I'm on the same boat. I haven't done much other than continue employment and volunteering. Both of which are already on my VMCAS application. I don't know whether to write about that or not...hmmm....
I think they said to update hours for things on VMCAS. (I only glanced at that section yesterday since I was on my phone and couldn't complete it then)I'm on the same boat. I haven't done much other than continue employment and volunteering. Both of which are already on my VMCAS application. I don't know whether to write about that or not...hmmm....
My first choice is Western and second choice was midwestern! I interviewed at western too, so I'm waiting to hear back from them!!
For that section I included a couple of extension and youth teaching events I did this semester and an academic award nomination that I received after VMCAS was closed. I would include "other preparatory experiences" if you were recognized with an award or if you think the experience contributes to your professional development. That's how I read the prompt.
I've heard of many people who leave those blank and they said they still got in, so it's nothing to be worried about
I think that you should, I think schools appreciate when student's share their stories and hardships, but more importantly how the student overcame/dealt with it, and how that experience and what you learned can be applied as a student in veterinary school?
I have spoken with MANY students who said they left that blank (as well as additional experiences blank) and they got in! I would definitely leave it blank over trying to force something that isn't there
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Must be postmarked by Jan 17! Request it now! There's still plenty of time!!
No problem! It was in an email sent out before the supplemental so I almost missed it too. I searched the word transcript in my inbox to pull out all the emails saying I needed to send them (some said much earlier after cycle close they did or didn't want them)
No they do not recalculate GPAs, I asked them the same question
Do you know if they want official or unofficial transcripts? I'm still waiting on an incorrect grade to be changed on my transcript and I can send the unofficial one much faster.
I'd think probably official, but call them tomorrow morning and find out, since they want them postmarked by tuesday.
Just got an email that my grade was fixed, yay! I've already sent an official one to be safe.
My friend recently began working in Madison. From what he told me, it gets extremely cold (below 20 is normal in the winter months) for most of the year, and there is basically zero diversity. However, the city itself is pretty modern and like any major city, there is always something to do!
I don't live there. But I used to visit quite often during the summers. I remember it being really humid--lots of mosquitos. But I loved it anyways
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I can confirm all of this- I was born in Madison, and have gone back and visited a few times. It's really beautiful- I love the lakes, I love the campus (Really wish we had something like the union terrace at georiga, I love it). The farmer's market is the best I've ever seen, and the summers are gorgeous, although short.... But here in the south I never even see other people outside in the summer, it's just too hot haha. I would move back to Madison in a heart beat if I could.
Fellow cheesehead here - agree with all of this! WISCONSIN ROCKS!
They do have an open house. It's usually in the middle of March-ish.
Not lucky enough to be able to drive, eh?
