27 y/o female, Michigan resident, 3rd time's the charm
Applied: Michigan State, Western, Ross
Interview Invites: Michigan State, Western, Ross (declined)
Waiting to hear: Western
Accepted: Michigan State!!!
Attending: Michigan State
Overall GPA: 2.81 <-
THIS is what a low GPA actually looks like (my undergrad was 2.64)
Science Prerequisite GPA: 3.5
Last 36 GPA: 3.65
GRE (Q/V/W): 153 (51%)/ 158 (80%)/ 3.0 (17%)
Degree: B.S. in Biology 2014
Veterinary Experience:
Shadow at MSU - 8 hrs
Observatory for Bat Conservation (toured) - 3 hrs
Assisted visiting equine DVMs at Stables - 100 hrs
Shadowed Equine Fertility Specialist (Board certified Theriogenologist) - 75 hrs
Shadow at Small Animal Clinic - 300 hrs
Kennel/Receptionist Assistant at same Small Animal Clinic - 160 hrs
Veterinary Assistant at same Small Animal Clinic - 1600 hrs
Animal Experience:
Horseback Riding - 5000 hrs
Pet Sitting - 150 hrs
Horse Show Competitor - 1000 hrs
President of Equestrian Youth Group - 400 hrs
Groom at Stables - 3300 hrs
Groom/Assistant Trainer at Stables - 6500 hrs
Farm Sitting - 30 hrs
Pet Store Associate - 2500 hrs
Extracurriculars/Awards:
American Saddlebred Horse Association Member
American Saddlebred Horse Association of Michigan Member
Michigan Horse Show Association Member
High School French Club Member
High School Equestrian Team Member/Team Captain
University PVMA Secretary
Dean's List one semester at Community College
Saddleseat Equitation Perpetual Trophy
Prepared for Anything paper plate award from High School Eq. Team
World's Championship Horse Show 4th, 5th, 6th, and 7th place over three years
MHSA Division Highpoint Champion 5 years
ASHAM Division Highpoint Champion 5 years
ASHA Pleasure Horse Award State Champion - Michigan - 2 years
Research:
University Research Assistant - Equine Cognitive Bias Study - 30 hrs
Non-Animal Employment:
International Grocery Store Cashier - 620 hrs
LORs:
DVM and Medical Director at Small Animal Clinic - Ross Alumna
*Associate DVM at Small Animal Clinic - MSU Alumna
*DVM - Theriogenologist - Ohio State Alumna
Professor from Community College
*Former co-worker from Stables
*used for MSU - they like you to use letters that reinforce your largest/most important experiences.
Essay Questions/Personal Statement:
1. Discussed how I developed my interest in Theriogenology and how I pursued it, mentioned how I did have other interests and can see myself in many facets of the profession.
2. Emphasized the importance of education, how I developed the skill and the passion for teaching others.
3. Focused on flexibility and continuing education/life-long learning
MSU Questions:
1. Gave examples of how I developed/embodied excellence, compassion, and accountability
2. Told of how my parents postponed retirement and how I worked full-time through undergrad.