Hello everyone. I'm feeling a little defeated after receiving my 12th rejection of this cycle. I wasn't going to be surprised if I didn't get in, as I started the vet path late and don't have a lot of experience. However, the closest I got to any positive feedback from schools was a waitlist for an interview at OSU, which shocked me a bit to be honest. It kind of hurt to not even be granted an interview when I applied to so many schools. Obviously though, I want to gain as much experience as possible this summer so I can get the best chances next cycle. I am torn between doing research and retaking classes this summer, as I'll likely only have time enough for one. Here are some of my current stats for context:
Current GPA (retakes replaced): 3.58 (162 credits, current senior planning to graduate in May)
Last 45: 3.74
About 900 vet hours
About 400 animal hours (~270 wildlife 65 shelter 65 large animal)
I may have an opportunity to participate in research either at CSU or at a lab in Nebraska this summer. I think this would be valuable as I don't have any experience in research at all. However, I was also thinking of retaking some classes this summer. I have 2 B-, and a C+ that are dragging down my prerequisite GPA a lot. Does anyone have advice on what would be a better use of my time? If it’s research, how many hours should I aim for? And if it's classes, should I defer graduation until the end of summer so they show up on my undergrad GPA, or would that reflect negatively on me? Thanks in advance for listening to my rant/questions.
Current GPA (retakes replaced): 3.58 (162 credits, current senior planning to graduate in May)
Last 45: 3.74
About 900 vet hours
About 400 animal hours (~270 wildlife 65 shelter 65 large animal)
I may have an opportunity to participate in research either at CSU or at a lab in Nebraska this summer. I think this would be valuable as I don't have any experience in research at all. However, I was also thinking of retaking some classes this summer. I have 2 B-, and a C+ that are dragging down my prerequisite GPA a lot. Does anyone have advice on what would be a better use of my time? If it’s research, how many hours should I aim for? And if it's classes, should I defer graduation until the end of summer so they show up on my undergrad GPA, or would that reflect negatively on me? Thanks in advance for listening to my rant/questions.