Research Veterinary Schools Before You Apply
- The American Association of Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) has a list of Veterinary Medical School Admissions Requirements (VMSAR). Check it out before you apply.
- List of Veterinary Schools
Learn About the Application Services
Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Veterinary Medicine uses TMDSAS (Texas Medical and Dental Schools Application Service).
- TMDSAS Application Handbook
Out-of-State schools use VMCAS (Veterinary Medical College Application Service)
- VMCAS Applicant Help Center
Complete Your Secondary Applications
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Some health professions schools require secondary applications to be completed in addition to the primary application through TMDSAS, PharmCAS, and other application services.
- Applications are not considered complete until the secondary application is submitted!
- Most secondary applications require an additional fee and the majority of secondary application fees are non-refundable. Please check with Texas A&M Vet School on their secondary application cost:
Letters of Evaluation
- Check to be sure an individual is willing to provide a reference for you before entering them on the application. As soon as you save their information, an e-mail request is automatically sent to them.
- All references must be submitted through the online reference portal. They should not be e-mailed to VMCAS. If your references have questions, encourage them to contact VMCAS directly.
Write Your Personal Statement
The personal statement is a critical component of your application to Vet school, as the personal statement can either significantly help or harm your chances for success, it is important to take it seriously. The statement must be personal. This is your chance to let the Admissions Committee hear from you and understand who you are. Take advantage of the opportunity to express your commitments, motivations, and values.
Schedule and Take CASPer!
The following Texas Veterinary Schools Now Require CASPer:
- Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine
- Texas Tech University School of Veterinary Medicine
What is CASPer?
CASPer is a form of situational judgement test. Situational judgement tests (SJTs) are a type of psychological test which present the test-taker with realistic, hypothetical scenarios and may ask the individual what they would do in the dilemma and why they would do it..
Situational judgement tests tend to determine behavioral tendencies, assessing how an individual will behave in a certain situation, and knowledge instruction, which evaluates the effectiveness of possible responses.
Prepare for Your Interview
It is important to professionally and properly represent yourself to an admissions committee, from what to wear to anticipating what questions might be asked.