LEWISTON – Jennifer-Kate Linton, a Bates College senior from West Redding, Conn., has achieved a rare distinction: She has been accepted by seven different postgraduate programs in veterinary medicine, including five in the United States.

Linton, who was accepted by two schools in Scotland in addition to the U.S. five, this fall will attend the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Veterinary Medicine.

A 2004 graduate of the Loomis Chaffee School, Windsor, Linton played volleyball all four years and this past season was team co-captain. She has also been a residence coordinator and a Bates Buddy, mentoring elementary school pupils.