Taking online classes at schools you plan on applying to

[lionking101]

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Hey guys, I tried to find this in another thread but couldn't quite find an answer to my question. So I didn't have much luck yet this application cycle (one left to hear from) so I'm starting to think of what to do to make myself more competitive. I was thinking about taking a few online courses that aren't provided at my school (animal nutrition/animal science, etc.)

I was wondering if anyone had any input as to the benefit of taking these online courses at schools I plan to apply to. My boyfriend was asking if it would give me maybe a second look if I had taken some sort of online class at the school I'm applying to, but I didn't know. As an OOS (no vet school in NM) with a lower GPA, I'm looking for anyway to make myself a bit more competitive.

Thanks!

 

[Lupin21]

Hey guys, I tried to find this in another thread but couldn't quite find an answer to my question. So I didn't have much luck yet this application cycle (one left to hear from) so I'm starting to think of what to do to make myself more competitive. I was thinking about taking a few online courses that aren't provided at my school (animal nutrition/animal science, etc.)

I was wondering if anyone had any input as to the benefit of taking these online courses at schools I plan to apply to. My boyfriend was asking if it would give me maybe a second look if I had taken some sort of online class at the school I'm applying to, but I didn't know. As an OOS (no vet school in NM) with a lower GPA, I'm looking for anyway to make myself a bit more competitive.

Thanks!

No advantage at all. Although, if you did get accepted for vet school after, you would already have a student ID established.

 

[TooLove]

Purely anecdotal, but I had an employee at Cornell try to convince me that there was a "backdoor" to Cornell by doing this. I wish.

I agree with lupin that it's of no benefit. It won't hurt you (unless you do poorly!) so if the cost is the same and you want to, go for it. Just don't expect it to swing you into the acceptance pile.

 

[Rabbit Riot]

Agree with other posters.

If you want to take an online course, focus more on choosing a course that comes highly recommended for its rigor and material than on what college it's offered through. I'm sure there are some out there that aren't worth the money.