Get Into Veterinary School: Insights by an Admissions Expert - For U.S. and Canadian High School, College and Returning Adult Students

Having decided to go back to school and attempt to get my DVM I knew that my first Bachelors wouldn't get me in (Theater should be a degree you can return and get your money back from) so I'm back to college to get the Science classes I didn't have to take the first time. But I wanted to do it right. So I bought this and one other book to make sure I didn't waste any time - personal goal: Become DVM prior to turning 40, that gives me 8 years to get the prereqs done, get in, and finish... not much time to waste. This book was very good at the broad sweeping overview of what I needed, what to focus on and came across as a very realistic and honest look at the admissions process. This book allowed me to focus my efforts and create an actual plan for my process. When coupled with the other book I bought that contains each schools academic requirements I think I am well on my way - now I just have to find somewhere to get animal handling experience!

As a public librarian, the first question I ask about a book that seeks to help people is: "Is the information accurate and the help practical?" The second question is: "Will the book be useful in my library?" Get Into Veterinary School: Insights by an Admissions Expert is positive on both questions. In fact, shortly after it was added to my library, it was checked out, so I had to wait a few weeks to borrow it. The book is by a true expert - the former Director of Admissions at Cornell's famed veterinary school - and the insights are exceptionally practical, such as classes to take in high school as well as in college. It has wise advice on choosing the college to attend when veterinary school is the ultimate goal. The author also stresses the importance of large-animal experience and references from practicing veterinarians in the admissions process, as it is highly competitive. At the back of the book are three very practical appendices - lists of veterinary schools and organizations, veterinary technology programs in community and technical colleges, and animal and veterinary organizations. Vet tech programs are a wonderful alternative for those who do not feel a DVM program is the right fit. I found one such program a short drive from my home. Arthur S. Meyers

Lots of great advice from thoes who made the policies for the entrance into vet. school.