• EP002- The Anatomy of the Vet School Application

  • Jan 15 2021
  • Length: 40 mins
  • Podcast

EP002- The Anatomy of the Vet School Application

  • Summary

  • Dr. Gillian Fraser is Assistant Professor and Chair of the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Program at Becker College. She joins me to discuss the components of the veterinary school application, how to be a standout applicant, choosing the right school for you, and using the AAVMC’s Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) to submit your vet school application.

    Topics discussed in this episode

    1:15- Vet School admissions by the numbers

    7:10- Qualifying and standing out as a veterinary school applicant

    10:40- Components of the VMCAS application

    11:22- What courses should I take: vet school pre-requisites

    13:17- What’s a competitive G.P.A.?

    14:48 – GRE requirements and preparation

    17:48- Keeping track of required animal-related experiences

    21:35- Show them the real you: writing your personal essay

    23:13- The VMCAS application cycle

    25:50- Letters of recommendation (Tip: ask early!)

    30:14- Supplemental application materials

    32:00- Tips on choosing the right school for you

    34:00- The vet school interview

    Resources mentioned in this episode

    VIN Foundation Vet School Bound:

    • Main site- https://vetschoolbound.org/applysmarter/
    • Vet School by the numbers: https://vetschoolbound.org/what-are-my-chances-of-getting-into-veterinary-school/
    • Choosing a vet school: https://vetschoolbound.org/vet-school-information-maps-videos/

    AAVMC (Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges):

    • Main site - https://www.aavmc.org/
    • Admissions requirements
    • What to Know before you apply
    • Letters of Recommendation
    • AVMA (American Veterinary Medical Association):
    • Veterinary specialties: https://www.avma.org/education/veterinary-specialties

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