Our Vet School Admissions Counseling
If you’re interested in becoming a veterinarian, you’re likely already aware that the veterinary school admissions process is highly competitive. Vet schools are looking for students who have earned excellent grades in required courses and have a demonstrated aptitude for science. But beyond your grades, your essays, interviews, and experiences outside the classroom make a big difference. Galin’s Veterinary School Admissions Services will help you stand out in the applicant pool. We will help you craft applications that effectively convey your story and your strengths.
Whether you are already in the process of applying to veterinarian school or have just started college and are looking ahead to the future, our experienced admissions counselors can offer you valuable support, guidance, and tools to craft yourself into an exceptional veterinary school candidate.
Our services include:
Hourly Veterinary School Admissions Consulting
Suited for clients who need assistance with specific parts of the veterinary school admission process, such as:
- Selecting essay topics
- Accurately completing your academic history and supporting materials information
- Ensuring transcripts, test scores, and recommendations are correctly submitted
- Identifying proper letter of recommendation writers
- Advising on completion of research and clinical hours
Our advisors provide one-on-one advice as needed and help you submit strong VMCAS applications.
Personal Pre-Veterinary Advising Program
- Suited for clients as early as their freshman years of college
- Provides counseling all the way through the completed vet school application process
- Our advisors help you select classes, identify extracurricular and clinical experiences
- Our advisors assist you in completing and reviewing your VMCAS application
About Rachel
- Former PreHealth Advisor at University of Illinois-Chicago and Academic Advisor at Midwestern University
- Miami University – B.S. Middle Childhood Education
- DePaul University – M.Ed. Counseling (College Student Development & Community Counseling)
Rachel was born and raised in Madison, WI. After graduating from Miami University (Ohio), she spent four years teaching middle school in Atlanta, GA before returning to the Midwest to earn a master’s degree in counseling and begin her career in higher education in the Chicagoland area.
Rachel has over a decade of experience working in higher education – working with both undergraduate and graduate/professional school students. As a pre-health advisor, Rachel advised students applying to professional healthcare-related programs and taught an undergraduate ‘Exploring Healthcare Careers’ course. Most recently, Rachel served as a learning specialist for a graduate/professional healthcare school where she provided academic and executive functioning support and coaching to students. With experience in career counseling, pre-health advising, learning support/coaching, and teaching, Rachel is passionate about supporting and empowering students to meet their academic and career goals and she is thrilled to be working with Galin students and families.
Rachel lives in the Chicagoland area with her husband, two kids, and two dogs. She enjoys traveling, playing tennis, and spending time with family and friends.
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