As an applicant sitting in limbo during January waiting on my two top schools to make contact with me about my application's status has really made me think about the decisions I made about six months ago when I was choosing the schools to apply to. I have no regrets in applying to the four schools that I did apply to, but what I do regret is not applying to more schools and schools in warmer locations. As many of you are thinking, applying to more schools quickly increases the financial aspect. This did impact my decision to only apply to four schools, but looking back I shouldn't have let this influence me so much. It may seem like a lot of money, with each additional school adding about $100 plus supplemental and interview fees on top, but in the long run it is very little compared to the opportunity of getting into veterinary school.
So when you are selecting your schools, make sure you do so with care. Make sure they fit who you are and what you want out of veterinary school. You don't want to waste your money, but I can guarantee you that you will never say "darn, I wish I would have applied to fewer schools". It will always be the wish that you had applied to more schools because it will increase your chances and bring piece of mind.
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