Information Session for Prospective · 2014-05-08 · Information Session for Prospective...
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Information Session for Prospective Pre-Veterinary Students
Rebecca Sparrow Executive Director, Cornell Career Services
April 14, 2014
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Today we will…
• Explain how pre-vet advising works at Cornell • Answer some questions frequently asked by
prospective students • Talk about how you can prepare as a veterinary
school candidate • Take your questions
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Introductions
• First-years? • Transfers? • Where are you from? • Who has some experience in the veterinary field?
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Pre-Vet Advising at Cornell
• Pre-Vet Advisors: – University Health Careers Advisor in 103 Barnes Hall – Health Careers Advising Network (see p. 19)
• Faculty/Academic Advisors • Professors/Other Administrators • Friends/Family/Classmates
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FAQs of the First Year: First-Year and Transfer Students
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FAQs
What courses do I need to take?
What can (or should) I major in?
What are veterinary schools looking for?
How competitive are these schools?
Where can I find the guidance I may need?
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FAQs
What courses do I need to take?
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What Academic Preparation: Four Aspects
• Pre-professional course work • College requirements (distribution, etc.) • Major • Personal choice
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The Prerequisites
Cornell Course Sequences Required or Recommended by Colleges of Veterinary Medicine
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FAQs
What can (or should) I major in?
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Cornell is a universe of learning Several majors can prepare you for veterinary school.
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FAQs
Where can I find the guidance I may need?
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Publications Web Resources
People
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Publications
The BEST resource for early animal health professions planning See also: Career Library in 103 Barnes Hall
Cornell Career Services
career.cornell.edu
Animal Health Professions
2013/2014
Exploration and Planning Guide
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Web Resources
• Career Services Websites • CCNet • VMSAR
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People: Health Careers Advising Specialists
• College Health Careers Advisor • Office of Undergraduate Biology • Barnes Hall Health Careers Advisor
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People: To complement college-level advising
Information Category Advisor/Office
Internships, Summer Experiences College or University Career Services
Library University Career Services
International Student Issues Anne Poduska
Externship Programs Nancy Law
Health Professions General Topics Health Careers Advisor (TBA)
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People: Peer Support and Information Groups
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FAQs
What are veterinary schools looking for?
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The Three Elements of a Strong Candidacy
Doing - extracurriculars - clinical experience - service
Being - personal competencies and
qualities
Academic Achievements
- grades - research
-GRE score
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FAQs
How competitive are these schools?
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Factors That Affect Acceptance Likelihood Increase Likelihood • Service moving to
leadership • Experience with animals • GPA upward trajectory • Demonstrated commitment
to field • Documented strong
writing, speaking, and teamwork communication skills
Decrease Likelihood • High grades and little else • GPA downward trajectory • Weak interpersonal skills or
little evidence of building them
• Applying before the whole candidacy is in place
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Tips for the Journey Ahead
• Connect with the resources at Cornell • Do well academically • Gain experience with animals • Develop alternative career plans • Stay open
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Questions?
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Thank You for Attending… Enjoy the Rest of Your Visit!
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