<p>Hey, my wife is a vet aide and wants to work full time and going to school full time. I know that vet schools are probably like medical schools in the sense of ECs, like volunteering at vet clinics and such. Would being a vet aide and of course good grades and other things be great for applying to vet school?</p>
<p>My daughter is currently applying to vet school for the 2013-14 admission cycle. In her research, she has found that while every vet school will have their own “formula” for rating applicants, they’re all going to look at GPA first. </p>
<p>Having said that, you’d be wise to visit the web site for the vet school/schools where your wife intends to apply and look through their statistics for accepted students. This will give you a good idea of GPA and test scores to shoot for. </p>
<p>Animal/veterinary experience is very important, but a stellar GPA can make up for fewer vet work hours. Likewise, extraordinary work experience can help with a lower GPA. </p>
<p>Admissions chances are always better for your state school. They actually save a certain number of spots for in-state students.</p>
<p>UTK - where my daughter is applying, has a point system for the first round of admissions. GPA, experience, it all = points and you need a certain number to make it to stage 2. As i said, each school is different.</p>
<p>Basically, the admissions folks want to see evidence of initiative and work ethic. There is a question on the AVMA form about listing any period of three months or more during which you weren’t either in school full time or working…</p>
<p>visit the AVMA.org site for general admissions info, and specific school sites for more detailed requirements and best of luck to your wife!</p>