Succeeding in veterinary medicine studies requires a significant commitment. Take us through your approach to studying for exams.
The Admissions Committee wants to choose students who will be diligent in their studies and perform well in the MU College of Veterinary Medicine program. The greater your academic performance, the better it will reflect on the University of Missouri and its veterinary medicine program.
Talk to the Admissions Committee about your study approach, highlighting your diligence. Perhaps you create your own study aids. Maybe you prefer to prepare for exams in a group setting. Assure the decision-makers that you will be a disciplined and successful student of the veterinary medicine program.
Remember - your past performance and your ability to be self-disciplined are excellent indicators of your future success. So, be ready to take the admissions interviewers through your processes in as much detail as possible.
"I am a well-organized student and have devised a study plan that works very well for me. When preparing for a specific exam, I will map out the content I need to learn. Then, I divide that content over the days I have available to prepare. When creating a study calendar, I leave the final three days leading up to the exam to review the entire library of content. I am a big fan of study aids, as I believe they work much better than simply reading and re-reading the materials. Aids such as flashcards are also much more helpful than highlighting my notes. I also create practice problems and, when possible, will pair up with fellow students to test each other in written form or verbal lightning rounds. My approach has been successful so far, and it's reflected in my overall GPA. I am eager to continue this success while studying at the University of Missouri."
