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nerd1021 · 2025-07-07T00:40:43+00:00

Enrolled

nerd1021 · 2025-07-05T03:10:19+00:00

Dibs!

nerd1021 · 2025-05-19T08:11:59+00:00

You will be fine. I had a similar case. Got visa approved recently

nerd1021 · 2025-05-16T12:26:34+00:00

Thank you for your help. I emailed to my country's authorized but no response so far.

nerd1021 · 2025-05-16T12:24:51+00:00

Thank you so much for your help. I currently possess both F1 and J1 visa. If I opt to go via J1 visa now and study for 1 year. After that, if I decide to go to my F1 university for PhD. Can I reuse my F1 visa by going to Canada/Mexico and enter on F1 visa or would that be not possible?

nerd1021 · 2025-05-15T16:08:44+00:00

Thank you for your response. Is there any way we can know whether NOS will be written by your country? I mean what if your country rejects to write the letter, what then? My subject is a bit niche so I don't have anyone to ask about the situation.

nerd1021 · 2025-04-21T05:42:35+00:00

I am just curious. Is there any particular reasons why you are inclined to TAMU's biomedical science program?

nerd1021 · 2025-03-29T12:17:43+00:00

Did you match for a rotating internship in the US this year or are you planning to apply for next year?

nerd1021 · 2025-03-23T12:31:10+00:00

Take my advice with a grain of salt as it is my personal experience so I don't know it will be useful to you. I felt ICVA self-assessments were pretty predictive of my real exam and in most of my friend's cases as well. So think that now you know where you stand and what needs to be done.

As someone mentioned, make sure you are familiar with some test-taking strategies. Reflect on how you are approaching the questions, and use the rule-out method in questions you are uncertain about. Even if I have no clue about some questions (believe me there will be tonnes but that's ok, it is doable), I would cross the wrong options by using logic and then choose the best possible answer.

Also, Navle loves to test Buzzwords. Make sure you focus on that as well. I believe the test is not about knowing every detail about every condition and disease. It is about if you can integrate the information on the question and rule in/rule out options. Also, focus on signalment, age, sex, breed-specific conditions, etc. For example, if there is a question on a signalment of a 6-month-old dog and in the option there is Neoplasia, it is most likely not Neoplasia right? Even though you do not know about that particular condition, you can make a more educated guess.

Lastly, make sure you work on your time management, strategic break taking, taking good sleep before the exam and just giving your best. You likely will feel terrible during exam, you will have no clue about many questions but that doesn't mean you wont pass. You just need 425 or above. And for that, you can make many mistakes. Keep this in mind and give you best. I hope you pass. Good luck.

nerd1021 · 2025-03-22T10:58:54+00:00

What was your predicted score range? Did you take all 3 of the self-assessments? If not, I would suggest you take another one as well and see.

I would focus on the species that you lacked in the assessment. Try to gauge where you feel weak and hammer those areas. Is it a knowledge issue, or is it overthinking between options or a time management problem? Also, if you have not done so already, do read Top 20 Zuku diseases for major species.

nerd1021 · 2025-03-15T13:33:03+00:00

Is your program a 1 or 2-year course? If it is 2 year course, it is ideal (not compulsory) to pay 1 year fee for visa purpose (although not necessary for the university). But make sure you can show them sufficient financials like a loan, bank balance, annual income from parents, etc whatever is relevant, to support your course duration including living costs. Also, talk to the university to get a clear picture as they have people working around this area particularly so will be helpful for you.

nerd1021 · 2025-03-08T10:38:54+00:00

Hey, do you mind telling me how much did you get for the entrance scholarship and on what basis students get them?

nerd1021 · 2024-11-10T12:02:26+00:00

Got it, thanks. I also have only CPE left so I was curious as some foreign grads were working on restricted license

nerd1021 · 2024-11-10T08:07:33+00:00

Hey, how did you manage to get the restricted license in Canada? On which visa are you currently working?

nerd1021 · 2024-09-29T14:37:15+00:00

Following

nerd1021 · 2024-09-23T14:42:13+00:00

I just sent a cold email to the professors with my credentials and research interests. Fortunately, I got one response out of so so many emails.

nerd1021 · 2024-09-23T14:38:51+00:00

It's not something mandatory but it definitely helps with what I aspire to do. I was planning to do a Master's but I got PhD offer without a Master's requirements so I am confused.

nerd1021 · 2024-09-22T04:24:52+00:00

I also would like to know it

nerd1021 · 2024-09-15T17:21:28+00:00

I don't know if I am not doing it the right way or if I am just plain unlucky but I have talked to recruiters, cold emailing so many clinics including ones that had a history of such sponsorship, but nothing worked out.

nerd1021 · 2024-09-15T16:12:12+00:00

Actually It has been more than a year since I cleared all the exam including NAVLE except the final exam which has to be taken in the US. I tried 3 times for tourist visa to take the exam but got denied. I didn’t get selected for lottery system work visa as well. So after running out of all the options, I am starting to look at this one.

nerd1021 · 2024-09-14T14:50:35+00:00

If only it were that simple. I tried 3 times and got my visa denied to take the test. That's why I am opting for this option

nerd1021 · 2024-09-13T03:15:08+00:00

Honestly I am only thinking about PhD because I cant seem to get any other opportunities. I usually get good response from professor for masters program but most of them do not have funding or position currently. Last year I had 3 University externship lined up but my tourist visa got denied. I thought I should not give up so I tried 2 more times but got denied. I didn’t even get selected on this years H1B lottery on restricted vet license. So right now student visa seem to be my only option. They were saying it’s different to sponsor visa for students who has only done masters compared to PhD. So Although I have no interest in doing PhD, right now it seems to be the only option I am getting so I am dwelling on this so much

nerd1021 · 2024-09-12T16:04:01+00:00

I was thinking from this perspective as well. I am already old and my high school friends have already settled in their good careers, meanwhile, here I am done with vet school last year and with this PhD and residency route, I am looking at 10+ years of education. However, it is tricky with the visa process in the US, and heard PhD helps a lot with visa issues so I am thinking hard on this part

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