I'm really interested in Animal Science and Husbandry. So far I've been admitted to five schools, but my top three are Wilmington College in Ohio, University of Wisconsin- River Falls, and University of Maine. Which is the best for Animal Science?

K S.,
While I do not have any specific insight in reference to which school might be deemed the most credible on your list, to help you look at the decision from a different direction I would ask you to think about a few things:

1. Do you have a specific set of concentrations or goals in the Animal Science industry that you are wanting to focus on?
   If not, try to think about what it is you want to do and what classes, internships, etc. are available at each school


2. Plan on visiting each school and speak to professors and students to gain a deeper insight into each school.
   What are the professors' interests and do they align with yours? Do the students feel like they are learning enough and have ample Animal Science related activities to get involved in?


3. Do you have experience in or related to Animal Science?
   Ample and varied experience related to your field greatly boosts your schooling and resume! Internships, volunteering, shadowing, assisting with projects, jobs, etc. all help with showing professors, any future schooling, and future employers that you not only have the degree, but you also have the hands-on and time put into the field you are passionate about.


4. Location: will you be in a city that will help or hinder you gaining experience and getting into the field?


5. Class size: may be important to factor in to your decision because larger schools may not be able to provide as much of a one-on-one mentoring experience from faculty that could help you get ahead and provide direction, but on the flip-side, a larger school may have a bigger name in the field.


6. Read reviews on each school and professors within each school

This is by no means an exhaustive list, but I hope that this will help you narrow your decision down!