Second time applicant, low GPA - advice? WAMC?

[andsotheplants]

Academics
uGPA: 3.068
science GPA: 3.278
last 45: 3.598
GRE: 165V, 155Q, 5.5W

I'll finish my master's in spring '22.

Animal Experience (No veterinarian)
Equine: 2000 hours
Companion: 275 hours
Zoo/wildlife: 605 hours
Farm: none

Veterinary Experience
Equine: none
Companion: 2421 hours
Zoo/wildlife: 40 hours
Farm: 200 hours

Research
710 hours combined through the pathology lab and a CDC internship. Coauthored a few papers.

Extracurriculars
In high school: yearbook editor, president of volunteer club, varsity track, member of a few other clubs
In college: member of a few clubs
In grad school: treasurer of student association

I've also had two non-animal related internship and was a receptionist for a summer.
I have several certifications - I'm human-animal bond certified, fear-free certified, and went through several research-related training programs.

I was diagnosed with ADHD & a related auditory processing disorder before my last semester of undergrad. Once I had accommodations, I finished that semester with a 3.68. I was also assaulted in the dorms during the beginning of my freshman year. If eliminate classes I was taking while living on the same floor as the person, my uGPA is a 3.268.

Applying to...
Washington (prqGPA: 3.69) , Arizona (prqGPA: 3.59), Colorado (prqGPA: 3.51), Missouri, Wisconsin (prqGPA: 3.27), Illinois, UPenn, Kansas (prqGPA: 3.69)

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[MixedAnimals77]

Who is your IS? Overall WSU is extremely difficult to get into OOS to the Pullman campus, the Logan campus is not as bad since you can't switch residency. Overall your cum GPA is a bit low based on their admissions tiers, but I am not really sure how they may or may not factor in your masters GPA. They do like to see EVERYTHING. Like kyaking? add it. Hike? add it too. They really like versatile applicants so get involved in anything you can and add anything you have done. I don't believe WSU is considering GRE this cycle. We also have a new director for admissions so things might change a little on the admissions formula persay. I think your explanation statement will work in your favor showing your improvement. I think your hours are good and diverse. I would also reconsider CSU just because of the sheer number of applicants they get and special consideration for cut off cumGPA of 3.2 and less. Unless it's your IS I would reconsider. I would also suggest reconsidering WSU unless it's your IS just because the statistics are against you, but if you did get into the Pullman campus would be cheaper than most places. I do think IL and KS are great options for your application. I'm available via pm if you have additional questions about WSU (I may be slow to respond though because of 4th year). Good luck!

 

[battie]

I do think IL and KS are great options for your application

I'll second that Illinois is a solid school to apply to with your application. Frankly, your application was better than mine. If you reconsider CSU and WSU, check out the AAVMC public data as well as this site to find schools that focus more on experience/last 45 GPA and/or have more favorable OOS acceptance trends

 

[andsotheplants]

Who is your IS? Overall WSU is extremely difficult to get into OOS to the Pullman campus, the Logan campus is not as bad since you can't switch residency. Overall your cum GPA is a bit low based on their admissions tiers, but I am not really sure how they may or may not factor in your masters GPA. They do like to see EVERYTHING. Like kyaking? add it. Hike? add it too. They really like versatile applicants so get involved in anything you can and add anything you have done. I don't believe WSU is considering GRE this cycle. We also have a new director for admissions so things might change a little on the admissions formula persay. I think your explanation statement will work in your favor showing your improvement. I think your hours are good and diverse. I would also reconsider CSU just because of the sheer number of applicants they get and special consideration for cut off cumGPA of 3.2 and less. Unless it's your IS I would reconsider. I would also suggest reconsidering WSU unless it's your IS just because the statistics are against you, but if you did get into the Pullman campus would be cheaper than most places. I do think IL and KS are great options for your application. I'm available via pm if you have additional questions about WSU (I may be slow to respond though because of 4th year). Good luck!

Missouri is my IS - they were actually very blunt with me about having low chances of getting in. Essentially told me that I don't have a chance until I can use a 6-year academic elimination option for my freshman year classes. I've debated pulling WSU and CSU off of my list - the last cycle, I did make it past the CSU initial review for cuGPA <3.2.

 

[EngrSC]

What about Minnesota and/or Lincoln Memorial?

My cGPA was roughly the same as yours but I had a higher last 45. I used the explanation statement and had several acceptances. I’d be happy to send you my statement or critique yours if that would be helpful 🙂

 

[andsotheplants]

What about Minnesota and/or Lincoln Memorial?

My cGPA was roughly the same as yours but I had a higher last 45. I used the explanation statement and had several acceptances. I’d be happy to send you my statement or critique yours if that would be helpful 🙂

I'd have to take a different organic chemistry course for MN. My BA only required a single semester course, not the series. My BS didn't require either. They require 3 credit hours in a "non-terminal" organic chemistry sequence and their admissions office was firm on that requirement.