WAMC first time applicant

[user1479]

Hello, I am currently a college senior. I am planning on applying this upcoming cycle. Right now I am planning on applying to Midwestern (IS), Arizona (IS), LMU, Virginia Maryland, Kansas, Minnesota, and Mississippi

21 years old, female, Arizona resident

Cum GPA: 3.7
Science GPA:3.6
Last 45: Not sure yet

Veterinary Experience:
- 1,600 hours experience as an assistant at a SA hospital (this is my current job) ~ 20 hours/week
- 35 hours shadowing at an Equine practice
- ~100 hours at an exotic hospital (from high school)
- ~10 hours shadowing at different SA clinics

Animal Experience:
- 80 hours volunteering at a zoo
- 150 hours at humane society
- ~10 hours at a farm sanctuary
-30 hours pet sitting

Volunteering:
-100 hours doing childcare outreach programs like VBS

Research: None

Clubs/awards/Other:
-Phi Theta Kappa (member)
-BSA scout
-BSA merit badge counselor
-Presidents' Honors Scholarship at CC

Employment:
-1000+ hours/ 2 years as a fast food worker (manager for 1.5 years 35 hours per week)
~200 hours as an office assistant at a mixed animal practice. I shadowed some procedures, but I mainly worked with reception. I am not sure where to put this.

Any advise on where should I focus my time to prepare for the next application cycle? Is having research experience important?

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[user1479]

Hello? 😅

 

[HorseObsessed]

You fall right along the nationwide averages for accepted students statistics-- maybe even a titch above average! That means there's a good chance you'll get in (but also a chance you won't). Leadership experience as a manager will probably help, so that's great. Large animal experience and research could make you stand out more. I recommend looking through accepted student threads for more info on specific schools:
Successful Applicants c/o 2025

 

[user1479]

You fall right along the nationwide averages for accepted students statistics-- maybe even a titch above average! That means there's a good chance you'll get in (but also a chance you won't). Leadership experience as a manager will probably help, so that's great. Large animal experience and research could make you stand out more. I recommend looking through accepted student threads for more info on specific schools:
Successful Applicants c/o 2025

Thank you!