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 wondering if my situation would hinder me in any way application process. I started school at the University of Scranton as a biology/pre-vet major back in 2001 and switched to pre-med after much persuasion from friends and family. After putting in many of hours of volunteer at local hospitals and studying for the Read More …
Hi, I had a few questions and was wondering if maybe you could help me out. About me – I’m 27 years old, married and graduated from UCSD as a Biochemistry major last June. I was working in biotech labs for about 8 months before I moved up to Oakland in February. I only recently Read More …
Hi! My question is pertaining to my situation. I am starting again to apply to veterinary school after a failure to get in right after finishing my BS degree. I will be finishing my MS in August of 2011 and have decided to apply again to veterinary school. I have geared my search toward schools Read More …
Hi, My name is DS, and I am currently a sophomore at UC Davis (majoring in Animal Science). I wish to attend a veterinary school in the future, hopefully UC Davis, and I was wondering if you could tell me about the importance about animal-related experience because most of the hours that I have right Read More …
Hi Sharon, I have heard that Davis is revamping their program and I’m having a hard time locating an email address or phone number to set up a phone counseling session. I was wondering if you can help me locate someone who I can talk to? Thanks, CP Date: 8/15/2011 ~ Hi CP — Thanks Read More …
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 was wondering if you could give me a few tips on how to increase my chances of getting accepted into vet schools in the US, specifically UC Davis, which , on top of being where you studied (or still study?) is also my first choice. Do you happen to know Professors on 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 …
Here is one piece of advice I strongly recommend: Subsequent to your VMCAS submission, upon completion of the Fall term, write up a formal letter and print it on resume paper. Include the following information in your letter: Indicate that you are an applicant for admission to the vet school at whatever school you are Read More …
So it’s official, VMCAS has been submitted and you’re probably finishing up your supplemental applications if you haven’t already. So, now what? While you’re waiting to hear back from schools, don’t just sit around thinking that your fate was sealed the moment you clicked the submit button; put your time to good use! I know Read More …