{"id":3286,"date":"2024-07-29T16:13:43","date_gmt":"2024-07-29T21:13:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/?page_id=3286"},"modified":"2026-01-28T13:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-01-28T19:52:26","slug":"faqs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/faqs\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about Admissions"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-prepare\">Prepare<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq uagb-faq__outer-wrap uagb-block-857b17e9 uagb-faq-icon-row uagb-faq-layout-accordion uagb-faq-expand-first-false uagb-faq-inactive-other-true uagb-faq__wrap uagb-buttons-layout-wrap uagb-faq-equal-height     \" data-faqtoggle=\"true\" role=\"tablist\"><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{\"@context\":\"https:\\\/\\\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"@id\":\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/faqs\\\/\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Where should I go for my undergraduate education? Is it true that you have a better chance of being accepted if you attend Texas A&amp;M for an undergraduate degree? Do Aggie undergraduates receive preference in the veterinary school selection process?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Undergraduate students from Texas A&amp;M receive no preference in the selection process for our veterinary program. Our program supports and promotes a range of applicants from various undergraduate schools and degree plans.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Which schools in the Texas A&amp;M System have partner MOAs with the DVM Professional Program?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The VMBS has formed formal partnerships via a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with four Texas A&amp;M University System universities to further the study of veterinary medicine across the State of Texas. The four universities are Prairie View A&amp;M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&amp;M University -Kingsville and West Texas A&amp;M University. For more information, visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/tamus-partner-moas\\\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/tamus-partner-moas<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Is there a specific undergraduate major that is preferred when considering admission to veterinary school?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Completing prerequisite courses remains the minimum admissions requirement, regardless of the undergraduate field of study. Undergraduate studies with an intensive focus on science and mathematics not only provide an excellent foundation on which to build the science of veterinary medicine but also introduce students to the academic rigor required within a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum. However, choosing a field of study that holds a particular interest for an individual student may facilitate outstanding scholastic performance and complement the required prerequisite courses. For more information on prerequisites, visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tx.ag\\\/DVMPrereq\\\"><strong><em>tx.ag\\\/DVMPrereq<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>, and on DVM eligibility, visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tx.ag\\\/DVMEligibility\\\"><strong><em>tx.ag\\\/DVMEligibility<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>My school does not have an undergraduate agriculture program. What do I do about the \\u201cAnimal Nutrition\\u201d credit? May I take a human nutrition course?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Animal nutrition courses that meet prerequisite standards are listed at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tx.ag\\\/DVMPrereq\\\"><strong><em>tx.ag\\\/DVMPrereq<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>. These listings include acceptable animal nutrition courses by correspondence\\\/online from Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University and Purdue University.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I don\\u2019t have a pre-vet advisor at my school. Who should I speak with to make sure I\\u2019m on the right track?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Information for prospective DVM students can be found at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/futureaggievet.tamu.edu\\\/\\\"><strong><em>FutureAggieVet.tamu.edu<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>. Education counselors have access to numerous resources, such as information regarding admissions, prerequisite courses, cost of attendance (COA), scholarships and financial aid, and other topics. Our staff can also answer specific questions and can be reached at <strong>979.862.1169<\\\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\\\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\\\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\\\/a><\\\/em><\\\/strong>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I began my undergraduate studies at a community college. Do I need to retake science courses at a four-year university? Does attending a community college hurt my chances of being accepted to veterinary school?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Candidates successfully matriculate into our program each year with community college course credits on their transcripts. Please visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tx.ag\\\/DVMPrereq\\\"><strong><em>tx.ag\\\/DVMPrereq<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a> for a list of accepted prerequisite courses from many universities. While the list is extensive, it\\u2019s not exhaustive. For questions regarding substitutions from other institutions, please contact our admissions office at <strong>979.862.1169<\\\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\\\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\\\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\\\/a><\\\/em><\\\/strong>. Admissions consideration prefers traditional course completion over online courses, especially for classes including a laboratory component.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>What are the prerequisites to apply to the DVM program?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/prerequisites\\\/\\\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/prerequisites<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a> for all prerequisite information. Please note: By the application deadline, applicants must have completed, or be enrolled to be completed by December of the application year, Organic Chemistry I with lab, Physics I with lab, and Biochemistry I. For a full list of the eligibility requirements, please visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/eligibility\\\/\\\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/eligibility<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>Beyond the required prerequisites, what other courses are recommended to aid in successfully completing the veterinary curriculum?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Students with academic backgrounds that include anatomy, physiology, biology, microbiology, and other foundational science courses tend to transition and perform successfully in the DVM professional program. Undergraduate programs involving animal handling, husbandry, or genetics also serve the DVM professional student well.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>How do I know I am taking the \\u201cright\\u201d prerequisite course?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/prerequisites\\\/\\\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/prerequisites<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a> for all prerequisite information for community colleges in the state of Texas (Texas Common Course Numbering System), as well as for other four-year universities in the state of Texas. The TMDSAS website also has course equivalencies listed at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tmdsas.com\\\/course-listings\\\/index.html\\\"><strong><em>tmdsas.com\\\/course-listings\\\/index.html<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>. If you do not find your course in either location, contact us at <strong><em><a href=\\\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\\\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\\\/a> <\\\/em><\\\/strong>and<strong><em> <\\\/em><\\\/strong>provide a syllabus for the course to be reviewed for acceptability.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>I'm not applying this cycle. Are there any prerequisite changes that are forthcoming?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/prerequisite-updates\\\/\\\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/prerequisite-updates<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a> to see updates as they occur.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>My classes are over 10 years old. What do I do?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"To meet the high academic performance standards in the DVM Professional Program, any required coursework taken more than 10 years ago must be retaken. Individuals who feel they may qualify for an exception due to continued education or work environment may appeal. Please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\\\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\\\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\\\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\\\/a><\\\/em><\\\/strong>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>Can I visit the vet school?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. Information about touring our facilities can be found at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tx.ag\\\/VMBStours\\\"><strong><em>tx.ag\\\/VMBStours<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>. Applicants who are offered admission or alternate admission status are invited to participate in our DVM Program Visitation Day. The event is held in both College Station and Canyon each Spring.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>What are some opportunities veterinary students have at your institution?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Texas A&amp;M veterinary students have opportunities to perform research in the Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training Program (<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/vmsrtp\\\/\\\"><strong>VMSRTP<\\\/strong><\\\/a>), study abroad in South Africa (<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/wildlife-conservation\\\/education\\\/\\\"><strong>Education Abroad<\\\/strong><\\\/a>), learn with the Veterinary Emergency Team (<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/vet\\\/education\\\/\\\"><strong>VET<\\\/strong><\\\/a>), and become a member of one of over 35 student organizations. During the final year of the curriculum, students learn in the only Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vethospital.tamu.edu\\\/\\\"><strong>VMTH<\\\/strong><\\\/a>) in Texas, in private practices during their externships, and opportunities with the Houston SPCA and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) (<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/resources\\\/curriculum\\\/\\\"><strong>Curriculum<\\\/strong><\\\/a>).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>How much does it cost to go to veterinary school?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Texas A&amp;M is consistently ranked as an affordable university, providing a high level of value at an affordable price. To help anticipate your expected expenses, including tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other miscellaneous costs, the university has estimated the COA. More information can be found at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tx.ag\\\/DVMTuition\\\"><strong><em>tx.ag\\\/DVMTuition<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong><strong>Are there scholarships available for veterinary school?<\\\/strong><\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Numerous scholarship opportunities exist throughout our veterinary program. The welcome packet each new\\\/incoming student receives contains information regarding scholarship opportunities.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-bd2981b5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Where should I go for my undergraduate education? Is it true that you have a better chance of being accepted if you attend Texas A&amp;M for an undergraduate degree? Do Aggie undergraduates receive preference in the veterinary school selection process?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. Undergraduate students from Texas A&amp;M receive no preference in the selection process for our veterinary program. Our program supports and promotes a range of applicants from various undergraduate schools and degree plans.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-da44dac0 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Which schools in the Texas A&amp;M System have partner MOAs with the DVM Professional Program?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The VMBS has formed formal partnerships via a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with four Texas A&amp;M University System universities to further the study of veterinary medicine across the State of Texas. The four universities are Prairie View A&amp;M University, Tarleton State University, Texas A&amp;M University -Kingsville and West Texas A&amp;M University. For more information, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/tamus-partner-moas\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/tamus-partner-moas<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-50182bb3 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is there a specific undergraduate major that is preferred when considering admission to veterinary school?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Completing prerequisite courses remains the minimum admissions requirement, regardless of the undergraduate field of study. Undergraduate studies with an intensive focus on science and mathematics not only provide an excellent foundation on which to build the science of veterinary medicine but also introduce students to the academic rigor required within a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) curriculum. However, choosing a field of study that holds a particular interest for an individual student may facilitate outstanding scholastic performance and complement the required prerequisite courses. For more information on prerequisites, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/tx.ag\/DVMPrereq\"><strong><em>tx.ag\/DVMPrereq<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, and on DVM eligibility, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/tx.ag\/DVMEligibility\"><strong><em>tx.ag\/DVMEligibility<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-84c6a556 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>My school does not have an undergraduate agriculture program. What do I do about the \u201cAnimal Nutrition\u201d credit? May I take a human nutrition course?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Animal nutrition courses that meet prerequisite standards are listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/tx.ag\/DVMPrereq\"><strong><em>tx.ag\/DVMPrereq<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. These listings include acceptable animal nutrition courses by correspondence\/online from Kansas State University, Oklahoma State University and Purdue University.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-aa6d2f95 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I don\u2019t have a pre-vet advisor at my school. Who should I speak with to make sure I\u2019m on the right track?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Information for prospective DVM students can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/futureaggievet.tamu.edu\/\"><strong><em>FutureAggieVet.tamu.edu<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Education counselors have access to numerous resources, such as information regarding admissions, prerequisite courses, cost of attendance (COA), scholarships and financial aid, and other topics. Our staff can also answer specific questions and can be reached at <strong>979.862.1169<\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1cb940ad \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I began my undergraduate studies at a community college. Do I need to retake science courses at a four-year university? Does attending a community college hurt my chances of being accepted to veterinary school?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Candidates successfully matriculate into our program each year with community college course credits on their transcripts. Please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/tx.ag\/DVMPrereq\"><strong><em>tx.ag\/DVMPrereq<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for a list of accepted prerequisite courses from many universities. While the list is extensive, it\u2019s not exhaustive. For questions regarding substitutions from other institutions, please contact our admissions office at <strong>979.862.1169<\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Admissions consideration prefers traditional course completion over online courses, especially for classes including a laboratory component.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-fd2fb6bc \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>What are the prerequisites to apply to the DVM program?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/prerequisites\/\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/prerequisites<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for all prerequisite information. Please note: By the application deadline, applicants must have completed, or be enrolled to be completed by December of the application year, Organic Chemistry I with lab, Physics I with lab, and Biochemistry I. For a full list of the eligibility requirements, please visit <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/eligibility\/\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/eligibility<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a4b3c7d5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>Beyond the required prerequisites, what other courses are recommended to aid in successfully completing the veterinary curriculum?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Students with academic backgrounds that include anatomy, physiology, biology, microbiology, and other foundational science courses tend to transition and perform successfully in the DVM professional program. Undergraduate programs involving animal handling, husbandry, or genetics also serve the DVM professional student well.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1cdcbda7 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>How do I know I am taking the \u201cright\u201d prerequisite course?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/prerequisites\/\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/prerequisites<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for all prerequisite information for community colleges in the state of Texas (Texas Common Course Numbering System), as well as for other four-year universities in the state of Texas. The TMDSAS website also has course equivalencies listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/tmdsas.com\/course-listings\/index.html\"><strong><em>tmdsas.com\/course-listings\/index.html<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. If you do not find your course in either location, contact us at <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\/a> <\/em><\/strong>and<strong><em> <\/em><\/strong>provide a syllabus for the course to be reviewed for acceptability.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ba9081fd \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>I&#8217;m not applying this cycle. Are there any prerequisite changes that are forthcoming?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/prerequisite-updates\/\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/prerequisite-updates<\/em><\/strong><\/a> to see updates as they occur.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-3cd0fd0a \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>My classes are over 10 years old. What do I do?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>To meet the high academic performance standards in the DVM Professional Program, any required coursework taken more than 10 years ago must be retaken. Individuals who feel they may qualify for an exception due to continued education or work environment may appeal. Please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-6182b9bc \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>Can I visit the vet school?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. Information about touring our facilities can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/tx.ag\/VMBStours\"><strong><em>tx.ag\/VMBStours<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Applicants who are offered admission or alternate admission status are invited to participate in our DVM Program Visitation Day. The event is held in both College Station and Canyon each Spring.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-36da9faa \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>What are some opportunities veterinary students have at your institution?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Texas A&amp;M veterinary students have opportunities to perform research in the Veterinary Medical Scientist Research Training Program (<a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/vmsrtp\/\"><strong>VMSRTP<\/strong><\/a>), study abroad in South Africa (<a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/wildlife-conservation\/education\/\"><strong>Education Abroad<\/strong><\/a>), learn with the Veterinary Emergency Team (<a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/vet\/education\/\"><strong>VET<\/strong><\/a>), and become a member of one of over 35 student organizations. During the final year of the curriculum, students learn in the only Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital (<a href=\"https:\/\/vethospital.tamu.edu\/\"><strong>VMTH<\/strong><\/a>) in Texas, in private practices during their externships, and opportunities with the Houston SPCA and the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) (<a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/resources\/curriculum\/\"><strong>Curriculum<\/strong><\/a>).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b17ad904 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>How much does it cost to go to veterinary school?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Texas A&amp;M is consistently ranked as an affordable university, providing a high level of value at an affordable price. To help anticipate your expected expenses, including tuition, fees, books, room and board, and other miscellaneous costs, the university has estimated the COA. More information can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/tx.ag\/DVMTuition\"><strong><em>tx.ag\/DVMTuition<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-e318efa1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong><strong>Are there scholarships available for veterinary school?<\/strong><\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Numerous scholarship opportunities exist throughout our veterinary program. 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Please also see our DVM Admissions webpage, which includes the pre-application process, financial information, application videos, and more, at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/\\\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I have questions about residency. <\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Please see <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/eligibility\\\/\\\">Eligibility Requirements - DVM Professional Program<\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I\\u2019ve heard I can gain \\u201cearly admissions\\u201d to vet school. What does this mean?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The VMBS has no formalized early admissions programs for the DVM degree. Students who complete prerequisite requirements prior to completing a bachelor\\u2019s degree are eligible to apply.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Is there a way to see if I am competitive for veterinary school applications?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. While the admissions process considers much more than grades, our website contains academic statistics from student cohorts recently admitted into the program. While the application pool varies each cycle with each new set of candidates, the statistics for students matriculating into the DVM professional program remain fairly consistent. Please see the information for the last several entering classes at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tx.ag\\\/DVMStats\\\"><strong><em>tx.ag\\\/DVMStats<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>.<br>\\u00a0<br>Of course, the best way to evaluate your competitiveness is to apply. We look forward to receiving your application!\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>My family runs a business working with animals (hunting dog training, horse riding lessons, grooming business, doggy daycare, etc.). May I list the hours that I spend working with the animals in my family business on my application?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes. It\\u2019s important to realize, however, that it may become difficult to separate hours when\\\/if animals are also considered pets. Sometimes, an animal in training may also be considered a pet. For example, time spent training a horse or dog might overlap with more casual or play times. Therefore, candidates should commit to separating, as best as possible, \\u201cpet-focused\\u201d activities from \\u201ctraining\\u201d hours.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>May I count work with bees under animal handling experience?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Yes, you may count bee experience like ownership of a pet.\\u00a0 As indicated in the TMDSAS Veterinary Guidebook information for Animal Experience (<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/bio-activities.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/bio-activities.html<\\\/a> ), you may count 100 hours of pet ownership per species (with a maximum of 2 species) toward your Animal Experience.\\u00a0 You should include a brief description of the experience (500-character limit).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I have fostered an animal.\\u00a0 Where should I include this experience in my application?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Foster animals are considered similarly to pets.\\u00a0 As indicated in the TMDSAS Veterinary Guidebook information for Animal Experience (<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/bio-activities.html\\\">https:\\\/\\\/tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/bio-activities.html<\\\/a> ), you may count 100 hours of pet ownership per species (with a maximum of 2 species) toward your Animal Experience.\\u00a0 You should include a brief description of the experience (500-character limit).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I'm interested in exotic animal medicine. Can I pursue this career path at Texas A&amp;M?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"All veterinary students enroll in foundational science courses and courses focusing on clinical and professional skills during the first three years of the DVM professional program. In the second year, students may select specific elective classes targeted for career-focused areas, including exotic animal medicine. This flexibility increases during the third year, during which additional courses are offered for those with an exotic animal medicine focus. The final clinical year of the veterinary curriculum allows students to choose clinical rotation experiences (both on and off campus) with an emphasis on exotic animal medicine.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I know that research is a part of the application. Do I have to do research to be accepted to veterinary school?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No. Research experience is not a prerequisite. Candidates having research experience are encouraged to share those details.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I have research experience that also involves working with animals. Should I list that as research or animal experience?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Time devoted to general husbandry care\\u2014including handling, feeding, cleaning, or otherwise providing animal welfare\\u2014qualifies for general animal hours. Performing specific duties directly aligned with research protocol is distinct. While overlap might exist, candidates are expected to responsibly estimate when one interactivity ends, and another begins.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>What is classified as \\u201cveterinary experience?\\u201d<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Veterinary versus animal experience is described at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/eligibility\\\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/eligibility<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>.<br>Application videos may also help. There is one titled \\u201cVeterinary Experience, Animal Experience, Veterinary Experience Environments\\u201d here: <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/mediasite.tamu.edu\\\/Mediasite\\\/Channel\\\/tamu_vmbs_admissions\\\/browse\\\/null\\\/most-recent\\\/null\\\/0\\\/null\\\"><strong><em>Application videos<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Should I place work with a veterinarian under \\u201cemployment\\u201d or \\u201cveterinary experience\\u201d in my application?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"\\u201cVeterinary Experience\\u201d is hours spent working under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, whether in a clinical or research environment, paid or volunteer. Therefore, please put it in the \\u201cVeterinary Experience\\u201d section of your application. Visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/bio-activities.html\\\"><strong><em>tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/bio-activities.html<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a> for more information located under the \\u201cVeterinary Supervised Experience\\u201d section.<br>\\u00a0<br>\\u201cEmployment Experience\\u201d should be non-animal care employment. <strong><em>DO NOT<\\\/em><\\\/strong> list veterinary supervised or animal experience under \\\"Employment!\\\" Failure to put experiences in the proper place will result in the applicant not receiving proper credit for the application.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>All my employment is in the veterinary environment. Does this make it look like I\\u2019ve not had a job if the employment section is blank?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"It does not. Experience with a veterinarian should always go under the \\u201cVeterinary Experience\\u201d category of your application. It will be clear, from that section, the type of experiences you have completed. Please see <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/bio-activities.html\\\"><strong><em>tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/bio-activities.html<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a> \\u201cVeterinary Supervised Experience\\u201d and \\u201cEmployment\\u201d for distinctions.\\u00a0\\u00a0<br>\\u00a0<br>\\u201cEmployment Experience\\u201d should be non-animal care employment. <strong><em>DO NOT<\\\/em><\\\/strong> list veterinary supervised or animal experience under employment! Failure to put experiences in the proper place will result in the applicant not receiving proper credit for the application.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>The supplemental application asks for my UIN (University Identification number).\\u00a0 What is this number?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Please note that the supplemental application asks for the UIN and then notes this is for Texas A&amp;M University (TAMU) students only.\\u00a0 If you are not a TAMU student, you may leave this spot blank.\\u00a0 You do not need to place your TMDSAS number or other university identifier in this spot.\\u00a0 This is required of TAMU students for security reasons.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Why does the supplemental application ask again about my animal hours?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The supplemental application question about animal experience is asked in such a way as to gain additional details about your animal experiences.\\u00a0 Please make sure to be as thorough as possible in answering the question.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>My supplemental application says it has not been submitted, yet I have submitted it.<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"     1.\\u00a0 \\u00a0 Log into your VMBS Dashboard.\\u00a0<br>     2.\\u00a0 \\u00a0 Click on the box + arrow that says, in maroon, \\u201cSupp App\\u201d.<br>     3.\\u00a0 \\u00a0 Enter your TMDSAS User ID and TMDSAS email.<br>     4.\\u00a0 \\u00a0 Confirm they are entered correctly and then hit \\u201cLink Account\\u201d.<br>     5.\\u00a0 \\u00a0 If, after two days, you still do not see them linked, please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\\\/strong> or <strong><em>admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\\\/em><\\\/strong>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I have submitted my supplemental application, but the dashboard says I have not paid.<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"On your VMBS Dashboard, click on \\u201cInstructions on How to Pay\\u201d in the upper right. If you have completed the payment, save your receipt. It can take up to two weeks for us to process the payments. Please note, the supplemental application fee is nonrefundable.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>My VMBS Dashboard says the TMDSAS packet is received, and the user ID is \\u201clinked but not verified.\\u201d What do I do?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Usually, this means there is a mismatch between your TMDSAS email, TMDSAS ID, or name and the one you entered in the supplemental application. Please check that the correct information is present in your VMBS Portal Supplemental Application, and if not, make a correction. If you are still receiving the error, please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\\\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\\\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\\\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\\\/a><\\\/em><\\\/strong>.<br>\\u00a0<br><strong>Please note:<\\\/strong> Corrections may take overnight to show, as we batch-run changes in the evenings. If a different error is seen on the \\u201cTMDSAS Linked to User\\u201d location on the VMBS Dashboard, please contact us.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I have submitted my supplemental application.\\u00a0 Is there an additional fee for this submission, or does the fee paid to TMDSAS cover my supplemental application as well?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"There is an additional fee for the supplemental application.\\u00a0 That fee can be paid to <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tamu.estore.flywire.com\\\/products\\\/supplemental-application---college-of-veterinary--biomedical-sciences-at-texas-am-university-29153\\\">Flywire here<\\\/a> .\\u00a0 This nonrefundable fee is <em>due by the same deadline <\\\/em>as the TMDSAS and supplemental applications each year and is a requirement for the application packet to be reviewed. \\u00a0<strong>Please put your TMDSAS number on your payment when asked.<\\\/strong>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>My VMBS Dashboard says, \\u201cInterview not offered,\\u201d or \\u201cInterview not received.\\u201d<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"If you were offered and completed an interview, this will be updated over the month of December. It will take time for us to receive the interview packets from KIRA Talent<sup>TM<\\\/sup> for scoring purposes.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>When is the Casper assessment due?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The Casper assessment must be completed <strong><em>prior to the deadline <\\\/em><\\\/strong>for the TMDSAS application,.\\u00a0 It is offered by a third party, Acuity Insights <sup>TM<\\\/sup> , and the testing dates are set by the third party.\\u00a0 Please make sure to take one of the 18 tests offered well ahead of the deadline.\\u00a0 Also note, applicants should sign up for a Casper assessment three business days prior to testing.\\u00a0 Finally, make sure you note the test time <em><u>and time zone<\\\/u><\\\/em>. \\u00a0<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/my.acuityinsights.app\\\/dates-times\\\">https:\\\/\\\/my.acuityinsights.app\\\/dates-times<\\\/a>\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>My Casper test score is not showing yet in the VMBS Portal.<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Like your TMDSAS application, it can take time for the score to show. If, after four weeks your scores have not shown, please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\\\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\\\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\\\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\\\/a><\\\/em><\\\/strong>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Can I take the Casper test again?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"No, the Casper test can only be completed once per cycle. It does need to be taken fresh each cycle.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Is there a way to practice for the Casper test?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Visit <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/acuityinsights.app\\\/test-prep-casper\\\/\\\"><strong><em>acuityinsights.app\\\/test-prep-casper<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a> for information such as computer requirements and practice test information.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Who should I ask to fill out evaluations for my application?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Information regarding evaluations can be found <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/vetmed.tamu.edu\\\/dvm\\\/admissions\\\/selection\\\/\\\">here<\\\/a> and on the TMDSAS website <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\\\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftmdsas.com%2Fapplication-guide%2Fletters-of-evaluation.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cymbrinkman%40cvm.tamu.edu%7Cd04ea8b33a144678dbf008dda76a005f%7C68f381e346da47b9ba576f322b8f0da1%7C1%7C0%7C638850795897190292%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bXwaQXjlWhQQcx7DFfivuddq3p6O6LAiOznuEIYhwsM%3D&amp;reserved=0\\\">here<\\\/a>. Support for evaluators can be found here: \\u00a0<a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\\\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftmdsas.com%2FSUPPORT%2Fevaluators.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cymbrinkman%40cvm.tamu.edu%7Cd04ea8b33a144678dbf008dda76a005f%7C68f381e346da47b9ba576f322b8f0da1%7C1%7C0%7C638850795897203606%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BYhhLcUW5bKNC%2BTtOW2myUk1wV8jM9xw0KQ9apd3%2BVc%3D&amp;reserved=0\\\">Evaluators<\\\/a>. \\u00a0At least one evaluator must be a D.V.M. All evaluations must be completed by individuals other than family members. Evaluations are due on the application deadline.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I don\\u2019t know how to calculate my last 45-hour GPA.<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Your three GPAs\\u2014overall, BCPM (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math), and the last 45-hour GPA\\u2014are calculated and transmitted by TMDSAS. More information can be found at <a href=\\\"https:\\\/\\\/tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/coursework.html\\\"><strong><em>tmdsas.com\\\/application-guide\\\/coursework.html<\\\/em><\\\/strong><\\\/a> by clicking on \\u201cGPA Information.\\u201d\\u00a0<br>\\u00a0<br><em>To calculate your last 45-hour GPA:<\\\/em><strong> <\\\/strong>Start with the last semester you attended college and count back until you reach the semester in which your 45th<strong> <\\\/strong>hour lands. Include the hours from the semester in which the 45th hour lands. (The total could equal exactly 45 hours, but it could also be up to 60 hours.) Total (+) your grade points, and divide (\\u00f7) by your total hours (45 to 60 hours).\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I have an error in my GPAs, <em>OR<\\\/em> I corrected an error with TMDSAS; now what?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Please work with TMDSAS to correct any perceived errors in your three GPAs. Once a correction is made, please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\\\/strong> or <strong><em>admiss-dvm@tamu.edu <\\\/em><\\\/strong>to apprise us of the correction.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>My friend has received an email update from the VMBS, but I have not. What do I do?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Please ensure that your email is set to receive emails from <strong><em><a href=\\\"mailto:dvmadmissionsnotification@tamu.edu\\\">dvmadmissionsnotification@tamu.edu<\\\/a><\\\/em><\\\/strong>. Please note: <strong>This is a \\u201cno-reply\\u201d email<\\\/strong>. <br><br>Questions may be sent to <strong><em><a href=\\\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\\\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\\\/a><\\\/em><\\\/strong>.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I received an email that reminds me about the prerequisites that are required at the time of application: OCHEM I, Physics, Biochemistry.\\u00a0 I have completed these courses, or am scheduled to complete them, by the required deadline.\\u00a0 Why did I receive this email?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The email you received is a reminder to all applicants about the deadline for completion of these prerequisites so individual applicants can make sure to enroll in courses accordingly.\\u00a0 If you have met the requirement, then no further actions are required.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>Why does Texas A&amp;M do virtual, asynchronous Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"The MMI format is designed to increase fairness to applicants, as well as to increase the reliability and measurability of characteristics such as communication skills, critical thinking, cultural competency, problem-solving, empathy, and ethics. Applicants are given scenarios at six different stations, which are graded by a total of 12 individuals (two per station). Benefits of asynchronous MMIs include:<br>     \\u00b7\\u00a0 a decrease in travel costs for applicants,<br>     \\u00b7\\u00a0 the ability for reviewers to watch and score videos multiple times (increasing score reliability),<br>     \\u00b7\\u00a0 a proven increase in interrater reliability,<br>     \\u00b7  a decrease in bias by using a rubric and<br>     \\u00b7\\u00a0 the ability to decrease scorer fatigue by rating applicants over an extended time period, rather than two to three days.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>What should I do if I do not get accepted?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"While your first attempt at admission may not be successful, don\\u2019t hesitate to try again! Many candidates matriculate into the program after more than one attempt. We offer a workshop during the spring semester for candidates to review their scores in specific areas of the application. This workshop provides information from the average scores of the incoming students from the previous admissions cycle, and members of the admissions committee are available to provide insight for strengthening areas related to your application. The workshop is intended to help prospective candidates identify areas for improvement and focus on the tools necessary for success in the next admissions cycle.\"}},{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"<strong>I know that my college\\\/undergraduate grades are not high enough to get into veterinary school. What can I do to improve them if I have already graduated?<\\\/strong>\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Some students enter post-graduate studies, including master\\u2019s programs. Others retake specific courses to achieve better grades. It is important to remember that retaking a course does not erase the original grade from your transcript.\"}}]}<\/script><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d660aeb5 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is the deadline for the application?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>All application components and deadlines are listed at <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/deadlines\/\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/deadlines<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-0c76b7ea \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What are the steps to apply to the DVM Professional Program?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The list of application components can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/eligibility\/\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/eligibility<\/em><\/strong><\/a>. Please also see our DVM Admissions webpage, which includes the pre-application process, financial information, application videos, and more, at <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b077a883 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I have questions about residency. <\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/eligibility\/\">Eligibility Requirements &#8211; DVM Professional Program<\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-bcb24e75 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I\u2019ve heard I can gain \u201cearly admissions\u201d to vet school. What does this mean?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The VMBS has no formalized early admissions programs for the DVM degree. Students who complete prerequisite requirements prior to completing a bachelor\u2019s degree are eligible to apply.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-34040ef1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is there a way to see if I am competitive for veterinary school applications?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. While the admissions process considers much more than grades, our website contains academic statistics from student cohorts recently admitted into the program. While the application pool varies each cycle with each new set of candidates, the statistics for students matriculating into the DVM professional program remain fairly consistent. Please see the information for the last several entering classes at <a href=\"https:\/\/tx.ag\/DVMStats\"><strong><em>tx.ag\/DVMStats<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<br>\u00a0<br>Of course, the best way to evaluate your competitiveness is to apply. We look forward to receiving your application!<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-773bb805 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>My family runs a business working with animals (hunting dog training, horse riding lessons, grooming business, doggy daycare, etc.). May I list the hours that I spend working with the animals in my family business on my application?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes. It\u2019s important to realize, however, that it may become difficult to separate hours when\/if animals are also considered pets. Sometimes, an animal in training may also be considered a pet. For example, time spent training a horse or dog might overlap with more casual or play times. Therefore, candidates should commit to separating, as best as possible, \u201cpet-focused\u201d activities from \u201ctraining\u201d hours.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-98949684 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>May I count work with bees under animal handling experience?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Yes, you may count bee experience like ownership of a pet.\u00a0 As indicated in the TMDSAS Veterinary Guidebook information for Animal Experience (<a href=\"https:\/\/tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/bio-activities.html\">https:\/\/tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/bio-activities.html<\/a> ), you may count 100 hours of pet ownership per species (with a maximum of 2 species) toward your Animal Experience.\u00a0 You should include a brief description of the experience (500-character limit).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-fc90d3ec \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I have fostered an animal.\u00a0 Where should I include this experience in my application?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Foster animals are considered similarly to pets.\u00a0 As indicated in the TMDSAS Veterinary Guidebook information for Animal Experience (<a href=\"https:\/\/tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/bio-activities.html\">https:\/\/tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/bio-activities.html<\/a> ), you may count 100 hours of pet ownership per species (with a maximum of 2 species) toward your Animal Experience.\u00a0 You should include a brief description of the experience (500-character limit).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-8b22881c \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I&#8217;m interested in exotic animal medicine. Can I pursue this career path at Texas A&amp;M?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>All veterinary students enroll in foundational science courses and courses focusing on clinical and professional skills during the first three years of the DVM professional program. In the second year, students may select specific elective classes targeted for career-focused areas, including exotic animal medicine. This flexibility increases during the third year, during which additional courses are offered for those with an exotic animal medicine focus. The final clinical year of the veterinary curriculum allows students to choose clinical rotation experiences (both on and off campus) with an emphasis on exotic animal medicine.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-95241680 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I know that research is a part of the application. Do I have to do research to be accepted to veterinary school?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No. Research experience is not a prerequisite. Candidates having research experience are encouraged to share those details.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-6699a401 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I have research experience that also involves working with animals. Should I list that as research or animal experience?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Time devoted to general husbandry care\u2014including handling, feeding, cleaning, or otherwise providing animal welfare\u2014qualifies for general animal hours. Performing specific duties directly aligned with research protocol is distinct. While overlap might exist, candidates are expected to responsibly estimate when one interactivity ends, and another begins.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-b5f5200c \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What is classified as \u201cveterinary experience?\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Veterinary versus animal experience is described at <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/eligibility\"><strong><em>vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/eligibility<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<br>Application videos may also help. There is one titled \u201cVeterinary Experience, Animal Experience, Veterinary Experience Environments\u201d here: <a href=\"https:\/\/mediasite.tamu.edu\/Mediasite\/Channel\/tamu_vmbs_admissions\/browse\/null\/most-recent\/null\/0\/null\"><strong><em>Application videos<\/em><\/strong><\/a>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-94da6ae8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Should I place work with a veterinarian under \u201cemployment\u201d or \u201cveterinary experience\u201d in my application?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>\u201cVeterinary Experience\u201d is hours spent working under the direct supervision of a veterinarian, whether in a clinical or research environment, paid or volunteer. Therefore, please put it in the \u201cVeterinary Experience\u201d section of your application. Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/bio-activities.html\"><strong><em>tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/bio-activities.html<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for more information located under the \u201cVeterinary Supervised Experience\u201d section.<br>\u00a0<br>\u201cEmployment Experience\u201d should be non-animal care employment. <strong><em>DO NOT<\/em><\/strong> list veterinary supervised or animal experience under &#8220;Employment!&#8221; Failure to put experiences in the proper place will result in the applicant not receiving proper credit for the application.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-14eb1ed6 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>All my employment is in the veterinary environment. Does this make it look like I\u2019ve not had a job if the employment section is blank?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>It does not. Experience with a veterinarian should always go under the \u201cVeterinary Experience\u201d category of your application. It will be clear, from that section, the type of experiences you have completed. Please see <a href=\"https:\/\/tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/bio-activities.html\"><strong><em>tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/bio-activities.html<\/em><\/strong><\/a> \u201cVeterinary Supervised Experience\u201d and \u201cEmployment\u201d for distinctions.\u00a0\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br>\u201cEmployment Experience\u201d should be non-animal care employment. <strong><em>DO NOT<\/em><\/strong> list veterinary supervised or animal experience under employment! Failure to put experiences in the proper place will result in the applicant not receiving proper credit for the application.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5494a23a \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>The supplemental application asks for my UIN (University Identification number).\u00a0 What is this number?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Please note that the supplemental application asks for the UIN and then notes this is for Texas A&amp;M University (TAMU) students only.\u00a0 If you are not a TAMU student, you may leave this spot blank.\u00a0 You do not need to place your TMDSAS number or other university identifier in this spot.\u00a0 This is required of TAMU students for security reasons.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-94b90bee \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Why does the supplemental application ask again about my animal hours?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The supplemental application question about animal experience is asked in such a way as to gain additional details about your animal experiences.\u00a0 Please make sure to be as thorough as possible in answering the question.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-d2960beb \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>My supplemental application says it has not been submitted, yet I have submitted it.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>     1.\u00a0 \u00a0 Log into your VMBS Dashboard.\u00a0<br>     2.\u00a0 \u00a0 Click on the box + arrow that says, in maroon, \u201cSupp App\u201d.<br>     3.\u00a0 \u00a0 Enter your TMDSAS User ID and TMDSAS email.<br>     4.\u00a0 \u00a0 Confirm they are entered correctly and then hit \u201cLink Account\u201d.<br>     5.\u00a0 \u00a0 If, after two days, you still do not see them linked, please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\/strong> or <strong><em>admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a7d9bedf \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I have submitted my supplemental application, but the dashboard says I have not paid.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>On your VMBS Dashboard, click on \u201cInstructions on How to Pay\u201d in the upper right. If you have completed the payment, save your receipt. It can take up to two weeks for us to process the payments. Please note, the supplemental application fee is nonrefundable.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-cc95fb0c \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>My VMBS Dashboard says the TMDSAS packet is received, and the user ID is \u201clinked but not verified.\u201d What do I do?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Usually, this means there is a mismatch between your TMDSAS email, TMDSAS ID, or name and the one you entered in the supplemental application. Please check that the correct information is present in your VMBS Portal Supplemental Application, and if not, make a correction. If you are still receiving the error, please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<br>\u00a0<br><strong>Please note:<\/strong> Corrections may take overnight to show, as we batch-run changes in the evenings. If a different error is seen on the \u201cTMDSAS Linked to User\u201d location on the VMBS Dashboard, please contact us.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-ed7c626e \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I have submitted my supplemental application.\u00a0 Is there an additional fee for this submission, or does the fee paid to TMDSAS cover my supplemental application as well?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>There is an additional fee for the supplemental application.\u00a0 That fee can be paid to <a href=\"https:\/\/tamu.estore.flywire.com\/products\/supplemental-application---college-of-veterinary--biomedical-sciences-at-texas-am-university-29153\">Flywire here<\/a> .\u00a0 This nonrefundable fee is <em>due by the same deadline <\/em>as the TMDSAS and supplemental applications each year and is a requirement for the application packet to be reviewed. \u00a0<strong>Please put your TMDSAS number on your payment when asked.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-1715f2e1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>My VMBS Dashboard says, \u201cInterview not offered,\u201d or \u201cInterview not received.\u201d<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>If you were offered and completed an interview, this will be updated over the month of December. It will take time for us to receive the interview packets from KIRA Talent<sup>TM<\/sup> for scoring purposes.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-a2445fa4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>When is the Casper assessment due?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The Casper assessment must be completed <strong><em>prior to the deadline <\/em><\/strong>for the TMDSAS application,.\u00a0 It is offered by a third party, Acuity Insights <sup>TM<\/sup> , and the testing dates are set by the third party.\u00a0 Please make sure to take one of the 18 tests offered well ahead of the deadline.\u00a0 Also note, applicants should sign up for a Casper assessment three business days prior to testing.\u00a0 Finally, make sure you note the test time <em><u>and time zone<\/u><\/em>. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/my.acuityinsights.app\/dates-times\">https:\/\/my.acuityinsights.app\/dates-times<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-71f8c08f \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>My Casper test score is not showing yet in the VMBS Portal.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Like your TMDSAS application, it can take time for the score to show. If, after four weeks your scores have not shown, please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\/strong> or <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-98de37fb \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Can I take the Casper test again?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>No, the Casper test can only be completed once per cycle. It does need to be taken fresh each cycle.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-4fbaecdd \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Is there a way to practice for the Casper test?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Visit <a href=\"https:\/\/acuityinsights.app\/test-prep-casper\/\"><strong><em>acuityinsights.app\/test-prep-casper<\/em><\/strong><\/a> for information such as computer requirements and practice test information.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c8511da4 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Who should I ask to fill out evaluations for my application?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Information regarding evaluations can be found <a href=\"https:\/\/vetmed.tamu.edu\/dvm\/admissions\/selection\/\">here<\/a> and on the TMDSAS website <a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftmdsas.com%2Fapplication-guide%2Fletters-of-evaluation.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cymbrinkman%40cvm.tamu.edu%7Cd04ea8b33a144678dbf008dda76a005f%7C68f381e346da47b9ba576f322b8f0da1%7C1%7C0%7C638850795897190292%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=bXwaQXjlWhQQcx7DFfivuddq3p6O6LAiOznuEIYhwsM%3D&amp;reserved=0\">here<\/a>. Support for evaluators can be found here: \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/nam02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftmdsas.com%2FSUPPORT%2Fevaluators.html&amp;data=05%7C02%7Cymbrinkman%40cvm.tamu.edu%7Cd04ea8b33a144678dbf008dda76a005f%7C68f381e346da47b9ba576f322b8f0da1%7C1%7C0%7C638850795897203606%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=%2BYhhLcUW5bKNC%2BTtOW2myUk1wV8jM9xw0KQ9apd3%2BVc%3D&amp;reserved=0\">Evaluators<\/a>. \u00a0At least one evaluator must be a D.V.M. All evaluations must be completed by individuals other than family members. Evaluations are due on the application deadline.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-5e72a3bb \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I don\u2019t know how to calculate my last 45-hour GPA.<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Your three GPAs\u2014overall, BCPM (Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Math), and the last 45-hour GPA\u2014are calculated and transmitted by TMDSAS. More information can be found at <a href=\"https:\/\/tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/coursework.html\"><strong><em>tmdsas.com\/application-guide\/coursework.html<\/em><\/strong><\/a> by clicking on \u201cGPA Information.\u201d\u00a0<br>\u00a0<br><em>To calculate your last 45-hour GPA:<\/em><strong> <\/strong>Start with the last semester you attended college and count back until you reach the semester in which your 45th<strong> <\/strong>hour lands. Include the hours from the semester in which the 45th hour lands. (The total could equal exactly 45 hours, but it could also be up to 60 hours.) Total (+) your grade points, and divide (\u00f7) by your total hours (45 to 60 hours).<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7a647464 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I have an error in my GPAs, <em>OR<\/em> I corrected an error with TMDSAS; now what?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Please work with TMDSAS to correct any perceived errors in your three GPAs. Once a correction is made, please contact us at <strong>979.862.1169<\/strong> or <strong><em>admiss-dvm@tamu.edu <\/em><\/strong>to apprise us of the correction.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-7694f9b2 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>My friend has received an email update from the VMBS, but I have not. What do I do?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>Please ensure that your email is set to receive emails from <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:dvmadmissionsnotification@tamu.edu\">dvmadmissionsnotification@tamu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>. Please note: <strong>This is a \u201cno-reply\u201d email<\/strong>. <br><br>Questions may be sent to <strong><em><a href=\"mailto:admiss-dvm@tamu.edu\">admiss-dvm@tamu.edu<\/a><\/em><\/strong>.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-716f5442 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>I received an email that reminds me about the prerequisites that are required at the time of application: OCHEM I, Physics, Biochemistry.\u00a0 I have completed these courses, or am scheduled to complete them, by the required deadline.\u00a0 Why did I receive this email?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The email you received is a reminder to all applicants about the deadline for completion of these prerequisites so individual applicants can make sure to enroll in courses accordingly.\u00a0 If you have met the requirement, then no further actions are required.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-cdd7a2d8 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>Why does Texas A&amp;M do virtual, asynchronous Multiple Mini Interviews (MMIs)?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>The MMI format is designed to increase fairness to applicants, as well as to increase the reliability and measurability of characteristics such as communication skills, critical thinking, cultural competency, problem-solving, empathy, and ethics. Applicants are given scenarios at six different stations, which are graded by a total of 12 individuals (two per station). Benefits of asynchronous MMIs include:<br>     \u00b7\u00a0 a decrease in travel costs for applicants,<br>     \u00b7\u00a0 the ability for reviewers to watch and score videos multiple times (increasing score reliability),<br>     \u00b7\u00a0 a proven increase in interrater reliability,<br>     \u00b7  a decrease in bias by using a rubric and<br>     \u00b7\u00a0 the ability to decrease scorer fatigue by rating applicants over an extended time period, rather than two to three days.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-uagb-faq-child uagb-faq-child__outer-wrap uagb-faq-item uagb-block-c5b83ed1 \" role=\"tab\" tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"uagb-faq-questions-button uagb-faq-questions\">\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M432 256c0 17.69-14.33 32.01-32 32.01H256v144c0 17.69-14.33 31.99-32 31.99s-32-14.3-32-31.99v-144H48c-17.67 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.33-31.99 32-31.99H192v-144c0-17.69 14.33-32.01 32-32.01s32 14.32 32 32.01v144h144C417.7 224 432 238.3 432 256z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"uagb-icon-active uagb-faq-icon-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox= \"0 0 448 512\"><path d=\"M400 288h-352c-17.69 0-32-14.32-32-32.01s14.31-31.99 32-31.99h352c17.69 0 32 14.3 32 31.99S417.7 288 400 288z\"><\/path><\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t<p class=\"uagb-question\"><strong>What should I do if I do not get accepted?<\/strong><\/p><\/div><div class=\"uagb-faq-content\"><p>While your first attempt at admission may not be successful, don\u2019t hesitate to try again! Many candidates matriculate into the program after more than one attempt. We offer a workshop during the spring semester for candidates to review their scores in specific areas of the application. This workshop provides information from the average scores of the incoming students from the previous admissions cycle, and members of the admissions committee are available to provide insight for strengthening areas related to your application. 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