I'm currently struggling with my pre-calculus class and based off my first test, I'll be lucky to get over a B. My goal is a B as of now. Will this be a huge issue in the future when applying to vet school?
You can only get into vet school with straight A+++ and a 5.6 GPA.
Every time I heard an adviser speak they make it sound like if I don't have good math scores, I'm SOL.
I got straight Cs throughout organic chemistry and biochem, and plenty of B's in my other science classes and was accepted my first try. They look at the overall package, one or two B's won't kill youI'm currently struggling with my pre-calculus class and based off my first test, I'll be lucky to get over a B. My goal is a B as of now. Will this be a huge issue in the future when applying to vet school?
No. Also, not all schools specifically require pre-calc. It seems like most schools give you a bit of leeway when it comes to math courses (ex.: Algebra and Trig or pre-calc or calc). When that's the case, if you have taken multiple math courses, they usually take whichever courses have the highest grades that also meet their requirements. Browse through some of the pre-reqs for the schools you're interested in and see what they require.I'm currently struggling with my pre-calculus class and based off my first test, I'll be lucky to get over a B. My goal is a B as of now. Will this be a huge issue in the future when applying to vet school?
I disagree with the "apply to a lot of schools suggestion." It's very, very costly for starters. Also, it's best to apply smarter, not harder. Save your money and take the time to pick the schools you are best suited for (and that are best suited for you), and you'll likely do better than if you were to throw Hail Mary passes to random schools. Not to mention interview costs/conflicts, not even liking the school itself, etc.No one truly knows what vet schools really want or what things outweigh other things. I had a 4.0 for my science GPA, 3.96 overall, and I was rejected to my home state school. I have friends that got into my home state school with much lower GPAs and more experience. Some of those same friends got rejected to places I was accepted, though. You are NEVER out of the running (as long as you meet the minimal requirements)!!! But apply to a lot of schools! It makes your chances of getting in a lot higher! and especially apply to some of the island schools! I know a lot of people had good results applying to those! Good luck!
I disagree with the "apply to a lot of schools suggestion." It's very, very costly for starters. Also, it's best to apply smarter, not harder. Save your money and take the time to pick the schools you are best suited for (and that are best suited for you), and you'll likely do well when applying.
I understand that you don't need straight A++++, but I thought they looked very closely at math and science. Every time I heard an adviser speak they make it sound like if I don't have good math scores, I'm SOL.
Heck, I had C's towards the end of my undergrad. I didn't get into my IS, but I got accepted everywhere else I applied my second cycle. The only difference between my two attempts was how much more experience I had the second time.I had 4 C's and got in, so it's definitely possible! Mine were in the beginning and my grades improved as I went which helps, plus I didn't ignore them. I talked about them in my essay and explained that it just took me the first year to "figure out" college. I knew my grades were lower than most, so I made up for it with ALOT of veterinary experience and alot of really amazing references. It's really all in what that particular school is looking for that year.
I would be careful thinking too much about what an advisor says. They're frequently not admissions people, veterinary professionals, etc. and their understanding of things is sometimes incongruent with reality. I was told by my freshman advisor that you have to be a pre-vet club officer to get into vet school. That wasn't true nearly 10 years ago and it isn't true today.
Or, just don't get caughtYou want to know what would KILL you chances.
KILLING someone. That's about it for that category though.
So my advice, avoid homicide.
You want to know what would KILL your chances.
KILLING someone. That's about it for that category though.
So my advice, avoid homicide.