They are one of the few private institutions in Pennsylvania that has a real pre-veterinarian medicine program. I have researched a lot of colleges and most just throw their pre-vet students in with the pre-med students and really make you go out of your way to build your own curriculum to apply to a certain veterinarian college. Veterinarian Medicine is a very competitive field so having a program that will let you apply to multiple vet schools after graduation is awesome! They not only have animal science as a major but they have zoology, large and small animal science, equine science, and so much more! This is the best school to attend if you are into pursuing a major in any animal related field.
Will enjoy being here
The campus is stunningly beautiful and the location is perfect! It is close enough to both New York and Philadelphia but far enough away not to be bothered by either. The farm on the campus is huge! It is so encouraging to see the animals that I will eventually work with! Any school can offer biology as a major but not every school has a farm! The campus is very lively and very spacious; they have a lot of events for the students to do and there really never seems to be a dull moment. There are many shopping centers around (but not that close where they encroach on the school) so it isn't a boring place to live. Everyone was very kind and welcoming; the dorm rooms aren't bad either. This is the type of place where you can sit on the field and have a nice lunch or play games with friends under the clear skies; it is a very lovely school.
Do you feel you’re getting value for the money you’re spending on college?
The tuition is very pricey! However, the school is definitely worth the price. My experience with tuition isn't the standard so it may not be so pricey for everyone else. You definitely get what you pay for so even if you have to pay a lot you will get every cent's worth! You could end up paying just as much at another school with just a plain biology major but at this school you will get so much more!
Do you have any tips for prospective students?
If you are looking to attend Del-Val be prepared to pay a good bit of money but know that it is totally worthwhile! They are a rolling admissions school so there is no real deadline but apply as soon as possible because some programs fill up fast! If you are applying for any science major you have to have completed some biology and chemistry classes in High School to be considered; it is also good to take the Biology and Chemistry SAT subject tests if you can, especially if you are home-schooled. They give fantastic merit based scholarships so do the best you can in school!
Which types of students will excel at your college?
This school is great for anyone interested in biology and animal sciences. If you love animals, farmer's markets, that small town feel, the idea of a farm on campus, the idea that you are not limited to just a biology major for pre-vet studies, want to be close enough to the City and other fun places without being over-powered by them, want a place where you aren't lost in the crowd, want a hands on education, then you will love this school as much as I do!
They are one of the few private institutions in Pennsylvania that has a real pre-veterinarian medicine program. I have researched a lot of colleges and most just throw their pre-vet students in with the pre-med students and really make you go out of your way to build your own curriculum to apply to a certain veterinarian college. Veterinarian Medicine is a very competitive field so having a program that will let you apply to multiple vet schools after graduation is awesome! They not only have animal science as a major but they have zoology, large and small animal science, equine science, and so much more! This is the best school to attend if you are into pursuing a major in any animal related field.
The campus is stunningly beautiful and the location is perfect! It is close enough to both New York and Philadelphia but far enough away not to be bothered by either. The farm on the campus is huge! It is so encouraging to see the animals that I will eventually work with! Any school can offer biology as a major but not every school has a farm! The campus is very lively and very spacious; they have a lot of events for the students to do and there really never seems to be a dull moment. There are many shopping centers around (but not that close where they encroach on the school) so it isn't a boring place to live. Everyone was very kind and welcoming; the dorm rooms aren't bad either. This is the type of place where you can sit on the field and have a nice lunch or play games with friends under the clear skies; it is a very lovely school.
The tuition is very pricey! However, the school is definitely worth the price. My experience with tuition isn't the standard so it may not be so pricey for everyone else. You definitely get what you pay for so even if you have to pay a lot you will get every cent's worth! You could end up paying just as much at another school with just a plain biology major but at this school you will get so much more!
If you are looking to attend Del-Val be prepared to pay a good bit of money but know that it is totally worthwhile! They are a rolling admissions school so there is no real deadline but apply as soon as possible because some programs fill up fast! If you are applying for any science major you have to have completed some biology and chemistry classes in High School to be considered; it is also good to take the Biology and Chemistry SAT subject tests if you can, especially if you are home-schooled. They give fantastic merit based scholarships so do the best you can in school!
This school is great for anyone interested in biology and animal sciences. If you love animals, farmer's markets, that small town feel, the idea of a farm on campus, the idea that you are not limited to just a biology major for pre-vet studies, want to be close enough to the City and other fun places without being over-powered by them, want a place where you aren't lost in the crowd, want a hands on education, then you will love this school as much as I do!