Question

the following is a draft of a student essay. it may contain errors.
preparing to become a veterinarian
by melanie francis
(1) if you think you might be interested in becoming a doctor of veterinary medicine (dvm)—someone who specializes in animal medicine—dont be a slacker. (2) the application process for veterinary school is quite competitive. (3) so, it is wise to take certain steps in the right direction while in high school.
(4) grades and courses matter for students who are interested in going to veterinary school. (5) cultivating good study habits, take math and science courses that go beyond basic diploma requirements, and maintain a good grade point average are all important. (6) also, veterinary schools expect applicants to have quite a bit of experience with animals. (7) for example, the top veterinary school in the united states says that their incoming students have, on average, 2,000 hours of hands - on experience documented as part of their application. (8) this means interested students should start keeping a log of their animal - contact hours while they are in high school. (9) they should continue to do so throughout college. (10) whether work or volunteer experience, veterinary schools require applicants to prove they have experience with a range of animals. (11) the number of required animal - experience hours varies among veterinary schools.
(12) at places with different experiences prior to attending veterinary school may help a student decide how to specialize. (13) beyond basic care, some dvms specialize in treating animal eyes, skin, or teeth, and others specialize in surgery. (14) many dvms focus on the care of companion animals, such as cats and dogs. (15) animals
what information should the author include after sentence 16 to best develop the topic?
a. all veterinary schools list specific science courses that students are required to take prior to being admitted to a dvm program.
b. if an individual struggles with science and math classes, he or she should probably select a back - up option, particularly if the veterinary school of choice denies admission.
c. a person does not have to major in science to be accepted at an accredited veterinary school.
d. by taking as many science courses as possible, a person increases their chances of becoming a veterinarian.

Explanation:

The essay is about preparing to become a veterinarian and emphasizes the importance of science - related aspects for admission. Option A provides more details on the specific science courses required for DVM program admission, which helps develop the topic further as it ties in with the academic requirements for becoming a veterinarian. Option B focuses on backup options, Option C on non - science majors, and Option D on general benefits of taking science courses, but none of them are as directly relevant to the specific requirements as Option A.

Answer:

A. All veterinary schools list specific science courses that students are required to take prior to being admitted to a DVM program.