<p>This is my first year of college. I entered school as a music performance major, only to discover that this is not the path for me. During this first semester, I have been seriously questioning which educational path I would like to take, as in which major I should switch to. Apart from music, I have always had a passion for animals. I've always said that if for some reason I don't pursue a career in music, I would want to do something with animals. So now that I'm 100% sure I'm changing majors, I have been doing some more research on possible animal-related majors, such as biology and zoology. I have also been seriously considering pursuing a career as a veterinarian. The SUNY school that I attend has a pre-vet program that allows you to take the prerequisites for vet schools. There are two things holding me back the competitiveness of being accepted to a vet school, and the cost. I am a decent student (my high school GPA was a 3.9/4, and I have all A's in my college classes - including biology), but I'm wary about whether I should pursue this career path, only to find that I can't get the education I need, whether it's because I'm not accepted to veterinary school or because I can't afford it. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.</p>
<p>There is a Pre-Vet forum. Try asking there:
[Pre-Vet</a> & Veterinary Medicine - College Confidential](<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/pre-vet-veterinary-medicine/]Pre-Vet”>Pre-Vet & Veterinary Medicine - College Confidential Forums)</p>
<p>There’s always a risk with any sort of financial investment in education. For some, just getting into a 4 year school isn’t a certainty so should they bother paying for the apps? Your anxieties are normal for anyone contemplating grad school so don’t take that as a sign of not being suited. Go for the pre-reqs. If you’re generally interested in the area, they won’t go wrong. Also, if you can sustain your enthusiasm over the next 2 years, despite bumps in the road, that’s a another good indicator. Remember that experience/voluntary work is also important for admissions.</p>
<p>Right now, focus on getting high grades in every class regardless of major then reassess at the start of your junior year. If you change your mind, it won’t have been a waste.</p>
<p>Will you regret not pursuing it? If you think you will, pursue anyway. But those in a pre-vet program can have any major, just like pre-med students. So if you so desire, pick a major that would be a third option to you that you would also like. And if it’s an uncommon major for vets (unlike zoology, vet science, etc.) you will appeal more to the admissions office of said vet school. Admissions offices are all about “variety” it’s a key term.</p>