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
Hi Sharon, Thanks a lot for that last tip, it did eventually help me get in. Unfortunately i had to postpone my graduate studies due to a family crisis. I’m applying again this year, and was wondering – could you please tell me what a strong recommendation letter includes? Many thanks in advance! Sincerely, NK Date: 8/25/11 ~ Read More …
Hi Sharon – I just had a question about applications. As you know it is coming up super fast. I am super depressed because I don’t feel as though I can get in but I want to apply and at least try. My GPA is only a 3.19 just took the GRE so I do Read More …
Hi Sharon, Quick question about the GREs – how did you study for them and how long did you study for? Its been awhile since I studied for them and I’m having the hardest time but its only been a week of studying. I bought Barron’s New GRE and verbal workbook, thinking about getting the Read More …
Anyone who knows me or reads this blog should be surprised by the title of this post. So if such a negative attitude is uncharacteristic of me, why a negativity-inspired post? I’ll be honest, vet school isn’t all puppies and kittens (and most of you will not be surprised to hear that), but it seems Read More …
Regardless of how many times I’ve been asked to write about it, I’ve been reluctant to specify a particular pet that would be best for a vet student. Why is that? First of all, we don’t all have the same preferences (furry vs. scaly, high maintenance vs. low maintenance) or even allergies. As someone who 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 …
In just a few days, the Class of 2015 will arrive early in the morning on the vet school campus at UC Davis to begin their journey to becoming veterinarians! I know there will be feelings of excitement and anxiety in those first days, and those feelings will predominate throughout their time in vet school, Read More …
I am confident that each student mentally grapples with their debt (and the prospect of paying it back) in vastly different ways. There are likely some who become mentally obsessed with the money and live very carefully and economically so as to not accumulate more debt than absolutely necessary. These students may work during school Read More …
Unless you have money saved up or someone to help you out, such as a spouse or parent, debt is inevitable when it comes to vet school. The rising costs of education are forcing us, students, to accumulate “negative money” in the form of student loans. Using the FAFSA form online each year, the government Read More …
Unless you have money saved up or someone to help you out, such as a spouse or parent, debt is inevitable when it comes to vet school. The rising costs of education are forcing us, students, to accumulate “negative money” in the form of student loans. Using the FAFSA form online each year, the government Read More …