I amhoping to get a full scholarship. I get all A's, and have wanted to be a vet all my life. It's not SERIOUSLY urgent, but I wanted to know the majors I must take in college, the amount of years, the amount of money, and any recommendations for universities/colleges. I am trting to plan ahead! Also post any other info u find! Thank you VERY much!!! (also I live in Ohio, if that helps any)
2007-03-16 09:48:43 · 16 answers · asked by kaylajaimebecca 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
Bravo for planning so far ahead at such a young age! Becoming a vet takes a lot of commitment, as you are basically going to med school, it's just for animals instead of humans. As one answerer already pointed out, it's likely by the time you are ready to go to college that tuition and programs will have changed signficantly. That said, you can start saving now!
Put your money aside and ask your parents to start stashing it for you in a safe place. Having them invest your money in savings programs such as CDs will allow your money to accrue interest, and thus make you more money than you had to begin with simply by sitting in the bank. One thing you can certainly count on is that college is very expensive! It's never too early to save so you won't have high loan bills later down the road.
Additionally, in high school try to take lots of sciences and maths. Take advanced courses, such as AP and Honors whenever possible. Try to take up at least one calculus class, and a physics course. Many highschools do not require students to take such courses, but they will help prepare you for college level material better than others. Do not ignore your biology in highschool, and consider it as a major in college. You may also want to consider Zoology or Pre-Vet. In your college search, focus on schools that boast strong programs in any of these fields.
Most of all, best of luck!
2007-03-16 10:06:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anna 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Good for you for having a clear goal and wanting to plan ahead. You will have lots of time in the next few years to find out about specific colleges. In the meantime, if you seriously want to be a veterinarian and not just you like animals or you want to bandage up injured puppies then you are going to have to take a science degree at a university. In High School you should take all the science you can (including math). Also, I can tell by your post that you write better than the average 7th grader. That is good and valuable in any profession. Take and keep taking English in high school and at university as an elective in what might be a biology, zoology or a specifically veterinary degree.
Good luck.
2007-03-16 09:58:51 · answer #2 · answered by CanProf 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's great to plan but take of today. Make certain that you are taking all the right courses to help you in college. When you start selecting your High School classes make certain that they are going to get you ready for college. Try to get a job as a vet. tech. when you are old enough. Look to see where the vet. schools are and mail/call for information. It is hard to get into vet. school and some states don't have vet schools. Find out where they are and how much they cost and plan from there. You don't need to be in too big a hurry because by the time you get ready for vet. school the cost and requirements will probably change from what you find out today. So take care of today and keep an eye on tomorrow.
2007-03-16 09:56:31 · answer #3 · answered by mel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Its good you are thinking ahead, about what you want to do when you grow up. Most people don't have a clue as to what they plan on doing (career-wise). Try to focus on finishing middle school first. Get good grades, and when you go to High School, take College Prep classes. Like Honors and AP (advance placement) classes, which you can receive college credit if you pass the AP Exam. Once you get to high school take English, Math, Science, and Social Studies for the whole 4 years! And take Electivces that will benefit you in the long run. Take your ACT and apply to college.
Good LucK!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2007-03-17 05:21:14 · answer #4 · answered by CUTIE 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can get a full scholarship, there will be little to worry about the cost, but let me give you the worst case scenario. Assuming that you are going to an in-state university it would cost between $11,000 to $18,000 dollars per year for 8-10 years (for public schools). Medical schools are very demanding and they are very competitive. I would recommend you to take honors and college courses in high school in order to boost your chances. In high school take courses such as anatomy, biology, college biology, physiology and other life science courses. The best medical school to go to is Harvard, which is the best school in the world. It is extremely demanding and very costly; over $30,000 dollars per year, but if you get full scholarship, you won't worry about that. Prepare your reading skills, writing skill and math skill for the SAT because you will need to achieve near perfection. However, if you succeed, your future is set and you will probably end up extremely rich.
2007-03-16 10:01:59 · answer #5 · answered by naitnehcieb 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I would like to applaud you for planning ahead because alot of kids your age are not thinking about their future. I am an accounting major, so I don't know much about the vet major. I would search google. Keep up the good work.
This may help somehttp://www.talktothevet.com/faqvetcareer.HTM
http://www.vetinfo.com/aboutvets.html
2007-03-16 09:54:49 · answer #6 · answered by shorty2002 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-01 00:56:42 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Chemistry, biology,any life sciences. Algebra,etc. Languages besides american english is very important. Money is going to be enormous. $20,000 first year???? University of Illinois at Champagne is my choice.
GOOD LUCK and you will make it.
Family involvement and hard work!
2007-03-16 10:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out the description of this and other related careers on the Occupational Outlook Handbook. You can see what you need, and if it isn't quite right, you can also see related careers.
2007-03-16 10:10:48 · answer #9 · answered by d1denney 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
major in either zoology or pre-vet in college and then apply to vet school. you have a very long time to think about this, you're still very young.
2007-03-16 09:57:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋