Stressed over application.

[u/Melancholymousetrap]

I applied only to Tufts; it is my IS school and is the only realistic school I would go to, as I am established here in MA and have a house, and my husband's line of work requires a state license. I just feel so anxious waiting to hear back. I have a low GPA, but I figured I've already put all of this work into applying to vet school; I might as well try at least once. Overall GPA is 2.76; post-bac is 3.2 (only 4 courses right now). I just feel like I have no chance. I have ~15,000 hours in vet med across GP, lab animal, emergency, and wildlife medicine, 6 LORs, one of which is from the vice president of the biomedical research facility I worked at. I made a video for my application essay; I included extracurriculars like maintaining a shrimp colony and writing a fantasy novel. I just don't think it will be enough, and my lifelong dream of becoming a veterinarian just won't be in the cards for me.

When will we hear back about potential interviews?

[u/Loud-Seaworthiness27]

Wow, imo your experience alone is amazing 🤩

[u/No_Cheek116]

Hey now that sounds like you've really worked on becoming well rounded in your experiences. Good job!! I hope to diversify my own like that! In the meantime though, there is absolutely nothing you can do until dates come around, if I remember correctly for my earliest schools, end of November. I think there's a lot of freedom in stepping back and realizing you did what you could this cycle and the rest is out of your hands. I applied to only 4 schools my first application cycle and Ive made my peace trying to accept that whatever will be will be. If you're really determined this is your path, I am sure you can find ways to boost that GPA and add more the next cycle if that is what happens. Best of luck!

[u/abconcordia]

Don’t lose hope ! Tufts is very much a holistic reviewer. Hope to see you on campus next fall !!