Getting into vet school?!?

Question

So I know you need to get all 4.0's...isn't that immpossible though! In what classes must you have 4.0's in to get into vet school? How can I increase my chance to getting in? Examples besides animal experience please! I already know that! If possible could you please give me sample questions I need to know? Or what things I could start studing now or doing? Thanks! Anything will help! Please email me if you have anything else! Also if you can please put some cool horse facts down to! I am always up to learning! Also if anyone is in vet school if they have questions from their homework or what their learning I would love to hear and know them! Thanks in advanced!

Answer 1

I don't know how old you are, or where you're at in your education.  I can tell you that you'll need basic background courses that can be taken in high school to allow you to go right into the more advanced courses when you enter college.  Chemistry, algebra, trigonometry, biology and physics all can usually be taken in high school, and all but math should be lab included.

In college, you'll need organic chemistry and biochemistry, possibly microbiology and probably animal sciences courses in anatomy and physiology, and pathophysiology.  You have to choose schools you want to attend and follow their guidelines.  You'll also have humanities requirements and other basics, and a number of science and humanities electives, which will be required before you enter vet school.

For now, focus on keeping your grades at top level, and take a course load you can handle and still do that.

Answer 2

You don't have to have a perfect GPA.  In fact, it seems to be more about experience and extra-curriculars in a lot of schools.  I had a friend with a 3.8 GPA on her bachelors, then she did a one year masters program in anatomy, and she still didn't get into the vet school of her choice.  She did eventually get into one, but she was quite disappointed.  Although she had worked at vet clinics, they said that's what EVERYONE does so it's really nothing special.  You have to go above and beyond.  For example, some people volunteered their vet experience at local events (dog shows, agility trials, horse shows, etc.).  So think outside the box.  That is what will really prove to them that you are different and that this is a passion for you.

Good luck!

Answer 3

Are you in HS?  If you're in HS attend a state college first.  Get at least a 3.7GPA throughout.  If not higher.  Some colleges have a deal with vet schools where if you keep a 3.5 or better they're transfer you no questions asked.  I'm in NY and if you attend a certain SUNY(state university of NY) college they'll send you to cornell for vet school. (#1 vet school)  If you're already in college then a 3.7 or better will greaten your chances to get in.

Answer 4

contact the school taht you want to get into.  Ask them specfically what you should do.  Find out how they decide on who gets in.  Some schools give points based on grades, vcat scores, past experience, application  essay, etc.

talk to the school, they should help if you are serious and prefessional

Answer 5

You certainly don't have to have a 4.0 GPA. Most of the smartest students in a class don't even graduate with that kind of score. First you should think about what school you want to attend. Then check their websites and they will let you know what their standards are. Top schools will require a GPA  of around 3.6/7 to 4.0. good luck  and don't forget to do your research!

Answer 6

You most certainly don't need to have a 4.0 in every subject  but i would contact the school u want to go to and ask about their requirments i'm sure they'll be glad to help!

BEST WISHES and Good Luck at school =]

Answer 7

I live in Canada, but I know that you don't need a 4.0 GPA in every subject. You really need to excel in your math and sciences though. When my cousin was applying to vet school, they made it quite clear that they didn't consider owning a pet or horseback riding experience. They wanted stuff like volunteering at dog shows and horse shows, or helping out with programs for disabled riders. I don't know how it works down there, but my cousin is in her third year, and she said that the first 2 years are all textbook, and in your last 2 years, you actually practice on animals and take actual cases. She's going to become an exotic animal vet, so she says that whenever a case comes in that's an exotic animal, she volunteers for the team, and if her professors approve it, she gets to work on it. I guess you'd do the same thing if you wanted to be a horse vet; you'd just volunteer to do more cases on horses.

Good luck!