Main description:

Updated annually and packed with useful tips and helpful insights, Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR) provides a comprehensive overview of the admission process for the national and international veterinary schools that are members of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). This book provides concise, current, and the best comparative information for students interested in preparing for a career in veterinary medicine, as well as their advisors and counselors.The heart of this publication is a directory of member schools, providing the following information for each school: a summary of application procedures; requirements for application and residency; prerequisites for admission; deadlines for each component of the application process; a description of campus and campus life; and the costs of tuition and fees. Full-page spreads provide a complete profile of the different campuses and clearly lay out all the details you require to select the school that best matches your needs.

Additional information includes an overview of the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS), information about the accreditation of veterinary schools and professional licensure as a veterinarian, a helpful timeline for aspiring vets from high school onward, and firsthand accounts from current students and practitioners about what it is like to train as a vet.

As Executive Director of AAVMC Dr. Andrew McCabe writes: "These are exciting times for veterinary medicine, a profession that bridges animal, human, and ecosystem health. We understand that getting started and making sense of all the choices and requirements can be challenging, but you've come to the right place by accessing this publication, which provides the essential information you need to begin your journey.

Contents:

CONTENTS
FOREWORD
PREFACE
ABOUT THE AAVMC
AAVMC MEMBER INSTITUTIONS AND THE ROLE OF ACCREDITATION
CAREERS IN VETERINARY MEDICINE
HOW DO I BECOME A VETERINARIAN?
DIVERSITY IN VETERINARY MEDICINE
COST OF EDUCATION
UNDERGRADUATE PREPARATION
HIGH SCHOOL PREPARATION FOR VETERINARY SCHOOL
WHERE SHOULD I APPLY?
THE VMCAS APPLICATION
ACCEPTING AN ADMISSIONS OFFER
ACCEPTANCE DATA AND VMSAR
BACCALAUREATE / DVM DUAL DEGREE PROGRAMS
COMBINED DVM AND ADVANCED DEGREES
VETERINARY MEDICINE: OPPORTUNITIES AND CHOICES
GEOGRAPHICAL LISTING OF AAVMC INSTITUTIONAL VETERINARY SCHOOLS AND DIRECTORY OF ADMISSIONS OFFICES
GEOGRAPHICAL LISTING OF AAVMC PROVISIONAL VETERINARY SCHOOLS AND DIRECTORY OF ADMISSIONS OFFICES
LISTING OF CONTRACTING STATES AND PROVINCES
PROGRAMS FOR MULTICULTURAL OR DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS
FINANCIAL AID INFORMATION
FEDERAL LOAN PROGRAMS
A GUIDE TO PREPARING FOR VETERINARY SCHOOL
VETERINARY MEDICAL COLLEGE APPLICATION SERVICE (VMCAS)
VETERINARY MEDICAL SCHOOLS IN THE UNITED STATES
INTERNATIONAL VETERINARY MEDICAL SCHOOLS
AAVMC PROVISIONAL MEMBER VETERINARY MEDICAL SCHOOLS
POLICIES ON ADVANCED STANDING
APPLICATION AND ENROLLMENT DATA