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VETERINARY ADMISSIONS<br />

Overview for Counselor Education<br />

NC <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

College of Veterinary Medicine<br />

Student Services Office<br />

Jeffrey Huckel<br />

Johanna Donovan<br />

April 2012


Veterinary Medicine Highlights<br />

Only 28 colleges in the United <strong>State</strong>s<br />

Roughly 6,500 applicants per year nationwide<br />

Both applicant pool and student enrollment is 80% female<br />

NC <strong>State</strong>: 100 slots (80 res, 20 nonresident)<br />

About 700 applications in each of the last three cycles


Veterinary Colleges<br />

• Auburn <strong>University</strong><br />

• <strong>University</strong> of California-Davis<br />

• Colorado <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• Cornell <strong>University</strong><br />

• <strong>University</strong> of Florida<br />

• <strong>University</strong> of Georgia<br />

• <strong>University</strong> of Illinois-Urbana<br />

• Iowa <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• Kansas <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• Louisiana <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• Michigan <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• <strong>University</strong> of Minnesota<br />

• Mississippi <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• <strong>University</strong> of Missouri<br />

• <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• The Ohio <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• Oklahoma <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• Oregon <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• <strong>University</strong> of Pennsylvania<br />

• Purdue <strong>University</strong><br />

• <strong>University</strong> of Tennessee<br />

• Texas A & M <strong>University</strong><br />

• Tufts <strong>University</strong><br />

• Tuskegee <strong>University</strong><br />

• VA-MD Regional College of Vet Medicine<br />

• Washington <strong>State</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

• Western <strong>University</strong> of Health Sciences<br />

• <strong>University</strong> of Wisconsin-Madison


The Roles of Veterinarians<br />

Veterinarians' roles can include a wide variety of activities. For example, the veterinarian is a<br />

central figure in companion animal practice, public health, wildlife conservation,<br />

environmental safety, and more. While many veterinarians care for pet animals, such as<br />

dogs, cats, birds, and small mammals, some veterinarians make sure that farm animals are<br />

productive and healthy. Other veterinarians work to ensure that our food supply is<br />

wholesome and safe, from farm to table. Veterinarians also play a significant role in<br />

biomedical research by helping create new medicines and procedures, and find cures for<br />

diseases and ailments in people and animals.<br />

• Veterinarians are trained in a variety of public health issues; thus, many can be found<br />

working for government agencies monitoring diseases and environmental concerns.<br />

Throughout the country, veterinarians are consulted on wildlife conservation and ecosystem<br />

health issues, as well. They can also play a role in homeland security, as veterinarians have<br />

already studied many potential bioterrorism agents.<br />

• For more information concerning the role of the veterinarian, please consult the American<br />

Veterinary Medical Association website.


Path to Becoming a Veterinarian<br />

• The path to becoming a veterinarian is rewarding. It requires<br />

undergraduate schooling, admission to an accredited veterinary<br />

medical school or college, completion of the curriculum, passage of<br />

appropriate certification examinations and state licensure. On<br />

average, most students complete their undergraduate<br />

preprofessional and veterinary education in eight years.<br />

• The AAVMC strongly suggests that individuals interested in a<br />

veterinary medicine career consult with an advisor familiar with<br />

veterinary medicine and the veterinary college application process.<br />

Undergraduate advisors and admissions advisors at colleges of<br />

veterinary medicine may offer valuable insights into the application<br />

process.


Path to Becoming a Veterinarian<br />

• Elementary and Middle School students<br />

– Do well in school<br />

– Develop and nurture interests; participate in science camps<br />

• High School students<br />

– Do well in school; follow a college prep curriculum<br />

– Develop and nurture interests; join clubs and take leadership roles<br />

– Explore veterinary and animal experience opportunities<br />

• College students<br />

– Do well in school; pursue a degree that meets personal and professional goals<br />

– Develop and nurture interests; join clubs and take leadership roles<br />

– Obtain veterinary and animal experience opportunities


How do you become a vet?<br />

• Ask questions!<br />

• Desire!<br />

• Grades<br />

– College Prep Courses in high school<br />

– College Major: Any in theory, but usually a basic science<br />

such as biology, zoology, animal science, etc.<br />

• Experience<br />

• References<br />

• Communication skills


Veterinary Medical College<br />

Application Service (VMCAS)<br />

• VMCAS is a standardized, universal application service for veterinary<br />

colleges. The majority of United <strong>State</strong>s and Canadian veterinary<br />

colleges currently participate in VMCAS. Several schools in the<br />

United Kingdom also participate. You must remember to check that<br />

the school to which you are applying participates in VMCAS. This<br />

may be done on the VMCAS page. If you are applying to a non-<br />

VMCAS school, you must contact that college directly and request a<br />

regular institutional application.<br />

• If you apply to one or more of the participating VMCAS schools, you<br />

need to complete only one VMCAS application. VMCAS applications<br />

are completed online; further information is available on the VMCAS<br />

page. Letters of recommendation can even be submitted online.


OBJECTIVE SCORING BARS<br />

@ NC STATE<br />

NC Residents GPA<br />

Out of <strong>State</strong> GPA<br />

Cumulative 3.0 Cumulative 3.4<br />

Last 45 hr 3.3 Last 45 hr 3.4<br />

Required 3.3 Required 3.4<br />

GRE General GRE General<br />

Test<br />

Test


Required Courses @ NC <strong>State</strong><br />

Animal Nutrition (3)<br />

Biochemistry (3)<br />

Biology (4)<br />

Chemistry, General<br />

(8)<br />

Chemistry, Organic<br />

(8)<br />

Composition &<br />

Public Speaking (6)<br />

Humanities & Social<br />

Sciences (6)<br />

Microbiology (4)<br />

Physics (8)<br />

Calculus or Logic (3) Genetics (4) Statistics (3)


SUBJECTIVE REVIEW<br />

AREAS TO BE EVALUATED:<br />

@ NC <strong>State</strong><br />

1. VETERINARY EXPERIENCE<br />

2. ANIMAL EXPERIENCE<br />

3. LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION<br />

4. PERSONAL STATEMENT<br />

5. EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE<br />

6. DIVERSITY<br />

7. EXTRACURRICULAR/COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES


APPLICATION INFORMATION<br />

• DUE OCTOBER 1 for following fall semester.<br />

• Web application becomes available in June.<br />

• Always working a year in advance of<br />

prospective start date.


Program Highlights at NC <strong>State</strong><br />

• Veterinary Teaching<br />

Hospital<br />

• Teaching Animal Unit<br />

• Animal Scan Pet Imaging<br />

Center (first MRI at a<br />

CVM in the U.S.)<br />

• Featured on National<br />

PBS television program,<br />

NOVA scienceNOW<br />

• <strong>State</strong>-of-the-Art Graduate<br />

Research Building<br />

• $25+ Million Gift From<br />

R.B. Terry Foundation<br />

• Equine Health Center at<br />

Southern Pines<br />

• New Companion Animal<br />

Hospital opened in June<br />

2011


Pointers<br />

1. Research programs of interest<br />

2. Know the admissions requirements<br />

3. Get experience in multiple areas<br />

4. Keep a journal<br />

5. List information accurately on VMCAS<br />

6. Sell yourself!


More Information<br />

• American Veterinary Medical Association<br />

– www.avma.org<br />

• Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges<br />

– www.aavmc.org<br />

– VMCAS<br />

• <strong>North</strong> <strong>Carolina</strong> Veterinary Medical Assn<br />

– www.ncvma.org


CONTACT INFORMATION<br />

Student Services<br />

<strong>DVM</strong> Program (919) 513-6262<br />

Graduate Programs (919) 513-6262<br />

Web<br />

www.cvm.ncsu.edu<br />

• <strong>DVM</strong> program cvm_dvm@ncsu.edu<br />

• Graduate programs cvm_grad@ncsu.edu

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