Life In Vet School & Tips On Getting In
So you want to become a veterinarian. Now what? Some people say that veterinary school is the hardest type of professional school to get accepted to. I disagree. Getting accepted in to veterinary school is not that hard, but it does take strategy! This blog will: 1) Provide information to aspiring veterinary students that will help them become the most competitive candidate they can be. 2) Provide a glimpse into what veterinary school is like at UC Davis. Enjoy! -Sharon
I was at work when a colleague asked me if I had seen a new article that was floating around the internet about a newish veterinary grad who paid off her student loans in five years. I had not. The colleague who inquired had been out of vet school for over a decade and knew very Read More …
The Veterinary Information Network (VIN) has launched a beta version of its Student Loan Simulator. This tool allows students to predict their loan repayment and aspects of their future finances based upon their expected debt, salary, etc. You can even factor in getting married, accounting for your spouse’s income, and having children! This is a very interesting Read More …
Hi !!! My name is SH 🙂 I will try to keep this e-mail short since you are probably busy and reading other people’s comments-but I have SO many questions. I had a few questions that I wanted to ask you. 1) I know every article I find on google says “choose any major for Read More …
I attended two talks this week regarding the future of the veterinary profession. During each of these unrelated talks, there was a news flash: STUDENT DEBT IN THE UNITED STATES NOW EXCEEDS ALL CREDIT CARD DEBT IN THE UNITED STATES. Don’t be fooled, it’s not that we’re simply getting a really good handle on credit Read More …
Anyone who frequents this blog knows that I am very upfront about the costs of veterinary school and the debt that the vast majority of veterinary students must face to pursue the career of their dreams. Debt is virtually unavoidable for veterinary students, that is, unless you happen to have money yourself or in your Read More …
Vet school is expensive. We all know it, even though some of us (me included) try to avoid facing the realities of it. The Office of Financial Aid at UC Davis reports that the average loan amount for vet students per year is around $40,000 – and that’s for in-state students only! When you start Read More …