Advice please?

[FeenyFee]

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Hello everyone!

This is my first time posting on the forum so I am sorry if it is in the wrong place 🙂

I am a 22 y/o hispanic female and have just graduated from the University of South Florida with a major in biomedical sciences and a minor in psychology. I basically spent those 4 years trying to figure out what I wanted to do with my life. I always wanted to be a vet but because of family pressure and lack of confidence, I did not pursue it. I bounced around from PT, PA, dentistry, etc. but I hated it all.

Well long story short, I finally grew some balls and decided to pursue vet. I feel so good.

I started volunteering in a vet clinic and have an interview set up for a position as a vet assistant and I also just got a job as a pet care technician and pet sitter. I also volunteer in a microbiology lab at school.

My question is: should I give a shot at applying to vet school for the 2015-2016 cycle or wait?

GPA: overall 3.85
GRE: V150, Q147, 4.0 (My Q is in the 28% percentile..............)
Experience:
100 hrs in chemistry lab
52 hours volunteering at American Cancer Society
Member of Phi Eta Sigma Academic Fraternity

LOR's are from the vet I am volunteering for, research professor and a dog behaviorist that owns the company that I am going to be working for the canine camp/pet sitting.

All the rest of my experience will be completed before applying... I estimate about 100 hours of volunteering in the vet clinic and 100 hours of working in the vets office as well as about 100 hours of pet sitting/canine camp counselor.

I obviously have to retake the GRE because the percentiles are nowhere near UF's recommended (only school I am applying to...).

My worries: not enough experience for a decent personal statement, not enough experience in general, very low GRE scores

On one hand I feel like I have nothing to lose... and on the other hand I feel like I have a lot of money to lose. 😉

 

[Gwenevre]

Hello, and welcome to SDN! If you post these stats in our "What Are Your Chances" thread there are a lot of helpful people who are more than happy to give some advice

 

[WildZoo]

1) There is a "What Are My Chances" thread for these types of posts
2) 200 vet hours will likely not be enough for UF. I have seen them recommend 500 at minimum. You need more hours and in different areas (not just small animal). I would wait until you have more hours.

 

[FeenyFee]

Hello, and welcome to SDN! If you post these stats in our "What Are Your Chances" thread there are a lot of helpful people who are more than happy to give some advice

Okay, thank you!

 

[FeenyFee]

1) There is a "What Are My Chances" thread for these types of posts
2) 200 vet hours will likely not be enough for UF. I have seen them recommend 500 at minimum. You need more hours and in different areas (not just small animal). I would wait until you have more hours.

Okay, I will post there thanks!!

 

[K9Mechanic]

Definitely apply. You only lose out on money for the application, but could potentially save a year of time. If that's worth it to you, I'd highly recommend it.

As a bonus, if you have to reapply next year, it will be a smoother experience as you're already familiar with the game.