"The University of Missouri is one of my top choices for veterinary medical school. I have also applied to Kansas State and Iowa State University as they are close to family and locations where I would like to practice as a veterinarian in the future. More importantly, however, Mizzou offers a strong caseload in companion, equine, and food animal species and opportunities for collaborative research, instruction, and preceptorships. I appreciate that the MU College of Veterinary Medicine's preceptorships are supported by a new database system and a preceptor coordinator, ensuring that I am guided toward the opportunities that best match my interests. The more I learn about the University of Missouri, the more confident I feel that this school would be an excellent fit for me."