The admissions team at Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine would like to know precisely why you have chosen to pursue veterinarian medicine.
When you think about veterinarian medicine compared to other healthcare areas, consider which factors pushed you to focus on animal health. Perhaps it's because there are so many career options available to you within animal medicine. Or, maybe it's your greatest desire to help animals in any way possible, and being trained in veterinary medicine will empower you to do more.
When responding, the more specific you are, the more genuine your reply will feel. This question is an excellent opportunity to tell a brief story of the factors that prompted your interest in pursuing an education in veterinary medicine. If you choose to tell a story, consider delivering your story using the STAR framework. STAR is an acronym for Situation, Task, Action, Result.
