WAMC c/o 2026

[flockofdoves]

Hello friends,

I'm starting my application and I'm very nervous. If it's not too much trouble, could I have some feedback on my application stats?

Cumulative GPA: 3.81 (when I apply probably around 3.84)

Science GPA: 3.80 (so far, when I apply probably a 3.80-3.83)

Last 45: probably around 3.93

Any degrees achieved: I will graduate in 2022 with a Biology degree (+ chem minor)

GRE results (Q/V/W): 158/160/4

SCHOOLS: Davis, Western, Tufts, Cornell, UPenn, Minnesota, CSU, Purdue, Iowa state, ohio state, u of Illinois, Michigan State, Glascow, Edinburgh, RVC and Dublin


Veterinary Experience:
- Shadowing exotic/mixed animal vet (50hrs)
- Summer internship with (now retired) vet oncologist (100 hrs)
- Ongoing vet assistant internship with GP vet (currently 250 hrs)
- Remote vet assistant internship in Summer 2020 making client summaries for veterinary oncologist (200 hrs)
-Vet assistant at GP clinic (1020 hrs by the end)


Vet experience hours for this summer :
100 ish hours shadowing equine vet in summer 2021
300 ish hours working at NEWC in summer 2021



Animal Experience (1140 total):
Cat shelter (500 hrs)
Rabbit rescue (300 hrs)
Part-time cattle farmhand (50 hrs)
Various cat/dog sitting (400 hrs)
Horseback riding helper at equestrian center (100 hrs)

Research Experience:
intern at USC molecular biology lab in high school- studied eye disk gene expression in fruit flies (~200 hrs)


Awards/scholarships:
- Smith College Presidential Scholarship
- National Latin Exam Perfect Score 2015
- Outstanding Performer Award (high school band)
- 3 time local clarinet competition winner
-Dean’s list for two semesters (hopefully)

Extracurriculars (put under experiences):
Orchestra assistant principal clarinet player (eventually principal)
Business Manager of orchestra
Pre-vet club treasurer
Fire & Safety chair in my house, then house treasurer
high school band (Wind Symphony)
high school orchestra- principal clarinet
Chemistry club in HS
Section leader in high school marching band
mentor to elementary school music students

Non-animal Employment (put under experiences):
Lifeguard at college pool (Spring 2020)
Lifeguard at mother beach (past summer 2014-2019)
Camp counselor at summer camp for high school girls (summer 2019)
Assistant director at rabbit rescue in summer 2020

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[battie]

I'm starting my application and I'm very nervous. If it's not too much trouble, could I have some feedback on my application stats?

You're pretty solid all the way around. Be sure to apply to your in state school(s) as they will be your best bet and most likely cheapest option for getting into school. Have a variety of people read your essays for grammar and content. Double check with your letter writers that they will write you a *positive* letter of rec.