No matter the email you got today, here to say that I am so proud of everyone in this group. If you did not receive the news you were hoping for today, keep your head up, whether you have other schools you are waiting to hear from yet or you are gearing up for another cycle you all completed something daunting and something that many (unless they actually go through it themselves) will never truly understand. Please, if you didn't receive the news you hoped for or expected today, don't give up if this is what you want. One of my primary motivational, words of advice I give out that was given to me when I was in your shoes, is that, its not IF you get in...its WHEN. ❤️
If you made it on the alternate list, first and foremost I want you to breathe. I know it might sting a little but this is not a no, its more so hitting the pause button. IS waitlists everywhere historically don't move much but its not impossible, the flow is different every year. OOS waitlists move a lot more, and things will spike following the decision day for this year (typically in mid April), but again different every year!
Those accepted, congratulations!!! Now, the tables have turned...you are in the drivers seat and have the power to decide. If you choose Mizzou, yay! and welcome we are SO excited to meet you! If you choose a different program, that is awesome too, cause guess what? You're going to be a doctor regardless of where you end up! I can say that I couldn't see myself anywhere else though and am loving my time here so far...but I'm a little biased
Reminder whether you were accepted or placed on the alternate list there is an optional Zoom later today led by student ambassadors for the CVM. Bring any and all questions! If you can make it, I strongly encourage you to hop online, even if its just to sit and listen. I'm sure others on the call will be more than happy as well but my chat is open and if you don't feel comfortable asking a question you are more than welcome to direct message me during the call. We are not going to hold anything back from you and will be honest as we want you to make the best decision for YOU and give you the necessary information to do just that.
Looking forward to seeing some of you again I met at interviews as well as new faces too!
If you can't make it to the zoom, no worries. If you have questions my inbox is always open
M-I-Z!! 🐯