Veterinary Grades

A strong candidate for veterinary school has an overall GPA of 3.6 or higher with at least that GPA in the pre-requisite coursework.  Many schools will not accept pre-requisite coursework in which the grade is lower than a C-.  There is a lot of student angst concerning GPAs and admissions standards.  While it is true that grades do not tell the entire story about an applicant, they are an important tool for admissions committees to assess your potential success as a veterinary school.  Aim for a 3.8 or higher, if possible, with high grades in all of your pre-requisite courses.  If you are having trouble in a particular class, get help as soon as you realize you need it.  While a single poor grade can be explained, a trend of low grades signals to an admissions committee that you may not have the academic perseverance or skill needed to succeed in veterinary school.