College of Veterinary Medicine announces 2024 class of Early Admissions Scholars
Friday, Sept. 6, 2024
The 2024 class of Early Admissions Scholars for the Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine are, from left: Brooke Hilgenkamp, Lucy Rieth, Stranton Oftedahl, Addison Jones, Elissa Brewer, Emma Burmaster, Brooke Evans and Haley Mannell. | Download this photo.
MANHATTAN — The College of Veterinary Medicine at Kansas State University recognized a new group of eight undergraduate students who were admitted to the Early Admission Program. The induction ceremony took place Aug. 16.
Established in 1999, the Early Admission Scholars Program recruits the best and brightest undergraduate students who are committed to studying veterinary medicine.
"For the August 2023-February 2024 application cycle, K-State College of Veterinary Medicine received 43 completed and qualified applications and interviewed 36 outstanding candidates for the early admission program," said Caroline Rost, assistant dean of admissions. "While we encountered many talented applicants, eight were admitted based on impressive academic history, relevant experiences in the last four years, strong communication skills and successful interviews. These students demonstrate exceptional academic readiness and show great promise for the future of the veterinary profession."
The 2024 class of Early Admission Scholars, all first-year students in animal sciences and industry — except as noted — are:
Brooke Evans, Bucklin; Emma Burmaster and Lucy Rieth, Overland Park; Addison Jones, Prairie Village; and Haley Mannell, Topeka.
From out of state: Stranton Oftedahl, Pemberton, Minnesota; Brooke Hilgenkamp, Arlington, Nebraska; and Elissa Brewer, Grapevine, Texas, who is enrolled in fisheries, wildlife, conservation and environmental biology.
Successful candidates in the Early Admission Scholars program must maintain a 3.3 GPA during completion of the science prerequisites and complete the 64 hours of prerequisites by the end of the spring semester prior to beginning the Doctor of Veterinary Medicine curriculum in the fall. The science courses on the prerequisite list must be completed at K-State. Candidates also must strengthen their veterinary experiences, attend K-State events and participate in volunteer work.
The College of Veterinary Medicine assigns a veterinary student mentor to each Early Admit Scholar to stimulate career and academic development and to provide orientation and access to college activities. The pre-veterinary students attend regular meetings during the academic year to develop a sense of community and share their progress.
For information about how to apply for the program and program requirements, visit the Early Admission Program website. Current high school seniors can apply now through Feb. 1, 2025.
