Upload a one-page, double-spaced personal statement using the prompt below. Your personal statement should be written in essay format, provide veterinary admissions committees a clear picture of who you are and, most importantly, why you want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Although there is no set of rules mandating what a strong personal statement should include, following are a few tips to help you successfully craft an effective personal statement:
- Be original and thoughtful: Discuss how you would contribute to the profession and patient care, all of which will help you stand out from other applicants.
- Ask yourself—in a pool of 100 applicants, would I enjoy reading my statement?
- Be sure to convey your passion for veterinary medicine in your statement.
- You have possibly had meaningful experiences with animals or veterinarians as children and these are important but should only be mentioned briefly.
- Your application materials already contain a summary of your accomplishments, so avoid repeating information from your transcripts or letter of recommendation.
- Give yourself time to organize your thoughts, write well and edit as necessary.
- Ask yourself if this essay is a good representation of your character, ideals and aspirations.
- Don’t forget to proofread.
Prompt: Explain why you want to pursue a career in veterinary medicine and why you are good candidate for veterinary school. Consider outlining a defining moment that helped steer you toward a career in veterinary medicine and use that moment as the focal point of your essay.
