Problems with Colorado??

[wildfocus]

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from the recent colorado thread, it sounds like many people think there are problems with colorado. can someone elaborate objectively? i am from out of CO state, but it is currently my first choice, and i am interviewing there next week for the dvm/phd program. is there something i should know about before i go?? their vet research is ranked #2 in the country, and their faculty are reputed to be excellent. are the problems more admission related? thanks for any help/advice!

 

[HorseyVet]

from the recent colorado thread... their vet research is ranked #2 in the country, and their faculty are reputed to be excellent.

Ranked by who and based on what....?


This isn't that US Today article talking again is it?

 

[cyrille104]

From what I hear, the school is poorly funded. Obviously funding is not everything, though, because they do have a good program and faculty.

 

[JIKJen124]

I was out there for an informal but weekend long visit at the end of October and had an absolutely WONDERFUL time there! With the exception of the new cancer center, the facilities are sort of vintage 1960s, but what's inside those walls is state of the art. The faculty were super friendly and really my conversations kicked into mentorship opportunties very quickly.

Like I said, I had a great time out there.

 

[RTHA06]

From what I have seen (during my visit) and read, Dr. Terry Campbell is on staff there. He has written many of the avian and exotic texts (hematology/cytology) and put in quite a bit in the Ritchie, Ritchie, Harrison text. So, for an avian/exotic/zoo person, this would be a good reason to consider the program. I have used his books and info a lot!

I think it really depends on what you want to focus on...

 

[FatPalomino]

😍 CSU is awesome. Rated #2 and a reason for it. Check out the equine orthopedic center. State of the art with an MRI. The people are awesome, location amazing (#1 city in the US according to money mag). Some of the doctors are world renowed (cardiology, equine ortho, equine internal med). I think the only people that dont like it here are the ones who get denied.

I LOVE IT HERE and will continue to apply only to CSU until I get in.

Oh yeah, in state tuiton of like $7K for vet school helps too!

 

[mammalmama]

I'm a first year student at Colorado State University. The teaching staff is wonderful and they are not underfuneded by anymeans. They are one of the most state of the art veterinary teaching hospitals. Have award winning friendly professors. I love it here so much. I don't know what those other people were complaining about the admissions for. I'm out of state and they treated me very nicely. My instate school is UC Davis and they treated me like crap. I couldn't get in there b/c I didn't know anyone and I hadn't donated any money to them. Colorado took me based on my grades and veterinary experience. Continue to apply to Colorado state and ignore what those other people say.

 

[wildfocus]

thanks to all... it sounds like the same problems with any school that has to rely on the state and endowments for funding (which is practically all of them). i'm really excited to go down there, and just hope i don't flub up my interview. in any case, i'll take it as a learning experience and promise to post my interview feedback.

 

[k9 <3er]

just a heads up:

i heard that someone at my school was accepted into colorado two days ago. i don't know if its true though because their website says they won't be notifying anyone anything until next year. but just in case it is, i just wanted everyone to know.

 

[FatPalomino]

just a heads up:

i heard that someone at my school was accepted into colorado two days ago. i don't know if its true though because their website says they won't be notifying anyone anything until next year. but just in case it is, i just wanted everyone to know.

I know someone who got in out of state last year and he didnt find out till Feb. I'm in state and havent heard a thing, and dont expect to. Maybe the person at your school applied to a dual degree program? they accept them first

 

[4theanimals]

As far as admissions I think it depends on when you apply and what program you apply for. I am an out of state resident and I applied for the DVM/MBA program. I was notified via phone that I was accepted to the program back on December 5.

 

[FatPalomino]

4theanimals, if you don't mind, what did your application look like? I thought about applying for the program, as I would love to own my own clinic in the future, but didn't have the business classwork I felt nessisary to apply. I do have business expereince. I would love to know what your grades/GRE/expereince was, in case I would have to apply again next year. Thank you

 

[4theanimals]

First of all. There is no need to be concerned about having taken business classes. MBA programs are not just for people who have a BA in business. People who have all sorts of diverse bachelors' degrees start MBA programs having never taken another business class.

I'll try and give you a synopsis of my application:
GPA 3.65
GRE verbal 570 Quant 630 Analytic 5.0
Vet/Animal experience: county shelter vet hospital, humane society, critical care foal team, research, therapeutic riding, small animal hospital, asst coordinator with animal disaster response org, horse rescue, retail pet store manager. I spent three years in most of these experiences.
Other volunteer work: hospice volunteer, tutor for homeless children, college peer advisor
Business experience: paralegal, retail manager

I think the essay is an important part of the application. I was very clear about what I had learned to date from my business experience and how it applied to a veterinary practice. I also pinpointed areas I needed to increase my knowledge and how this knowledge would benefit a practice.

Hope that helps.

 

[FatPalomino]

😀 I am so jealous of you 😉 Thanks for the info. Honestly, I would rather not do the extra year as I already have in state tuition,...... BUT I am still very jealous

 

[4theanimals]

Yeah, the in state tuition is a major draw for me. Means considerable savings even with the extra year. I do also think the MBA could be very beneficial in the future.

Take care and good luck with your aplication.

 

[FatPalomino]

I decided to move to Colorado, the major factor being the in state tuiton. I really you can't beat going to the the #2 best vet school for $8000 a year!!!!! Even though my husband and I left great, well paying jobs, the $100K savings over 4 years is so worth it. Plus land is much more affordable out here- we have a whole farm!!!!

If you need someone to show you around Ft Collins, just let me know. I've only been here a couple months but LOVE it and have figured out some awesome places here.

 

[Adam184]

I just graduated from Colorado State University. It is a great school. The professors from the Vet school taught all of the courses for my major and I must say they're amazing. The only problem with Colorado is that you might get stuck in Vegas for 4 days when a blizzard comes through. Other than that Fort Collins is a great town, and CSU is a great school. I wouldn't listen to anyone that bashes CSU. They're ranked #2 for a reason.

 

[4theanimals]

I decided to move to Colorado, the major factor being the in state tuiton. I really you can't beat going to the the #2 best vet school for $8000 a year!!!!! Even though my husband and I left great, well paying jobs, the $100K savings over 4 years is so worth it. Plus land is much more affordable out here- we have a whole farm!!!!

If you need someone to show you around Ft Collins, just let me know. I've only been here a couple months but LOVE it and have figured out some awesome places here.

Thanks so much for the offer I just might take you up on it. Probably won't be able to get out there until March. Here is my "public" email. If your up for it, you can send me an email and perhaps we can take this discussion off line. I would love to get more of the inside scoop. The email: covet2be at msn.com.