Introvertedextrovert
University of Illinois c/o 2027
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Age, Gender, State/Country of Residence, Traditional/Non-traditional applicant, # of times you've applied:
21F, Virginia resident, traditional applicant, first application cycle.
Applied: Kansas State, U of Illinois, Iowa State, Cornell, Virginia-Maryland (IS), Purdue University, Colorado State
Rejected: Purdue, Colorado State
Waitlisted: KSU, Cornell, VMCVM
Interview Invites: KSU, U of Illinois, VMCVM
Waiting to hear: Technically KSU, Cornell, and VMCVM
Accepted: U of Illinois, ISU
Attending: University of Illinois (unless something happens with KSU and my mind is changed)
Overall GPA: 3.91
Science Prerequisite GPA: 3.89
Last 45 GPA: 3.93
Degree(s): BS in Biology, Minors in Chem and Spanish
Veterinary Experience: ~800 hours
Vet Assistant ~200 hrs
Shadowing ~ 20 hrs
Shadowing in Mexico ~280 hrs
Shadowing in dif clinic ~300 hrs
No large animal experience; all small animal.
Animal Experience: ~400 hrs
Pet sitting ~100 hrs
Zoo keeper intern ~270 hrs
Research: >1000 hours
All of my research was over my undergrad career focused on genetic analysis in tomatoes.
Extracurriculars/Awards:
Dance team ~700 hrs (about 2/3 was in leadership)
Wind ensemble ~500 hrs (about 1/2 was employment)
Biology club President ~50 hrs
High school XC and track ~800 hrs
High school dance ~1200 hrs
Various honor societies in college (including ODK and PBK)
Academic Integrity Council ~50 hrs
Other awards that are specific to my college.
Non-Animal Employment:
Resident Advisor ~700 hrs
Band manager ~100 hrs
LORs:
Research Advisor/Biology Department Chair
Biology Major Advisor
My manager at the zoo
Mexican Veterinarian from my abroad experience
US veterinarian (GP owner)
US veterinarian (GP veterinarian)
Essay Questions/Personal Statement:
I mostly focused on my journey of wanting to be a vet and how my opinions changed from wanting to help animals to wanting to educate owners and work with people of similar mindset. I focused on how my experience at a clinic in Mexico shaped my opinion of pet owners and how educating them is as important, if not more important that actually taking care of and healing animals. I made sure they saw my growth and mindset change as I obtained various experiences and continued to learn more things.
21F, Virginia resident, traditional applicant, first application cycle.
Applied: Kansas State, U of Illinois, Iowa State, Cornell, Virginia-Maryland (IS), Purdue University, Colorado State
Rejected: Purdue, Colorado State
Waitlisted: KSU, Cornell, VMCVM
Interview Invites: KSU, U of Illinois, VMCVM
Waiting to hear: Technically KSU, Cornell, and VMCVM
Accepted: U of Illinois, ISU
Attending: University of Illinois (unless something happens with KSU and my mind is changed)
Overall GPA: 3.91
Science Prerequisite GPA: 3.89
Last 45 GPA: 3.93
Degree(s): BS in Biology, Minors in Chem and Spanish
Veterinary Experience: ~800 hours
Vet Assistant ~200 hrs
Shadowing ~ 20 hrs
Shadowing in Mexico ~280 hrs
Shadowing in dif clinic ~300 hrs
No large animal experience; all small animal.
Animal Experience: ~400 hrs
Pet sitting ~100 hrs
Zoo keeper intern ~270 hrs
Research: >1000 hours
All of my research was over my undergrad career focused on genetic analysis in tomatoes.
Extracurriculars/Awards:
Dance team ~700 hrs (about 2/3 was in leadership)
Wind ensemble ~500 hrs (about 1/2 was employment)
Biology club President ~50 hrs
High school XC and track ~800 hrs
High school dance ~1200 hrs
Various honor societies in college (including ODK and PBK)
Academic Integrity Council ~50 hrs
Other awards that are specific to my college.
Non-Animal Employment:
Resident Advisor ~700 hrs
Band manager ~100 hrs
LORs:
Research Advisor/Biology Department Chair
Biology Major Advisor
My manager at the zoo
Mexican Veterinarian from my abroad experience
US veterinarian (GP owner)
US veterinarian (GP veterinarian)
Essay Questions/Personal Statement:
I mostly focused on my journey of wanting to be a vet and how my opinions changed from wanting to help animals to wanting to educate owners and work with people of similar mindset. I focused on how my experience at a clinic in Mexico shaped my opinion of pet owners and how educating them is as important, if not more important that actually taking care of and healing animals. I made sure they saw my growth and mindset change as I obtained various experiences and continued to learn more things.