What should I major in at USC if I want to go to a veterinary school?
It doesn't matter. You will need to complete the pre-vet requirements for whatever vet school you want to go to. A school doesn't have to have "pre-vet" listed as a major for you to take these classes. Pre-vet is simply a list of basic science classes along with some general ed classes and it doesn't grant a degree and isn't a real major. Biology is popular because it overlaps well with the prerequisite classes. However, you can get in with any major (even history) as long as you take the prerequisites.
What to expect in vet school?
You are choosing a career that is one of the hardest of all professions. I knew someone that flunked out of vet school and claims he made straight A's in med school with less studying. I teach a lot of people who hope to get into vet school. I teach upper level sciences in high school and biology and anatomy classes at a private university. If you want any more specific information e-mail me and I will be glad to fill you in on what to take, etc. But for now concentrate on biology, anatomy, chemistry, physics, and as much upper level math as you can get. At present I do not know what level you are at so I can not advise how to prepare. Some on here have assumed you are in college already. But the last two people whom I answered this question for were still in high school. One more thing. Vet schools like med schools prefer to see a biology degree not a pre vet degree. This is because they do not want you to feel trapped into the profession if you get in and then decide it is not right for you.
Is taking anatomy better for vet and medical school or physics?
You need 1 class each in Biology, Chemistry and Physics as per pre-med requirements. You will benefit from taking both anatomy and physics... though anatomy is optional at this point since you've completed biology. Anatomy & Physiology is largely memorization specific while Physics will require logical and math skills to pass. You should be fine even if you're able to complete Basic Anatomy & Physiology and General Physics.
I want to be a vet but I suck at just high school chemistry should I choose a different path?
I have always wanted to become a vet, but I have been really struggling in chemistry. I just cant seem to grasp it or I think I do and then I get it wrong... I want to do High school classes that are relevant to what I want to major in, in college. If I cant do high school chemistry, could I do it in college? I probably would fail it and not be able to get into vet school. But I am a lot better at other sciences. Should I continue to pursue a veterinarian career or go into another science? I love animals but I also have other careers I would like to do if becoming a vet fails. But I would like to use my time in high school to do classes that will help me get into a college for that career and I want to know before its too late. What should I do??? Thanks please help:)
What high school classes should I take to be a marine biologist?
You seem to know what you're doing. As for classes, you definitely need Biology, Chemistry, and Environmental Sciences. Those all relate directly to your desired field of study. Advanced math would also help, so if your school offers Multi-Variable Calculus, I would advise that instead of Statistics. Take APs in any classes that you can, as long as it is a manageable workload. Grades are important. Take challenging classes, but you also desire a challenging career. Many people want to be marine biologists, and even more vets. If you are truly driven to this, be ready to work. I do not know much about the marine biology career path, but I do know a lot about the veterinary career path. Veterinary Path: -High School: Take Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Advanced Math classes -College: Utilize the Pre-Veterinary path, and major in something such as Chemistry or Biology; the top Pre-Vet schools are Cornell and U of Michigan, but usually Cornell -Veterinary School: There are only 26 in the nation, so it is super competitive. Vet school is incredibly challenging, and lasts for 4 years -After Vet School: For a marine mammal vet, you probably need to complete a residency (sort of like an internship) with a marine mammal veterinarian Volunteering. Make sure to volunteer at an animal veterinary hospital, a regular hospital, a stables, or anywhere you can face time with medical professionals. This will impress colleges, and increase your chances of getting into a good pre-vet program. My best bet for the Marine Biologist path is this: -High School: Take Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Sciences, and Advanced Math classes -College: Don't major in marine biology, instead take courses in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, and Math, and major in one of the sciences. -Graduate School: Find a university with a Master's in Marine Biology. -After Grad School: Experience. You won't start off at the top. Just like you will need a residency to be a marine mammal vet, you will need to spend a lot of time with a Marine Biologist before you get far in your career. Don't give up. Both of these are competitive career tracks, but if this is what you want to do, go for it. Remember that you will have to be at least close to the top of your class in order to succeed in these careers.
Will becoming a veterinarian hard?
I really love animals esp. dogs. Because of my love for them, I wanted to become a vet. Today, I'm a high school student who'll be soon choosing the course I'll take. I really want to become a vet but scares me because it is like a doctor which is hard especially since it requires medicines and a lot of illnes for animals to remember. I really don't know what to do now. Please answer this question: Will becoming a vet hard?