This is my first time applying to vet school, I am going to take a gap year after the spring semester. My ideal would be Virginia-Maryland which is IS for me but I am wondering what my chances would be with these stats? Also looking at Ross, Penn, Royal Vet, Edinburgh, Colorado State, and Dublin.
I have approx 1500 hours right now which looks below average for many applicants and my GPA is pretty average. A concern I have is that I took Orgo2 and got a D+ which HURT my science GPA and not acceptable by some schools I am looking at (Purdue). I am wondering if it is worth taking the class again and risking a bad grade after 2 years.
Cumulative GPA: 3.67
science GPA: 3.59 (55 science credits- 7 left)
last 45: 3.7-3.8
Biology BA and Statistics Minor
GRE results: not yet taken (super nervous - I have studied on and off but I have not yet hunkered down)
Veterinary Experience:
- Shadowing veterinarian at small animal clinic for 50 hours, then returned after college and worked as a veterinary assistant at the same clinic and with the same veterinarian for a summer 100-150 hours
- Helped a veterinarian at a wool farm she owns- fed calves, chickens, llamas, dogs 50 hours
- Currently working part-time at an animal shelter as a Surgical Veterinary Assistant while I complete school -390 hours done so far, will likely continue working here during the next year.
Animal Experience:
-Lost Dog and Cat Foundation volunteer 20 hours and Animal Welfare Club President (this was in HS so Idk if it counts)
- Animal Riding Therapy horses/donkeys. 144 hours
Research Experience:
Biomedical Research which I did for approx. 4 months but it was essentially me feeding newborn rabbits which were euthanized monthly after other research assistants exposed them to a virus, but I got too attached after seeing the animals every day so I *discontinued* (180 hours)
Psychology Research studying how hand holding plays a role in the behavior of individuals in relationships through the use of EKGs (144 hours)
Awards/scholarships:
-Deans list 3 years
-VetTRAC Summer Program- spent day in a slaughterhouse, farm, and clinic
Extracurriculars:
-Oxfam America Club Representative and Marketing Chair- Humanitarian organization to combat poverty and inequality
-University Judiciary Committee
-United2Heal Director of Fundraising- collect/ donate medical materials to 3rd world countries
Employment:
-Rehabilitation clinic and exotics/small animal clinic receptionist 300 hours, Small animal clinic receptionist 384 hours
-Animal Behavior Class TA- 20 hours
- Currently working at Animal Shelter
I have approx 1500 hours right now which looks below average for many applicants and my GPA is pretty average. A concern I have is that I took Orgo2 and got a D+ which HURT my science GPA and not acceptable by some schools I am looking at (Purdue). I am wondering if it is worth taking the class again and risking a bad grade after 2 years.
Cumulative GPA: 3.67
science GPA: 3.59 (55 science credits- 7 left)
last 45: 3.7-3.8
Biology BA and Statistics Minor
GRE results: not yet taken (super nervous - I have studied on and off but I have not yet hunkered down)
Veterinary Experience:
- Shadowing veterinarian at small animal clinic for 50 hours, then returned after college and worked as a veterinary assistant at the same clinic and with the same veterinarian for a summer 100-150 hours
- Helped a veterinarian at a wool farm she owns- fed calves, chickens, llamas, dogs 50 hours
- Currently working part-time at an animal shelter as a Surgical Veterinary Assistant while I complete school -390 hours done so far, will likely continue working here during the next year.
Animal Experience:
-Lost Dog and Cat Foundation volunteer 20 hours and Animal Welfare Club President (this was in HS so Idk if it counts)
- Animal Riding Therapy horses/donkeys. 144 hours
Research Experience:
Biomedical Research which I did for approx. 4 months but it was essentially me feeding newborn rabbits which were euthanized monthly after other research assistants exposed them to a virus, but I got too attached after seeing the animals every day so I *discontinued* (180 hours)
Psychology Research studying how hand holding plays a role in the behavior of individuals in relationships through the use of EKGs (144 hours)
Awards/scholarships:
-Deans list 3 years
-VetTRAC Summer Program- spent day in a slaughterhouse, farm, and clinic
Extracurriculars:
-Oxfam America Club Representative and Marketing Chair- Humanitarian organization to combat poverty and inequality
-University Judiciary Committee
-United2Heal Director of Fundraising- collect/ donate medical materials to 3rd world countries
Employment:
-Rehabilitation clinic and exotics/small animal clinic receptionist 300 hours, Small animal clinic receptionist 384 hours
-Animal Behavior Class TA- 20 hours
- Currently working at Animal Shelter
