What should i do to get into Auburn University's Veterinary School?

Question

Ok,i'm only fifteen and in tenth grade. My goal is to become a veterinarian but what classes should I take?

What should I do between now and the time I apply?

When should I apply? I've always heard you should apply for any type of college about two years before you graduate.

I know I should have plenty of experience with animals and I plan on doing that once I get sixteen,when I am able to drive by myself.

What are the chances of getting into veterinary school being home schooled? And so far I have a GPA of 3.9 0r 3.8

Answer 1

Right now, you should be taking as many math and science classes as you can.  Get outstanding grades in all of your subjects.  Vet school is very competitive, and you need to really  make yourself stand out.  

Get experience with animals-document your experience with your own pets.  Volunteer at the local SPCA or other animal organization.  Shadow your veterinarian and/or get a job at the office-even if it is something unpleasant, like cleaning kennels-it will look good on a resume.

Many aquariums, zoos, etc. have programs related to animals.  Take as many of these as you can for knowledge and experience.  Perhaps keep a log of these, documenting the program name and content, date, etc. and have it signed by the instructor.  Keep this in your portfolio.

As a homeschooler, you can take classes at yoru local community college as a dual enrollment student.  This means you get credit for both high school and college, simultaneously.  This is very beneficial, because the path to becoming a veterinarian is VERY long.  You could take college courses your junior and senior year of high school, and then transfer straight to a four year college as a junior upon finishing high school, if you work hard enough.

Contact Auburn and request information.  They will send you a packet.  Be aware, though, that to get a DVM degree, you complete high school, obtain a bachelor's (either in a Pre-Vet program, majoring in zoology, and/or majoring in science/math).  You then apply to Vet School.

I suggest you plan to apply at more than one vet school, as well-they are VERY competitive and there are more applicants than there are spaces available in the program.  If you limit yourself to one school, you will seriously lessen your chances.  I do think Auburn is great, though-my daughter is an aspiring veterinarian and Auburn is her first choice.

Most vet schools give preference to in state students, and then to studetns coming from schools that they have given admittance priveleges to.  For instance, we are in SC and there are no vet schools here.  Clemson has a pre-vet program, and my daughter plans to go there.  They have admittance priveleges at the University of Georgia.  Getting into Auburn will be more difficult for her, because she neither lives in the state nor plans to attend a school that has admittance priveleges there.

I hope this helps, and wish you the best!

Answer 2

contact the admissions office or dean of the vet school and get their advice on what classes to take now in order to get in.  lots of math and science is recommended.