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Hi everyone! I was hoping for some advice on my status for this application cycle. Please give me any advice/recommendations you have. Also, feel free to comment where you're standing right now if you're applying this cycle as well. Good luck to everyone!!
21 y/o Hispanic female from NY
Applying to: Cornell (IS), LIU Post (IS), Michigan State, Tufts, University of Pennsylvania, University of Florida, Ohio State, Virginia-Maryland
Cumulative GPA: 3.13
science GPA: 3.02
last 45: 3.37
last 30: 3.77
(only current estimates for now, i'm retaking a course this summer as well as taking an animal nutrition online since my undergrad institution didn't offer it. i took higher level science courses in my last 30/45 and did really well on them but unfortunately my beginning science course grades weren't the greatest. my lowest was a C- in advanced organic chemistry II which i am retaking.)
Any degrees achieved: BS Biology
GRE results: Q/V/W- have not taken yet
Veterinary Experience:
-3840+ hours as a vet assistant at private animal hospital (work with one exotic doctor as well)
-just received an offer to volunteer with the vets and vet techs at a large aquarium this summer! i haven't started it yet due to COVID-19 but it was a super competitive position.
Animal Experience:
-100 hours working with adoptions & rescue cats in a cat cafe
-170 hours working with potential adopters & rescue dogs in a large shelter
Awards/scholarships:
- Gamma Sigma Alpha National Honor Society
Extracurriculars/Volunteer:
-President & Founder of Pre-Veterinary Club
-Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, held position on new member education board for Spring 2020
-Surfrider Foundation
-Relay for Life
-League of Yes
-Girls on the Run
Employment:
- Still holding a veterinary assistant position in small animal hospital
- Barista at Starbucks
Letter of Recommendations:
-Boss & Veterinarian at small animal hospital
-Veterinarian at my small animal hospital that I learned exotics under
-Calculus Professor that I had twice in my undergrad studies
-Biology Professor/Advisor of the Pre-Veterinary Club I started
*I would like to receive one from the aquarium position but I'm not sure when everything will be open back up in NY*
Summarize any concerns you have
-My gpa is my biggest concern. Like I mentioned, I'm retaking up to two courses this summer as well as taking a course not offered at my college. I'm not sure how much this will help though. I finished college strong but I'm worried this won't be enough.
Again, please let me know any advice, recommendations, personal thoughts. Thank you guys!!
21 y/o Hispanic female from NY
Applying to: Cornell (IS), LIU Post (IS), Michigan State, Tufts, University of Pennsylvania, University of Florida, Ohio State, Virginia-Maryland
Cumulative GPA: 3.13
science GPA: 3.02
last 45: 3.37
last 30: 3.77
(only current estimates for now, i'm retaking a course this summer as well as taking an animal nutrition online since my undergrad institution didn't offer it. i took higher level science courses in my last 30/45 and did really well on them but unfortunately my beginning science course grades weren't the greatest. my lowest was a C- in advanced organic chemistry II which i am retaking.)
Any degrees achieved: BS Biology
GRE results: Q/V/W- have not taken yet
Veterinary Experience:
-3840+ hours as a vet assistant at private animal hospital (work with one exotic doctor as well)
-just received an offer to volunteer with the vets and vet techs at a large aquarium this summer! i haven't started it yet due to COVID-19 but it was a super competitive position.
Animal Experience:
-100 hours working with adoptions & rescue cats in a cat cafe
-170 hours working with potential adopters & rescue dogs in a large shelter
Awards/scholarships:
- Gamma Sigma Alpha National Honor Society
Extracurriculars/Volunteer:
-President & Founder of Pre-Veterinary Club
-Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority, held position on new member education board for Spring 2020
-Surfrider Foundation
-Relay for Life
-League of Yes
-Girls on the Run
Employment:
- Still holding a veterinary assistant position in small animal hospital
- Barista at Starbucks
Letter of Recommendations:
-Boss & Veterinarian at small animal hospital
-Veterinarian at my small animal hospital that I learned exotics under
-Calculus Professor that I had twice in my undergrad studies
-Biology Professor/Advisor of the Pre-Veterinary Club I started
*I would like to receive one from the aquarium position but I'm not sure when everything will be open back up in NY*
Summarize any concerns you have
-My gpa is my biggest concern. Like I mentioned, I'm retaking up to two courses this summer as well as taking a course not offered at my college. I'm not sure how much this will help though. I finished college strong but I'm worried this won't be enough.
Again, please let me know any advice, recommendations, personal thoughts. Thank you guys!!