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
This is not meant to be a post that will delve into the many, many reasons why veterinary experience is important (and often required) to have before applying to veterinary school. Surely there are obvious reasons; for instance, you will gain a better understanding of the field of veterinary medicine. With even the slightest amount Read More …
Wow, I’m flattered, guys! No really, I am! More than 1,000 different people read this blog every month and the numbers are growing every day! Take a look at the trend for yourself! People have visited from every state within the US as well as over 65 countries throughout the world! That’s amazing considering what Read More …
So you want to go to vet school and become a veterinarian? One, well, really at least three of the things you need as a part of your application to veterinary school are letters of recommendation. These are really important and do not let anyone tell you otherwise. I’ve spoken to the members of the Read More …
Personal statements are often the most difficult and yet the most fun part of the veterinary school application. Most of the VMCAS application is simply a matter of entering in data from transcripts or copying and pasting information from your resume or CV. The personal statement is the one and only area of the VMCAS Read More …
If you are a few years (or more) out from applying, make sure you foster your relationships early on and build ties with the vets, professors, employers, etc as these are the people that will be helping to decide whether your application goes into the admitted pile or the rejected pile. Say you are interested Read More …
If you are a few years (or more) out from applying, make sure you foster your relationships early on and build ties with the vets, professors, employers, etc as these are the people that will be helping to decide whether your application goes into the admitted pile or the rejected pile. Say you are interested 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 …