Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
Auburn, AL
Veterinary Schools | Public For-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 29% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolved around the applicant's motivation for pursuing veterinary medicine, including challenges facing the profession, how they overcame unexpected obstacles, their study habits, and potential alternative career choices if not accepted into vet school. Some respondents mentioned being asked about personal experiences, ethical dilemmas such as cheating, financial concerns, and their views on issues like diversity and live animal use in education, which may suggest an MMI format and potential nondisclosure agreements.
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If the veterinary field didn't exist, what career would you pursue?
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Name a time you were faced with an unexpected challenge and how you overcame it.
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Name one of the issues that faces the veterinary field right now, what would you do to help resolve it?
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What is an environment that you've experienced diversity and what role did you play?
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What profession would you choose if you couldn't be a veterinarian?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine discussed a variety of topics including handling difficult clients, balancing tasks, opinion on live animals in labs, and future career goals. The interview format may have been an MMI with potential nondisclosure agreements in place, as some responses mentioned a structured interview setup and restrictions on sharing specific questions.
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What would you do if a client who has repeatedly ignored your veterinary advice came back in to have their animal seen again?
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How would you respond if a client who had refused your medical advice multiple times came back and wanted to see you again?
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What would I do as a profession if I couldn't be a veterinarian
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Tell us about a time when you had to balance multiple things at once? How did you prioritize each task?
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They asked me about some volunteer work I did
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine discussed a range of challenging topics, including scenarios involving diversity, unexpected issues, stress management, gaps in education, and future career plans. Some respondents mentioned MMI format or nondisclosure agreements, suggesting that the interviews may have been structured as Multiple Mini Interviews with confidentiality requirements.
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Name a time you were in a diverse situation and the role you played in it.
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What are the biggest challenges the veterinary field faces and how will you address them as a future veterinarian?
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What I do to handle stress of having a lot of things on my plate
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Tell us about a time an unexpected issue occurred?
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Having to explain gaps in my education
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
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Atlanta, GA
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Atlanta
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ATL
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Towneplace Suites
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Sleep Inn
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Microtel Inn & Suites
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Microtel Inn
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Lexington Convention center (close to campus)
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by engaging in mock interviews, studying sample questions from Student Doctor Network (SDN), and reviewing their applications and personal statements. They also sought feedback from SDN forums, researched the school and profession, and practiced with friends or advisors to enhance their interview skills and knowledge.
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Mock interviews
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Mock interview
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Sample questions, practice with my friends, SDN
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SDN, other interviews
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I reviewed the Auburn website, and made a list of my own experiences, strengths, and weaknesses based on what I put into my application.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming atmosphere of the staff and interviewers. They appreciated the relaxed, conversational nature of the interviews and the professionalism exhibited throughout the process. Many also highlighted the state-of-the-art facilities and the genuine interest shown in them by the admissions representatives.
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The interviewers very were relaxed and personable
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Sense of humor among the interviewers
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Everyone was very nice and made you feel comfortable
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The interviewers gushed about Auburn and how proud they were to work or have gone there, they didn’t have a negative thing to say.
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Professional and timely
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about feeling rushed during interviews, a lack of personal connection or effort to get to know them, disorganization during the visit, and a desire for more interaction with current students. Suggestions included allowing more time for interviews, fostering a more welcoming and personal atmosphere, and providing clearer information and guidance during the admissions process.
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They didn't note anything on my application
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Wish it was in person
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Didn't last the whole 30 minutes
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They were very focused on remaining within their expected 20-25 minute time frame which made me feel rushed when answering questions. They also lead both the general call and the interview call with 'make sure your answers are as concise as possible' which didn't help the feeling of being rushed. I also wasn't sure if this was open or closed file as they never asked a personal question, just the questions they had to routinely ask.
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I felt like I was being judged by the interviewers at times.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview panel would be easy-going, allowing for a conversational atmosphere, and that they had enough time to expand on their answers. Additionally, applicants suggested being aware of the thorough review of their application, the lack of situational questions, and the emphasis on application weaknesses during the interview process.
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How easy going the panel would be.
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That I had enough time to expand upon my answers
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That there would be less time to ask questions than expected. I only got to ask 2 questions and then they were rushing me off the call.
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That they would thoroughly review my file and reference it.
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That they will pick on your application weaknesses
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview experience to be welcoming and comforting, with positive impressions of the faculty and facilities at Auburn University. Some noted feeling stressed during the process, while others highlighted the need for more detailed information about the school and its programs.
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Overall, I felt comfortable and realized I shouldn't have been as stressed as I was!
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Great experience overall
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Overall, this interview out Auburn higher on my list of schools.
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I feel pretty stressed out afterwards
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Relax! Be confident, and be yourself. Attend the financial aid session and tour if you can--very informative!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggest that the admissions office improve communication by sending out notifications and updates sooner, organizing the interview scheduling process more efficiently, and incorporating more opportunities for student engagement during the waiting period.
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No changes! I loved my interview and Auburn as a whole.
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Keep up the good work!
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Add students in somewhere in the interview process so interviewees get the chance to ask questions.
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I would like to receive a paper acceptance as well as an e-mail...I've heard these are sent later but I haven't seen one yet.
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I think the materials sent out to applicants need to be presented better. I got an impression of disorganization from my interactions with the university and admissions office. I also got very curt responses when I made my call to schedule an interview. I know it's stressful, but I always try to be nice on the phone, and even this short conversation make an impression when there is little to go on otherwise, :(.
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