Vet School Recommendations

[Howister]

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Hey,

So I am applying to vet school next year and am starting to gather recommendations/evaluations. I am wondering what makes a good recommendation for vet school. What aspects should be included, what are important qualities, what is a good length. So far I have come up with this list:

1. Leadership
2. Dedication
3. Integrity
4. Responsibility
5. Ability to handle animals
6. Confidence
7. Commitment to Veterinary Medicine

-Does anyone know what is especially important to mention? Should they write about personal/specific stories or be more general? 😕

*I looked for a similar thread, but I couldn't find any....so hopefully this info can help everyone and is new/unique!

 

[twelvetigers]

Send me your email address and I'll send you something with the questions they are asked. There's also a space for comments, of course, but the questions will be the same for everyone.

 

[Howister]

Thanks that was so helpful!

 

[EllieGirl89]

One of my evaluators was REALLY into it. He's written a lot of letters before and takes it very seriously. For him I made up (at his request) an extensive list of my education, experiences, employment, etc., as well as a copy of my personal statement and a statement of my goals for my career. He also took me out to lunch and we discussed these things in further detail. He was very serious about having specifics because, in his words "I'm not going to get you into vet school with a generic letter." So I'm guessing his letter was probably the best one I had.

My second evaluator was a little more laid back, but I gave him all the same materials I gave the first one.

The third one actually let me see her letter had me make sure it was okay and everything, because she'd never written one before.

So really it all depends on your evaluator and their preferences. If you can have a sit-down meeting with them one on one that would be helpful. Make sure they know your goals and aspirations and WHY you would make a good vet. Giving them a copy of your personal statement as well as a resume is not a bad idea. Good luck!