<p>My daughter is a senior enrolled in an agricultural magnet high school program in Connecticut. The agricultural magnet program is fully integrated with the regular academic curriculum within the high school, so D has been able to take a traditional honors/AP college prep sequence while also studying veterinary science for the past four years. The magnet program also requires that she log at least 200 hours of animal related work experience each year (she presently works for a vet). The magnet program is supposedly one of the best of its kind in the country, has won numerous awards for the quality of its instruction, and was recently featured on a PBS special about agricultural education. D is presently looking/applying to colleges and is interested in preparing for veterinary school through an undergraduate major in animal science (she's very interested in livestock and equine medicine). D has an unweighted GPA in the B range, weighted GPA in the A-/B+ range, no class rank assigned yet, ACT composite of 31. ECs: vice president of the school's FFA chapter (300+ kids), winner of several regional, state and national FFA competitions, 4-H, formed her own company to start a horse training and equestrian lessons business, church/community involvement, equestrian sports (competitive riding/showing, polo, rodeo). She has also been taking college classes at U-Conn since her sophomore year and should graduate from high school with about 42 semester hours of college credit, including AP. She is presently looking at Cornell CALS (probably a long shot because she's neither a straight A student nor a New York resident), U-Conn, University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Michigan State, University of Missouri-Columbia, Kansas State University and Colorado State University. She wants to attend an undergraduate school that also has a vet school. Financial aid/scholarships are an important consideration. Any thoughts on chances at these schools or recommendations on others? All feedback appreciated. Thanks.</p>
<p>Colorado State University is one of the best schools in the country for Veterinary Medicine. Plus, with good grades, ACT scores (31 is really good!), and a good list of ECs, your daughter is very likely to receive merit based aid from CSU. I have two friends (with similar stats as your daughter) who received full-ride scholarships to CSU (granted I live in Colorado--I don't believe that makes a difference though) and several other friends who received hefty merit-based aid, so financially, it could be a good deal. Finally, CSU is located in Fort Collins which was ranked recently by MONEY Magazine as America's best small city to live in.</p>
<p>Iowa State is also a top veterinary school. Most pre-vet students here major in Animal Science although you could major in anything as long as you fill the pre-vet requirements, similar to Med School admissions. The College of Ag has a big presence on campus, both through Ag Week and special events throughout the year. Also excellent opportunities to be involved with Collegiate FFA, Collegiate 4H, Farm-Op Club, Block and Bridle, PAS, Ag Ambassadors, Sigma Alpha (Ag sorority, not a live-in type; its an honorary thing), and many many more. Also, like CSU, Ames is one of the top most livable towns although I'm not sure on the ratings. It's not on your list but if you have questions ask away...I'm a student here!</p>
<p>Michigan state</p>
<p>Texas A&M.</p>
<p><a href="http://animalscience.tamu.edu/index.html%5B/url%5D">http://animalscience.tamu.edu/index.html</a></p>
<p>Thanks to all of you for your replies. I will discuss them with D.</p>
<p>Virginia Tech is where the Virginian vet-hopefuls all go. Don't know much about their program, only that they have one. I would assume it's decent.</p>
<p>North Carolina State University. It's known for Ag. and Engineering. There is an undergrad. Animal Science major. They have large animals (their own equine center and dairy...fresh ice cream in the cafeterias every day!). There are scholarships listed under the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences section. With her stats she should have a great shot at scholarships (both from the Ag school and university wide).</p>
<p>For scholarships, make sure she applies to all of the FFA scholarships out there. Especially as an Ag. major there a TONS out there for her. Keep UConn on your list because it is in-state tuition for you. Also Ohio State has a strong overall Ag. program, friend is a sophomore Animal Science major (with plans to be a vet) there and loves it. There's a lot of ag. related activities (pretty much the same ones FFAGirl said Iowa State has) also. Scholarships are availble at OSU (another friend- senior ag. biz major, just got one recently) Overall a decent school & everyone I know there loves it. (They're trying to get me to go there but I wanna go to UConn!)</p>
<p>Not to get your hopes up, but it's not inconceivable to get into cornell cals with that gpa. They HEAVILLY weigh preparedness/interest in your major, and it seems that she's up and down about agriculture, so if she writes good essays and such the gpa could be overlooked (though i can't say exact chances).</p>
<p>I forgot about scholarships, but like Volleyball said, definitely check out the FFA Scholarships. Her chapter advisor should have the booklet that lists and gives details (requirements) for all the scholarships and there are scholarships for EVERY ag major, but mostly towards animal science or engineering.</p>
<p>Animal Science at U of Rhode Island.</p>
<p>Also...</p>
<p>Michigan State Universit
Colorado State University
Washington State University</p>
<p>University of Wisconsin ofers a full range of animal and bio sciences with a vet school and a challenging exciting college environment superior top most of the schools mentioned.</p>