What criteria does the Admissions Committee use to select applicants admitted to the DVM program?
The Admissions Committee is committed to selecting the most qualified students from the applicant pool. Because the DVM program is a rigorous four-year professional science curriculum, academic ability is essential and the committee selects applicants with demonstrated academic success. Our Admissions Committee uses a three-part evaluation process: 1) Academic factors (50-60 percent): objective evaluation of grade point averages and Graduate Record Examination scores; 2) Non-academic factors (approximately 25 percent): subjective review of personal attributes, veterinary experience, understanding and dedication to the veterinary profession, motivation to become a veterinarian, extracurricular activities, and educational quality; and 3) Interview (0-20 percent). Top…
