Application Resouces and Materials for Veterinary Programs

Many of your questions can be answered by referring to the appropriate sections. Seek advice, ask questions, and maintain a balanced perspective. Application materials are listed below.

Resources

Entrance Exams

Veterinary Medical Colleges require the Graduate Record Exam (GRE); however, some colleges will accept the Medical College Admissions Test (MCAT). Some also require the biology subject test in addition to the GRE.

Admissions Resources

The Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements (VMSAR) is an online/book resource that provides valuable information about applying to veterinary schools in the United States.

Choosing Medical Schools

Resources are available to help you in this decision making process. Learn more about choosing schools.

Writing the Personal Statement

The personal statement is a chance for you to explain your commitment to medicine to the medical schools. Tips are provided to help you develop your personal statement for the application. Learn more about this process.

Medical School Interviews

Medical School interviews normally occur between August and February. Tips for interviewing success are provided to help you prepare for the interview. Learn more about interviewing.

Application Materials

The application timeline provides information on the general things needed to be accomplished a year prior to intended matriculation. You should complete these outlined tasks below in a timely fashion and do a thorough job of putting together a strong presentation of yourself. Changes will be announced in the UCS Health Professions newsletter.

Application Services

The VMCAS application service is only available online from the AAVMC in mid-May of each application year. Submission of the VMCAS begins in early June. The Texas Application Service is the centralized application required by University of Texas schools.

Transcript / Office of the Registrar

The VMCAS transcript request form is submitted to Yale’s Office of the Registrar for them to send to the application services. The Health Professions Advisory Program does not require a transcript.