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Veterinary Medicine 2015 hopefuls!

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By September all 2015 entrants will have made all their possible decisions so what is the point in them 'going to have a look' at this stage? What are you going to do, change your mind once you've seen the place?

The Sept Open Days are all designed for 2016 entrants, NOT for those who already have a confirmed place. You have been interviewed, you saw the place then - why on earth do you need to see it again?

Well, quite, hence why I said it was far too late. Heck, even June is too late for deciding purposes really.

But, he's the admissions rep for the vet school, so I thought I'd ask.

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Ieda

Original post by wanttobevet

Oh no.... Did this just come through? Was it pre or post interview. Sorry to be nosey, but I am expecting the same from them. D

Pre interview, got it on 6th march. I knew it was getting late anyway but Im worried the same will happen with Surrey.

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Little Tail Chaser

Original post by idree5

Anyone that got into RVC do you mind if I ask what you got at gcse and what you chose?

I'll PM you :smile:

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alwaysalex

Original post by Kate20

Hey I have now heard from all of my Uni's (4 offers!) and am trying to make a decision. Does anyone know anything about AVMA accreditation? I think I may want to practise in America eventually and wondered (since I have to take exams to practise there anyway even if I graduate from RVC) if it really matters about AVMA accreditation? Am I able to still sit the american exams if i graduate elsewhere (are they different exams) or do I just lose the option of practising in America? Thanks guys and hopefully that made sense to someone? :smile:

From what I've been able to find out, it does make it quite a bit harder to qualify to practice in America if you don't go to an accredited school. If you go to an AVMA accredited university, you can take the NAVLE exam immediatly, but if you go to a non-accredited school you have to do another course and set of exams before you can even sit the NAVLE: called the Educational Commission for Foreign Veterinary Graduates (ECFVG) certification program. This looks like quite a lengthy and expensive process.

https://www.avma.org/professionaldevelopment/education/foreign/pages/default.aspx

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wanttobevet

Original post by Ieda

Pre interview, got it on 6th march. I knew it was getting late anyway but Im worried the same will happen with Surrey.

Thanks and good luck. D

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Jisabella

Original post by 09brownk

Hi everyone. Was just curious to where people have applied for vet med and what offers people have already? :smile:

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I applied to Surrey, Glasgow, Bristol and Liverpool (first time applicant). Have conditional offers from Surrey and Bristol, I had an interview on Friday with Glasgow and have an interview on March 25th with Liverpool.

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izipony

Slightly random but does anyone know if the parking is free at Bristol or not?

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A-dad

Original post by izipony

Slightly random but does anyone know if the parking is free at Bristol or not?

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if you mean for interview - yes, its free at the visitors car park.

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Elliss_6

Original post by idree5

Anyone that got into RVC do you mind if I ask what you got at gcse and what you chose?

I got 9 A*s, 1 A and 2 Bs. I did: Maths (2 years early), Chemistry, Biology, Physics, History, Geography, Statistics, French, RE, English Lit, English Lang, Sports. Plus a Btec Money and Finance thing!

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Elliss_6

Original post by 09brownk

Hi everyone. Was just curious to where people have applied for vet med and what offers people have already? :smile:

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I applied to RVC, Liverpool and Nottingham, got interviews for all 3 but withdrew from Nottingham pre-interview. Have an offer for RVC and just waiting to hear from Liverpool!

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Vethopeful1996

Original post by idree5

Anyone that got into RVC do you mind if I ask what you got at gcse and what you chose?

8A*s and 3As :smile:

I did Maths, triple science, english lang and english lit, spanish, history, geography, religious studies and graphics :smile:

hope this helps.

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izipony

Original post by A-dad

if you mean for interview - yes, its free at the visitors car park.

I did and great thanks

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D of T

Original post by idree5

Anyone that got into RVC do you mind if I ask what you got at gcse and what you chose?

People worry too much about GCSEs. A levels matter far far more
I got 6 A stars and 4 As (in the 2 English subjects, PE and Art)
I did History and Spanish because I liked them and was ok at them

This is not stellar but definitely good enough for RVC
Having really good predictions for A levels (and good AS levels) does matter

RVC have a useful selection policy document on their website that is fairly new. Its worth a read

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Libby_4

Don't worry I realise that was just thinking more in general!!!! Thanks :smile:

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sydneybridge

Original post by Pixelbark

But, he's the admissions rep for the vet school, so I thought I'd ask.

Whoever you spoke to probably meant that was what LAST September's Open Day was for.

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Pixelbark

Original post by sydneybridge

Whoever you spoke to probably meant that was what LAST September's Open Day was for.

Without extending this further into debate, the chap quite clearly meant THIS September. If you would like to confirm with him yourself just send him a message (very friendly guy- so I'm sure he'd be happy to answer any questions you might have), he's the leader of the Nott's 2015 fresher's group on Facebook- easily found if you do a quick search/it's linked on the 2015 applicants group page. I do agree with you that September isn't completely logical as it's way after decisions have been made, but don't shoot the messenger- that is what was said to me.

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sydneybridge

Original post by Pixelbark

he's the leader of the Nott's 2015 fresher's group on Facebook-.

Self appointed. Still at school. No idea of how a University works. Totally unreliable.

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megannlizz

Original post by idree5

Anyone that got into RVC do you mind if I ask what you got at gcse and what you chose?

I got 7A*s and 4As. I did Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Maths, English Literature, English Language, RE, German, History, Geography and Music.

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Little Tail Chaser

Original post by sydneybridge

Self appointed. Still at school. No idea of how a University works. Totally unreliable.

If I may interject, PixelBark said that this person inquired about an offer holder day LAST year. He's therefore likely to be in first year, ergo I'm sure he has a good enough idea of how the process works. Why do you have to be so standoffish? :s-smilie:

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D of T

Original post by Little Tail Chaser

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Agree with LTC. Always a little careful to avoid direct criticism of people who are trying to be helpful, as I think nearly all of us are. (Last year one of the guys had a barney with an applicants mum and although it was gripping to read it didnt help anyone esp in March which is pretty tense for people without offers so far)
Some of the info on TSR and Facebook is an opinion, not necessarily correct, and we all need to take care before acting on it