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Post by 2027hopeful on Feb 7, 2023 16:10:15 GMT -5
Hi everyone! Now that applications are submitted, if anyone wants to/feels comfortable sharing their application stats here, feel free to do so! I'll go first: First application - University of Guelph 94.37% overall average 4th quartile casper Congrats on submitting and best of luck to everyone for this cycle! Fingers crossed for all of us
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Post by zoovet on Feb 8, 2023 16:39:28 GMT -5
This is my first app, I’m so nervous!
Average: 93.9% CASPer: 4th quartile
Good luck everyone!
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Post by ovcorca on Feb 8, 2023 18:14:11 GMT -5
Good to remind people that most people who post their averages are likely more confident because they are high. Don't panic if your average is lower than what you see here!
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Post by Deleted on Feb 8, 2023 22:34:04 GMT -5
Based on previous years I agree with the last post, I don't think these are very reliable for estimating what's competitive, but the more people answer the better, so:
First time applicant, non-UoG
96ish% average
4th quartile CASPer
I've been banking a lot on this for a long time, so I hope we get in! Best of luck everyone!
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Post by iluvwhales on Feb 9, 2023 22:00:54 GMT -5
First time app: 95.95 avg; still waiting on casper but I am thinking second quartile at least lol
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Post by paramour on Mar 1, 2023 17:57:51 GMT -5
first app, uog 93 ave, 4th quartile
good luck all applicants - we all worked so hard to get here!
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Post by ovchopefully on Apr 21, 2023 17:35:30 GMT -5
Anyone heard anything from OVC yet? Was hoping it would be soon! 😬
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Post by soon on Apr 21, 2023 22:14:36 GMT -5
I have a feeling it'll be this week, fingers crossed!
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Post by Waitingforawhilestill on Apr 22, 2023 20:01:06 GMT -5
Just an FYI the last 3+ yrs OVC hasn't released acceptances until the 2-3rd week of May so I wouldn't get your hopes up too soon yet. OVC students are still writing exams and third year students are about to go into clinical rotations/externship, so admin is likely focused on other things right now. It's just a few more weeks, hang in there!
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Post by 2027! on Apr 22, 2023 22:39:42 GMT -5
Just an FYI the last 3+ yrs OVC hasn't released acceptances until the 2-3rd week of May so I wouldn't get your hopes up too soon yet. OVC students are still writing exams and third year students are about to go into clinical rotations/externship, so admin is likely focused on other things right now. It's just a few more weeks, hang in there! The website has changed to say that they’ll release interview decisions end of April this year instead so that’s what I’m hoping for!
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Post by maybe2027 on Apr 24, 2023 14:11:15 GMT -5
wondering if anyone here (admitted or applicant) comes from a low-income family that can share their experience applying to OVC and/or research they've done for possible student loans to international schools? im on my last try into OVC and im starting to feel quite frustrated with the system itself because it seems impossible to get loans for international school unless you come from a average-high income family or know someone who is willing to co-sign a loan for you. does OVC consider how limited the options are for those or low-income backgrounds? or does this never factor into admissions decisions? i personally feel like our opportunities to study elsewhere are significantly limited compared to those of higher economic status (no hate), and i think OVC can do a lot more to make admissions equitable.
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Post by topaz on Apr 24, 2023 14:51:24 GMT -5
Have you looked into the Scotia professional student line of credit? I didn’t need to co-sign for mine
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Post by maybe2027 on Apr 24, 2023 15:04:17 GMT -5
Have you looked into the Scotia professional student line of credit? I didn’t need to co-sign for mine Yes, student lines of credit won't require a co-signer if you're staying in Canada because you're not considered a flight risk. International education changes this.
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Post by topaz on Apr 24, 2023 15:16:11 GMT -5
Have you considered moving to another province to get residency? OVC is notoriously competitive. Tbh a year goes by fast and you’ll have way less in loans
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Post by maybe2027 on Apr 24, 2023 15:24:36 GMT -5
Have you considered moving to another province to get residency? OVC is notoriously competitive. Tbh a year goes by fast and you’ll have way less in loans Yes, to do this I would have to put myself through another semester of school to fulfill their requirements (which OSAP wont help cover so would have to get the money out of pocket somehow) in addition to saving enough money to move out there, which is difficult to do when you already live below the poverty line (makes loans harder too).
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Post by topaz on Apr 24, 2023 16:03:13 GMT -5
Your situation sucks, and admission to professional programs is definitely made easier by having outside financial support. You could call the big five banks and see what they suggest. They may have some flexibility with requiring a co-signer or can offer a smaller line of credit to cover an additional semester of school. You could do a masters and apply to OVC through the grad pathway if your grades are the issue. There are options even if none of them are exactly what you want
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Post by maybe2027 on Apr 24, 2023 16:25:44 GMT -5
Your situation sucks, and admission to professional programs is definitely made easier by having outside financial support. You could call the big five banks and see what they suggest. They may have some flexibility with requiring a co-signer or can offer a smaller line of credit to cover an additional semester of school. You could do a masters and apply to OVC through the grad pathway if your grades are the issue. There are options even if none of them are exactly what you want Thank you for your input topaz. Im genuinely not accustomed to getting exactly what I want. I’m just looking for feasible options to make pursuing higher education attainable as a person who lives below the poverty line, im okay with a challenge. The main issue I’ve had is that my grades are pre-COVID, so its created an uneven playing field and tuition is just too high for me to go back. I can’t get a loan because I have huge OSAP debt. OVC gives 4 attempts total, so a masters is off the table. I appreciate your input nonetheless
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Post by Paws&Claws on Apr 24, 2023 22:13:19 GMT -5
I’m trying to fully understand your situation. Are you saying that you have not been in school since prior to 2020 when COVID struck? Or are you using grades from then as well as current grades? Each year everyone is on the same playing field with grades being the first consideration. It sounds like you are saying that your grades are not high enough, a that’s why you have not been granted acceptance. OVC doesn’t take into account financial situations of applicants, as your financial situation has no bearing on your ability to be an effective veterinarian. Once you are accepted to OVC you can get a credit line with no co-signer. They don’t even ask how much you owe in student loans. Have you applied to foreign schools and have been accepted?
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Post by maybe2027 on Apr 25, 2023 2:17:50 GMT -5
I’m trying to fully understand your situation. Are you saying that you have not been in school since prior to 2020 when COVID struck? Or are you using grades from then as well as current grades? Each year everyone is on the same playing field with grades being the first consideration. It sounds like you are saying that your grades are not high enough, a that’s why you have not been granted acceptance. OVC doesn’t take into account financial situations of applicants, as your financial situation has no bearing on your ability to be an effective veterinarian. Once you are accepted to OVC you can get a credit line with no co-signer. They don’t even ask how much you owe in student loans. Have you applied to foreign schools and have been accepted? I finished my undergrad in 2019, and was above the cut-off but not asked to interview. The year after that there was grade inflation from COVID semesters, and they introduced CASPER. I was able to interview once but my average is already on the low end compared to students who got their app grades from the COVID semesters so even then, im not very competitive anymore. Yes I have been accepted to other schools, and yes I do need a co-signer if I need to go abroad. Im not worried about having funding if I make it into OVC, im worried about not having any alternatives if I don’t.
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Post by furinmyeyelashes on Apr 25, 2023 9:17:41 GMT -5
First off, I would caution you against saying that COVID inflated grades and that CASPER possibly had a negative affect on applicants. For many hopeful vet students, COVID was not a gift, specifically for those registered with SAS. COVID proved to be an additional challenge for attaining the marks necessary for admission to OVC, rather than the other way around. This said, I know many people, including myself, who made it happen. CASPER can be seen as a leveller, whereby students who have lower averages have to opportunity to score well and up their entrance average. I feel for you, and I respect your determination to do whatever it takes to achieve your dream of becoming a veterinarian. This said, everyone who applies to vet school are highly driven, so please do not diminish others efforts. You said it yourself, your grades in 2019 were on the low end, and that at some point your were offered an interview (which would have been after the supposed 'COVID grade inflation'), but did not get in. This makes you no different than everyone else who was refused entrance. There were people who had over a 95 average who were rejected after a poor interview. If you want to go to school abroad, then go to financial institutions and contact the Canadian loans centre and ask them what is available to you. Many international schools have information on student loans right on their websites. Ross veterinary school is one of them medical.rossu.edu/media/9316/rusm-canadian-financial-planning. I wish you the best of luck!
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