dogtor_v81
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22, M, Resident of WICHE State, 2nd application cycle
Last cycle I applied to Arizona, Kansas, Washington, Colorado, WesternU and have heard back from all except for western. I was waitlisted at Washington State as a WICHE student but was denied WICHE funding. Otherwise I was rejected from all the others.
Cumulative GPA: 3.06
science/prerequisite GPA: Depends on the program
last 45: 3.3-3.4
Any degrees achieved
B.S. Cellular/Molecular Biology (Completed in 3.5 years)
GRE results: N/A
Veterinary Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant/Surgery Tech: 1700 Hours @ SA Hospital with majority of time spent aiding ortho procedures
- Veterinary Assistant: 460 Hours @ mixed practice (~276 Large Animal and 184 Small Animal)
Animal Experience:
- 7 years 4H
Research Experience:
- N/A, but I completed my senior thesis on canine hypothyroidism if that counts for anything.
Certificates
- Fear Free Certification completed through my job
Extracurriculars:
- Wrestling (~16 years throughout childhood through college)
For the upcoming cycle I am considering applying to: Washington State, Oregon State, WesternU, Arizona, Colorado, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Mizzou, Michigan State, tOSU, Lincoln Mem., Mississippi State, Georgia, and Long Island, Louisiana State. I am wondering if anyone can give me pointers for what steps I should take to improve my application. I am aware that my GPA is the main factor holding me back from gaining acceptance. I went to a small college without really any opportunities to gain research experience. I am concerned with the lack of extracurriculars that I have on my application solely because all of my spare time was poured into wrestling. Should I try to diversify my experience hours more? Should I retake classes that I got a C in (genetics, Ochem 1&2, Biochem)? Should I try to gain hours in research? Any pointers on what you recommend I should do, and any schools you recommend adding or taking off are greatly appreciated.
Last cycle I applied to Arizona, Kansas, Washington, Colorado, WesternU and have heard back from all except for western. I was waitlisted at Washington State as a WICHE student but was denied WICHE funding. Otherwise I was rejected from all the others.
Cumulative GPA: 3.06
science/prerequisite GPA: Depends on the program
last 45: 3.3-3.4
Any degrees achieved
B.S. Cellular/Molecular Biology (Completed in 3.5 years)
GRE results: N/A
Veterinary Experience:
- Veterinary Assistant/Surgery Tech: 1700 Hours @ SA Hospital with majority of time spent aiding ortho procedures
- Veterinary Assistant: 460 Hours @ mixed practice (~276 Large Animal and 184 Small Animal)
Animal Experience:
- 7 years 4H
Research Experience:
- N/A, but I completed my senior thesis on canine hypothyroidism if that counts for anything.
Certificates
- Fear Free Certification completed through my job
Extracurriculars:
- Wrestling (~16 years throughout childhood through college)
For the upcoming cycle I am considering applying to: Washington State, Oregon State, WesternU, Arizona, Colorado, Texas Tech, Texas A&M, Kansas, Minnesota, Iowa, Mizzou, Michigan State, tOSU, Lincoln Mem., Mississippi State, Georgia, and Long Island, Louisiana State. I am wondering if anyone can give me pointers for what steps I should take to improve my application. I am aware that my GPA is the main factor holding me back from gaining acceptance. I went to a small college without really any opportunities to gain research experience. I am concerned with the lack of extracurriculars that I have on my application solely because all of my spare time was poured into wrestling. Should I try to diversify my experience hours more? Should I retake classes that I got a C in (genetics, Ochem 1&2, Biochem)? Should I try to gain hours in research? Any pointers on what you recommend I should do, and any schools you recommend adding or taking off are greatly appreciated.