Thoughts and Opinions?

[DVM2024]

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21 yr old female, 1st time applicant, NC resident
Applying to: NCSU, UGA, Cornell, Purdue, Tufts, UC Davis, and Auburn

Cumulative GPA: 3.96
Science GPA: 3.93
Last 45: 3.93

Degree: B.S. Zoology, Spring 2020

GRE results: Q/V/W 159/163/4.0 72%/93%/59%

Veterinary Experience:
-1800 hrs SA clinic student assistant
-1600 hrs SA clinic veterinary assistant (basically do everything the techs do)
-120 hrs volunteering with mobile mixed practice

Animal Experience:
-15 hrs pet sitting
-40 hrs reptile care
-500 hrs stablehand
-800 hrs dog boarding kennel

Research Experience:
-130 hrs field research, currently working on publication

Honors/Awards/scholarships:
-Dean's List (6 semesters)
-Full tuition academic scholarship
-Honors Scholar
-Highest level award in internationally-recognized organization

Extracurriculars:
-Pre-Vet Club Vice President and founding member
-Club member and leader from kindergarten to graduation

Employment:
-No non-animal employment

LoRs:
-2 SA veterinarians
-Research prof
-Another bio prof

I'm curious to see what you guys think my chances are, and what I can do to improve?

 

[DVM2024]

Your stats look quite strong to me, especially in the academic department; honestly, I think you’ve got a pretty good chance of being accepted to at least one or two of the schools you listed. NCSU has the cheapest IS tuition in the country so that would probably be your #1, I’d imagine.

Thank you! And yep, NCSU is my dream school!

 

[EngrSC]

I don’t think you’ll have any trouble getting accepted but on the off chance that you aren’t, you could pick up a non-animal/non-vet med related hobby or job or something. It would make you more well rounded 🙂

 

[DVM2024]

I don’t think you’ll have any trouble getting accepted but on the off chance that you aren’t, you could pick up a non-animal/non-vet med related hobby or job or something. It would make you more well rounded 🙂

Thank you! That's my plan if I don't get in (and hopefully I will!) Working on making room in my life for things outside vet med 🙂

 

[DVM-2023]

Look at class stats for the schools you're interested in attending (if posted), I think you will agree that you will be fine. Also jealous of that NCSU in state tuition.

 

[Georgethecat]

21 yr old female, 1st time applicant, NC resident
Applying to: NCSU, UGA, Cornell, Purdue, Tufts, UC Davis, and Auburn

Cumulative GPA: 3.96
Science GPA: 3.93
Last 45: 3.93

Degree: B.S. Zoology, Spring 2020

GRE results: Q/V/W 159/163/4.0 72%/93%/59%

Veterinary Experience:
-1800 hrs SA clinic student assistant
-1600 hrs SA clinic veterinary assistant (basically do everything the techs do)
-120 hrs volunteering with mobile mixed practice

Animal Experience:
-15 hrs pet sitting
-40 hrs reptile care
-500 hrs stablehand
-800 hrs dog boarding kennel

Research Experience:
-130 hrs field research, currently working on publication

Honors/Awards/scholarships:
-Dean's List (6 semesters)
-Full tuition academic scholarship
-Honors Scholar
-Highest level award in internationally-recognized organization

Extracurriculars:
-Pre-Vet Club Vice President and founding member
-Club member and leader from kindergarten to graduation

Employment:
-No non-animal employment

LoRs:
-2 SA veterinarians
-Research prof
-Another bio prof

I'm curious to see what you guys think my chances are, and what I can do to improve?

Your stats are excellent. Knock on wood, you will surely get accepted to multiple schools. On the off chance that you don't get accepted to NC State (not in any way insinuating that this is likely to happen), do a file review asap. NC State will be your cheapest option by far. According the VIN calculator, your next cheapest option would be Purdue and that's approx $66k more expensive than NC State. Tufts would be $150k more expensive. And it's likely more expensive to make a longer distance move. Just things to think about.

On the off chance you need a 2nd application cycle, I'd suggest to shadow/work with a large animal or equine vet to round out your veterinary experience hours. Hopefully they will recognize your equine animal experience. Best of luck you!

 

[DVM2024]

Look at class stats for the schools you're interested in attending (if posted), I think you will agree that you will be fine. Also jealous of that NCSU in state tuition.

Ikr I got really lucky there! *crossing fingers for that sweet IS tuition*

 

[DVM2024]

Your stats are excellent. Knock on wood, you will surely get accepted to multiple schools. On the off chance that you don't get accepted to NC State (not in any way insinuating that this is likely to happen), do a file review asap. NC State will be your cheapest option by far. According the VIN calculator, your next cheapest option would be Purdue and that's approx $66k more expensive than NC State. Tufts would be $150k more expensive. And it's likely more expensive to make a longer distance move. Just things to think about.

On the off chance you need a 2nd application cycle, I'd suggest to shadow/work with a large animal or equine vet to round out your veterinary experience hours. Hopefully they will recognize your equine animal experience. Best of luck you!

Thank you so much! I'm REALLY hoping for that IS tuition... NCSU has been my #1 choice for a long time, and I've tried to tailor my application to them, so hopefully it pays off...