jkordas

Im a high school senior this year and am looking to become a vet. My top choices are University of Illinois and Purdue. How does pre vet work? Is it a specific program you have to get into? Or is it just specific classes you have to take? Any help on this would be appreciated I have to start applying soon.

zapfino

Pre-vet involves a specific set of courses that vet schools require of applicants, much like pre-med requirements. Most applicants will have majored in one of the biosciences, or in animal science in an ag college. Relevant experience with animals also is an important consideration in vet school admissions. The admissions pages from the Cornells Vet College has useful information: PS:PreReqAcademic You should check out the UIUC and Purdue vet school websites for similar information.

Some schools have programs with early or guaranteed admission to their vet schools. Some to check out are Missouri, Kansas State, and Augustana College (a program with UIUC vet school).

jkordas

Thanks! I definitely will look into that!

Cornellansci2012

Some schools have pre vet majors but it's important to keep in mind, if vet school doesn't work out, what will you do with your pre vet degree? A fair number of entering pre vets change their minds after a semester of general or organic chemistry and others do well but may apply to vet school as many as 5 times before they're accepted so even the best of us have to have a back up plan.