Stephanie Howell
1st time applicant 21 years old, female, GA resident Graduating May 2014 from Georgia Tech, BS Biology Applied: UGA, UF, Auburn, NC State Rejected: none Interviewed: UF, Auburn Wait listed: none Accepted: UGA, UF, Auburn, NC State Attending: UGA GPA: Cumulative: 3.89 Science: 3.77 Non-science: 3.94 Last 45 hours: 4.0 GRE- taken once: V 162 Q 155 A 5.0 Experience Veterinary: ~500 as a vet tech at two separate vet clinics ~50 shadowing an equine vet ~40 helping vet staff as a zookeeper ~250 doing a veterinary research project at the Georgia Aquarium ~50 shadowing small animal surgeries Animal: ~ 400 as a bird keeper intern at Zoo Atlanta ~ 700 as a zookeeper at Zoo Atlanta ~ 1000 as a foster to humane society pets ~ 100 as a volunteer at the GA Aquarium ~ 250 as part of the equestrian team for a semester ~ 100 as misc. pre-vet club activities (shelter volunteer days, etc.) Other work: Worked as a waitress for a summer Worked as a receptionist at an infectious disease clinic (for humans) for a year Research: One year of behavioral research on Asian small-clawed otters at the GA Aquarium One year of molecular biology research in a zebrafish lab studying regenerative cell pathways One semester of ecological research on wild mountain gorillas through Zoo Atlanta Extracurriculars Co-founder and president of Pre-Vet club on campus (president for 4 years) Secretary in a microbiology honor society Member of a biology honor society Member of symphonic band (flute) on campus Member of campus a cappella group Member of equestrian team on campus Awards/Honors Dean's list every semester, faculty honors several semesters (a 4.0 for the semester), Will graduate summa cum laude in May 2014, Small scholarship each semester through a chemical company, Wellesley College book award for leadership eLORS Curator at the zoo I worked at for several summers, Professor (veterinarian) I did research with, Academic advisor who also served as my pre-vet club's faculty sponsor Personal Statement My personal statement had more to do with tying my love of music to my passion for vet school. I've been a musician all my life and it has taught me many lessons over the years that led me to and prepared me for my journey to vet school. |
Bill Clark
1st time applicant, 20 years old, male, GA resident, Graduating May 2014 from Georgia Tech, BS Biology Applied, Accepted, Attending: UGA GPA: 4.0 GRE - taken once: V 170 Q 170 A 5.0 Experience Veterinary: 11 hours shadowing specialty SA at GVS 50 hours shadowing SA/LA mixed 50 hours shadowing equine 30 hours shadowing SA/exotic 660 hours as a vet assistant in a dog/cat practice Animal: 40 hours as Atlanta Humane Society as dog walker and adoptions assistant 400 hours petsitting 50 hours as wildlife intern at Chattahoochee Nature Center pet ownership Other work: Martial arts instructor for two years ballroom dance instructor for five years math tutor for one year Research: 40 hours in Dr. Yen’s research lab at Georgia Tech looking at copepod response to pheromones Extracurriculars Secretary of GT PVMA Practice Mugai Ryu Iaido and Aikido Participation in biomimicry workshop through SCAD Awards/Honors: Faculty honors Rensselaer Medal Award (HS) National Merit Scholarship GT Alumni Club Scholarship Thomas J. Watson Memorial Scholarship National AP Scholar (HS) Shodan in Mugai Ryu Iaido eLORS: Both vets at the dog/cat practice, professor at GT, petsitting client of many years Personal Statement: My journey from computer science through engineering to reach veterinary medicine as a career path and how the various fields I have explored in the past will help me in the future. A brief discussion of my planned career trajectory as a veterinarian and the incorporation of my teaching experience into my future plans. |
Anna Morocco
GA resident, Graduating May 2014 from Georgia Tech, BS Biology Applied to: UGA only and was accepted Attending: UGA starting Fall 2014 GRE scores: Verbal Reasoning - 150 and Quantitative Reasoning - 154 GPA: 3.38 Work Experience Ansley Animal Clinic
Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA
Veterinary Centers of America (VCA) Pets Are People Too
North Oconee Animal Hospital
Service and Involvement
Leadership, Awards, and Accomplishments
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Sarah Camp
Major: Biology GPA : 4.0 GRE (taken 1 time) : Verbal - 158 Quantitative - 160 Writing - 5 Applied to : University of Georgia (as a 3rd Year) Attending : University of Georgia CVM (was in top 10% of applicants) Veterinary and Animal Experience Greenridge Stables Camp Volunteer
Zoo Atlanta
Golden Lion Tamarin Research
Kennesaw Mountain Animal Hospital
Cedar Crest Animal Hospital
Lake City Animal Hospital
I also volunteered at Mostly Mutts out of Kennesaw and spent a week shadowing a Veterinarian with a dental specialization. Activities and Leadership Alpha Xi Delta Sorority Recording Secretary
Greek Week and Homecoming Chair
Georgia Tech Pre-Vet Club Order of Omega
Club Soccer |