Successful Applicants Stats - Class of 2022

[DAIRYGIRL101]

22 year old female, Minnesota resident, first time applicant

Can't believe I get to post here!!

Applied: Minnesota
Rejected: None
Interview Invites: Minnesota
Waitlisted: Minnesota (#16)
Accepted: Minnesota
Attending: Minnesota
*Would not recommend putting all your eggs in one basket...they definitely had me sweating!

Overall GPA: 3.54
Last 45 credits: 3.8
Prerequisite GPA: 3.5

GRE (Q/V/W): 150/148/4
*The reason I was waitlisted

Degree: B.S. Animal Science, minor in equine science, certified in animal health management

Veterinary Experience:
Shadowed racehorse vet- 7 hours
Worked as a vet assistant at a small animal practice (2 vets) 500 hours
Worked as a vet assistant at a mixed animal/specialized hospital (14 vets) 1000 hours

Animal Experience:
Small animal- 300 hours
Large animal- 300 hours

Research Experience:
Meat science project
Reproductive Physiology project
2 equine projects
Total hours: ~300 hours

Non-Animal Employment
Worked at my parent's diesel shop since I was 11 years old (janitor/office staff)
Grocery store for 1 year as a cashier/stocker
In-home daycare for kids 5 and under for 2 years during school year

Volunteer:
Equine Assisted Therapy Camp: 30 hours
Zoo (barnyard attendant): 15 hours
*Lots more but can't remember off the top of my head

Extracurriculars:
Saddle and Sirloin Club
Pre-vet club
Agriculture Collective
Cornerstone Dairy Academy Attendee
National B&B Attendee (2 years)
Midwest Animal Science Academic Quadrathlon Competitor

LORs
Associate Veterinarian- from a practice I worked at
Associate Veterinarian- from the practice I currently work at
Professor/DVM/Head of the Equine Science Dept. (was my professor for several classes and I did research under her)
Professor/PhD in Reproductive Physiology (was my professor and I did research under her)

Awards/Scholorships
Dean's List all semesters except my freshman year
Academic Scholarship

Other:
Anatomy and Physiology Lab TA for 2 semesters
*I kept extremely busy between taking over 20 credits multiple semesters (research were counted as semester credits), working part-time, and my extracurriculars

Exit Interview Review:

Academics: GPA was among the averages, but my GRE was below average
Experience: Made the top quarter of all applicants
Interview: scored above average

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[tinybeast]

24 yr old female (25 at matriculation), Nevada Resident, 1st time applicant

Applied: Washington State University, Mizzou, Midwestern, Kansas State University, Colorado State University
Interview: Washington State University (declined), Midwestern, Kansas State University
Rejected: Mizzou, Colorado State University
Accepted: Midwestern, Kansas State University
Attending: K-STATE!

Overall GPA: 3.35
Science GPA: 3.31
Last 45 GPA: 3.8-3.9 (Not 100% sure on this, VMCAS doesn't calculate for you)

Degree:
BS in Biological Sciences - May 2014

GRE (Q/V/W): 152 (47%) / 157 (76%) / 4.5 (82%)

Veterinary Experience
Small Animal Veterinary Technician in Emergency Clinic (920 hours)
Small Animal Veterinary Technician in GP (1100 hours)
Small Animal Veterinary Assistant/Shift Supervisor in GP (2000 hours)


Animal Experience
Pet sitter for Rover (40 hours)

Other Work Experience
~4,000 hours in human medicine as Emergency Department Technician, Emergency Department Scribe, Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Other misc. jobs (retail, grocery store, car wash)

Non-Animal Volunteering
American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Chapter (60 hours)
**INCLUDED IN ABOVE: Relay for Life (ACA), JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, Heart Run (AHA), St. Jude's Night of Lights, Magical Forest
at Opportunity Village, HallOVeen at Opportunity Village, Project AngelFaces, Operation Schoolbell, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, DASH (UNLV), Las Vegas Wash GreenUp, Clean the World, Heaven Can Wait (Feral Cat Spay/ Neuter Clinic)


Research Experience
None


Extracurriculars/Awards
Member of International Club in High School
Journalist for High School Newspaper
Percussionist in High School Marching Band
Millenium Scholarship
Dean's List (multiple semesters)
President's List
Term Honors

LORs
1 GP Veterinarian
1 Practice Owner/Veterinarian
2 Hospital Director/Veterinarians
1 Chemistry Professor

Personal Statement
Mentioned my switch from human medicine to veterinary medicine. Discussed my ambition to become a small animal emergency vet given my experience. Discussed several ways veterinarians impact society and emphasized the importance of public education, gave examples. Spoke about the importance of emotional intelligence as it pertains to the success of veterinary staff/community.

 

[MixedAnimals77]

24 yr old female (25 at matriculation), Nevada Resident, 1st time applicant

Applied: Washington State University, Mizzou, Midwestern, Kansas State University, Colorado State University
Interview: Washington State University (declined), Midwestern, Kansas State University
Rejected: Mizzou, Colorado State University
Accepted: Midwestern, Kansas State University
Attending: K-STATE!

Overall GPA: 3.35
Science GPA: 3.31
Last 45 GPA: 3.8-3.9 (Not 100% sure on this, VMCAS doesn't calculate for you)

Degree:
BS in Biological Sciences - May 2014

GRE (Q/V/W): 152 (47%) / 157 (76%) / 4.5 (82%)

Veterinary Experience
Small Animal Veterinary Technician in Emergency Clinic (920 hours)
Small Animal Veterinary Technician in GP (1100 hours)
Small Animal Veterinary Assistant/Shift Supervisor in GP (2000 hours)


Animal Experience
Pet sitter for Rover (40 hours)

Other Work Experience
~4,000 hours in human medicine as Emergency Department Technician, Emergency Department Scribe, Pharmacy Technician Trainee
Other misc. jobs (retail, grocery store, car wash)

Non-Animal Volunteering
American Medical Student Association Pre-Med Chapter (60 hours)
**INCLUDED IN ABOVE: Relay for Life (ACA), JDRF Walk to Cure Diabetes, Heart Run (AHA), St. Jude's Night of Lights, Magical Forest
at Opportunity Village, HallOVeen at Opportunity Village, Project AngelFaces, Operation Schoolbell, Las Vegas Rescue Mission, DASH (UNLV), Las Vegas Wash GreenUp, Clean the World, Heaven Can Wait (Feral Cat Spay/ Neuter Clinic)


Research Experience
None


Extracurriculars/Awards
Member of International Club in High School
Journalist for High School Newspaper
Percussionist in High School Marching Band
Millenium Scholarship
Dean's List (multiple semesters)
President's List
Term Honors

LORs
1 GP Veterinarian
1 Practice Owner/Veterinarian
2 Hospital Director/Veterinarians
1 Chemistry Professor

Personal Statement
Mentioned my switch from human medicine to veterinary medicine. Discussed my ambition to become a small animal emergency vet given my experience. Discussed several ways veterinarians impact society and emphasized the importance of public education, gave examples. Spoke about the importance of emotional intelligence as it pertains to the success of veterinary staff/community.

If you don't mind me asking why did you decline your WSU interview?

 

[tinybeast]

If you don't mind me asking why did you decline your WSU interview?

I couldn't afford to go to all three interviews, so I had to narrow it down to two. I had my interview at Midwestern way before the other two came rolling around, so I had to choose between KSU and WSU. I ultimately declined WSU because I did not believe my spouse would have ample work opportunity in Pullman based off of my conversations with a couple of WSU alumni.

 

[Plzacceptme2018]

How many of you were in regular contact with schools throughout your undergrad/application process? Do you think it made any sort of difference in your acceptance? I've been speaking with the admissions advisors at a few schools somewhat regularly and have met with some of them as well. Just wondering if there is any sort of correlation to them being familiar with you beforehand?

 

[MixedAnimals77]

How many of you were in regular contact with schools throughout your undergrad/application process? Do you think it made any sort of difference in your acceptance? I've been speaking with the admissions advisors at a few schools somewhat regularly and have met with some of them as well. Just wondering if there is any sort of correlation to them being familiar with you beforehand?

I got accepted to all 4 schools I applied to. I was never in regular contact with them and only in contact when I had questions (abount supplementals or course work satisifactions). My opinion they have alot of people asking questions all of the time so the less I bug them the better unless I have questions that needed answers after slogging through all the info online. With that said WSU where I currently go was probably my most involved contact. I did a tour the summer of applications. My main contacts from the tour were a student and two administrative reps who literally just send informational emails. When I interviewed they remembered my face suprisingly, but they were no where near looking at my application, evaluating me, etc. Structured this way for a reason and I'm sure the majority of places are like that.

 

[SnowJ]

How many of you were in regular contact with schools throughout your undergrad/application process? Do you think it made any sort of difference in your acceptance? I've been speaking with the admissions advisors at a few schools somewhat regularly and have met with some of them as well. Just wondering if there is any sort of correlation to them being familiar with you beforehand?

I don't think it makes much of a difference, though I'm not super familiar with the selection process outside of my own school. I know Minnesota made everything into numbers- grades, experience, and then the interview (which was not conducted by anyone in admissions, since they didn't see my application beforehand) and then everyone is ranked by score, so there isn't any room for a connection to make a difference. I wouldn't be surprised if most schools had some way of preventing frequent contact from swaying the application process.

 

[sheltermed]

Iowa State (w/ 4 yr scholarship)

Apologies if you've already been asked this, but may I ask how you went about getting a 4 year scholarship?

 

[MixedAnimals77]

Apologies if you've already been asked this, but may I ask how you went about getting a 4 year scholarship?

In addition to that if you're still around. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of scholarship did they end up offering you monetary wise? I assume it made Iowa cheaper to go to than wsu? Requirements for renewal through the years?

 

[ERVetTech]

Apologies if you've already been asked this, but may I ask how you went about getting a 4 year scholarship?

Hi @sheltermed I actually didn't do anything but apply, Iowa State has a certain number of scholarships (no idea how many) that they give to some 1st year students when they are accepted to the program. I think they're either based on grades, experiences, or unique backgrounds and vary greatly in terms of amount awarded. I have no idea why I was awarded one and definitely was not expecting it! Iowa State is just a special school I guess

 

[ERVetTech]

In addition to that if you're still around. If you don't mind me asking, what kind of scholarship did they end up offering you monetary wise? I assume it made Iowa cheaper to go to than wsu? Requirements for renewal through the years?

Sorry I've been off SDN for a while! The scholarship essentially allows me to be in-state at Iowa for 4 years as long as I maintain a 3.0. The cost was comparable to WSU but I just fell in love with Iowa's large animal/equine program and I felt like I'd have more opportunities at ISU seeing as our hospital has the highest large animal caseload of any US school and hands-on opportunities from day 1. Ames also has the National USDA Animal Health HQ which I'm really excited about. Everyone is so supportive and wonderful so I'm glad I made the choice that I did though I had a very hard time saying no to WSU!

 

[LL&Chippy]

Does anyone have any tips or good advice for my panel interview next week??

 

[ilol_girl]

26 year old CA resident, female, 1st time applicant

I've been a long time lurker and I can't believe I get to post here this year! I almost didn't apply this cycle because I thought my application still needed some work esp with my low GRE scores. I also didn't have crazy diverse veterinary experience or a large amount of animal experience compared to others. I'm really glad I took a shot because not only did I get into vet school my first try, but I got into my first choice and DREAM school! So to those that are scrolling through this thread in hopes of applying next year, don't be discouraged if it seems like your stats are not as competitive as others. You really never know how things will turn out and as long as you meet all the requirements, always give it your best shot So excited for this upcoming year ^__^

Applied: Midwestern, SGU, Ohio State, Michigan State, Mizzou, Virginia-Maryland, Iowa State, Purdue
Interview invites: Midwestern, SGU, Ohio State, Michigan State
Rejected: Virginia-Maryland, Mizzou, and Purdue
Waitlisted: Iowa State
Accepted: Ohio State, Michigan State, Midwestern, and SGU
Attending: Ohio State

Degree: B.A. in Psychology
Took ALL my science pre-reqs at a community college post-bacc (proof that it doesn't matter where your pre-reqs come from)

Overall GPA: 3.49
Undergrad GPA: 2.98 lol
Science GPA: 3.72
Last 45 GPA: 3.86

GRE: 144V/154Q/4.0AW
(also proof that GREs aren't everything )

Vet Experience:

• 2000+ hours and counting as a technician in a small animal hospital
• 1000ish hours as a kennel assistant in a SA/exotic/avian hospital

Animal Experience:

• 80-90 hours working with farm animals/equine at our school's farm
• 300ish hours volunteering at a no kill shelter

Research:

• 500-600ish hours as a research assistant for an ongoing study dealing with children with Autism, Aspergers, and ADHD

Employment:

• Assistant manager at a coffee/tea shop
• Server in multiple restaurant establishments
• Worked in undergraduate housing

Extracurriculars/Awards:

• Philantrophy chairman in my sorority

eLORs:

• SA vet who I worked very closely with and whom I viewed as a mentor
• SA vet who I assisted with in surgeries
• Hospital manager in the clinic that I worked in for 2.5 years
• Ochem professor who was also my gen chem 2 professor

Essays
Talked about my desire to work with pets of the homeless population and how I hope one day to open a low cost clinic that they feel welcome to seek care for their furry family members.

If you don’t mind me asking, where did you do your post-back in CA. Im from the LA area. I’m trying to look for a place where I can get more animal experience.

 

[SkiOtter]

HOW DID YOU DO IT? DETAILS PLEASE!

Ps you’re in the pre-vet forum not pre-med

 

[hopesofMedSchool]

Ps you’re in the pre-vet forum not pre-med

thank you! Realized that after!

 

[LonghornAggie]

Ahhhhhh, I know this is almost a year old but congratulations! I hope your first semester was amazing! I am currently a 24yo Texas resident, 3rd time applicant interviewing for the first time at TAMU on the 3rd! Our GPAs, GRE, and even experiences are similar so you've given me some confidence, thank you! Hoping to join you in the fall.

I CAN'T BELIEVE I'M MAKING THIS POST!!!! 3rd time's the charm!
24 yr old female, Texas resident, 3rd time applicant (1st time interviewing)

Applied: Texas A&M
Interview Invites: Texas A&M
Waiting to hear: --
Accepted: Texas A&M
Attending: Texas A&M!!! WHOOP!

Overall GPA: 3.31
Science GPA: 3.22
Last 45 GPA: 3.65

GRE (Q/V/W): 153 / 153 / 4

Degree: BS Biomedical Sciences (May 2016), MS Biomedical Sciences (December 2017)

Veterinary Experience
Head veterinary technician: 5,500 hours small animal + 130 hours large animal
Infections disease training with TAMU VET: 6 hours

Animal Experience
Kennel technician: 450 hours
TAMU Large Animal Hospital shadow student: 60 hours
BCS Spay Neuter Project: 20 hours
Veterinary Medical Applications class: 20 hours
Post Hurricane Harvey Equine Care with Texas Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps: 7 hours

Research
None

Extracurriculars/Awards
Pre-Vet Society (undergrad)
Student One Health Association (graduate)
Certified Veterinary Assistant I (since 2012)
Texas Veterinary Medical Reserve Corps
Student Observer at CHI St. Joseph Hospital
Various FEMA training certifications

Non-Animal Employment
None

LORs
Owner of the mixed animal practice (~95% small/5% large) I worked at since I was 17
Small animal associate veterinarian
Chair of Graduate Committee/Director the TAMU Veterinary Emergency Team

Essay Questions/Personal Statement
I briefly talked about how I started on my path into vet med in high school by becoming a CVA which helped me land my first job in a vet clinic. I later mentioned in one of the optional essays that I needed to work through college for financial reasons. The rest of my PS involved me talking about my passion for medicine and how the “picture” I had of my future as a vet changed by going to grad school. I really emphasized the role veterinarians play in One Health and how it specifically applied to my interests.

 

[jaboo]

I didn't think I'd be writing in here this year. I didn't decide to become a vet until sophomore year of college and I'm also low-income. I had to do A LOT of catching up. My grades weren't the best because I was working so hard both to get vet hours and to pay for college.

Add onto that I'm a bona fide overachiever and set my sights for several "top tier" vet schools for my first application cycle. My application both of these 2 cycles did not match the schools I applied to all that well. I set my sights high, thinking that only a "top tier" vet school was worth my time. Guess what? If you have the drive and motivation, it doesn't matter where you go to vet school. You'll be a great vet if you have the drive to do it. Learn from my mistake and apply to schools who emphasize traits that you excel in (research experience, high last 45 GPA, etc.), not just your dream schools!

Anyways, here's all my stats. Just goes to show that perseverance pays off!

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23 year old female, NY resident, 2nd time applicant

First Application
Applied: Cornell, Tufts, UPenn, Purdue, Ohio
Interview Invites: Tufts (was on the interview waitlist, then pulled off)
Rejected: Cornell, UPenn, Purdue, Ohio
Waitlisted: Tufts

Second Application
Applied: Cornell, Tufts, UPenn, Ohio, OVC Guelph, Wisconsin
Interview Invites: OVC Guelph
Rejected: UPenn, Ohio, OVC Guelph, Tufts (was on the interview waitlist, never pulled off)
Waitlisted: Cornell, Wisconsin (ranked #174--offered a seat on 5/25/18)
Attending: WISCONSIN!

Degree:
BA in Biological Sciences from Cornell, completed May 2017

Overall GPA: 3.34
Science GPA: 3.16
Last 45 GPA: 3.56

GRE (Q/V/W): 159 (73rd percentile) / 157 (75th percentile) / 5 (93rd percentile)

Veterinary Experience:
SA clinic in my hometown, owned by a Cornell alumni (240 hrs)
Cornell Wildlife Health Clinic (130 hrs)

Animal Experience:
Guiding Eyes for the Blind puppy trainer and sitter (320 hrs)

Research: (strongest part of my app tbh)
Student researcher in a neuropsychology lab focusing on neural mechanisms of social behavior in prairie voles (involved animal handling; over 200 hrs)
Current lab tech in Cornell Vet School Research building, studying reproduction and carrying out bovine IVF (mentored by a DVM/PhD; idk like 500 hrs at time of application)

Extracurriculars:
Treasurer/House Manager/Alumni Mentor for a co-ed chemistry fraternity, member since freshman year of college

Non-Animal Employment:
Wegmans (grocery chain) for 6 years, started in high school and worked during breaks and holidays while in college
Library assistant in a small library in my dorm freshman year of college
Worked at my college's career center as a resume critiquer/student advisor for 3 years in college

LORs:
SA vet that I interned with, Cornell alum
Undergrad faculty advisor
Undergrad research advisor from neuropsychology lab
Mentor from current job, current Cornell Vet clinician and researcher (DVM/PhD)

Essay Questions/Personal Statement:
Pretty much just talked about how my experiences helped me become who I am. I talked about how important I think empathy is in this field. I don't really know what branch of the profession I want to do yet but I discussed my interests in SA medicine, neurology, and pathology. My Wisconsin diversity essay was really focused on how I'm a low-income student who has had really close experience with dealing with angry customers/clients, working in team environments, and handling my own money at an early age.

Should I like... update this now?

 

[SkiOtter]

Should I like... update this now?

I don’t think so? Since it wasn’t only based on your undergrad stuff and transferring is different?

 

[TAMU_DVM2022]

Ahhhhhh, I know this is almost a year old but congratulations! I hope your first semester was amazing! I am currently a 24yo Texas resident, 3rd time applicant interviewing for the first time at TAMU on the 3rd! Our GPAs, GRE, and even experiences are similar so you've given me some confidence, thank you! Hoping to join you in the fall.

No kidding!! Congratulations! School has been going very well and I'm a big fan of the new curriculum Good luck on your interview this week! Let me know if you have any questions!

 

[SardonicWit]

Ahhhhhh, I know this is almost a year old but congratulations! I hope your first semester was amazing! I am currently a 24yo Texas resident, 3rd time applicant interviewing for the first time at TAMU on the 3rd! Our GPAs, GRE, and even experiences are similar so you've given me some confidence, thank you! Hoping to join you in the fall.

Hey there! I realize this isn't the right thread for this, but I'm excited to see someone else who's interviewing on the 3rd! You aren't in the morning, by chance? It would be so nice to have someone there!

 

[LonghornAggie]

Hey there! I realize this isn't the right thread for this, but I'm excited to see someone else who's interviewing on the 3rd! You aren't in the morning, by chance? It would be so nice to have someone there!

Yes, 8am!