Hi there
I honestly can't remember my undergrad GPA, I know it was different when I applied from when I graduated from undergrad, and it was something over a 3.0. But I can't remember it. (I can barely remember my name anymore let alone three years ago.
🙂) I do remember that in my interview, I had to explain for a low grade in one of my Organic Chemistry classes. So SGU admissions doesn't completely rule you out if you got a few low grades, but be prepared to explain them in the interview process. I did have a lot of hours in a SA clinic and some hours in research.
You can apply for the pre-vet program and then go into the vet program, but if you already have the pre-req's done, I would say just apply for the Veterinary program. SGU does not have a 5 year program, per se, but they do have an "alternate" route. And you can either decelerate into becoming an alternate, or the admissions just decides to accept the student as an alternate. Being on this track, you take half the classes that you normally would for 1st term and then you take the rest of the classes the next term. So basically, your 1st term is spread out over a year. And after that, you advance on with a full time load.
Also something to take into consideration is that the winter class is usually less competitive then the fall class. This is due to a smaller applicant pool and also results in a smaller class size.
CSU is right though, they do look at the applicant holistically. So if you are weak in one spot, make sure to show your strengths in other areas.
As for Ross, I didn't apply there. Sorry I can't be more help! But I believe for both schools, you could call them up and ask for the averages of previous classes.
Good luck!
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I'd like to know this too.
Also, I don't know if anybody can answer this question. I just got a booklet in the mail from St George's yesterday and I noticed they had a 4 yr DVM, and then a 5, 6 and 7 year pre-vet/DVM. Some students in Scotland chose to do the 5 year DVM. Is this possible to do at St George's?
The application was pretty intense... they had a section on their app listing their pre-reqs and your grades. My general chem and physics grades suck... was wondering if applying for a 5 year might give me an edge over getting accepted.
