thanks a lot sisyphus! your replies have always helped me out!

yeah i am leaning towards SMU actually because its less expensive- Its just more worthwhile to me to go to a cheaper school where I can graduate in around 4 years vs. an insanely expensive accredited school (the newly accredited UC Dublin) at like 40k a year for 5 years.

i don't already have a phD but i'll have to get one post dvm. If SMU wasn't around, SGU would def be my first choice. In fact I was very gungo ho SGU until I realized my boyfriend wouldn't be able to get a job on that island =/ anyways thanks for the reply! you're very helpful!