What Is The Best Way To Go About Getting My Bachelor Degree When I Graduate?
I want to be a vet, and need to get a bachelor degree first. I thought about going to community college here for two years and then away for two years, but will a vet school really find community college impressive?
What scholarships can I get to pay for vet school. Do I have to get the Bachelors degree first? Some schools say it isn’t needed.
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Veterinary schools are considerably more competitive than medical schools these days. Unless you’re applying in the Dominican Republic or somewhere, you’ll need a four-year bachelor’s degree and a solid academic record. The community college + 2 year idea is perfectly sound if you’ve transferred to a good program for the second half.
But it’s expensive, and the demand for veterinary school openings is currently so great there’s little financial aid available. I don’t want to discourage you, but it’s a good idea to have another plan in place for your life. In any event, use that four years to get the best general education you possibly can, no matter what school you attend. You’ll find it quite valuable no matter what field you ultimately pursue.
I think a community college is a good way to get the basics out, and for you to prepare better for college. It also helps you see some of the things you might need for later on. They will see your education and grades, not whether you got a “real” education. A community college is a good start from right out of high school. You can get different scholarships, depending on the schools, and your criteria. Start applying now! You will need so many credits prior to getting into vet school. Find out what school you want to go to, then find their criteria and follow that. Best of luck!
Go to the community college and maintain good grades if it’s the less expensive option. Also, make sure all your classes will transfer and it wont prolong your time in college. I made that exact decision (except I’m an EE major) and it worked out GREAT for me. I’ll be graduating after this spring, and because of that decision I will be able to afford studying in New Zealand for a year when I transfer.
What school you start out at doesn’t matter unless you want to transfer to an Ivy league school. Just remember your education is what YOU make of it. Have fun but remember why you’re there.