Standing out as a Sophomore

[KSUViolet06]

To be fair, my state currently still has a quite compeittive 6 year med program (BSMD) between a med school and like 5 state schools.

However, if you met someone who was in it, they wouldn't say they were already in med school or accepted into med school. They'd just say "I'm a freshman in the BSMD program." [because you weren't guaranteed to continue to med school if you didn't fulfill the requirements]

[equinerider26]

I guess I should say that I have guaranteed admission into vet school; that would be more accurate.

But other than finding recommendations (which I am currently working heartily on), do you all have any other advice on how to be more appealing to sororities as an older student?

[kddani]

Originally Posted by equinerider26

(which I am currently working heartily on)

PMing strangers on the internet for help in finding local alumnae is not "working heartily" (particularly without any prior interactions with said stranger, and without giving any indication that you put forth effort on your own to find alumnae)

[Drolefille]

Originally Posted by kddani

PMing strangers on the internet for help in finding local alumnae is not "working heartily" (particularly without any prior interactions with said stranger, and without giving any indication that you put forth effort on your own to find alumnae)

[AZTheta]

Originally Posted by kddani

PMing strangers on the internet for help in finding local alumnae is not "working heartily" (particularly without any prior interactions with said stranger, and without giving any indication that you put forth effort on your own to find alumnae)

Wince. Truer words were never spoken.

ellebud's advice was dead-on. At this point, I'd work on developing conversation skills that don't include anything about veterinary school or horses.

[equinerider26]

Originally Posted by kddani

PMing strangers on the internet for help in finding local alumnae is not "working heartily" (particularly without any prior interactions with said stranger, and without giving any indication that you put forth effort on your own to find alumnae)

Yes, I did PM a few women who mentioned that they would be willing to help PNMs find local recommendations. I am also talking to friends, parents of friends, co-workers, and family friends as well. I simply figured that I would open as many doors to help with recruitment as possible.

And thank you annabella for your help.

[AOII Angel]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

To be fair, my state currently still has a quite compeittive 6 year med program (BSMD) between a med school and like 5 state schools.

However, if you met someone who was in it, they wouldn't say they were already in med school or accepted into med school. They'd just say "I'm a freshman in the BSMD program." [because you weren't guaranteed to continue to med school if you didn't fulfill the requirements]

Interesting. LSU stopped with my class. I know a lot of other schools did too. My husband started med school at 17 without that program and knowing him, I'd say maturity levels vary widely. There must have been some bad experiences along the way to warrant shutting down the programs.

[33girl]

Originally Posted by KSUViolet06

"I'm a freshman in the BSMD program."

All I can say is, you might get a LOT of weird looks if someone dyslexic read that.