I (22M) am applying for the first time this cycle. I graduated undergrad in Dec 2023 and have been working full time at a SA clinic since.
Applying to: NCSU (in-state), Auburn, UF, LSU, Tennesee
Degree: Biology BS + Chem minor
GPA: 3.82
sGPA: 3.75
Last 45: 3.77
Veterinary Experience:
1500+ hours at SA practice with holistic services
30 hours equine shadowing
Animal Experience:
300 hours at NC Zoo wildlife rehab center
400 hours equestrian/barn hand
500 hours petsitting
100 hours kennel tech
50 hours dog rescue volunteering
Research:
250 hours poison dart frog neurobiology research (3rd author publication in progress)
200 hours lab assistant in a CRISPR lab
100 hours cell biology research
100 hours organic chemistry research
Work Experience:
750 hours as a produce clerk at Wegmans
500 hours as a community outreach intern for a large church
Extracurriculars:
Theater, choir, football, and track in high school
4000+ hours Club Ice hockey throughout high school and college
150 hours as a supplemental Instructor for Molecular biology and genetics
Awards/Honors:
Theater Conference student director award in high school
Dean's list every eligible semester
Graduated with highest distinction
LORs:
Microbiology Professor I studied abroad with
Veterinarian/practice owner from SA clinic I work at
Another veterinarian from the same clinic
I feel ok about my app going into this cycle but am worried about my lack of diverse vet hours.
Applying to: NCSU (in-state), Auburn, UF, LSU, Tennesee
Degree: Biology BS + Chem minor
GPA: 3.82
sGPA: 3.75
Last 45: 3.77
Veterinary Experience:
1500+ hours at SA practice with holistic services
30 hours equine shadowing
Animal Experience:
300 hours at NC Zoo wildlife rehab center
400 hours equestrian/barn hand
500 hours petsitting
100 hours kennel tech
50 hours dog rescue volunteering
Research:
250 hours poison dart frog neurobiology research (3rd author publication in progress)
200 hours lab assistant in a CRISPR lab
100 hours cell biology research
100 hours organic chemistry research
Work Experience:
750 hours as a produce clerk at Wegmans
500 hours as a community outreach intern for a large church
Extracurriculars:
Theater, choir, football, and track in high school
4000+ hours Club Ice hockey throughout high school and college
150 hours as a supplemental Instructor for Molecular biology and genetics
Awards/Honors:
Theater Conference student director award in high school
Dean's list every eligible semester
Graduated with highest distinction
LORs:
Microbiology Professor I studied abroad with
Veterinarian/practice owner from SA clinic I work at
Another veterinarian from the same clinic
I feel ok about my app going into this cycle but am worried about my lack of diverse vet hours.
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