Description
This annually updated publication provides a comprehensive overview of the admission process for the national and international veterinary schools that are members of the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC). The following need-to-know information is provided for each school: summary of application procedure; requirements for application and residency; prerequisites for admission; deadlines for each component of the application process; description of campus and campus life; and cost of tuition and fees.Additional information includes an overview of the Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) and information about the accreditation of veterinary schools and professional licensure as a veterinarian. The book provides the best concise, current, and comparative information for those students interested in preparing for a career in veterinary medicine, as well as their advisors and counselors.
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Students, parents, mentors, and advisors interested in comparing colleges and admissions requirements for veterinary medicine programs in the US and abroad will find the most up-to-date information in this AAVMC publication. The text contains entries for some 30 institutions in the US and some 20 in Canada, New Zealand, Australia, England, Scotland, Ireland, the Netherlands, Denmark, and the Cayman Islands. Each entry includes complete contact information, overview of the location and program, application and prerequisites information, summary of the admission procedure, expenses, and, where applicable, dual-degree, early admission, and international student information. The guide also includes general discussion of veterinary medicine career opportunities and choices, programs for multicultural or disadvantaged students, financial aid and federal loan programs, information about standardized tests, and application and enrollment data. Annotation ©2012 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
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