Catering my pre-vet stuff to vet schools

Pre-Vet & Veterinary Medicine
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<pre><code> Hi, I'm new. I'm a junior in HS and decided that I wanted to be a vet early on in middle school. Now that I only has a year to decide where I'm going to be applying and everything, I have a lot of questions and several of which my college advisor is having a problem with.
I am really interested in doing a 3+1 program. I would love to limit my debts in the future and squeeze everything into three years. I am highly motivated (as I'm sure everyone says) and I know I can do it and pass with good grades. I love the program at Purdue, and then that would enable me to apply to their vet school once I finish the program. However, I live in GA, so being accepted and all of those limits... it's just not a very plausible idea. I have looked into the 3+1 that the university of Tn has, but the freshman housing doesn't enable students to have pets and I will be bringing my (by then) 7 year old cat and 12 year old greyhound with my. Animal housing or off campus living is a MUST!
So I was looking into the CO vet school requirements and I was just overwhelmed at the non science/math related classes verses the almost all science related classes that Purdue requires. I think I was rambling... sorry. I would love your opinion on my Purdue dream, hahaha.
What I am really tying to avoid is getting a bachelors in anything. That extra year in college will cost a lot (though I do have one idea, I will get back to that in one moment). Should I be picking a vet school and just go to any random college that I like that caters to the courses that are required for the school? I feel like if I don't go into a program than I will be forced to get a bachelors to make myself stand out. I know I will be able to get the requirements done in three years, but if I feel forced to get a bachelors (as I do because I have heard that almost no one gets into vet school unless they have a bachelors). I feel like I only have 3 options.
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<li>Get into 3+1 program and then be accepted into the vet school where the program is held (mostly looking at Purdue, TN, & Wisconsin) </li>
<li>Go to a college (tbd) and take all courses required at the vet school(s) in 3 years. I would take my BS classes on the side incase I was not accepted into vet school after my third year. If not accepted I would go back to school for a fourth year and finish up my BS and might take extra classes on the side.</li>
<li>Basically number 2, but I would definitely be getting a BS, so I wouldn't rush the vet school requirements and save more for the fourth year.</li>
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<p>Am I being crazy, vacuous, a teenager? I just have no idea what I'm doing. I'm a planner, and I need a plan.
Does anyone have any ideas? What did you do/plan to do to get into vet school? Hints? Anything would help really. I know I posted a lot. Sorry. And thank you so much for the help.</p>

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<li>First of all, 3+1 programs are extremely competitive. Although you are trying to minimize your debts, going to an out-of-state school for undergrad is not cheap. I see you have an in-state school, why not go there? Undergrad will be cheaper.<br></li>
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<p>Also, why do you want to bring your pets with you? Some schools allow for you to use pet ownership as animal experience, BUT some schools limit the amount you can use and others do not want you to list it. Also, I personally think the time you should estimate on the VMCAS should be for feeding, walking, actually caring for the dogs etc versus them living with you. Regardless of where you go, I have NEVER heard of any school allowing animals in the dorms unless it is a service dog. Taking your dogs with you limits your options to off campus housing only. </p>

<p>Some schools waive those non-science requirements if you have a bachelors. More than likely, you will have to get a bachelor. Pick any major you want. Vet schools don’t care what you pick, just get good grades. However, some schools have an academic rigor section (TAMU) but it doesn’t count for much overall. </p>

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<li><p>You can, but it’ll be very difficult. Most vet school requirements are upper-level sciences AND each class has prerequisites and co-requisites AND have certain classification requirements (For example, at my school, you have to be a junior (60-90 hours completed) to take Biochemistry).</p></li>
<li><p>This is the most feasible option. There is a greater number of people with a bachelors in vet school than those without. Take you time and enjoy life (and your youth)! Vet school is really hard. </p></li>
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<p>My advice: Go to any school for undergrad in your home state. It’ll be cheaper. If you can, try to complete your undergraduate studies at the University of Georgia. They’ll more clubs and activities geared towards the vet school. Only downside is more competition. If not, no biggie. </p>

<p>Are you crazy? Maybe, but aren’t we all? Also, you should try joining student doctor network and look in the pre-veterinary forums. You WILL get better advice and input there. There are a boatload of pre-vet students and veterinarians there ready to answer your questions. </p>

<p>If you have any questions, message me! I’m barely starting my undergraduate studies, but I like to know what I’m getting myself into before I commit myself as well. There is nothing wrong with too much planning! Also, since you are approaching senior year, try to get some animal experience while you can! Anything is better than nothing! Good luck!!</p>