"This book will help you understand important factors such as admissions requirements, prerequisites, cost of tuition, how to finance your education, special programs, standardized tests, the AAVMC, Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS), and residency requirements."-- From the front cover.

About the AAVMC -- AAVMC member institutions and the role of accreditation -- Careers in veterinary medicine -- How do I become a veterinarian? -- Diversity in veterinary medicine -- Cost of education -- Undergraduate preparation -- High school preparation for veterinary school -- Where should I apply? -- The VMCAS application -- Accepting an admissions offer -- Acceptance data and VMSAR -- Baccalaureate/DVM degree programs -- Combined DVM and advanced degrees -- Veterinary medicinde: opportunities and choices -- Geographical listing of AAVMC affiliate veterinary schools and directory of admissions offices -- Listing of contracting states and provinces -- Programs for multicultural or disadvantaged students -- Financial aid information -- Federal loan programs -- A guide to preparing for veterinary school -- Veterinary Medical College Application Service (VMCAS) -- Veterinary medical schools in the United States -- International veterinary medical schools -- AAVMC provisional member veterinary medical schools -- Policies on advanced standing -- Application and enrollment data.