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Information Session for Prospective Pre-Veterinary Students
Rebecca Sparrow Executive Director, Cornell Career Services
April 14, 2014
Today we will…
• Explain how pre-vet advising works at Cornell • Answer some questions frequently asked by
prospective students • Talk about how you can prepare as a veterinary
school candidate • Take your questions
Introductions
• First-years? • Transfers? • Where are you from? • Who has some experience in the veterinary field?
Pre-Vet Advising at Cornell
• Pre-Vet Advisors: – University Health Careers Advisor in 103 Barnes Hall – Health Careers Advising Network (see p. 19)
• Faculty/Academic Advisors • Professors/Other Administrators • Friends/Family/Classmates
FAQs of the First Year: First-Year and Transfer Students
FAQs
What courses do I need to take?
What can (or should) I major in?
What are veterinary schools looking for?
How competitive are these schools?
Where can I find the guidance I may need?
FAQs
What courses do I need to take?
What Academic Preparation: Four Aspects
• Pre-professional course work • College requirements (distribution, etc.) • Major • Personal choice
The Prerequisites
Cornell Course Sequences Required or Recommended by Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
FAQs
What can (or should) I major in?
Cornell is a universe of learning Several majors can prepare you for veterinary school.
FAQs
Where can I find the guidance I may need?
Publications Web Resources
People
Publications
The BEST resource for early animal health professions planning See also: Career Library in 103 Barnes Hall
Cornell Career Services
career.cornell.edu
Animal Health Professions
2013/2014
Exploration and Planning Guide
Web Resources
• Career Services Websites • CCNet • VMSAR
People: Health Careers Advising Specialists
• College Health Careers Advisor • Office of Undergraduate Biology • Barnes Hall Health Careers Advisor
People: To complement college-level advising
Information Category Advisor/Office
Internships, Summer Experiences College or University Career Services
Library University Career Services
International Student Issues Anne Poduska
Externship Programs Nancy Law
Health Professions General Topics Health Careers Advisor (TBA)
People: Peer Support and Information Groups
FAQs
What are veterinary schools looking for?
The Three Elements of a Strong Candidacy
Doing - extracurriculars - clinical experience - service
Being - personal competencies and
qualities
Academic Achievements
- grades - research
-GRE score
FAQs
How competitive are these schools?
Factors That Affect Acceptance Likelihood Increase Likelihood • Service moving to
leadership • Experience with animals • GPA upward trajectory • Demonstrated commitment
to field • Documented strong
writing, speaking, and teamwork communication skills
Decrease Likelihood • High grades and little else • GPA downward trajectory • Weak interpersonal skills or
little evidence of building them
• Applying before the whole candidacy is in place
Tips for the Journey Ahead
• Connect with the resources at Cornell • Do well academically • Gain experience with animals • Develop alternative career plans • Stay open
Questions?
Thank You for Attending… Enjoy the Rest of Your Visit!
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