General Guidelines For An Undergraduate
Junior
Select DVM program(s) according to: • Curriculum design, program specialties, faculty and staff, academic resources, board pass rate, class size, clinical experience, internships/residencies, electives available, finances, location, etc. Strengthen application • Check prerequisite list(s) • Communication skills • Leadership roles • Experience – clinic and research • Knowledge of profession (check out DVM360.com) • GRE Preparation |
Sophomore
Grades, Grades, Grades! • Minimum cumulative GPA for a student to apply to vet school is 2.8 • The average GPA of a student accepted is ~ 3.5 Gain diverse experience • Vet schools like to see a student with diverse experience. Senior
GRE in summer and fall • OSU requires the General GRE • www.ets.org Apply in fall • GPA + GRE = 70% • File score + Interview = 30% |