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Hello,
I have a 3.57 GPA and about the same for my science GPA, my GPA for the last 45 credit hours is a 3.8. I got a 1290 on my GREs (740 Q and 550 V). But i only have about 400 hours of animal experience (300 hours handling, feeding, and caring for exotics and 100 hours volunteering at a regular dog/cat animal hospital). I plan on applying to Cornell because that is instate and have no idea where else i should apply. I'm just wondering if anyone has any opinions on where i should apply and if they have an idea if i might get in. Thanks a whole lot.
 
You might want to do a thread search for the statistics of the class of 2012. I remember we had a thread for those who were accepted to post their stats. That may give you a better idea of how you measure up. Good luck!
 
If you can save money by going in-state, such as to Cornell, IMO, do your best to get in there. Out-of-state tuition loans add up so high, that in the long run, I think you will save yourself alot of stress and grief if you can save yourself some long-term money. With that said, I haven't looked at the latest costs for Cornell. If their in-state is comparable to other out-of-state tuitions... well... then forget what I said 🙁

Last I knew, Cornell was big into wide, varied experience. They wanted 4 different experiences to make a strong candidate. I don't recall how many hours they wanted for each, but they were quite clear on wanting varied, and four. That's what has stuck with me all this time.

Ithaca is certainly beautiful, and I've always loved the town. And Cayuga Lake is so pretty.

Your stats may be good enough to get you considered... but see if you can scrounge up two more different experiences? Others may have other suggestions, and definitely scour their website for requirements and their wants. Good luck!!
 
I agree with CookieBear. My grades aren't fabulous and my GRE's weren't either, but Cornell said the main reason they rejected me was due to the fact that my animal experience, while a lot, was only in small animal. They told me the same thing as CB - their average for entering students is four species.

On the other hand, UMinn wouldn't even look at me past the first cutoff point due to my grades. Please correct me if I am wrong, but I think grades then personal statement/types of experience are more carefully scrutinized by them.

So, definitely do your research about how schools evaluate applicants and it should pay off in that you are not applying to schools where you have zero chance of getting in. (I wish had better understood this on my first round last year, so this year, I am definitely doing lots more homework!)😀

Good luck!
 
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I'm in a very similar situation. I've been wanting to ask the same question, but I'm scared! I think I have 400-500 hrs of experience with a 3.8 GPA. Don't know about sciences, but it should be about the same. Haven't taken the GRE yet because it scares me.

I've had several veterinarians speak with me at NCSU CVM and they all think seem to think I'll get in. Why? My GPA kicks most OOSers in the arse, my experience, while small is diverse, and I should be able to pull good recs. Obviously NCSU isn't Cornell (where I'll be applying too!), but there's no harm in trying! A student at State was rejected from Cornell because her "GRE scores were lacking" though they thought "that she was perfectly capable of succeeding at Cornell". I guess it just depends on what they're looking for that cycle. I just see experience as my weak spot, everyone has one...just make sure everything else is great!
 
cornell is definitely one of the colleges that has a sort of set formula to decide students they admit. three things they weigh very heavily are GPA (25%), GRE (25%) and animal/vet/research experiences (20%), so you really should be fairly strong in all areas to give yourself the best chance possible of getting in. while your GRE is certainly good by many school standards, it is actually below cornell's average. you're high GPA can probably help offset that though. considering these criteria are what cornell really focuses on, i would agree that you should try to fit in some more diverse experiences. also, keep in mind that you can update the schools you apply to after submitting your application with any additional animal/vet experiences you have or are going to obtain.
 
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It also seems to me that no matter how much we all try and dissect the reasoning of the Adcoms and our own qualifications, in the end, there are no guarantees and sometimes acceptances and rejections are completely inexplicable.
 
chordy4 said:
also, keep in mind that you can update the schools you apply to after submitting your application with any additional animal/vet experiences you have or are going to obtain.
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While this seems to be true for most of the schools, Colorado State would not let me send them an update a month or two after the application deadline about significant changes in my experience. So this might be something to ask the admissions offices of the different schools, if you think hours you'll accumulate after the deadline will be significant to your app.
 
I have a 4.9 and a 25,000V 8,000,000Q and I got accepted to all 27 schools!!! I am soooooo awesome!
 
hey now...at least we (pre-vet students) aren't so neurotic as to have a whole sub-forum dedicated to "chances of getting in" as they do in pre-allo 😉

a little neuroses every now and then never hurt anyone..
 
haha ok, but I think there's 28 schools.
 
at least we (pre-vet students) aren't so neurotic as to have a whole sub-forum dedicated to "chances of getting in" as they do in pre-allo
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Oh dear, please don't give anyone any ideas...:scared:
 
haha. Did you see that thread in the Sub-cat "chances" where there is an entire flow chart dedicated to how to evaluate your chances of getting in. It must have taken someone forever to put that together. When I red that that I thought "O MY LORD"! And thenI thought, maybe, perhaps we should......naaaaaaaa.
 
Getting into vet school is easy, you just need to trade in 4-7 years of your life.

And no, there are only 27 vet schools. Western doesn't count.
 
i'm not applying there, but why doesn't western count? is it a bad school?
 
1. Don't listen to anyone. This is your future, not theirs, why trust them?
2. Apply to every school you wouldn't turn down. If you don't get in anywhere, reconsider your expectations, and change your strategy for the next cycle (not everyone gets in on the first try!)
3. Your numbers won't keep you out. Will the rest of your app get you in?

Cornell accepted me (OOS) with a 3.7 (this millennium, my CUM is 2.9. Yes, there is a story there), 1270, 12,000 s/a emergency/critical tech hours, 500 (non vet) wildlife/marine. My P statement was unbeatable, but my app had weak spots. If I had listened to other peoples advice, I wouldn't have applied! Go for it.
 
Pennvet said:
Getting into vet school is easy, you just need to trade in 4-7 years of your life.

And no, there are only 27 vet schools. Western doesn't count.
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i laughed so effin hard when i read this. looks like we have a new cyrille on our hands, folks.

you deferred this year, right? or will you be here in september?
 
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