What else are veterinary schools looking for?
Veterinary schools look at a number of different criteria in considering an applicant. As in any competitive curriculum a strong GPA and competitive scores on the GRE are certainly factors. However it is important to realize that familiarity and genuine interest in the profession as demonstrated by exposure to practice, research, or other areas of veterinary medicine is essential. How can Clarkson help? Clarkson’s location in the North country affords perspective veterinary students the opportunity to volunteer and gain experience in both large and small animal settings. Experience in the field is a key requirement for admission to any veterinary school. In addition, Clarkson offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities. Becoming involved in these activities and participating in community service is an integral part of the student’s growth and demonstrates the student’s desire to become an active member in the community. Clarkson has many student organizations that are actively
