College of Veterinary Medicine - Cornell University

Prospective Students

The admissions formula allows the applicant to see how their application will be reviewed. We place 50% of the formula on the applicants academic ability and 50% of the formula on subjective criteria.

As you review the Admissions Formula, you can connect your own preparation to each category and understand how you may strengthen your own preparation for a future application.

Cornell's DVM Admissions Formula 

25%     Overall GPA

25%     GRE (verbal and quantitative) or MCAT

   5%    Quality of Academic Program

20%     Animal/Veterinary/Biomedical Experience            
              (supported with letters of evaluation)

10%     Non-Cognitive Skills

10%     All Other Achievements and Letters
             of Evaluation

   5%    Personal Statement

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