Low GREs

[HopefulStudent]

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Hi, I was just wondering if anyone else had GRE scores on the lower end of the scale that was accepted to vet school. Or, does anyone know of schools that tend to look less at GRE scores. My GPA was high and I have an average amount of animal/vet experience. I was told by schools my GREs are holding me back. I plan on taking a class this summer but I tend to freeze on tests so I don't really think a class will help me in my situation (hopefully I am wrong). Any school suggestions are appreciated. Thanks 🙂

 

[birdvet2006]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone else had GRE scores on the lower end of the scale that was accepted to vet school. Or, does anyone know of schools that tend to look less at GRE scores. My GPA was high and I have an average amount of animal/vet experience. I was told by schools my GREs are holding me back. I plan on taking a class this summer but I tend to freeze on tests so I don't really think a class will help me in my situation (hopefully I am wrong). Any school suggestions are appreciated. Thanks 🙂

Glasgow University (Scotland) and the Royal Veterinary College (London, England) do not require the GRE as far as I know. Probably the same goes with other overseas schools (I recommend the AVMA accredited ones) such as Massey, Utrecht, and Murdoch.

If you freeze up on exams, what will you do about the NAVLE? The NAVLE is taken in the same type of testing environment as the GRE, from what I understand.

 

[HopefulStudent]

Thanks for the info. I was accepted to RVC however I am not sure if I can accept due to financial reasons. I am not as worried about NAVLE since it is more information based from what I understand and not as SAT or GRE like. Thanks again 🙂

 

[chris03333]

Thanks for the info. I was accepted to RVC however I am not sure if I can accept due to financial reasons. I am not as worried about NAVLE since it is more information based from what I understand and not as SAT or GRE like. Thanks again 🙂

Where did you apply (or have you applied in the states) before?

 

[HopefulStudent]

I only applied to Cornell, Penn and Tufts. I applied to those three for a couple reasons but mostly because they did not require genetics. I did not take that course since I was a neuroscience major. I plan on going back to school to take genetics this fall so I can apply to more schools.

 

[indiegirl]

Are you from New York? If you don't mind my asking, what is your GRE score? When did you apply to RVC and/or UCD (through the Atlantic Bridge program)? When did you get the acceptance letter? What was your GPA? I'm still waiting for RVC and UCD. Were you unable to get a loan for schools abroad?

Thanks!

I only applied to Cornell, Penn and Tufts. I applied to those three for a couple reasons but mostly because they did not require genetics. I did not take that course since I was a neuroscience major. I plan on going back to school to take genetics this fall so I can apply to more schools.

 

[chris03333]

I only applied to Cornell, Penn and Tufts. I applied to those three for a couple reasons but mostly because they did not require genetics. I did not take that course since I was a neuroscience major. I plan on going back to school to take genetics this fall so I can apply to more schools.

All of those schools want high GRE. Try some out of state friendly schools (Michigan,Kansas, Ohio, My school Western, Illinois, Minnesota)

 

[Anggel]

Hi, I was just wondering if anyone else had GRE scores on the lower end of the scale that was accepted to vet school. Or, does anyone know of schools that tend to look less at GRE scores. My GPA was high and I have an average amount of animal/vet experience. I was told by schools my GREs are holding me back. I plan on taking a class this summer but I tend to freeze on tests so I don't really think a class will help me in my situation (hopefully I am wrong). Any school suggestions are appreciated. Thanks 🙂

My GRE scores were pretty average and I was accepted at two schools. Retaking the GRE will definitely increase your odds, but if you can, try to diversify your experience as much as possible. Anything that is truly unique that will make the adcomm remember you is great. My GPA was decent at 3.7 , but with average GRE scores, I think the broad scope of my experiences really sealed the deal. I chose not to attend my in-state school of Davis for various reasons, but they overlooked my somewhat mediocre scores and accepted me anyway. Davis is not incredibly non-resident friendly but if you're a CA resident that may be encouraging...

 

[verbal_kint]

My GRE scores were pretty average and I was accepted at two schools. Retaking the GRE will definitely increase your odds, but if you can, try to diversify your experience as much as possible. Anything that is truly unique that will make the adcomm remember you is great. My GPA was decent at 3.7 , but with average GRE scores, I think the broad scope of my experiences really sealed the deal. I chose not to attend my in-state school of Davis for various reasons, but they overlooked my somewhat mediocre scores and accepted me anyway. Davis is not incredibly non-resident friendly but if you're a CA resident that may be encouraging...

what made you not choose davis? I am going to be applying there this time around and it's my top choice right now.

 

[Anggel]

what made you not choose davis? I am going to be applying there this time around and it's my top choice right now.

First off, let me clarify that I do think Davis is a wonderful school with a great reputation. And God knows you definitely have exposure to a vast array of opportunities, however, I think in terms of personality I would not have meshed well with Davis. I am definitely thinking of applying there in terms of residencies later on though, because they have a ton of path residences. Path is my area of interest going into vet school thus far.

The Davis interview process was entirely too cold for my liking and seemed a bit unstructured. That's probably what turned me off. There wasn't much of a welcoming ambience, which was entirely contradictory to what I had experienced during interviews at other schools. I don't think schools should necessarily bend over backwards to welcome prospective applicants, but I felt a bit of a chip on some of the shoulders of the staff.

Based on the experiences of students both past and present, Davis is a more of "a fend for yourself" type of school. I've done enough of the cutthroat competition with premeds in undergrad and if possible I'd like to lessen some of that stress in vet school. Sure there's definitely some collaboration between students, but far less than at most schools from what I hear.

I also wasn't thrilled about the prospect of 4th year tracking. Lastly, after living in a coastal area of So. Cal. for the last 23 years, I'm ready for a change of scenery. Again it's a great school it just wasn't right for me. If you're fortunate enough to get accepted you may decide it's the perfect fit. When the time comes weigh out all the factors and you're bound to make the right choice. Hope that helps.

 

[HopefulStudent]

Are you from New York? If you don't mind my asking, what is your GRE score? When did you apply to RVC and/or UCD (through the Atlantic Bridge program)? When did you get the acceptance letter? What was your GPA? I'm still waiting for RVC and UCD. Were you unable to get a loan for schools abroad?

Thanks!

I am from Pennsylvania. As for my GRE score combined I believe they were in the 900 and something. It has been two almost two years since I have taken them. I applied to RVC and UCD around the end of March I believe. The acceptance letters arrived about 2 weeks apart starting the end of April. My GPA was a 3.88. As for loans to study abroad, I don't think I would have trouble being approved it is just a lot of money. I am not willing to take out that large of a loan when this is only my first year applying. I hope this information helps. Good luck with schools 🙂

 

[HopefulStudent]

All of those schools want high GRE. Try some out of state friendly schools (Michigan,Kansas, Ohio, My school Western, Illinois, Minnesota)

Thanks for the tip. 🙂