I have no idea where to go to college.

College Search & Selection
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I am beginning my senior year of high school and that means everyone is gearing up for college admissions. I’ll keep it short by just saying that I look really good on paper. I have no barriers when it comes to applying for certain colleges. My mom will utilize financial aid and scholarships, but money is also not a factor (for the most part).
I live in Kansas and am hoping to stay relatively close to home. My preferred college is one that is within the next few states.
I would also like a school that is medium-sized. I like the vibe of a smaller college, because it’s more cushioned, but I also want to go to a college with a well-known name and division 3 or 4 for sports.
I want to be able to join a sorority, so Greek life is a must for me. Also, I don’t mind staying in a dorm for the first year/
Lastly, it MUST have a pre-vet program because I will be attending veterinary school after my first 4 years. I’m pretty set on K-State for my doctorate, but I do not want to attend here for the first 4 years (they prefer diversity and students that come in from different colleges). So basically, this college doesn’t have to have a vet program, just pre-vet.

I would sincerely appreciate any help I could get on the topic. I’m so lost.

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Have you done any Internet investigation on pre-veterinary programs?

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Are there pre-vet programs? I thought it functioned similarly to pre-med: Take any major as along as you include required pre-med classes.

If money is not a factor then you probably won’t get any financial aid. You need to be looking at merit. What are your stats (GPA and SAT/ACT)?

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Build your target list and the time is now to decide what you bring to the table at the schools you are interested in. Not how they can serve you, but instead how you will make their campus a better place.

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My mom will utilize financial aid and scholarships, but money is also not a factor (for the most part).
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Not sure what that means, but many schools won’t give much financial aid. And scholarships have to do with the school and your stats.

What are your stats?

How much has your mom said that she’s willing to PAY each year (not borrow)?

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I would have to disagree on this. The OP is the consumer. S/he brings $ for tuition to the table. While s/he will have to sell herself to the schools that is done via GPA and scores, and in some cases ECs. The school choice is solely up to the OP so they have to sell themselves to her/him.

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I’m a pre-veterinary student and I go to Wichita State University. They actually don’t have a pre-vet program, but they have a list of the classes that K-State will accept from them to get you into their vet program. I suppose it’s not 100% ideal, but from majoring in Biology and minoring in Chemistry, the only “extra” class I’ll have to take (not required by my major, but required by K-State for their vet program) is Biochemistry. All the other classes, from majoring in Biology at WSU, will be accepted as prerequisites for their vet program. WSU is a medium-sized campus with a good (as far as I can tell) Greek life, plus they’re pretty well known for their basketball.

But if you are really looking for a pre-vet program, then I understand this was no help at all… Maybe look up other colleges in Kansas and see which has the right program for you.

Good luck!

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I would suggest starting with a search engine such as the Supermatch tool that is linked on this site. Put in the states that you are interested in and the size school, plus any other factors that matter to you. It will give you a list of school to start from.

I agree with others that you need to clarify your understanding of your finances. Money is not a factor only if you can afford full pay anywhere that you might want to go. If you need scholarships or financial aid, then money is a factor. Not all schools give aid especially to out of state students, and even those that do might not give as much as you think you need.

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I don’t think there is any such thing as a “pre-vet” major, very similar to pre-med.

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No Pre-vet major, but Animal Science, Animal Biology, Biology/Zoology and Biology/Chemistry majors are popular.

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What about Butler?

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@ErinsDad - this isn’t a consumer going to a store and buying a pair of jeans.

This is a student vying for admission at a college competing against many others for that seat.

So absolutely the thought process NEEDS to be how can I sell myself to the admissions committee so they select me.

Students who take the entitled attitude I am paying they need to sell me, are selling themselves short and are jeopardizing their admissions chances.

And it is a life lesson that holds true in applying for jobs as well.

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Wooster, otterbein, ohio wesleyan, wittenburg ??
sorry these are all in ohio but there arent that many schools with pre-vet programs but check these out

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As others stated, veterinary (a graduate program) school directors will want to see a solid foundation in life sciences and math on the candidate’s transcript. Such a record can be had at virually any senior college or comprehensive university. And by way, grad admission is nothing like the undergraduate admissions process. Typically it’s even more competitive and nuanced.

So concentrate on finding a college that you’re comfortable with. And don’t get tied up into "name brand.’ That’s a forest and trees argument. You have good options in Kansas, clearly. Other good programs exist at almost any land grant university and plenty of other universities. Private colleges not far from Kansas with very, very strong natural science departments include:

Ohio Wesleyan University
Rice University
Northwestern University
Macalester College
St. Olaf College
U of Tulsa
Washington University
Saint Louis University
U of Chicago