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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