Yesterday OVC sent out invites to candidates to be interviewed for a spot in their veterinary program.
Huge, HUGE, congratulations to everyone who received an invite. Getting an interview with OVC is no small feat - you should take a moment to celebrate that before diving into prep. I’m sure it’s both a relief and a new wave anxiety & angst, but you’ve made it this far for a reason. You’ve got this.
I also want to say something to those who didn’t receive an interview this year. I know how devastating that news can feel - I remember being completely crushed when I got rejected. Give yourself permission to feel that. Be kind to yourself over the next few weeks. Take the space to grieve, be sad, be angry. However it shows up for you is OK.
A rejection is not a measure of your worth. It doesn’t mean you aren’t good enough. It means there are a lot of strong applicants, and not enough seats. That’s it. Being a vet (or not) doesn’t define your value or who you are.
And when you’re ready, lift your head again. Getting through the OVC application process at all is seriously a huge accomplishment. Whether you apply again, do to a master’s, explore something new, or take time to figure things out - you’ve already proven you can take on something big and follow it through. That matters more than you think.
Wherever you go from here, you’re not stuck - you’re just not done yet.
Sincerely,
a 4-time applicant currently on a mental health leave in part due to how much the application process fucked me up