pre-vet classes online?

[Elmphobia]

I graduated last year with a B.A., but unfortunately I didn't take all the prereqs that I need to get into vet school because I didn't have set goals. Would vet schools accept online courses for the prerequisites? If yes, where would you suggest? Or are there also good places to take on campus courses without actually having to be fully enrolled (as I already did undergrad).

The other issue I am having is unfortunately I wasn't a very good student during college I spent most of my time being generally lazy and not super focused, so my GPA is below 3.0. Does this mean I have no chance at attending vet school, even if I did do well in the prerequisite classes I would take later? (obviously I would put a lot of effort into those courses)

I've wanted to be a vet since I was young and even went into college with the goal of being a biology major, but I got so caught up in the college social life that I basically got lazy and lost sight of things... but now I am dying to start studying again and try to go to vet school. Do I have any chance? I could use all the advice anyone can give. Thank you!!!

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[485501]

I graduated last year with a B.A., but unfortunately I didn't take all the prereqs that I need to get into vet school because I didn't have set goals. Would vet schools accept online courses for the prerequisites? If yes, where would you suggest? Or are there also good places to take on campus courses without actually having to be fully enrolled (as I already did undergrad).

The other issue I am having is unfortunately I wasn't a very good student during college I spent most of my time being generally lazy and not super focused, so my GPA is below 3.0. Does this mean I have no chance at attending vet school, even if I did do well in the prerequisite classes I would take later? (obviously I would put a lot of effort into those courses)

I've wanted to be a vet since I was young and even went into college with the goal of being a biology major, but I got so caught up in the college social life that I basically got lazy and lost sight of things... but now I am dying to start studying again and try to go to vet school. Do I have any chance? I could use all the advice anyone can give. Thank you!!!

Many people take some online classes - for example, Animal Nutrition. There are several threads about where to take various online courses. You can also take some/all of your pre-reqs through a community college (it depends on what each vet school will/will not accept), and cc's generally don't require you to be fully enrolled. Be sure to check what the pre-reqs are at the schools you want to apply to. There's no one list of pre-reqs for all vet schools, and you don't want to find out too late that one of the schools you're applying to requires something none of the others do.

As for your cumulative GPA, check out some of the "low GPA" threads and the "successful applicant stats" thread from this year and the last few years. Rock the GRE and your pre-reqs, find schools that look most at your science and last 45 GPAs, and get outstanding experiences and LORs. You absolutely have a chance. You can also look at the "What are my chances" thread to see what advice has been given on how to improve applications.

 

[Red Stapler]

If I were you, I'd do this:

Take the missing prerequisites in person if at all possible. Taking classes online is ill-advised: but if you have no other way to take them, check with your desired schools to see if they'll take the class. *Nutrition tends to be an exception because only some schools have it. This is trying to deter someone from taking Orgo online. ^^

Beat the snot out of them! Ace those things!

Try to get experience! Vet clinics and shelters are your best bets. But, if at all possible, shoot for a small animal place and a large animal place. Research fits the bill here too if you need variety.

With your pre-req credits, you should have a UG GPA of about a 3.1 or higher. Apply to a Master's program (which involves the GRE, if I'm not mistaken, kill that too!) - a stellar graduate GPA is honestly your best bet to get in quicker.

Maintain your volunteering hours.

Shmooze with graduate professors for LoRs

Apply

???

Profit

That should put you in the class of 2020, with me. 😀

 

[MysteryCat]

that should put you in the class of 2020, with me.

and meee! 🙂

 

[shortnsweet]

If I were you, I'd do this:

Take the missing prerequisites in person if at all possible. Taking classes online is ill-advised: but if you have no other way to take them, check with your desired schools to see if they'll take the class. *Nutrition tends to be an exception because only some schools have it. This is trying to deter someone from taking Orgo online. ^^

Beat the snot out of them! Ace those things!

Try to get experience! Vet clinics and shelters are your best bets. But, if at all possible, shoot for a small animal place and a large animal place. Research fits the bill here too if you need variety.

With your pre-req credits, you should have a UG GPA of about a 3.1 or higher. Apply to a Master's program (which involves the GRE, if I'm not mistaken, kill that too!) - a stellar graduate GPA is honestly your best bet to get in quicker.

Maintain your volunteering hours.

Shmooze with graduate professors for LoRs

Apply

???

Profit

That should put you in the class of 2020, with me. 😀

Eh...applying to a masters won't get you in any faster. Doing well in prereqs and racking up experience is way more important.

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[Frozenshades]

Eh...applying to a masters won't get you in any faster. Doing well in prereqs and racking up experience is way more important.

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Do a Master's only if you actually want one. If it would just be a stepping stone to vet school, stick with more undergraduate coursework.

 

[macita183]

I took several online courses as pre-reqs that were offered through four year universities (like K-State, Oregon State). Being a non-trad and working full time I couldn't get into a lot of in-person classes or the times didn't work with my work schedule. I contacted the vet schools I was interested in before I applied to see if they were okay with some of the pre-reqs being done online. Some schools were okay with it, some were not.

As washbucket mentioned CCs are also a good place to take pre-reqs. I took several pre-reqs at my local CC as well since they offered more evening classes and tuition was a lot more reasonable. Again, just make sure you check with the schools you want to apply to see if the classes you enroll in will meet their requirements.

A lot of vet schools really look at the last 45 credits so if you did poorly in undergrad but can rock your post-undergrad courses that can help you. Definitely prepare and do well on the GRE.

Make sure you getting lots of varied vet experience as well. There are several threads out there on how to go about getting vet experience.

Good luck!