My chances for 2014?

[Sharpei5]

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Hey guys Im 21 year old male FL IN and am wondering do I have a shot at Veterinary school in the states for the class of 2014?
I am thinking about just applying to Ross or SGU for January term just to get a jump start on vet school instead of waiting around trying to get into a school in the US.

I will be graduating in May with a Finance degree from one of the top undergrad business schools in the country. I will then finish up with the pre-vet requirements such as physics, biochem and upper level Bio specifically Micro Bio/lab.

I have worked during college in wealth management, and Lehman Brother’s private equity division. While this has taught me a lot about business I do not know how that will look to the veterinary schools admission

For the last year I have been working 5-15 hours a week in S/A clinic while taking my final upper level Finance classes and pre-vet requirements.

Gpa- 3.58 currently
GRE- have not taken it, took practice only scored 1110 but plan to study and get that near 1300
My grades.
Bio 1 w/lab- B- (taken as freshman when I quit Prevet for Finance)
Bio 2 w/lab- A
Chem 1- A
Chem 1 Lab- B
Chem 2- A
Chem 2 lab- A-
Genetics- B
Orgo 1- B
Orgo 1 lab- A
Evolutionary Biology- A
Orgo 2- prob gunna be a C
Orgo 2 lab- A or A- not sure

I will be taking physics 1 and 2 this summer, and biochem and micro in the fall while also working at the same S/A clinic 5-20 hrs a week.

Any opinions on my chances for admissions, and also advice for getting more ready to apply would be awsome!

Thanks guys

 

[mooturkey]

Your stats do not look bad, but you may want to speak to someone at admissions with the vet schools you are interested in. You will have to explain why you switched from Finance to vet school. And they may want to see some more breadth of animal experience. I have no concrete answer for you...best to talk to the schools you are interested in.

 

[Bulldog23]

This is a good question because I will be graduating as an economics major this year. I recently decided to switch into the field of veterinarian medicine. In my heart I always wanted to be a vet as I share a great passion, like much of you, for animals. I guess I was afraid I wouldn't be smart enough and fail but now I am pursuing my dream. Is it possible for having a major in Finance or Economics to be a positive when schools look over our applications? It shows some diversity and most doctors tend not to be "business savvy." What are some peoples thoughts on not having a major in a science field. As long as we have all the pre-reqs shouldn't we be fine? Especially with really strong grades in those pre-reqs.

 

[justinpaws]

Based on what and who I know, a business or econ major is no problem whatsoever. One of the best vets I know got a business degree and was in that field for years before deciding to switch over to vet med (in his late 30s or something!). So long as you take your pre-reqs and do well in them, and prove that you can excel in a vigorous science curriculum, a vet school should have little reason to reject a non-traditional major. I met a fourth-year art history major from Western once, and I'd say that's about as far as you can get from vet medicine...

Anyways, just make sure that you check with the schools you want to apply to in terms of pre-reqs. Some require classes that you wouldn't normally think to take, like genetics, animal nutrition, microbiology, molecular biology, even speech/communication. If you haven't already, check a relatively recent copy of the VMSAR (Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements), which gives you a good overview of what schools require or expect, tuition, and in some cases, the breakdown for admissions (e.g. percent of how heavily GPA/GRE scores, interview, personal statement, and experience are weighted). Just as importantly, make sure you get some good experience hours in, working with a vet (not just cleaning cages, although this is probably where you'd start). Schools will expect you to have a good idea of what the profession entails.

Good luck!

 

[Sharpei5]

I think my classes will all match up. Im pretty worried about my amount of experience Ive only work about 5-10 hours a week at a SA for the last year.

Anymore advice would be great!

 

[LadyHitokiri]

As for experience, I'd say try to get a diverse amount of animal/vet experience too. It'd be nice to have more than just small animal so try shadowing a large animal vet or volunteering at a wildlife clinic or exotics clinic. It'll show you are really interested in veterinary medicine as a whole, and at least will give you more of a perspective on the field.

 

[wakeboardpro4487]

i think your stats look pretty good. Continue to get more experience and keep your grades up. There is one school that specifically asks for business classes. Your degree makes you well rounded and enables you to run a business or clinic better than most veterinarians. I think you are competitive