Confused about college?

Question

I want to go into some sort of medical proffession, such as vetinary medicine. But my grades in highschool up to sophmore year are horrible, and I am in basic math courses. If I go to a community college and raise my grades is there a chance I will still be able to get accepted into such a program? I'm by no means stupid, but have suffered greatly do to family situations and my studies slipped greatly.

Should have asked this in the college section; this section is a bit more comfortable.

Just go is not an suficiant answer.

Do you need specific grades to be accepted into programs that allow you to transfer to regular universities?

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Vech tech salaries are horrible, and I would prefer not to be a dog groomer.

And I was also dissecting my dead fish and frogs at eight. Not exactly SAFE for an eight-year-old to do. So I have the willingness, but just not the grades at the moment.

But ofcourse I need to work "hard", but I frown upon the answer that told me to strive for receptionist? Maybe as a way to get extra money, but as a full-time career? What a way to giveup on yourself! Oh I suck at math, let me be receptionist at a doctor's office instead of an actual doctor! Hell, maybe I can seduce one of the doctors!

And to be honest, I am a horrible speller. But in the age of "spell-check" so are most people.

Its going to be hard to get into a "good" university. They mostly look at GPA, so basically your screwed. Go work at mc donalds, crak head =D

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There's always community college.

Answer 1

Since I dont know where you are located, what kind of means you have, Its hard to be specific. I am currently an Florida State University student. I had to go to Tallahassee community college for three semesters to get my GPA to a point where I could get in. But since the two schools have a close relationship once I did I was a shoe in. From what I understand TCC is the largest Community College in the nation, and offers superior education at an extremly affordable price. They also have their own Health care program ( http://www.tcc.fl.edu/areas_of_study/health_care_programs ) Once you get an AA with a reasonable GPA It is my understanding you can get into FSU almost automatically.

FSU has a College of Medicine and a College of Nursing which I believe do have a veterinary program ( http://www.fsu.edu/~activity/prevet/clubinfo.html )
If at all possible try and get in state, FSU is only $95 per undergraduate credit hour, which is one of the cheapest accredited universities in the nation.

On top of that the school and city are very fun and exciting, with a ton of absolutely gorgeous men and women, a bevy of activities, and driving distance to some interesting places, like jacksonville (2hrs) Tampa (4hrs) Orlando (3hrs) Panama city (1.5 hrs) New Orleans (4hrs) and so on. And then there is ofcourse tailgating, which is always an adventure.

Hope this helps.

Answer 2

Absolutely. Do your best on your ACT or SAT tests (whatever you take in your state) and apply to a college, you may be surprised and get into some good schools of your choice. If you don't get any to any of your colleges then go to a community college and get your grades up. A word of advice-know what the general education classes for the university you want to transfer to so you have those out of the way and you don't waste time taking classes that don't transfer. Look at your transfer college's website, they should have a transfer equivalency chart and if they don't, talk to an adviser.

Good luck! The medical field is a great one to get into! And don't worry it's never too late to do better in school.

I just saw the other part of your question. Most universities don't require a really good GPA in order to transfer to them after you have had some college credits. When I transfered I had like a 3.0 (on the 4.0 scale) but I think I only needed a 2.5. After so many credits, you don't need to send your high school transcript and they will only see your college. The transfer GPA and number of credits needed varies from college to college, that's where the university website and/or an adviser comes in.

The requirement to get into a program also vary but you can usually find that out on the university website. Sometimes you need a certian GPA, sometimes they will only take a certian number of people in the program so it's competitive, other programs only require you pass certian classes with certain GPA and then your in. Again, it varies, but you can usually figure this all out at the university website.

Answer 3

Talk to some vets and ask them! Also, call the Admissions office of some vet schools. You will need to be very good at biology (and most sciences) and not get grossed out dissecting dead animals. And I will tell you right now, you will need to improve your spelling if you want to get into any college or get a decent job.

In the meantime, there are also lots of other jobs that are working with animals, such as working at a zoo or running a pet boarding center. Doggie day care and doggie spas are the newest rage. You could also be a vet tech or even a receptionist at a clinic. Also, pet grooming is very popular and there is only a short course for that.

Answer 4

I am not trying to be discouraging. In fact, you probably CAN still get into Vet school but it is very difficult for those with even the best grades so you need to work hard.

There are very few schools in the US that offer DVM degrees. (I have researched this extensively, as my daughter wants to be a veterinarian). You have to complete 3-4 years of college BEFORE entering the DVM program, so you have the rest of your high school years as well as your first few college years to get things in order.

You will need A LOT of math and science courses. Take the highest levels you can manage to now. Get tutoring if necessary. Take additional courses at your local community college. AND the Vet Tech program is a good start-it would show them that you REALLY want to get into the field, and it would give you a head start as some of the Vet Tech classes are going to be required of you anyway, later.

Volunteer at a local animal shelter or vet office. You might just be cleaning kennels and washing dogs, but that kind of stuff is important when you are trying to get into something competitive like vet school. And, in the process, you will probably learn a lot as well!

Contact some of the schools that offer Pre-Vet and DVM programs and get their admissions info so you can see what is required. Talk with the guidance counselor at your school as well. And, speak with a local veterinarian!

Do not give up on your dream! Just know that you are going to have to work hard-perhaps extra hard to make up for the deficit in your past. It is important though not to let the past dictate the present and the future!

Good luck!

Answer 5

You're not a loser because you quit ! You have to make your decision ! Do you want to stay in that field and be more unhappy everyday or start something else and be happy ? Don't focus on the years you've done so far and have to start something from the beginning again, and don't ever think those years are wasted cause it's not true ! It's important to do something you enjoy, something you like ! I think you should change otherwise you'll never be happy, you'll get a job in that field and then what ? Ask yourself every morning if you shouldn't call them saying you're sick so you don't go to work ? it's not a life ! Start something new, something you really enjoy and be happy ! And if someone ever calls you a loser don't ever listen to them, they are the losers not you, you're strong enough to make your own decision, you're smart, not lazy compared to them as you have the courage to start something else ! And don't let any one influence you ! It's YOUR life ! Hope this helps a bit !

Answer 6

Going to a community college is a good idea to boost your transcript! If you go to community college, work hard, and keep a B-average, you should be able to transfer into almost any college you want to. Most nursing programs (This is to be an RN!) need you to have a B average or better, so why not?

Answer 7

Its going to be hard to get into a "good" university. They mostly look at GPA, so basically your screwed. Go work at mc donalds, crak head =D

Answer 8

definitely try a community college for around a year and raise your grades and try to get into a 4 year university or med school.
or, raise your grades and work as hard as you can to get into a 4 year college.
hope you make it into a good college and med school.
=]

Answer 9

yes, just go to community college and make up your grade then transfer to your college of choice.it will even give you a better chance of getting into your top college. good luck:-)

Answer 10

certainly you can do it, but you will have to work hard and maintain a decent average.

consider summer school or some tutoring to get your math and science grades up - you may be able to barter for tutoring