Do I get a Master's or retake Prereqs??

The most common question I get!

… and it’s a hard one.

What to do when you are waiting to apply again or waiting to hear back…

The answer: it varies for each vet school .

I wish this was eye rolling emoji :/

Let’s break it down.

• Some Vet Schools still put a ton of emphasis on their Prerequisite or Science GPA.

• Some put more emphasis on the Last 45 Hour GPA.

The schools that put emphasis on their Prerequisite GPA… it may be smart to either retake a Prerequisite that you did poorly in, or take an Upper Level Science Elective.

The schools that put emphasis on the Last 45 Hour GPA, it may be smart to do a Masters, especially one in a higher level science, and one that only lasts one year (in case you get accepted!!)

The trick is looking at the vet school you are applying to.

Here are some schools that put emphasis on the Last 45 Hour GPA: