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
The first week of school was not classes – it was an orientation program that was very well run and I think will be crucial to our success as students and veterinarians. The purpose of the orientation is essentially to learn to trust and communicate with one another. As touchy-feely as that might sound, it Read More …
Before you dismiss this post and say, “Well, that’s obvious!” take a moment to read on and question your judgment. Believe it or not, getting in to vet school is not just about proving that you are competent enough to handle the course material. Rather, it is about demonstrating that you are a unique individual Read More …
Before you dismiss this post and say, “Well, that’s obvious!” take a moment to read on and question your judgment. Believe it or not, getting in to vet school is not just about proving that you are competent enough to handle the course material. Rather, it is about demonstrating that you are a unique individual Read More …
It is June 1st and I am sure many of you are eagerly waiting for VMCAS to open for business. I know I was eager to begin my application as I thought it would give me a sense of accomplishment to write down my name, address, coursework, experiences, etc. I also mistakenly believed I would Read More …
You may think it superfluous, but, starting right now, start keeping track of all of your veterinary experiences, honors and awards, extracurricular activities, and jobs. Why all of this (seemingly irrelevant) information for vet school, you may ask? Good question! The Veterinary Medical College Application Service, VMCAS, requires you to submit information regarding the following: Read More …
My name is Sharon Ostermann and I am a member of the Class of 2013 at the School of Veterinary Medicine at the University of California, Davis. I was a nontraditional veterinary school applicant in that I came from a psychology background. In fact, I dropped out of graduate school in psychology to pursue a Read More …