Someone fill me in on this test... I was under the impression that some schools required it. However, it seems that none of the schools I've been looking at do. And I also can't seem to find any info about the test even being given currently...😳
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I believe the VCAT was discontinued several years ago, so no vet schools should currently require it.
That explains it. Now I feel like a dope.
Yes, taking the GRE has been in the plan all along (that's getting ready to happen--I'm studying for it right now). I was just under the impression for some reason that I would need to take the VCAT as well (which, since I am also taking the GRE Biology Subject Test, would have added a big burden and less time spent with my husband and kids ;-) ) . I think what confused me was that some undergraduate college websites haven't updated their websites (GAH! If it's been several years, these schools are waaay behind!). I did a simple google search, and these sites popped up. I guess the reason for them popping up near the top is because there isn't much mention of the test anywhere else.
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you can find the academic & testing requirments for all the VMCAS participating vet schools here:
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/college_requirement.htm
http://www.aavmc.org/vmcas/college_requirement.htm
Yes, I have already explored the site some and used their links to look at the individual schools that I am interested in to compare their programs.
Indeed. The VCAT's been gone awhile now. The schools still advocating the VCAT need to "get with the program". No pun intended.
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I'm not exactly sure when the VCAT was done, but many of the schools probably still had it as an option because they will accept scores from tests that are 5-6 years old. So, someone that may have taken the VCAT that long ago may have scores they can use if they are now reapplying. I think that the time is pretty much coming to a close though when those scores would be accepted (if it hasn't already), and the schools should probably update their websites.
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The VCAT was discontinued in April 2003, so some schools will still take it because it's only(?) 4 years old.
Although its been discontinued, my advisor still asked me what my scores were in an attempt to get an idea of what schools I should consider... Clearly, he was not of much help in the process.