Pre-vet advising and veterinary school admissions.
Guidance from practicing veterinarians, side by side with our physicians, from your first hours in a clinic to your acceptance.
Pathways / Pre-Vet
How vet school admissions works.
The application
Most U.S. veterinary schools use VMCAS, which typically opens in January and closes in September.
Experience
Schools look at veterinary experience under a veterinarian and broader animal experience, ideally across small animal, large animal, and other settings.
Tests
Most veterinary schools no longer require the GRE, and some use CASPer. We check every school on your list.
Interviews
Many schools use MMI or behavioral interviews.
Requirements, tests, and dates vary by program and change from cycle to cycle. We confirm current requirements for every program on your list.
Everything we help with.
Academics
- Prerequisite planning, including biochemistry and animal science
- GPA strategy and grade repair
- Tutoring for any course
- Study systems and time management
Experience
- Veterinary hours in small animal, large animal, and exotic settings
- Animal experience beyond the clinic
- Research, if it fits your goals
- Tracking hours the way VMCAS asks
Tests
- Which schools need the GRE or CASPer
- Study plans and tutoring
Your story
- Why veterinary medicine
- Personal statement coaching
- Experience descriptions
- Letters of recommendation, including from veterinarians
Applications
- School list strategy, including in-state and contract seats
- VMCAS application
- School-specific questions
- Timelines
Interviews & decisions
- Mock interviews with a veterinarian
- MMI practice
- Waitlist strategy
- Comparing offers and cost
Need something that isn't listed? Ask. If we don't do it ourselves, we'll help you find someone who does.
Led by people who do this work.
Your Pre-Vet plan is led by practicing veterinarians who know VMCAS, experience hours, and vet school interviews firsthand, working side by side with our physicians. You get one lead advisor who knows your whole file and a team that checks in, celebrates the wins, and steps in fast when something goes sideways.
We work with you online everywhere in the U.S., and in person in Utah and Idaho. Utah State University offers a veterinary program in Logan. Idaho residents can apply through the WIMU Regional Program with Washington State University.
Specialist profiles coming soon.
Pre-Vet packages at a glance.
Basecamp
$2,450
or $613/mo × 4, interest‑free
Strategy, program list, your VMCAS application, personal statement, and one mock interview.
Ridge
$4,450
or $1,113/mo × 4, interest‑free
Adds supplementals for up to 8 programs, 3 mock interviews, CASPer and MMI prep, and waitlist strategy.
Summit
$6,450
or $1,613/mo × 4, interest‑free
Unlimited supplementals and mock interviews, weekly check-ins, and 10 hours of GRE or academic tutoring.
Packages, side by side.
Each level builds on the one before it.
Swipe sideways to compare all three packages.
| Basecamp$2,450or $613/mo × 4one application cycle | Ridge$4,450or $1,113/mo × 4one application cycle | Summit$6,450or $1,613/mo × 4one application cycle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free strategy session and in-depth diagnostic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Program list strategy | Up to 10 programs | Up to 20 programs | Unlimited |
| VMCAS application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal statement coaching, in your own words | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Veterinary, animal, and research experience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Letters of recommendation strategy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| School-specific questions and supplementals | — | Up to 8 programs | Unlimited |
| Mock interviews with a veterinarian | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| CASPer and interview format prep (MMI and behavioral) | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| GRE tutoring, if your schools require it | — | Study plan | 10 hours |
| Update letters, waitlist, and offer strategy | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Check-ins, in person or by video | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Weekly |
| Message channel and Ascent Rewards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ priority |
| Get started | Get started | Get started |
Monthly amounts are 4 interest-free payments, rounded to the nearest dollar; your total always equals the package price. "Unlimited" means as many as you need during your application cycle. Save 5% when you pay in full; longer monthly plans are available through PayPal Pay Later, subject to PayPal's approval.
Programs & memberships.
- The Ascent JourneyYear-round Pre-Vet membership before you apply: roadmap, course reviews, experience planning, and regular check-ins$1,650/yr or $155/mo
- Strategy ResetFor reapplicants: full review of your past application, a rebuilt plan, and full support for your next cycle$3,950
Single services.
Pay only for what you need. Anything you spend on single services counts toward a package if you upgrade within 60 days.
See all 15 single services and prices
- Free strategy session20 minutes, in person or by video$0
- In-depth diagnosticFull review, 90-minute session, written strategy$350
- One-on-one advising sessionFor questions outside a package$175/hr
- Mock interview with a veterinarianWith written feedback$195 · 3 for $525
- Personal statement coachingFrom first idea to final draft, with unlimited revisions through submission (one cycle)$850
- Experience section reviewVeterinary, animal, and research experience$595
- Supplemental essay coaching$250 per program · 5 for $1,050
- Program list strategy$395
- Experience plan and outreachA personal experience plan, plus help reaching out and applying$295
- Update letter or letter of intent$250
- Reapplicant review$450
- CASPer prep$295
- GRE or academic tutoringOne-on-one$125/hr · 10 hrs $1,150
- Academic tutoringAny course, science or non-science, in person or online$75/hr
- Advanced science tutoringOrganic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and upper-level sciences$95/hr
Special situations are our specialty.
- Students light on large animal experience
- Reapplicants
- Low GPA or upward-trend stories
- Career changers
- Students exploring research or public health careers
Can't afford this? Apply for a scholarship.
Need-based Ascent Access Scholarships apply to every pathway, from partial discounts to fully covered packages. Learn about financial aid
Pre-Vet questions.
How many veterinary hours do I need?
Schools vary widely. What matters most is real experience under a veterinarian, plus variety across species and settings. We build your experience plan around the schools that fit you.
Do vet schools require the GRE?
Most no longer do, but some still require or accept it. We check every school on your list before you spend time on a test you may not need.
When does VMCAS open?
VMCAS typically opens in January and closes in September. We plan your year so your experience, letters, and essays are ready well ahead of the deadline.
Will you write my personal statement?
No. Every word you submit is your own. We coach, question, structure, and edit, and we never write your essays. Application services ask you to certify that your essays are your own work, and we take that seriously.
Do you guarantee admission?
No. No one can ethically guarantee admission. What we guarantee is a real plan, honest advice, and our full effort.
What if I switch paths?
You stay with us and your plan adapts. Many students move between medicine and other health professions, and we guide every pathway.
What is your refund policy?
For application packages, programs, and memberships, you can request a refund within 14 days of enrolling. We refund what you've paid, minus the value of services already delivered at our single-service prices, and your free strategy session never counts against you. Single services are fully refundable before work begins. Monthly memberships can be canceled anytime before the next billing date. After 14 days, payments are non-refundable, but we'll always work with you to pause or adjust your plan.
More answers in our FAQ. Other pathways: Pre-Med Pre-PA Pre-Dental Pre-PT Pre-OT Pre-Pharmacy Nursing Pre-Optometry
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