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January 2005 August 2004 June 2004 March 2004 February 2004

Financial Aid at Cornell’s Veterinary College

Financial Aid at Cornell is given mostly on the basis of financial need; and all DVM students wanting aid have most -- if not all -- of their financial need (defined with federal formulas) met with Cornell’s financial aid package. A good portion of DVM aid about one third is given in the form of scholarships and grants. Due to recent and significant increases in grants and scholarships for Cornell DVM students, the average educational debt load of our graduates has decreased and is below the national average.
The national average of educational indebtedness of all U.S. veterinary graduates last year was $63,046. The Cornell average (2001) is just below this figure. Even though tuition at Cornell is higher than some other schools, the generous amounts of scholarships and grants at Cornell is keeping our students’ debt lower. And with average starting salaries of our graduates significantly higher than the national average (see above article #x), it is much easier for our graduates to pay down their debt.
When prospective students inquire about the economics of a veterinary education and career, we advise students to look at two important figures: the average debt of recent graduates and the starting salaries of those graduates. It is acceptable for the average debt to be higher if starting salaries are higher. The ideal situation would be to attend a school where the average debt is lower (than the national average) and the average starting salary is higher (than the national average). At Cornell, you will find lower debt and higher salary averages along with a rich leaning environment and a wealth of educational opportunities.

A 7-year Stipend and Free Tuition in Our DVM/PhD Program

The College of Veterinary Medicine at Cornell is proud to announce a newly revised combined DVM/PhD program. The Veterinary Scientist Training Program will provide a limited number of highly motivated and academically exceptional students the opportunity to pursue training designed to prepare them for careers in biomedical research. Broadly stated, the academic objective is to integrate the veterinary and graduate curricula, leveraging a broad comparative biomedical education in animal biology with rigorous training in basic experimental biology. The program's foundation and primary attribute is the strength and scope of the educational opportunity.
An important feature is an initial one- or two-year period for laboratory rotations, graduate coursework, and PhD thesis lab identification. This allows students the opportunity to establish a foundation for their research training prior to starting the veterinary curriculum. Additionally, students must pass their PhD qualifying examination prior to beginning clinical rotations. Full tuition and fees, an annual living allowance ($17,580 as of 2001), health insurance (~$1,000/year), and an annual academic stipend ($3,000/year) are paid during the entire seven-year program for students that maintain performance expectations.
Coursework and research integration enables students to complete DVM and PhD degree requirements in approximately 1.5 years less time than would be required if they enrolled in veterinary and graduate studies sequentially. It is anticipated that graduates of the program will develop into future leaders in biomedical research and veterinary arenas.

Admissions Visitation Day, Saturday, September 15

Would you like to visit our veterinary college on a Saturday? We often host visitations on Friday afternoons, but on September 15, 2001, we will open our doors for those who prefer to visit on a Saturday. The afternoon program will consist of two presentations (one for high school students and one for college/adult students) on the college and its admissions policies, and then an extensive tour of both the teaching and clinical facilities. We may also offer a roundtable discussion among visitors and our current students (depending on the availability of current students).
It is absolutely necessary to pre-register for this visitation day as the number of seats is limited. To register send mailto:vet_admissions@cornell.edu with your subject line to read: “September 15 pre-registration.” Please indicate whether you are a high school or college/adult student. We will acknowledge your pre-registration and inform you whether you have been given a seat. The visitation program is free for all those who attend; however, we must have an accurate count in order to arrange tour guides. (Tour groups cannot exceed 10 visitors per guide, as larger groups can disrupt clinical activities.) Please pre-register today.

Admissions Application Deadline Is Fast Approaching

If you are applying for admission this year, please be aware that you must apply on-line and on or before specific deadlines. October 1 is the most common deadline. For more information on application procedures and deadlines, please visit our web site at http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/ and see last month’s newsletter at http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/July01news.htm

Cornell May Soon Visit a City Near You

Please come listen to a presentation by Cornell’s Director of DVM Admissions, who will be presenting in these cities -- or at the Cornell campus in Ithaca, NY -- on or near these dates:
Sept. 11 TBA Storrs, CT, U.Conn. campus, send email*
Sept. 12 TBA Amherst, MA, (probably U.Mass. campus) TBA send email*
Sept. 13 7pm Boston, MA, campus TBA, send email*
Sept. 14 TBA Boston, MA, Boston U campus, probably 12 noon, send email*
Sept. 15 1pm Ithaca, NY - Veterinary campus Visitation Day, see #3 above
Sept. 18 7pm Houston, TX, campus TBA, send email *
Sept. 19 4pm College Station, TX, Texas A&M campus, send email *
Sept. 20 6pm San Antonio, TX, Trinity U., send email *
Oct. 5 TBA Rochester, NY, St. John Fisher (early afternoon), send email *
Oct. 8 3pm Buffalo, NY, UB campus, send email *
Oct. 12 1pm Ithaca, NY - Veterinary campus, 3pm tour, send email *
Oct. 18 7pm New York, NY, TBA, send email *
Nov. 2 1pm Ithaca, NY - Veterinary campus, 3pm tour, send email *
Nov. 16 1pm Ithaca, NY - Veterinary campus, 3pm tour, send email *
Nov. 26 7pm Lancaster, PA, TBA, send email *

Topics to be discussed:
-Is Cornell's case-based curriculum right for you?
-DVM degree programs in the U.S.
-DVM specialties
-DVM admissions requirements at Cornell
-DVM admissions statistics
-DVM financial aid
-Questions and answers

Please register with us by sending mailto:vet_admissions@cornell.edu Registration/admission is free, but we do need to know how many to expect in order to arrange an appropriate number of seats at each location. Please wait until our next newsletter to register for locations that do not indicate a college campus.

*Respond Today -- these sessions will be held only if interest is expressed from enough pre-vets in the area. The director will be on vacation traveling through these cities and will hold a session if you and others request a session. Presentation site locations will be announced to those who express interest. Please indicate in your email subject line your city of interest.

**Please register with us by sending mailto:vet_admissions@cornell.edu with the subject line: "Registering for presentation at..." Registration/ admission is free, but we do need to know how many to expect in order to arrange an appropriate number of seats at each location.

***Be sure to Register-- these sessions will be held only if interest is expressed from enough pre-vets in the area. The director will be traveling through these cities on other business and will hold a session if you and others request a session. Presentation site locations will be announced to those who express interest. Please indicate in your email subject line your city of interest.
Pre-health advisors: If we are coming to your city and a campus is not indicated above, please invite us. We may be able to come to your campus.

Cornell's DVM Admissions Web Site

Admissions Front Page http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/
Application Procedures http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/approceed.htm
Academic Preparation http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/prep.htm
Pre-Req. Descriptions http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/despreq.htm
Pre-Vet. Newsletters http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters.htm
Case-Based Program http://www.vet.cornell.edu/about/edu.htm
Financial Aid Info. http://www.vet.cornell.edu/public/financialaid/
High School Students http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/hsbrochure.html
Request Information http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/application/inquiry.htm

Past Newsletters & Selected Articles

All Newsletters http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters.htm
May 2001 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/May01news.htm
Am I Considered a NY Resident? Or NJ or NH Resident?
May I Substitute Courses for Cornell’s Pre-Requisites?
March 2001 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/Mar01news.htm
Animal and Veterinary Experience: Breadth or Depth?
Should I Go to Graduate School Before Applying to Vet School?
February 2001 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/Feb01news.htm
I Was Not Admitted this Year, Now What Should I Do?
December 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/Dec00news.htm
Military Scholarships for Veterinary Medicine
Elective Courses During Veterinary College
October 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/Oct00news.htm
14 Tips on Letters of Evaluation for VMCAS/Cornell Applicants
August 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/Aug00news.htm
Veterinary Medical School Admission Requirements (VMSAR)
Summers Off During Veterinary School
June 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/June00news.htm
Advice for Returning Students Contemplating Veterinary Medicine
Courses You Might Find Helpful
May 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/May00news.htm
Your State Residency Affects Our Decision
April 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/April00news.htm
Do Veterinarians Need to Specialize?
Resource List for Specialties in Veterinary Medicine
March 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters/March00news.htm
Web Site for Veterinary Career Information
Most Common Advice Given to Denied Applicants
February 2000 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters/Feb00news.htm
Should High School Students Visit A Veterinary College?
November 1999 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters/Nov99news.htm
FAQ: How Is Problem-Based Learning Different?
September 1999 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters/Sept99news.htm
How Many Letters of Evaluation Do I Need?
FAQ on Textbooks and Other Learning Resources
July 1999 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters/July99news.htm
Confidentiality of Letters of Evaluation
FAQ: Tests & Evaluation in Our Problem-Based Program
March 1999 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters/March99news.htm
High School Students: Prepare Now for Veterinary Medicine
Cornell's DVM Program Is Problem-Based Learning
January 1999 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters/Jan99news.htm
Hyper links to All North American Veterinary Medicine Colleges
October 1998 http://www.vet.cornell.edu/admissions/newsletters/Oct98news.htm
Do Veterinary Technician Programs Enhance a DVM Application?

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