
Thanks! That's really weird. I wonder if it's just a poorly phrased question. It says "VMCAS essay" and our personal statements were supposed to talk about career goals. But I certainly didn't write about my second choice career, and I can't imagine too many others did!
Yeah that part made me very nervous. I am not sure what they are referring to. I don't remember what (or if) I said anything about my number 1 or 2 area of veterinary medicine....
I got the supplemental application today, but I think I am going to withdraw my application since I already got into my second choice school. Do any of you guys know how I should go about doing that? Or should I just wait until the December deadline and just not turn in my supplemental?
They are at the end of the diversity section.
My first choice is Western and second choice was midwestern! I interviewed at western too, so I'm waiting to hear back from them!!You can email VMCAS to ask for a PDF of your application if you want to see what you wrote. Otherwise, I'm sure just listing your top two choices will be fine.
I doubt it really matters since they won't consider your application without the supplemental, but it would probably be best to contact them and let them know. That way they won't have to contact you to let you know your supplemental is missing (not sure if they do that) and it seems like the polite thing to do. There was contact info in the email about the supplemental.
Congrats on your acceptance(s) so far! If you don't mind me asking, what are your first and second choice schools?
On the supplemental home page it has all the sections listed vertically
I mean is it bad to say I haven't done anything? I'm in class 26 hours a week.. but I added that I'm a vet assistant at two clinics as well as a kennel attendant (new jobs since the school year). I'm an officer of two clubs but I already put that on my VMCAS... I haven't really added anything non vet/animal related.
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