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<p>Hi gbesq, </p>
<p>I tried to pm you, I read all of your information and it was so helpful, thank you. I would love to contact your daughter if possible, I may be attending K-State. </p>
<p>Thanks!</p>
<p>Hey qbesq, our daughters are in the same class! My daughter was also an early admit student. I agree this is a huge advantage over the traditional route as the kids essentially have to have a very solid GPA to hold their spot. The uncertainty is removed! My daughter also took advantage of the option to petition at the end of her junior year of undergrad, entering the vet school a year early. She has had vet aspirations for so many years so this reduced time and money spent in undergraduate! The first weeks of classes have been intense but she is loving it! How is your daughter doing?</p>
Hello, I know I am a couple years late to this thread, but I am a high school senior that is pursuing a future in Veterinary medicine. I am very interested in the US Army Veterinary Corps and doing AROTC throughout my undergrad studies. I have a thread were I ask for some opinions about my future plans and early vet programs were suggested to me. I am from Michigan and the closest early entry program is Purdue.
SInce this thread is a couple years old, I am curious if EEP worked out for the people in this thread. I am just looking for some insight about these programs and some advice. Thanks!
Hi I am new to this thread. I am trying to gain entrance into K-state’s early admissions program. I only have a 27 ACT score but they want a 29. Do you think I could get in with a 27?
Hi Horserider47yt,
I am a current early admit student at K-State. The minimum ACT score they will accept is a 29. However, the higher your ACT and your highschool GPA, the more likely you are to be accepted. The program is very competitive and they are looking for a solid candidate who has proved that they excel far above other students academically.
We just turned in our applications for the early admit programs at K-State and Mississippi State. Mississippi State said we could hear by the end of this month and K-State said to tell them when we needed an answer and they would let us know. Both schools said my son had a good chance of being admitted because he is in a high school program where he will be getting his Certification as a Veterinary Assistant and will have 300 hrs of time working with a vet by the time he graduates. He also has lots of hours working as a horseback counselor at summer camp and plays polo and polocrosse. We have our fingers crossed. The next step is the interview with K-State. He has also been accepted at Colorado State’s equine science major.
Please keep us posted! My daughter is only a high school freshman, but already very interested in pursuing the early vet programs. I was wondering how K-State works because their application deadline is so late…
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My son has been accepted in K-State’s program and will be attending there in the fall. The interview process was great and they were very nice! BeachMom I sent you a message!
Congrats momocarly! Our daughter was just accepted into the Purdue Veterinary Scholars program. This sounds like an amazing opportunity for anyone who gets into an early entry program!
I was recently looking into the K-State early entry program for my daughter, but it looked like you had to be a current Freshman at K-State to apply. By momocarly’s post , that doesn’t seem to be the case. Can anyone confirm anything about that program? The application deadline is September 1st after graduation from High School, so that is why I assumed. Any thoughts?
For those on this thread wandering about how to get in-state undergraduate tuition at K-State, this scholarship accomplishes that with the fixed annual amount:
Purple and White Scholarship for non-Kansas residents-
$48,000 renewable four-year scholarship. Awarded to out-of-state graduating seniors with a minimum 3.5 high school GPA and 24 ACT (1160 SAT, taken March 2016 or after). Eligible students receive $12,000 per year. Renewable for up to 3 additional years with a 3.5 K-State GPA.
^^ My son has that, an alumni scholarship(we are not alumni) and an ag department scholarship so it is very affordable even though we are OOS. He did get accepted ti the early acceptance program in his Sr. year. It is an unwritten option but is available on request. Normally they accept in late Sept early Oct. He is a Freshman there now and is loving it!
Hi, junebug67! We are in Indiana and wondered if you were too with the Purdue Vet Scholars. It seems daunting with timing…would love info for our junior d. thx.
Hi Kikidee9…yes, our daughter was accepted into the Purdue Veterinary Scholars program. In August she started her freshman year at Purdue. Looking back, I think the things that helped her get in were:
-a strong HS background in math and science with lots of AP and honor’s classes.
-a very good GPA
-doing well on the ACT (34). She did a tutoring class through Huntington Learning Centers and I’m convinced that helped her do as well as she did. Her PSAT score also went up significantly after the time at Huntington (did the class between soph and jr year) and she ended up being a National Merit Scholar.
-having alot of animal experience (especially the time working in a veterinary clinic). She also volounteered at a local humane society and a theraputic riding center.
I hope this info is helpful. I’m happy to answer any questions you have.
msudvm1998, my daughter is in animal science major (pre-vet track) and is looking for animal experience in NJ and NY area. Any suggestions on how and where should she look?
Is this for the summer or during the school year? What does her pre-vet advisor suggest. Often the advisors work with the school’s career services department and have developed relationships with local organizations and practices that offer externship opportunities.
She is looking for vet shadowing in the summer when she is home.
The best way that we found was to put a strong resume together then go in person and visit any and all vet offices in your home town. She can try e-mailing first but we have heard the best results come with the student will visit in person. Dress nicely even if all you get to do is drop off your paperwork. Have a nice cover letter stating what she is looking for. Start with your own vet if you have pets. If not contact a friend who you know has pets and ask about their vet. Contacts help the most in getting the shadowing experience but there are vets that don’t mind having students around at all. After the paperwork is dropped off, follow up with a phone call a few days later.
In addition to the vet offices, do you have any zoos or wildlife rehabilitation centers in the area? You can also visit and drop off resume.Check their websites first and many will have a section for “how to volunteer” and list a procedure or point of contact number. Some of the larger chain veterinary hospitals, (Banfield, VCA, Blue Pearl), will allow job shadowing. She will have to move from the job shadowing role into one that allows direct, hands on patient care under guidance. This is needed for applications to vet schools. They want to know that a student has a strong understanding of what it means to become a vet. The schools also want a well rounded person who volunteers outside of the field of veterinary medicine. Best of luck to her.