ADVISING

Application to veterinary school is done through one of many third-party organizations. Applicants to schools outside of Texas should visit the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). These groups help those applying to veterinary school distribute their application to the veterinary schools. Most schools will require a standardized test score, either the GRE or the GRE Biology subject test or the Veterinary Medical College Admissions Test (VCAT). Application to the Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine is done through the Texas Medical and Dental Application service. The link can be found here - Texas Medical & Dental Schools Application Service (TMDAS)

Each student has been assigned a faculty mentor to guide him/her through the undergraduate years and help him/her prepare for professional school. Students are matched with faculty mentors who have expertise in advising for particular careers. It is important that students indicate which professional area (medical, dental, veterinary, physician assistant, optometry, pharmacy, physical therapy, occupational therapy, chiropractic, graduate school, etc.) they plan to enter so that the appropriate mentor can be assigned.

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CURRICULUM

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi offers all courses necessary for preparation for professional schools.The faculty mentor has information about Texas professional schools. Students who plan to apply to out of state professional schools are urged to obtain the requirements for admission to those schools directly from those schools.

Pre-Veterinary
B.S. Biomedical Science Suggested Degree Plan
Discuss your degree plan with your faculty mentor

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Major Veterinarian SCHOOLS

The dates listed after each school indicate the last test date accepted for applicants applying for the 2006-2007 academic year.

Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine - GRE (Sept 30)

Auburn University - GRE (Oct 1)

University of California, Davis - GRE (Oct 1)

Colorado State University - GRE (Oct 2)

Cornell University - GRE or MCAT (Oct 31)

University of Florida - GRE (Oct 26)

University of Georgia - GRE and GRE Biology Subject Test (Dec 31)

University of Illinois, Urbana - GRE (October 1)

Iowa State University - GRE (Oct 31)

Kansas State University - GRE (Oct 1)

Louisiana State University - GRE or MCAT (Dec 14)

Michigan State University - GRE or MCAT (Oct 1)

University of Minnesota - GRE (Oct 1)

Mississippi State University - GRE or VCAT (Oct 1)

University of Missouri - GRE (Feb 1)

North Carolina State University - GRE (Oct 1)

The Ohio State University - GRE and GRE Biology Subject Test (Sept 30)

Oregon State University - GRE (Oct 1)

University of Pennsylvania - GRE (TAKEN NO LATER THAN Nov 1)

Purdue University - GRE (Sept 30)

University of Tennessee - GRE (Jan 15)

Tufts University - GRE (Oct 31)

Virginia - Maryland Regional College - GRE (Oct 1)

Washington State University - GRE (Oct 1) extended deadline

University of Wisconsin - GRE (July 31)

University of Glasgow - None required

University of Guelph - None required (MCAT required for 2003 entry and must be received by Feb 1, 2003)

Universite de Montreal - French proficiency test required for diploma

University of Prince Edward Island - GRE International candidates Oct 30 (Must be received by Dec 15)

University of Saskatchewan - None required

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YOUR APPLICATION

Prospective veterinary students living in a state that has a veterinary school / college may have an advantage over those than do not. State-supported veterinary colleges do give preference to in-state applicants . However, some states without veterinary school provide excellent contract arrangements for their residents. Other veterinary colleges / schools do not discriminate between resident and non-resident applicants.

For a complete list of contracting states and provinces, please order and consult the AAVMC sponsored publication Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements in the United States and Canada (VMSAR) book by calling Purdue University Press at 800-933-9637.

The VCAT sets the standard with five content areas: biology, chemistry, verbal ability, quantitative ability and reading comprehension. Additional benefits of VCAT include:

• 230 multiple - choice questions
• Three test dates each academic year
• Approximately 3.5 hours to administer
• Test results within four to five weeks
• Test results to meet program needs
• Strong predictive validity

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TESTING PROGRAM TUTORIAL

To receive a free information booklet on the VCAT, contact:

The Psychological Corporation

PSE Customer Relations - VCAT

19500 Bulverde Road

San Antonio, Texas 78259

1-800-62-3231 or 210-339-8710

FAX 1-888-211-8276 or 210-339-8701

Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM Central Time

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TEST SESSION FACTS

Applicants can view requirements at the websites of the schools (see list above) or visit: http://www.aavmc.org

If you are applying to a veterinary college through VMCAS:

• Send all standardized test and GRE scores directly to the VMCAS colleges you are applying. (VMCAS college codes for VCAT, MCAT, TOEFL, & GRE are located on individual descriptor pages located in the application

If applying to multiple schools with the same test requirements, be sure to take the appropriate test no later than the earliest deadline data. You must arrange for scores from all standardized tests to be reported as soon as the scores are available. If your test scores are not immediately reported to the appropriate destination, your selected school(s) may not consider your application for admission. Be certain that your identifying information (name, social security number, and date of birth) is exactly the same on your test score and application records.

AAVMC institutions may not accept standardized test scores older than two to three years. The AAVMC recommends applicants take all required standardized tests prior to Fall 2005 to ensure all institutional deadlines are met. Request all standardized test scores to be sent to the appropriate destination as soon as the scores are available. If GRE scores are required, complete all three sections in the examination: Verbal, Quantitative, and Analytical. International applicants may also be required to take the TOEFL exam and /or other English proficiency tests in addition to the standardized tests listed below. Please read all application instructions and contact selected institutions directly for more information about all standardized test requirements, including test deadlines and minimum acceptable scores GRE General Information(pdf)

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