What majors and minors should students think about when they’re applying for college?
Dailey: The major that is best for preparing you for entry into veterinary school should provide a strong background in the sciences and the required courses for the particular veterinary school that you would like to attend. Most biology curricula meet the needs. At West Virginia University, you should major in Animal and Nutritional Sciences, because that program meets all of the needs for entry into veterinary school. Minors are not as important, but if you would plan a minor in a business program, such as the minor in Agribusiness Management in the Davis College, you would take many courses that would be helpful for a career in veterinary medicine.
