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Hi everyone! I am 23, F, from New York.
Looking for advice. This will be my third time applying. I applied in 2020 when I was a senior during undergrad, took a gap year, then just applied to the 2022-2023 cycle. I got waitlisted to Western this past cycle so I am at least happy I am sort of making some progress.
Cumulative GPA: 2.8 from undergrad, 2.93 currently after retaking classes and grad certificate
Overall science GPA as calculated by VMCAS this past cycle: 2.80
last 45: 3.5
Any degrees achieved: Bachelor's Degree from Penn State in 2021, UF Shelter Medicine Grad Certificate - finished May 2023.
GRE results: N/A Did not take
Veterinary Experience:
- Currently at small animal GP for 2 years as a vet tech/assistant - 5,000 hours
- Volunteering at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists over the summer (under veterinary supervision) - around 200 hours
- Shadowing at a 24hr small animal emergency hospital - 210 hours
- Shadowing/Interning at a specialty 24hr hospital - 120 hours
Animal Experience:
- Volunteering at a Farm Sanctuary on Sundays for a year - 220 hours
- Volunteer at Therapeutic Horse Rescue - 50 hours
Research Experience: None
Awards/scholarships:
- Honor Roll for 2 quarters in high school
- A bunch of awards for my softball season in high school
- Deans list in undergrad x 3 semesters
- National Honor Society in High school
- Presidential Award for Excellence in High school
- National Society of Leadership and Success - Awarded by University of Florida
Extracurriculars:
- VEG Conference in Colorado
- Penn State Pre-Vet Club
- THON Organization from Sophomore - Senior year in undergrad
- Volunteer for Stuff-A-Bus during thanksgiving season
- Volunteer Religion teacher assistant in high school
- A bunch of softball things during high school and also on a travel team
- High school leadership club and peer support club
Employment:
- Hostess / Cashier at a pizzeria/italian restaurant in high school
Looking for any and all advice. Schools I am considering are: Colorado State, Iowa State, LIU (instate), Mississippi State (considering?), Cornell (Instate), Ohio State, Michigan State, LMU (maybe), UofArizona, Uof Illinois, Upenn, Mizzou, Western, VAMD.
My GPA is mainly tanked due to my freshman & sophomore years. I mainly got Cs, but have a good upward trend of A's and B's from junior year to now. I retook Physics, and general chem for higher grades and I am considering retaking General bio and organic chem.
If anyone is also able to read my personal statement and give me feedback too that would be greatly appreciated !!! TIA <3
Looking for advice. This will be my third time applying. I applied in 2020 when I was a senior during undergrad, took a gap year, then just applied to the 2022-2023 cycle. I got waitlisted to Western this past cycle so I am at least happy I am sort of making some progress.
Cumulative GPA: 2.8 from undergrad, 2.93 currently after retaking classes and grad certificate
Overall science GPA as calculated by VMCAS this past cycle: 2.80
last 45: 3.5
Any degrees achieved: Bachelor's Degree from Penn State in 2021, UF Shelter Medicine Grad Certificate - finished May 2023.
GRE results: N/A Did not take
Veterinary Experience:
- Currently at small animal GP for 2 years as a vet tech/assistant - 5,000 hours
- Volunteering at Cornell Ruffian Equine Specialists over the summer (under veterinary supervision) - around 200 hours
- Shadowing at a 24hr small animal emergency hospital - 210 hours
- Shadowing/Interning at a specialty 24hr hospital - 120 hours
Animal Experience:
- Volunteering at a Farm Sanctuary on Sundays for a year - 220 hours
- Volunteer at Therapeutic Horse Rescue - 50 hours
Research Experience: None
Awards/scholarships:
- Honor Roll for 2 quarters in high school
- A bunch of awards for my softball season in high school
- Deans list in undergrad x 3 semesters
- National Honor Society in High school
- Presidential Award for Excellence in High school
- National Society of Leadership and Success - Awarded by University of Florida
Extracurriculars:
- VEG Conference in Colorado
- Penn State Pre-Vet Club
- THON Organization from Sophomore - Senior year in undergrad
- Volunteer for Stuff-A-Bus during thanksgiving season
- Volunteer Religion teacher assistant in high school
- A bunch of softball things during high school and also on a travel team
- High school leadership club and peer support club
Employment:
- Hostess / Cashier at a pizzeria/italian restaurant in high school
Looking for any and all advice. Schools I am considering are: Colorado State, Iowa State, LIU (instate), Mississippi State (considering?), Cornell (Instate), Ohio State, Michigan State, LMU (maybe), UofArizona, Uof Illinois, Upenn, Mizzou, Western, VAMD.
My GPA is mainly tanked due to my freshman & sophomore years. I mainly got Cs, but have a good upward trend of A's and B's from junior year to now. I retook Physics, and general chem for higher grades and I am considering retaking General bio and organic chem.
If anyone is also able to read my personal statement and give me feedback too that would be greatly appreciated !!! TIA <3
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