Standardized Testing

As much as we might hate to take them, most veterinary colleges require one or more standardized tests: the Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) or Graduate Record Examination (GRE). For further information regarding test dates and registration procedures, contact the testing agencies listed below:

 

GRE Graduate Record Examination P.O. Box 6000 Princeton, NJ 08541-6000 (609) 771-7670 (Princeton, N.J.) (510) 654-1200  (Oakland, C.A.)

Individual School Codes: See GRE Booklet

 

 

MCAT Medical College Admission Test MCAT Program Office P.O Box 4056 Iowa City, IA 52243-4056 (319) 337-1357 (319) 337-1357    

VMCAS Code 900

 

 

Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS)

The Veterinary Medical College Application Service has been established by the Association ofAmerican Veterinary Medical Colleges for students to apply to colleges of veterinary medicine in the United States and AVMA-accredited international veterinary colleges. VMCAS is a centralized application service that provides for the collection, processing, verification, and distribution of applicant data to the participating colleges for their use in the applicant selection process.

Application deadlines, prerequisite courses, and other aspects of the selection process differ from college to college. Applicants must pay particular attention to the information and instructions included in the application packet for each of the participating colleges. Questions about this service may be directed to:

VMCAS 1101 Vermont Avenue NW, Suite 411

Washington, D.C. 20005-3521

Tel: (202) 682-0750

Email: VMCAS@aavmc.org