Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Baton Rouge, LA
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 20% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.4
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 1,067 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (89%)
Negatively (1%)
No change (10%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (27%)
Good (51%)
Average (19%)
Poor (1%)
Bad (1%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the LSU SVM interview process to be positive, well-organized, and welcoming. Some highlighted the conversational and relaxed nature of the interviews, while a few mentioned specific suggestions for improvement, such as providing guided tours and more relevant questions during the interview.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Compared to what other students getting interviewed said, my interviewers seemed less inviting, and less interested to be there. Did not talk about themselves at all besides their names. Be aware of what is going on in the news and if they ask you if you keep up with the news and know of anything going on right now, ask if they have something specific in mind they wanted you to talk about instead of just saying "I don't know."
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The closed folder interview system is an inefficient way of getting to know applicants. In another veterinary school interview, interviewers had a copy of each students VMCAS in front of them for reference; this allowed them to ask targeted questions and not waste time trying to understand things that were thoroughly documented in the VMCAS. I was extremely dissatisfied with the professionalism of the faculty member and felt attacked simply because he could not seem to understand my circumstances.
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Overall, the interview went well, but I definitely could not gauge how well they received me.
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I found the interview process to be great. Everyone I encountered there was friendly and genuine. The interview was conversational and enjoyable rather than scary as I expected.
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I felt that the interview process was well organized and completed in a timely manner.
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The interview process was well run and went very smoothly.
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Overall great experience. The vet students helped keep the interviewees calm and the interviewers were very friendly.
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All in all I think the interview process was a good system.
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Overall, the interviewers were really nice. There is nothing that I would change.
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This is the best of my interview experiences thus far. They were all very welcoming and accommodating if we had any questions. The open house on the day of the interviews was a great way to learn more about the school.
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Good experience.
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They are looking for good communication skills so prepare a simple introduction of yourself and what you've done so you can have a nice conversation or else they will ask you random questions. Just relax and think that you just need to demonstrate how passionate you are about LSU and the profession.
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It was a positive and easy experience
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The interview was a good way for the interviewers to get to know me without drilling me with questions.
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It was a very positive experience overall.
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I enjoyed the visit and the interview. Wish it had been longer, I felt like I was visiting more than interviewing.
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LSU has been the most pleasant place to apply. Everyone has been so friendly and efficient!
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This School is a great choice for students to complete their degree as Doctors in Veterinary Medicine. It posses all the resources to train excellent future veterinarians.
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Overall, this was a great interview. With all things considered not very stressful. Helpful students/admissions office, and nice facilities.
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Good interview. Didn't appear to be an agenda to the questions. Like most group settings, you might find 1-2 interviewers who want to know your strengths while the other 1-2 try to tease out weaknesses.
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It was a great experience and more relaxing than I thought. I wish I didn't talk so fast because I was worried I would run out of time, but I think they do give you the time to express yourself, so don't worry!
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Was very nervous but it went better than planned. Laid back.
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Very relaxed interview. One of the people interviewing comes to get you out of the holding room, which is nice. Just like last year there was at least one interviewer that is always smiling and encouraging. We were sitting at a folding table and the close proximity made me a little uneasy at times. They do a great job of making the whole process as painless as it can be. They aren't trying to break the weak, but are just trying to get to know you and hear your story in person.
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The interview process is very laid back.
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It was a nice process and I felt very comfortable while talking to my interviewers. Having a current veterinary student available to talk to beforehand was very nice.
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The overall experience in the interview process at this school affected me positively. Admissions was very good about keeping us up-to-date and informed. I found the interviewers to be kind and left me with a good impression of my future at the school and in the field.
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Interview went smoothly.
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Amazing Experience, all admission staff and interviwers were quite friendly, which helped to ease the tension of uch a nervous setting.
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The interviewers are great! They really just want to get to know you as an individual. Have a few important traits you'd like them to know about you and go from there.
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It was an overall positive experience.
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I wish there had been guided tours. I feel like I missed out on seeing much of the campus and facilities while going on a self-guided tour, not to mention that it was difficult to get a real feel for the place during the chaos of Open House. On another note, I very much enjoyed the opportunity to speak with current SVM students. They provided a lot of useful insight and helped me to relax prior to my interview, which by the way, went supremely well.
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The interview process at LSU SVM was all in all a positive experience.
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I feel that it was a very fair interview, and if say calm and be yourself you'll do fine.
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It was a very good experience
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I really enjoyed the entire interview process at LSU. The entire process impressed me and has made me consider LSU even more strongly than I was before the interview.
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I loved that we were able to interact with current vet students in the hospitality room before the interviews.
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Good interview just very short
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During the Q&A session and the tour with the first year students, they talked way too much about non-pertinent information. During the Q&A session, there was were way too many "inside jokes" and stories that I didn't care about hearing. During the tour, I felt like I was being taken on an orientation. I wasn't there for an orientation. I was there for a tour. The tour should've ended about 30 minutes earlier than it did.
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I think if you prepare and have a general idea of what you think is most important that they know about you, then it will go good.
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Be yourself!!!
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Great overall interview process. Love the status check system
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Wondeful experience.
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The interview was an overall pleasant experience
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It was a great experience and I feel like it gave me more confidence in my abilities.
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My interviewers were very understanding and were able to address my questions as well.
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I had a good overall experience with my interview.
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Very positive impression of the school. Glad interviews were at the same time as the Open House. Also, the main campus gate lady wouldn't let me come 'through campus.' That was the only way I knew how to get there!
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Definitely one of the most nerve-wracking experiences of my life, but I left feeling pretty good. I thought it was going to be much worse than it was.
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This experience will lay the foundation for any professional endeavors I will have for the rest of my life. In other areas of life, in the hands of less qualified professionals, stressful situations like this tend to be exacerbated by the administrators apparent lack of motivation and attention to detail, for this process, at Louisiana State University, every person that is involved in the admissions process operated in such a way that I am never anxious and never mistrusting that they have my best intentions in mind and are extraordinarily capable of delivering this process to me in a neutral, subtly tailored way, specifically designed for my personality, and not intruding into my personal life, thereby creating a delightful experience that highlight both good and bad elements of my personality, without a hint of judgement or patronage. I have also learned from this process that I am capable of great humility combined with the intelligence to move forward since I have failed twice and intend on a third application.
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Overall, it was a good experience. I did not like that it was a blind interview however. It is harder to sell yourself when they know nothing about you.
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Best school ever, geaux tigers.
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Overall, the interview process went very well. Nothing discouraged me from wanting to attend LSU.
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I think the school needs some updates. I have used LSU in the past for my horses and it looked very much the same. I noticed an incredible amount of improvements on campus and the vet school needs them!
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I had a great interview experience and really appreciated the friendly atmosphere. I was also glad that current students at the school and the director of admissions were in the waiting room with us to answer any questions that we had.
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I really enjoyed how LSU process had the least amount of stress compared to the other schools which I applied. This means a lot when you are already at a stressful point in your life.
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I had a wonderful interview experience at LSU.
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It was less stressful and horrible than I thought it was going to be. I should not have been so nervous about it.
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Great experience overall. Everyone participating in the interviewing process - students, faculty, staff, interviewers - went above and beyond to make it a comfortable and positive experience.
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LSU does a great job with interviews, the open house, and providing interviewees with a positive experience. The staff and faculty do a top-notch job.
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It was a very relaxed environment. No need to be nervous.
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LSU vet school was very impressive and the team oriented atmosphere was super friendly. I loved visiting and think the school would be a good fit for most people. The open house on the same day was nice because you get to see a lot of things, but it definitely made the place a little hectic.
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Overall it was a nice experience. The interviewers were a bit intimidating and some of the questions caught me off guard, but they finished on time and did not keep me waiting very long. The students were helpful in answering any questions we had. I love the facilities and the location of the school.
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Interview went well. I didn't have any awkward questions.
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Interviewing at LSU School of Veterinary Medicine was an amazing opportunity.
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I say the interview was one-on-one, but it was three interviewers and one interviewee (me).
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Everyone involved was very nice and helped to relieve some of the overwhelming pressure.
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Enjoyed the school, one of my out of states interviews-there were tours and an orientation session, LSU was lacking this for the in-state interviewees
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I greatly enjoyed the interview process.
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I felt the interview was very relaxed and a positive experience.
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I was thoroughly impressed with LSU and the interview process!!
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It goes by quickly and isn't something to stress over. just answer honestly and be yourself
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I feel as though the interview went well. It was not as stressful as I thought it would be. The only problem I had was with the one individual that made me feel unwelcome and very unimportant at many times during the interview. The other interviewers made me feel very comfortable during the entire interview.
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Thanks so much to everyone at LSU SVM. Y'all were great throughout this entire process
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I was not impressed that the SCAVMA president talked so much about drinking at the welcoming reception. I understand that is Cajun culture but not a way to attract serious professional students.
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Great interview
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Overall, very impressed with interview and school
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If the ease of the application process and the incredible admissions staff are at all indicative of the type of experience I would have as a student at this school....then I can't wait to be accepted.
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I felt very comfortable during my interview. The atmosphere was very welcoming and very comfortable.
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My experience was great. I can't complain about anything. I liked the fact that it was the same day as Open House, it somehow made it feel not so businesslike and it also allowed me to feel more relaxed somehow. Also I liked the fact that it was on Open House because I believe it was a way to test your ability to channel your stress by being in a sort of busy or chaotic environment before, during and after the interview.
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Overall this was the best interview I have had
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You can prepare yourself to say what you need to say, but it won't be a perfect delivery when you are in the actual interview.
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Overall good expereince
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It was a lot more laid-back than I expected. The interviewers asked questions about my aspirations based off of what I spoke about in my introduction.
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I would have liked a longer interview:)
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Overall, a good experience.
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Relax. Be yourself. Make sure you make a statement that will make you stand out.
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The types of questions they asked me, did not have much to do about my interest in the profession
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I thought the overall interview went well and I enjoyed learning about the school during the reception on the night before interviews, but I feel like the interview should be able to look at applications for them to get a complete picture of the applicant's potential.
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LSU SVM is a great school and the admissions office is a god send for applicants! They really did their best to calm us down, and the current students being in the waiting room to answer questions was also very helpful. They went through the interview process so they truly know how you feel and they also did their best to help you out.
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I loved that I was given the option to have a webcam interview. Made my life much easier, since traveling half-way across the country in the middle of my semester was going to be difficult. It did pose some technical difficulties, but everything worked perfectly. The admissions office was great getting everything set up, and ensuring that it was going to work.
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Overall, I was impressed with my interview and the process.
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LSU seems like a wonderful school and a place that I am intrested in attending.
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I know that if I were to attend LSU as an OOS student, I would still feel like part of the family because everyone is so welcoming and warm!
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More guidance for interviewees to navigate the open house... I had to ask 3 volunteers before someone knew anything.
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The in-state interviews were a few days after the open-house, but I came to the open house anyway. I recommend going to the open house if possible in order to become familiar with the setting of the school. I was more relaxed because I had been at LSU SVM only a few days earlier. It also would have been nice if all of the applicant had received e-mails advertising the open house.
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LSU was very welcoming and really makes it seem like they want you there and want to accept you. Also, if they have the interviews on the same day as Open House again, it gets VERY crowded, so make sure you allot extra time to deal with traffic and crowds.
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Students were extremely friendly! Wonderful school! The welcome session the night before was also great. It calmed my nerves and I met a lot of people.
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Everyone was really friendly and the interviewers acted more like they wanted to get to know you rather than to interrogate you, which definitely helped with the nerves. Food always makes me happy, so the fact that there were bagels, food bars, fruit, etc. offered was a huge plus.
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I was very happy with the process and the outcome.
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Have fun! Be confident. This is the opportunity for you to show off how talented and dedicated you are! Show them you really want to be there!
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Twenty minutes may feel like a long time, but trust me, time flies when you are being interviewed. The process felt like two minutes.
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Overall it was not an intimidating interview. They know that you've come a long way to get to that point and that you're qualified. So, they are really just trying to get a feel for your ethics and character.
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They didn't throw out any 'science IQ' questions. Like 'What does a transistor do' or 'Explain shotgun sequencing' or 'what does PCR stand for and why is it important' or 'what's a satellite cell and where do you find them' or 'tell us what's special about cardiac muscle' or 'why do ligaments heal so slowly' or that kind of thing. If I was an interviewer I'd probably have been a little more merciless....
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I was surprised to see some of the other interviewees were not very professionally dressed (I was in a suit), so that made me feel a bit more confident. Although one girl left the interview room crying... It really wasn't nearly as horrible as I was expecting. I had trouble relaxing, but the interviewers did their best to put me at ease. I was worried they would ask me difficult questions about my application, but it was close-file and the questions were mostly pretty general. A lot of ethics-related questions, questions about my personality. I mostly resisted the temptation to just start spouting off at the mouth right away and gave myself a second to think before answering--this helped a lot. I also came prepared with some questions to ask of my own--I think this also helped make a favorable impression. I lost a lot of sleep over it, but it really wasn't nearly as bad as I had been expecting.
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It was very brief (15 minutes) and there was no time for questions at the end, but otherwise a relatively stress-free interview.
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Very conversational. Since it was closed file, questions flowed naturally from what was said before. Questions weren?t deep or heavy.
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It wasn't a hard interview, but I don't feel like I communicated myself well at all for some reason. I mis-spoke at one point and from there on, I just kept saying things that probably made no sense whatsoever.
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
22 Minutes Average
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Number:
3 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
53% One-on-One
47% Group Interview
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File Type:
2% Open-File
98% Closed-File
LSU-SVM-COMP interviews are an average of 22 minutes, with an average of 3 interviews. 53% of interviews are one-on-one, and 98% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about handling difficult client situations, delivering bad news to clients, ethical dilemmas in veterinary practice, stress management, financial planning for vet school, motivations for pursuing a veterinary career, opinions on controversial topics like horse slaughter and animal research, and scenarios testing ethical decision-making skills. Respondents also mentioned questions about group work, leadership abilities, personal attributes contributing to success in veterinary medicine, and future career plans, with some interviews structured in an MMI format possibly under a nondisclosure agreement.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Tell us about yourself, what you like to do etc
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So if you were in vet school, what would you do if you were not able to practice yoga?
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How do you handle a difficult client?
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How would you deliver bad news to a client about their animal?
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How do you feel about the giraffe that has been in the news for the past few days?
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Describe an instance working with a racetrack veterinarian where you saw ethics compromised. What are your thoughts on this?
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What makes you stress?
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Do you have any business experience?
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What are your degrees in?
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What scares you the most about becoming a veterinary student?
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What made me want to become a veterinarian?
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Tell us about yourself
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How will you deal with the financial burdens of vet school?
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What are some of the daily hardships of being a vet?
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What can you do in the veterinary medical field with a specialization in wildlife?
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They asked me about my background with animals.
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They asked me if I would be able to work in groups.
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How do you feel about pitbulls?
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What are your future plans?
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Can you afford this?
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How do you feel about animals in captivity and how would you defend that to someone else?
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No questions really. Just talk about yourself and what you've done. Impress them with your experience and devotion to the profession.
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Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
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What do you think is the biggest problem facing veterinary medicine today?
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How would I contribute or be an asset to the class?
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What are your thoughts on owner responsibility of animals who are being mistreated?
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Tell me about yourself.
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Why do you want to be a veterinarian?
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Student debt amount
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How would I deal with others in a group/group conflict
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Do you study better independently or in a group?
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What do you think of horse slaughter?
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How do you work in a group setting?
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What would your friends say about you, in either a positive and a negative way?
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What would you do if you purchased a bankrupt animal practice?
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Tell me about yourself?
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Why did I not pursue a MPH before applying to veterinary school?
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Do you think you'll be worth alot when you graduate?
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What is it about you that will make you a more successful vet student than the others?
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What is the general trend of the industry, equine medicine specifically?
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What are two positive attributes that you possess that will help you in this field?
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What do I feel I can change about the dairy industry?
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Tell me about yourself
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Tell us about yourself.
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Are you aware of the current economic situation facing veterinary students?
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Tell us about yourself?
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Why do you want to be a vet?
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What do you think about horse slaughter?
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What do you see in your future?
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The cost of out state tution and the average salary of a veterinarian
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If I worked for an LSU vet
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What kind of business experience has I had.
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What would you do if the night before a tests a student comes into the room you're studying at with the answered test?
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Tell us a little bit about yourself and how you ended up here.
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How do you deal with stress?`
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What kind of things you did while working with the vet?
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Compared to my previous and current course load, how did I think I would handle the course load at their school?
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How would you handle the situation of someone wanting to euthanize a healthy pet?
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How do you expect to pay for school?
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Tell me about your experience.
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Tell me a little bit about yourself? Why do you want to be a vet?
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What could you bring to this vet school class?
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What is the hardest thing about veterinary medicine?
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What roles do Veterinarians have in public health?
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What will a typical day be like for you in vet school?
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How will you pay for veterinary school?
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How do you relieve stress?
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What is best characteristic about yourself that would make you a great veterinarian?
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How do you feel about the horse slaughter ban and its possible lift?
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Tell us about yourself- not really a question, but, you know.
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If a friend brought in a copy of the test you were studying for with an answer sheet, what would you do?
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Ethical questions regarding the tiger located at a nearby truckstop; what should be done about him.
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How do you plan to support yourself after completing veterinary school?
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Have you come across it and how do you feel about the euthanasia of healthy animals?
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What kind of veterinary experience do you have?
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What is one way you have had to demonstrate leadership ability in the face of adversity
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Do you know how much a shelter vet makes right out of school?
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How do you plan to balance vet school with your family (husband and two children)?
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As a veterinarian, if an owner brought a dog to you and asked you to euthanize it because it barked too much and chewed on things it should not, then what would you do?
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What characteristics do you think make a good veterinarian?
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If a student were to get their hands on tomorrow test, what would you do if they tried to give it to you?
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Do you want to go into veterinary medicine because you love animals or love biology?
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Why are you here?
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Do you know what field of veterinary medicine you want to go into? (They told me it's ok if you haven't decided yet... apparently a lot of vet students change their mind several times while they're in school.)
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Do you know how much it will cost to come to school here?
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Do you know the starting salary of a veterinarian? How do you plan to pay for school and manage your finances in the future?
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What differences do you see in animal medicine and human medicine?
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You have a woman come into your clinic with a dog. She wants to have it euthanized because it has behavioral problems. You examine the dog and he is perfectly healthy. What do you do?
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How would I contribute to a sucessful business?
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What is/are the difference(s) between animal rights and animal welfare?
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How would you contrast human medicine and animal medicine?
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Tell me something about yourself.
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If we were to go to your job and ask them about you, what would they say?
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What was the most amount of hours you took in undergrad?
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I am from Puerto Rico, so they asked me if I was going to adapt to living in alone and in a state away from home.
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How do I feel about the school's curriculum?
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Tell us a little about yourself.
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How do I feel working for a corporate Vet (Banfield)?
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Do you look at yourself as a leader?
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What are your plans once you get out of vet school?
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How do you plan on paying for veterinary school?
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Why was I interested in being a veterinarian?
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How do you feel about animal research
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"Do you think that the ban on horse slaughter is having a positive or negative effect on the equine industry and why?"
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What would you do if you were elected class representative and a portion of the class had negative feelings towards you?
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Where do you see yourself ten years out of vet school?
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What do you do for fun?
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Do you have agriculture experience?
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Why Vet School?
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How do you plan to handle the amount of debt you incur while in a DVM program
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Do you know of the workload of veterinary school?
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What situations have I been faced with?
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If your good friend had acquired a copy of the exam to be taken the next day, what would you do about it?
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In one sentence, how would I contribute to the diversity of the first year class?
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How do you handle group projects and situations? i.e. are you a leader or a follower
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In which country would you say the best veterinary care is held?
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What type of legislation is involved with veterinary medicine?
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Mostly just talked about who I was, why I wanted to be a vet, what I could offer the field, ethical scenarios, business experiences, etc.
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If a new client brought in their dog to you for annuals and said we just moved here from another state and there my dog was only having to get a rabies shot every 3 years so that's what I want to do here as well, what would you say?
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What do you expect out of your first year of vet school (cost, study hours, class time)?
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Do you think a vegan or vegetarian would be at a disadvantage if they wanted to become a food animal veterinarian?
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Are there any problems or concerns you can see happening in the veterinary field in the next five or ten years?
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Where do I see myself in 10 years?
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What are some recent legislation that is affecting the vet community.
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What was my opinion on using live animals in research?
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Tell me a little bit about you
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What do you do if you have a client who brings in a new dog, you scan for microchip and discover the dog belongs to another owner, however, your client refuses to give the dog back to original owner?
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Why am I a better applicant than the person they interviewed before me?
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Why LSU?
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How much are you looking at spending for vet school?
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Tell us about your experience with Equine Vets.
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What are your thoughts on using animals for research purposes?
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How do you feel about veterinarians in state and federal legislation?
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What are your hobbies outside of school?
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What is the difference between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights? We explored the situation involving LSUSVM not performing terminal surgeries for teaching purposes and what my opinion was on this matter.
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Tell us who you are and why you want to become a vet.
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Tell me about yourself/ what are your experiences?
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How far would you go to take care of your pets?
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What would you do if someone you knew had a copy of an exam?
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Tell us about your experiences and what brings you to LSU.
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In the clinics you worked with, what part of the business side did you see?
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What kind of debt can you expect after graduation?
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How long do you think you will spend studying?
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Tell me about your volunteer experiences and my clinical experiences
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What kinds of things were you able to see/do at the places you worked/volunteered?
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What was my surgical experiences within the clinic I worked?
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What animal experiences do you have?
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Why do you want to be a vet/ what does being a vet mean to you?
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What type of veterinarian are you interested in becoming?
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What is the starting salary of veterinarian?
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Are you aware of the demands of the classes you'll be taking? The hours per day and the amount of outside studying you'll have to do?
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Tell us about yourself. They seemed to have a written list of potential interview questions and would pick and choose as then interview progressed...
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Describe a difficult situation and how you dealt with it.
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Who is Kathleen Blanco?
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What is PETA and do you agree with their philosophy?
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Tell us a little about yourself and what brought you here.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including qualities of a good vet, views on euthanasia, dream job aspirations, ethical dilemmas, and how various personal experiences relate to veterinary medicine. While specific questions varied, some respondents mentioned being asked about ethical scenarios, personal motivations, views on animal welfare and research, as well as handling stress and balancing personal life with academic demands.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What are qualities that a good vet has?
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They asked me how my research could apply in other countries, as in how could I apply the use of the alternative medication I research, especially cost-wise
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What is your view on euthanasia?
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My ethical dilemma.
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What is your dream job as a vet?
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Why do you want to go to vet school instead of receiving phD
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Have you been able to translate classes you have taken in school to the dairy?
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Did Louisiana Tech go to a bowl game this year?
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Where did you get your suit?
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How do I relax?
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They asked me how I would be able to adjust to the commitment and differences that would have to be made once getting into veterinary school.
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You're from Indiana, go to school in Michigan, and come down here for zoo experience. Do you have a private jet?
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What would be the one thing you would change about yourself?
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One of the interviewers asked about a pin on my lapel that I earned in undergrad for my achievements in liberal arts.
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What percent of veterinary medicine do you think is entrepreneurship?
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What are your feelings on animal husbandry?
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What would your friends say about you?
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Why did I like large animals
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Do you have any large animal experience? (I have very little, but I enjoyed talking about the small amount I do have.)
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How my undergrad degree (anthropology) benefits me as a potential DVM student
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What do you think about the use of lab animals for research?
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What do you think about animals in captivity?
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What was my best/favorite dish to cook? (They had previously asked my hobbies)
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Does the vet you shadowed still have a corvette? Also, what is the most spontaneous/daring thing you have done that you can speak about?
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How do you feel about factory farming?
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What's your opinion on hunting and killing animals?
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What is the most interesting case you've seen (after I told them I work in exotics/wildlife)?
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What do you plan to do with your horse while in vet school?
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What area do you want to practice in as a Veterinarian?
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What's one thing you'd like to improve upon throughout vet school?
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If accepted, are you aware of the coursework load and the necessary dedication?
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What is your favorite instrument?
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How did the staff your previous place of work deal with ownership change?
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How do you think your young age (19) will affect you during and after vet school?
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What do you like to read?
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None
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Difference between Animal rights and welfare. What I knew about Horse Slaughter
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What are some of the problems plaguing the cattle industry?
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Is it just a coincidence that you wore purple today?
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About vets having a high suicide rate.
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They asked me about how I would handle a very specific ethical issue if it were to arise.
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What were your extracurricular activities in high school?
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What did I think a veterinarian working in with a mixed animal clinic in Baton Rouge would expect to make?
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If a client brought you a litter of healthy puppies and wanted you to euthanized them, would you?
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You have a best friend in bet school and they get an old test and ask if you want to look at it. Do you or do you turn her in?
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What do you think about vets writing prescriptions?
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If you were injured while working in the field of large animal medicine/equine medicine, what will you do?
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How do you feel about horse slaughter?
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What is your favorite and least favorite parts of the job?
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What is your view on euthanasia in regards to the animal being perfectly healthy?
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(1)
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If a client brings in an animal that requires extensive treatment but you know they can't pay, what do you do?
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How do you feel about no kill shelters?
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The questions about ethics.
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Do you have any questions for us?
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How would you go about getting the government to fund a project to spay/neuter or reduce the number of stray animals running around your practice?
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What is your driving motivation?
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Tell me about yourself
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Have you ever prepared a budget for one of your jobs?
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Both the ethical question about the quarter horse foal and expectations in the large animal field.
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I mentioned that I also umpire softball games and one of the interviewers asked how do I handle parents and coaches screaming at me.
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What would you do if your boss said you needed to euthanize an animal because it wasn't getting along with the family, but there is nothing medically wrong with it?
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I liked the boy scout questions because they were challenging because I have not been in the scout in 5 years and I had to think back.
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What was your favorite class in undergrad?
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What are some of your hobbies?
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Did I know of any legislative laws that had been changed recently?
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How did being home schooled affect your transition to college?
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What characteristic do you think a good veterinarian should have?
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Tell us about your hobbies. (I expected them to make sure I have interests outside of school and work, but did not expect them to take the time to ask about it in detail!)
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What differences do you see in animal medicine and human medicine?
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Tell us some strengths of yours and how they will help you in vet school.
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How is biochemistry applicable to the veterinary field?
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What class are you most/least looking forward to taking?
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What are your hobbies and activities aside from studying?
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What are your hobbies?
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Do you know anything about Florida panthers and what was done a few years ago?
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If a hurricane was to hit soon, what are three things I would take with me?
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Tell us about a positive interaction that you had with a client at the veterinary clinic you work for.
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How do I feel working for a corporate Vet.
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Do you think you would make more money as a farmer or as a veterinarian?
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Would you administer a "milkshake" to a racehorse?
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Do you know how much you will be in debt after school?
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What aspect of the veterinary office I work in would I take into a practice of my own?
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What one quality would make you a good vet
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What event(s) truly sparked your interest in veterinary medicine?
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Will you pursue a degree beyond DVM?
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"Do you think that the ban on horse slaughter is having a positive or negative effect on the equine industry and why?"
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What brought you here to LSU?
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How do you handle stress?
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What difficulty would you have in the business aspect of veterinary medicine?
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What area of veterinary medicine do you see yourself working in?
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One of my interviewers was not a DVM so he asked me about dental procedures preformed at my clinic since I work with a dental specialist.
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What is the toughest part of working for a general practice?
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What makes you want to go to veterinary school rather than medical school?
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What is your view on utilizing species that would regularly be household pets (i.e. cats and dogs) in laboratory research?
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Anti-parasiticals (Frontline, etc.) are now readily available at places like Walmart. Obviously, Walmart can sell it at a cheaper price than you can. How do you intend to handle this if a client asks you about Frontline, etc.?
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Has the economy affected the client base of your mentor's office?
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What would you do if you didn't get into vet school this year?
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Tell us about yourself.
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The type of legislation invovled with veterinary medicine
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Asked about my research.
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If you had someone bring up to you the way that chickens are kept in poultry houses is cruel, how would you handle it?
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The horse slaughter act allowed me draw parallels between the subject in the question, and my experience at Animal Control. It was relevant, and allowed me to show my strengths.
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If you were a large animal veterinarian at a dinner party and someone began to disrespect the practices of large animal medicine, how would respond to them?
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What field are you most interested in
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My most interesting questions revolved around what I spoke about in my introduction (dairy research)
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What do you do in your down time?
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What do I do outside of my academic life?
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Ethical question on euthanasia.
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How are you going to pay for the studies
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I think the last one is an interesting question, simply because of the need for large animal vets. I assume they asked in order to know if I would "stick with" large animals instead of changing to a small animal practice later because of the convenience and increased profit.
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The ethical question regarding a client's refusal to return a lost dog identified by microchip.
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What was your least favorite class as well as your most favorite class in your undergrad and why?
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Are you a basketball fan?
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How do you feel about using animals in research?
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Regarding animals for research purposes. Usually a hush-hush subject, due to emotions involved.
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How do animal rights groups affect veterinary medicine?
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How do you feel about the meat production industry?
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What is the difference between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights? We explored the situation involving LSUSVM not performing terminal surgeries for teaching purposes and what my opinion was on this matter.
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What role do you have in the ownership of camels?
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What is the average salary for a veterinarian?
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What would you do if a client who had been involved in a custody battle over a dog and won later wanted to put it to sleep when it was completely healthy?
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You seem to love working outdoors; how will you handle sitting in a classroom for the majority of vet school?
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What would you put on a billboard for your practice?
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Do you know how much a zoo vet is paid?
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How do you feel about Mike, their tiger mascot that lives on campus and goes to most games? (Asked b/c of my interest in wildlife/exotics)
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In a group situation, you are the leader and you have a member that just doesn't want to participate. How do you approach this.
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Do you feel that veterinarians should have a roll in politics?
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Most of the more interesting questions were ones that were directed at my own personal experiences that I had mentioned.
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What is the evolutionary reason for water being tasteless.
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How do you feel about using animals for research?
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If a stolen copy of an exam was going around in a study group before the night of a hard test, what would you do?
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Give us an example of evolution that has taken place over the past 100 years or so?
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What characteristics do I look for in friends.
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What are 2 characteristics of a ''bad'' vet?
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Are you aware of recent legislation (after Hurricane Katrina) mandating that disaster plans be in place at all veterinary facilities?
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Considering your GPA, do you have a life?
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Are you single or do you have any family? and how do you handle the stress of the curriculum in addition to maintaining those ties?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by engaging in mock interviews, researching potential questions, practicing answers, reviewing their applications, seeking advice from mentors or current students, and familiarizing themselves with current veterinary issues and ethical considerations. Many also utilized online resources like SDN, career center services, and advice from family and friends to help them feel more confident and prepared for the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Searching questions and mock interview
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I attended the career center's mock interview and the pre-vet club's mock interview
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Looked at past interview questions. Attended a mock interview session
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Read articles on current veterinary legislation and ethical issues.
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Received advice from mentor veterinarians
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I talked with my counselor and my parents. I also just took time to reflect on my experiences to make sure I was able to convey the important information about myself.
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Answered practice interview questions and reviewed my application and experience journals.
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Reading pre-interview tips, browsing through the school's website to more familiarize myself with the program.
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I prepared through online tools, career services, and friends and family help.
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Looked up potential questions online and thought about what my answers would be to those questions
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Reviewed possible questions and research on the university?
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Mock interviews and reading different interview questions.
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Mock interviews and some outside research/reading
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Mock interviews, searching the web for current issues, practicing common questions.
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I talked to a several vet students about the types of questions they might ask.
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We had mock interviews at Louisiana Tech. I also asked some friends that are in veterinary school right now about their experiences.
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I made a list of things that I wanted to make sure I covered in the interview that make me stand out as an applicant.
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Found a list of usual interview questions and went through a mock interview with my family and coworkers.
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Made a list of things I wanted interviewers to know about me and reasons why I want to be a vet. Also made sure I was familiar with the curriculum.
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I researched practice interview questions and spoke with current vet students about their interview experience.
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Mock Interviews, went over questions in SDN.
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I practiced the question tell me about yourself and went through two mock interviews.
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Reading and answering possible questions I could have been asked.
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I did not prepare, just answer honestly
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Read over the pdf sent out by the admissions dept. and read the interview feedback on SDN. Reminded myself to breathe occasionally.
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Minimal research on the school and vet trends/economics
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Mock Interviews and internet research.
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SDN, read over my application
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Using the SDN.
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SDN, DVM360
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Read materials provided by the school, reviewed application, met with professors, advisors, vets who supported me during the process
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Followed DVM360.com, read studentdoctor.net and thought about what I would say if I only had a few minutes to sell myself to the school.
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Mock interviews, situational questions, doctors help
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I watched Dr. Taboada's presentation, attended mock interviews put on by the pre-vet club, read last year's interview survey, and planned my introduction.
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Mock interviews.
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Attending a mock interview hosted by the pre-vet club and researching facts online
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Went to different vet forums to see feedback, researched types of questions asked, researched general statistics about the field.
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Looking up common questions asked in vet school interviews. Going to mock interviews at the school.
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Found common questions online and used this website as source
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I watched Dr. Taboada's presentation to know the financial aspects, but did not rehearse my answers for questions.
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Preparing specific points that I wanted my interviewers to know about me.
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Reviewed my application and read up on the school?
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SDN, looked online, other interviews
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I read internet sources such as DVM360.com and the AVMA website. I also talked to a family friend who is currently a veterinarian.
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Researched statistics about veterinarians in my state.
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With this site
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None
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Read questions from SDN
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I searched for common veterinary school interview questions, and I practiced my answers to those questions and thought about other questions that may be asked.
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I did a couple of mock interviews.
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Mock interviews, reviewed possible questions
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Researched the school and its departments.
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Researched example questions
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Didn't prepare. Didn't need to. Be yourself.
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SDN
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I searched online days before the interview at the types of questions they would ask. I took notes and researched further into types of careers available and earned income, etc.
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Research and asking questions
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Read the SDN reviews and material provided by the vet school.
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Recording my about me statement and playing it back to myself and then looking for questions off the Internet and visiting this site.
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Google
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Trusted myself
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Mock interview process. Researched my future career goals, and told myself to stay calm and confident.
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Researched the history and profession, talked to previous applicants
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Practiced with different people interviewing me and looked up most common questions asked.
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I read the website, LSU SVM pamphlets, the web video, vet magazines.
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Practiced questions and asked veterinarians for help.
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I looked over some current events and ethical issues veterinarians face, but basically I used my current knowledge and experience from working in the vet field.
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There was an information packet provided by the admissions people that I read over that was very helpful.
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SDN feedback questions and
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Drank tea, did breathing exercises, talked to the students in the pre-interview room, and prayed to various deities.
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My preparation was misguided since I randomly selected three keywords and tried to work them into the interview, two went well, but the third I had to extended the interview and possibly ruined my chances of admission, however I did get all three words.
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I researched the school by reading the website and talking to current students. I also watched the orientation that was done for the out-of-state students.
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I practiced mock interviews with fellow interviewees.
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Looked at sample questions from other interviews posted online.
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Help from family
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I spoke with veterinary professionals, vet students, and professionals in other types of medical fields.
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I researched the school and the profession, as well as, looked up questions that previous interviewees have been asked and answered them out loud several times.
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Mock interviews, got common questions online
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I asked a lot of question and some friends and I created mock interviews
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Looked around the school's website.
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I participated in mock interviews at the university I attend; I also researched example interview questions and discussed them with people working in the field.
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I had two interviews prior to this one.
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Read through previous interview questions on this website.
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I did a mock interview and looked up previously asked veterinary school interview questions online.
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Mock interview with current vet student, SDN, talked to veterinarians I work with and took their advice to heart. Also, brushed up on current veterinary issues, including those influencing vet students. (**money and debt**)
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Tried to find out information googling, went to the career center for practive, brainstormed strengths and weaknesses
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Mock interviews with friends and first year vet students, questions from forums on the internet
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Mock interviews and research
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Participating in mock interviews
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Reviewed my application and answered practice questions
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Old questions posted on this website.
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I studied veterinary trends in the profession and found sample interview questions online.
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Looked at questions they probably would ask. Learned about the school and why I think it would be good for me.
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One-on-one interview with my adviser.
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Practice, practice, practice
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Read my personal statement, application and the LSU interview feedback.
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I tried to just keep my nerves at bay.
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I looked at sample veterinary school interview questions on the internet and thought about how I might respond to each one if it were asked.
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Slept, read up on school, talked to current Vets, famailarized myself with previous questions
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I just relaxed and went in there as myself.
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Talking to veterinarians and going online to see how to prepare.
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Just read up about LSU and practiced what I wanted to say about myself.
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I stayed up to date with current events and read several veterinary magazines that I was able to obtain through work.
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Spoke to doctors around the vet school, student doctor network.
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Looked over my application, current events, and different issues in the veterinary field.
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Looked over my personal statement, diversity statement, and rehearsed answers form questions on this website.
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Louisiana Tech University holds mock interviews where the applicants are interviewed twice by local veterinarians. This was most helpful. I also reviewed statistics on the AVMA website and read journals and newspapers.
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Called for info, attended welcoming reception, read the website, studied SDN
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Mock interviews, discussions with my Dad and other family members familiar with the interview process in general
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SDN, read up on current events
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Student doctor network
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Studied this site, Googled and mock interviews with friends.
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Looked at previous questions and lightly researched current trends in the job market
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I read student Doctor
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I read prep questions on SDN.
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Student Doctor Network; printed off questions from multiple universities to practice
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I have interviewed before.
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I reviewed my qualifications, and asked current students what they thought I should focus on.
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Interviewed at other schools and read SDN interview feedback
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SDN, researched the school, studied both applications, and tried not to stress over it too much.
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I read sample questions online and my school held mock interviews to help us prepare.
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Read a lot about possible interview questions. Also got a lot of tips from the first year students at the Welcoming Reception and Open House.
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I have had several vet school interviews
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Read current articles on ethical issues
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SDN!!!!
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I wrote down everything I wanted to tell then about myself in bullets, so that I could read over it and remember everything I wanted to mention.
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I spent three years gaining experience with research, clinic operations, and small animals. The time spent in each of these areas gave me specific examples to use in the interview, instead of answering hypothetical "what if..." sort of questions.
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I did mock interviews with fellow students and with a veterinarian. I also thoroughly prepared to tell them about myself.
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Studying different questions and preparing my key points that i wanted to bring up within the interview
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I went over what I was going to say in my introduction, looked at information about the vet school, and looked at questions other people received but honestly, most of my interview was about my experiences and less about random ethical questions
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I looked on line and talked to past applicants and other veterinarians
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I wore nice clothes and had my hair done. I just tried to breathe and be myself.
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Moc interviews from the pre-vet club and on-line questions.
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Reading
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I read over my application to find the most important aspects of myself to mention in the interview.
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Reviewed this website's questions and suggestions.
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Looked at feedback on SDN, reviewed my personal statement and my supplemental application.
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Updated on current events and about the school.
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Having a general knowledge of what you are getting yourself into was good preparation.
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Reviewed my application and resume and previewed questions from previous vet school interviews.
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I didn't. This was my second professional interview. I figured, if I'm not ready now, I surely never will be.
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I read the previous surveys and did mock interviews.
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I reread my personal statement and supplemental application to prepare for talking about myself. I thought of questions I wanted to ask ahead of time, and prepared myself to answer questions on my character and ethical standpoint.
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Researched more about the school and practiced with my Supervisor on making eye contact and answering questions.
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Practiced with my family
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SDN feedback surveys and a mock interview
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I read previous interview questions on SDN and found information on veterinary trends.
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Read online about previous interviews
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I rehearsed all of the questions off of this site :-)
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Reread my statement, googled current issues, and read old questions
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Looked over previous questions and answered the questions in a one-on-one fashion. Looked over personal statement.
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Looked at feedback on SDN, googled possible interview questions and came up w/ general answers, looked over personal statement and supplemental application
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Mock interviews at school
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Prepared answers to the typical questions. Interviewed with my boss and a friend.
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Did a mock interview with career services, looked at interview feedback on SDN.
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Read through my application, thought about answers to previously asked interview questions, and looked at some behavioral type questions
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My dog ate something outside the hotel the night before and I spent most of the night (4:30 am) cleaning up more vomit than should be able to fit in ten dogs.
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Read over my personal statement and supp app. looked up questions online, stressed out a lot.
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I basically read current events in Vet Med, which for this interview I really didn't need.
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Searched online for questions and answered them, prepared my opening statement vocally, videotaped myself, practiced with friends, etc.
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I read over my personal statement and got a lot of sleep the night before.
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Reviewed my application and got a good night sleep. That's all you really need, I think.
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Stressed a little about what to wear, read over my application and personal statements, thought about likely questions and answers (Why do you want to be a vet, Why not human medicine, etc....)
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Read sample questions from other schools.
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Read my application, personal statement again.
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Read up on current events, BSE, avian flu.
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I had answers prepared in my mind to the general questions, such as ''why do you want to be a vet?'' and so on.
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Just basically reviewed my applications and such...I wasn't ready for what they asked though (not because they were hard questions)
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine discussed a wide range of topics including handling difficult clients, ethical dilemmas, euthanasia scenarios, animal welfare versus rights, and personal motivations for pursuing veterinary medicine. Respondents also mentioned questions related to financial aspects of veterinary school, problematic client scenarios, and challenges in the veterinary field, with some responses indicating the interview may have followed an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements in place.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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What needs to change about veterinary medicine in the future?
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How would you handle a difficult client?
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Explaining my withdrawal from veterinary school due to a prior unsuccessful surgery.
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They noticed that I was shy and asked me how I would interact with a group of extroverted people.
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My ethical dilemma.
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Why did you choose a veterinary path instead of a behavioral path?
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Would you euthanize a healthy 4 year old boxer if the owners didn't want it anymore ?
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What are your thoughts on animal welfare vs animal rights?
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What part of the veterinarian experience do you dislike?
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What are some daily hardships of being a vet?
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What do you hope to gain from veterinary school?
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How much in debt do I expect to come out of this?
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They asked me what I would do if a couple brought in a dog with a broken leg, but didn't have the money to pay for the surgery.
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What would you tell a new owner who brings in their "Canadian Lab" they just adopted asking if it is a pitbull since their home owners association doesn't allow pitbulls?
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What would be the one thing you would change about yourself?
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Tell us about yourself (always most difficult for me to answer)
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What is the biggest issue facing veterinary medicine today?
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What would you consider doing if not vet school?
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What would I tell the client if the vet down the road misdiagnosed the animal?
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What is horse slaughter?
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How would i keep clients coming in
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What would I do if I don't get accepted to vet school
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What are some of the issues facing veterinary medicine today? (We discussed online pharmacies, vaccination clinics, and the bill introduced to require vets to give written prescriptions to every owner every time.)
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What do you think about horse slaughter?
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None.
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What would you do if after treating a patient the owners can not pay the estimate?
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What would you do if your boss was talking bad about a vet that had a practice down the street?
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Convince me why you want to be a vet. Sounds easy, but caught me off guard near the end of the interview.
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One about hunting
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I don't really have any experience in a small animal clinic and they asked me if I could think of any issues that would arise in that setting.
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What the general trend of the equine veterinary field was
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I work in a pharmacy so they asked if I knew about any increasing or decreasing trends of prescriptions from veterinarians.
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What would you change about the dairy industry?
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What area do you want to practice in as a veterinarian?
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What's one thing you'd like to improve upon throughout vet school?
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What is the job outlook for veterinarians? Are more, less, or the same amount of veterinarians needed now as compared to the past?
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What is your business experience?
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What would you do if someone brought in a healthy cat and said euthanize it then left.
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What was something unique about your work experience?
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N/A
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None
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What would you do if the night before a tests a student comes into the room you're studying at with the answered test?
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If you become an exotic/zoologic veterinarian, does that narrow your job opportunities and make it harder to find a job after school?
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What's the most ethical thing you have dealt with so far.
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Why should we pick you instead of everyone else? (I feel like the other questions they asked me in my interview along with my folder would provide them with the information needed to make a decision about my acceptance)
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Not applicable
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There were no difficult questions
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What area do you intend to pursue?
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I don't feel like any of the questions asked were difficult.
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What if your best friend from the previous question tells you she will burn the test. What do you do and why?
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What class has helped the most?
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If you were injured while working in the field of large animal medicine/equine medicine, what will you do?
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How do you feel about horse slaughter?
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Tell us about yourself.
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The euthanasia question.
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What's the saddest thing you've seen in your veterinary experience?
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What is the hardest thing you do at your job? (as Vet Tech)
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"What was the most difficult decision you have ever made?" I answered by talking about my lifelong feline companion that needed to be put down after a long, happy life.
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What happens to your horses when you become veterinary student?
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How would you go about getting the government to fund a project to spay/neuter or reduce the number of stray animals running around your practice?
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How did you choose between medical school and veterinary school?
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What do you know about economic trends in veterinary medicine
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How long do you think it will take you to pay back your student loans?
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Why do I want to be a vet? It seems like it would be the most simple and straight forward question but it is important to set yourself apart from others and help to explain your passion for the field. It is hard to sum it up in one answer!
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Name a conflict you have faced and tell us how you handled it.
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What do you think the AVMA's stance should be on a bill that requires all vets to write a prescription for everything they give to a client so that the client has the option to get the medicine somewhere else?
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They asked if I had turned in my fellow students for cheating on a cell biology test.
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What was the most difficult thing you have seen in your experience in the field?
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Why are you here?
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Tell me about yourself, being sure to include why we should choose you above all the other interviewees waiting out there.
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If your best friend had a copy of the anatomy test, would you look at it? Would you turn them in?
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Tell us about a challenge you encountered while working with animals.
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You have a man who comes into your clinic that you have never seen before. He is belligerent and insisting that he needs medication for his dog because she is vomiting. The dog is not present. What do you do?
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What do you think of animal guardianship?
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Contrast human medicine and animal medicine.
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What do you think about Animal Healthcare?
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Where do veterinarians rank as far as an admirable profession?
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You want to go into wildlife veterinary medicine, how much do you think a wildlife vet makes?
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ETHICAL - They asked me if I would do a illegal procedure ("milkshake") on a horse. Why yes or no. Also, if I would do a procedure that is not completely accepted on vet med.
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What are my weak points?
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If a client of yours was moving and brought in his/her perfectly healthy 7 year old dog to be euthanized for this reason, what would you do? Do you think that this is a good solution?
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Where do I see myself in 5 years.
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None were difficult.
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Would you inject ten horses' joints at the racetrack?
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What is the difference between handling wildlife and handling domestic animals?
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If a client came into my office with notes from a previous vet wanting a second opinion but my findings did not match theirs what would I do?
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Do you smoke? (inappropriate, I felt)
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None were extremely "difficult"
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Why didn't you get more equine experience?
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"What is the biggest problem facing the beef industry?"
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Have you had any experience with food animal vets? (I haven't).
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What are your three biggest strengths?
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How will vet med change in next 5 years?
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Tell me about yourself?
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Do vets have a place in politics
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None. They were all related to my opening statement about myself.
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Your class elects you leader or president of the class but there is a small percentage of the class that doesnt like you. How will you deal with that?
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What are your opinions on terminal surgeries in research? Particularly for oncology patients.
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Why Louisiana over my in-state?
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None were too difficult, but there were a few ethics questions so be prepared to defend your stance - whatever it may be.
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What makes you more qualified than the other applicants.
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None of the questions were hard really, some of them were just a bit long to answer.
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The type of legislation involved with veterinary medicine
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Do you know which class will take the most time during your first year?
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Tell us about yourself
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After the introduction, I was asked to give a broad generalization of why I was better than other candidates.
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What is one specific ethical issue facing the veterinary professsion now?
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How do you think veterianrians are viewed in society
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They asked what was my least favorite class and how I handled it. It wasn't really difficult, just hard to explain.
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Tell me about yourself
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The one asking about how I felt about using live animals for research?
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What do you find the most difficult problem facing the field of vet med?
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When they asked me to tell them about myself, it was difficult to know where to start. I knew I should highlight on aspects of my life that demonstrate leadership and good qualities of a vet school student, but I found myself running out of time.
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The ethical question regarding a client's refusal to return a lost dog identified by microchip
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What do you think about laws in certain states that don't allow you to have certain breeds of dogs?
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Questions regarding cheating. You know what you're supposed to say, yet you also want to be genuine. How do you put that together in a professional interview?
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How can you take a stand for animal welfare against animal rights?
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What makes you different?
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What is the difference between Animal Welfare and Animal Rights? We explored the situation involving LSUSVM not performing terminal surgeries for teaching purposes and what my opinion was on this matter.
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Do you know how much vet school cost?
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When did you want to become a veterinarian?
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How far are you willing to go to save your pets?
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None were really all that difficult just thought provoking.
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They asked me "off the record" where else I applied, and it is always difficult for me to discuss other schools in this context.
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In a group setting, how would you deal with two individuals who were determined to have it their way.
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Why did you apply to LSU when you have a vet school (UF) in your state? (Difficult b/c the tone it was asked in kind of threw me off, but I think I still answered well)
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If an elderly woman asked you to euthanize her older (but perfectly healthy) dog after her husband died, what would you do?
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(something along these lines) How do you justify to a friend, the fact that veterinary medicine can cost thousands of dollars and there are still people in this country without healthcare.
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If your best friend had the key to the exam and she was not supposed to, what would you do? Not so hard...but my answer was challenged!
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Why should we pick you over anyone else in that room (our "holding room," essentially) back there?
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It was all very general, being closed file, and I found it difficult how the questions or the interview could evaluate anything other than your communication skills. Your potential has already been evaluated in a closed file interview.
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What was one question you were hoping that we did not ask?
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Definitely the water one, it was only to see how I would think. And the person was very unique who asked it. As the admissions director said, I have a very "unique" set of interviewers :D
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Since we are fallible, what do you do as a veterinarian if you make a mistake?
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If you were working on a study and realized that the study was a repeat and had already been published and was going to cost 12 dogs their lives, what would u do?
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What do you think of the Navy's use of Sonar off the coast of California? (it interferes with whale navigation, thank god I read the news...) And if someone came into your office and wanted you euthanize a young, healthy perfectly adoptable dog because they were moving and couldn't bear to think of the dog missing them, how would you handle it?
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Discuss a difficult situation and how I handled it.
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Why should we pick you to be in our school? (It was really hard because I blanked on why I should be there!)
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If a client sought euthanasia for a healthy animal simply because they didn't want it anymore, what would you do?
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Tell us about yourself. (I hate talking about myself)
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If you were elected class representative, how would you handle someone accusing a classmate of cheating on an exam?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness, support, and positivity exhibited by the faculty, staff, current students, and interviewers at the veterinary school. They appreciated the welcoming and relaxed atmosphere of the interviews, as well as the efforts made to create a conversational and comfortable experience. Common feedback included the genuine interest shown by interviewers, the presence of current students for advice and relaxation, and the overall friendly and helpful demeanor of everyone involved in the process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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The friendliest of the faculty
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The support and positivity from fellow students in the waiting area.
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The interviewers seemed to go out of their way to be friendly and welcoming.
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The guest reviewers understood my withdrawal from veterinary school and seemed to be sympathetic.
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The interview was a lot more casual than I expected. I also enjoyed that there were vet students in the room where you waited before being interviewed. This really helped to create a more relaxed atmosphere.
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The current students.
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The relaxed atmosphere.
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The friendliness of the interviewers and the natural conversational flow of the interview.
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The interview panel was very friendly and made me comfortable... I never felt intimidated or as if I was being judged.
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They provided us with vet students in the waiting room to give advice.
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The friendliness of my interviewers.
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The entire staff of the vet school was incredible nice. They were smiling and helped keep interviewees relaxed.
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The atmosphere of the interview was very positive and upbeat. The interviewers made me feel comfortable from the very start.
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I was very impressed with how polite and understanding the interviewers were. It made it very easy for me to relax a little once in the interview.
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They were so nice and tried to make you feel as comfortable as possible.
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How open the interviewers were and the diversity of questions. They created an environment that tried to reduce the stress of those of us going through the interview process.
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Having current students available for us to ask questions before our interview
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The sense of family and the friendly attitude of the staff and current students
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How relaxed and conversational the interview was. They really got to know me as a person.
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The interviewers really try to get the know the applicants on a personal level.
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I was impressed by how friendly the interviewers were.
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The current students answering questions were very helpful.
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The interviewers were very nice and honest.
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The interviewers were very nice and laid back.
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The interviewers were not as intimidating as I thought.
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They talked to me as well as asked me questions
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Students that stopped by to ask how we were doing and gave me a tour
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Having other interviewees and current students to talk with before the interview helped ease my anxiety tremendously! Everyone I met the day of my interview, from the guard at the front desk to the interviewers themselves were so friendly and helpful.
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The laid back and comfortable environment for the interview
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The professionalism of the interviews and how comfortable they made you feel. Still gave me personal attention even though I know I was one of the last students to interview.
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The great disposition and good attitudes of the interviewers.
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How nice the students were. They were extremely helpful and answered all of our (the tour group) questions.
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The interviewers and staff were extremely welcoming. Baton Rouge is a great city, and the school has a nice location on the edge of campus. No parking headaches!
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Fantastic facilities, the helpfulness of current veterinary students and friendliness of the staff.
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The interviewers were easy to talk to
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We were having more of a chat as opposed to them asking me a list of questions.
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How friendly and relaxed the interviewers and administration were. Even the security guard at the entrance told me good luck.
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The interviewers did their best to make me feel comfortable and relaxed. Also, I liked that there were first year students in the waiting room to help ease my anxiety.
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How nice the interviewers were.
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The interviewers
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The setting and friendliness of the interviewers, and the light mood they set.
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The friendliness of the interviewers
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The friendliness of the interviewers. The seemed to genuinely attempt to make the interview as stress free as possible.
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Friendliness of admissions director!
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The positivity and encouragement of the interviewers, as well as the helpful current students that were available before and after the interview.
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The mood of the interview was very lax, and the interviewers were so friendly.
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The hospitality and the cooperation of first year students to try and relax us that were there for interview
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None
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The friendliness of the faculty members
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All three of the people who interviewed me were friendly and polite. They did not make me feel like any of my answers were wrong or needed to be more thought out.
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The way I was able to answer the questions in a way I felt was right.
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All 3 interviewers were very polite. I did not feel like I was being drilled with questions.
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The involvement of the students in the "holding room"
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Everything was handled in a professional manner
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The down-to-earth honesty of the interviewers
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My interviewers smiled at me a lot and gave comments during the interview like, "you are a multi tasker".
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The attitude of the interviews and their ability to make me feel welcome
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They were very friendly.
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Friendliness of the director of admissions.
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The lightness of the interviewers
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Relationships between students and faculty
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The style of interview, the positivity of the interviewers
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How casually the interviewers maintained a conversationally based interview.
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The relaxed atmosphere of the interview
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The resumes of the interviewers
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How relaxed the interviewers were made me feel more comfortable.
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The interviewers were very nice.
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I was impressed by the judges interest in my business background. When I explained the business plan I had prepared in class, they were very interested in my research and results of the plan. I was very excited to be able to share my project with them.
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All of the interviewers were veterinarians that went to LSU Vet School, and one came in from New Orleans and another came in from Chicago.
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The questions were surprisingly straight forward. I was expecting many more "trick" questions designed to trip me up. Instead, it was very open and more or less allowed me to control the interview.
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The professional and friendly demeanor of interviewers and admissions director and students.
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The niceness of the interviewers and the fact that current students kept stopping by to talk to us and answer questions we had.
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The genuine care of the interviewers.
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Very nice, relaxed atmosphere
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The friendliness of the interviewers.
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The eagerness for current students to come by the waiting room to talk and give advice.
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I was impressed by the friendly, laid back, conversational atmosphere of the interview.
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The conversational feeling of the interview
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I really enjoyed the students and how positive and cheerful they all seemed. I also enjoyed how quickly communication were responded to.
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The open house was very informative and exciting.
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The interviewers were friendly and made me feel comfortable during the interview. It was not near as stressful as I anticipated.
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It was very laid-back and comfortable. It was more of a conversation than an interrogation.
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Flexibility of the interview. Most questions were based on my response to the first question they asked me: "Tell me about yourself."
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How nice and welcoming the interviewers were. I did not feel uncomfortable at all which was nice since it was such a stressful situation for the applicant.
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LSU as a whole is very inviting, warm, and compassionate about their students and their program. They want us to succeed, even if we were to choose another school over LSU.
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The school staff's friendly outlook, refreshments, tried to make it very welcoming. I also like having current students in the room to talk to and help us to relax.
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The friendliness of the staff
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The veterinarians interviewing me were very nice and made me feel comfortable
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The friendliness of the school
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The welcoming reception the night before was very informational. The current first years let us ask them all kinds of questions and they were all very positive.
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The friendliness of the current students in the waiting room, really tried to answer all questions and to calm our nerves.
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The politeness of the interviewers.
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How helpful the admissions office was, and how welcoming and helpful the students were.
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The interviewers ease and attitude in the interview.
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The interviewers were really nice and relaxed.
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The interviewers were very nice and had a good sense of humor which helped to break the ice.
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The interviews were well organized, friendly veterinary students were present to answer any questions, and everyone from the admissions office was very nice.
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Friendly staff, current students,
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I felt very comfortable with the interviewers. They were all very friendly and they helped me to feel more confident about myself.
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How relaxed the interviewers were.
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The way the interviews responded to me and the helpfulness of the entire staff and student body.
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The panel seemed very friendly and seemed genuinely interested in the interviewee.
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Very friendly people
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The majority of the questions were not very difficult, and they were based on my response to "tell me about yourself".
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The interviewers were very friendly and it was very conversational. It was good to have first year students to speak with prior to the interview.
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How incredibly friendly and welcoming all of the staff, students, and interviewers were.
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Wasn't very impressed with my interview committee.
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Atmosphere of interview
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Admissions is extremely efficient in updating students.
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The out of state applicant interviews was scheduled on the day of the LSU open house, so we could see the campus.
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Everyone was very friendly and responsive
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Everyone was really nice.
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Beforehand being with others equally as nervous made me feel less worried.
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The interviewers were very laid back and very open with me.
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Everyone was so eager to help the interviewees. It had a calming effect and their welcoming manner really gives the school bonus points in my opinion.
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The people were very nice and friendly, and extremely down-to-earth.
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How relaxed everyone tried to make you feel and how friendly everyone was.
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The friendliness and postive attitude of the interviewers. They made me feel very comofortable and relaxed.
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The overall vibe of the interview. It was not at all what I expected. The ones who did my interview didn't seem intimidated at all. The were really nice and seemed genuinely interested in what I had to say. I really appreciated the fact that they didn't interrupt me in the middle of my answers or anything.
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Timely manner
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Their friendliness and wanting everyone to succeed
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Everybody was really friendly and made me feel welcome
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Two of my 3 interviewers seemed to really want to get to know me and seemed like they were genuinely looking for reasons to let me in as opposed to looking for reasons not to
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The interviewers were gracious, and forgiving of my nervousness. Once we got into the heart of the interview, I calmed down. The interviewers said they appreciated my level of preparedness, which allowed me to leave the interview feeling as if I had done everything in my power to make this a positive experience.
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The interviewers were relaxed and that made me relax.
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The people who interviewed me were all very nice and made me feel comfortable
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The interviewers were polite and very welcome to discussion. It was professional, yet cordially laid back. Overall a very pleasant experience.
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They were friendly
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The interviewers were extremely friendly and laid-back.
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The interviews friendly attitude.
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The interview team was very interactive during my interview and made it feel more like a conversation than an interview.
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I was impressed with the involvement and willingness of current Vet students to participate and help interviewees to feel as comfortable as possible.
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The interviewers were very laid back and not at all out to get you. I truly felt as though they wanted me to do well and really get to know me as a person.
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They were SO friendly!
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Everyone was laid back and that limited the amount of stress you had prior to the interview.
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The level of professionalism.
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The atmosphere was great. Everyone was friendly and I was able to really relax. It was more like just having a conversation and I feel like they really got to know me and I them.
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The interviewers concern that I be aware what I was getting myself into, regarding both finances and work load.
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It was in a very cozy room which was nice. It was like you were sitting down to coffee with your parents friends or something.
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The friendly attitude of the panel. They helped me calm down and seemed like they wanted me to do my best.
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The friendliness of the Admissions Staff and Interviewers.
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Interviewers seemed genuinely interested in getting to know me, not grilling me. It was a very relaxed, casual conversation.
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The large animal/ food animal facilities
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The responsiveness of everyone and the laid back atmosphere.
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The other students there answering your questions.
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The admissions office is amazing and so responsive! Also, the school was so lively because of the Open House, and it was great getting to meet so many current students and professors.
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The people were nice
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The current students who were there to answer questions and the relaxed feeling of the interview.
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Excellent welcoming reception night before with an informative presentation and in-depth tour. Really helped me to find out more about school and actually used some of that info during my interview. Also had some first years come and talk one-on-one with us in the interview waiting room.
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It was a very laid back setting even though I was really nervous
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I felt that the interviewers really wanted to get know me, and the interview was not intimidating at all.
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Everyone was so friendly! The interviewers were really nice and welcoming. We had our own room to sit and wait and chat with other interviewees with food and drink, which was nice because the open house was going on as well. Actually, having interviews the same day as open house made the environment a little more welcoming, and we were able to see a lot things that go at the school.
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The entire SVM campus is extremely family oriented.
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Everyone there was beyond helpful and they didn't seem out to get you at all.
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The very family nature of LSU and the fact that the inteviewers were very nice and welcoming. They truly wanted you to do well. They also had A LOT of first year students around to talk to and an open house on the day of the interview!
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The interview panel was extremely nice and energetic. I was beyond nervous, and they had a way of calming me down tremendously. LSU SVM finally designated a room for applicants to wait and meet with other applicants and current, veterinary students before the interview. I found that this room definitely helped ease the stress!
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The interviewers were very friendly, which helped me feel more relaxed.
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It was very relaxed and they were very nice. I went and bought a pantsuit for it, but nice slacks and a blouse would have been fine.
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The interviewers were all very friendly, humorous and seemed genuinely interested in finding out more about me as a person
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Interviewers did their best to make me feel comfortable.
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Not much.
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Baton Rouge, though it has its problems, was a friendly town and I felt at home there, something I did not expect.
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The people are so nice!
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about interviewers lacking interest, professionalism, and engagement during the interview process. Suggestions were made to ensure all interviewers are attentive, ask questions, and maintain a welcoming atmosphere to help alleviate applicant nerves and create a positive experience.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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One of the interviewers did not use as much eye contact as the other two, which made me feel as though they weren't as interested
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One of the interviewers stared at the floor the whole time. Interviewers didn't seem very interested to be there.
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Overall, I felt I had a very positive interview experience due to the welcoming attitude of those interviewing me.
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The only faculty interviewer in the room pulled out his phone and began checking it as I was answering a question. This seemed very unprofessional and spoke poorly for both the school and that faculty member. Also, this same faculty member was very insensitive to the fact that my prior withdrawal to veterinary school was not by choice and was forced due to necessary surgery and seemed to think that this was an unfair use of a seat in the class because it might happen again even though I had previously stated I have been cleared by my doctor to proceed with veterinary school.
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The building.
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Nothing to speak of.
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Nothing
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One of my interviewers was a resident and not board certified
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The amount of students waiting to interview at one time was a little overwhelming.
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N/A
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Only negative is there was no direction once the interview was over.
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The only thing that impacted me negatively was that my interview was 25 minutes later than scheduled. I had managed to keep myself calm until then but felt myself getting more nervous the longer i waited,
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Nothing impressed me negatively.
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Nothing really, I loved the entire experience.
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Guests were not allowed in interview "holding room" which was fine for me, but I could tell some interviewees Were nervous having no one to wait with them. There were some current vet students in the room, but not enough to ensure no one was waiting alone.
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Of the 3 interviewers, only one person asked me about 90% of the questions. This made me feel like the other 2 were not interested.
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Nothing.
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There wasn't much king cake left when I got there. ;)
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Nothing, they were great!
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The waiting in the first year students classroom for the interviewers to call me.
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The orientation was at night, so it was hard to find the veterinary building. The directions I printed were coming from a different direction, so they weren't that helpful.
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Most of the current students in the waiting room were skipping class to be there, but I enjoyed meeting them all the same.
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The tone of this interview was different than when I interviewed last year. It wasn't necessarily a bad thing but it shook me up a little.
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Perhaps it would help for the interviewers to have name tags. When I was escorted into the interview room, I was so nervous that I could hardly retain each of their names.
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The length of the interview- I feel like it was 5 minutes long.
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The interviewers did not seem to like me and were not as nice as I was expecting them to be.
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I don't have any major complaints. However, I did not get interviewed until 30 minutes after my scheduled time.
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The interviewers reaction to the vet I worked for due to past conflicts between them
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...
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I honestly cannot think of anything that impressed me negatively during the interview process.
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The tension in the room during the interview I felt like I was calm, cool, and collected and the interviewer were up tight.
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The interview was very short, but I understand there were many applicants to interview.
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Not applicable
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Nothing about the interview. At the welcome reception we received a presentation about how all LSU graduates get jobs and they make more than the average new graduate. Don't know how much of that to buy.
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Absolutely nothing.
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A lot of ethical questions.
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One interviewer in particular Was not dressed properly and slouched the whole time and acted like he didn't want to be there.
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Interviews were 20 minutes behind schedule
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Open house crowds
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There was nothing about the interview that impressed me negatively.
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I had to wait a long time, which made me more nervous.
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Nothing really impressed me negatively. The interviewers seemed prepared, interested in me, and thoroughly genuine.
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Nothing. Maybe a sign to where the bathrooms are located would be a good thing. Haha, I had to hunt.
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I appeared to bore them with a story I gave to tell them a little bit about myself.
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No tour was given for in-state students. You had to come to open-house which was crowded and for the public. Interviews were running behind schedule.
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The lack of interaction with the committee and the admissions office.
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Nothing, really
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Drilled me a lot about how I was going to finance vet school. I felt like more questions should have been focused on animal or academic related questions.
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I felt a little rushed and it made me pretty nervous. I did not think the interview had to be longer than 20 minutes but I had the distinct feeling that they were running behind.
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There were no waters left when i went into the waiting room. Bot a big deal at all but cotton mouth is very common in those situations
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The tour guide didn't tell us a lot about the programs, she just showed us where things were.
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Nothing at this point.
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Welcoming reception the night before the interview was a little chaotic, and I didn't like that family members couldn't come in.
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Waiting in the room before the interview and having current vet students come in and out.
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They did such a great job, that now if I were lucky enough to get multiple offers, I would have a very tough time deciding on the best school. (Joke.) I was blown away by the quality of this school.
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They were running a little late, but that is to be expected
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It was difficult to park and check in for interview during the open house
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My interview group was running early, some were on time and some were behind. My group only really asked me 3 questions before moving on to the next person. i would have thought that would have asked more since they were running early.
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No negative comments; too stressed to notice
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My impressions were all positive of the school.
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Their smuggness when I answered one of the questions. It was only once and only one of the interviewers in the whole interview but it still left an impression on me.
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They were not on time for my interview.
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I still felt very nervous and pressured throughout the interview.
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I did not like that LSU's annual Open House was held on the same day as my interview. I feel like I did not learn as much about the veterinary program as I could have without that chaos. Because I spent a lot of time and money applying to LSU and traveling to my interview, I would have liked the day to be more focused on the potential veterinary students.
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Interview an hour behind schedule
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There were no negative aspects.
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The 30 minute wait.
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Nothing really...
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The room was very small and we were all too close to each other.
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During the majority of the interview, one of the interviewers payed little to no attention to me as I was responding to questions. He/she was literally looking around the room as if very bored from my responses. I felt that this was rude and distracting, and this made me feel as though this person was not there in the interview for me. I was trying to keep eye contact with all interviewers during the interview, but I was unable to keep eye contact with the person looking all around the room while I was speaking.
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It was an overall good experience
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My interview committee was very quiet and almost dull, not giving me much to work with or asking questions about my experiences even though I felt like I gave them enough bait.
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It was a little difficult to get a true feeling of the campus during open house. I didn't feel like I was able to get a real sense of the facilities on the tour.
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My interview was about 35 minutes late and the tour given by two third year students was awful. They had no idea where anything was and they were starting in their clinicals in two weeks!
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The interview committee I had really had their poker faces on... I guess it is supposed to be stressful, but some head nods and smiles would have made me feel more at ease.
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They were a bit behind schedule
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Nothing. Everyone was kind and the facilities were amazing. I not only had an informative interview trip, but they also made it fun.
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Just the fact that the interview seemed to end really fast.
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Didn't have a negative impression
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Out-of-state tuition
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It was sometimes difficult to know exactly what they were asking me when they asked me questions.
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Not too much negativity. I would have liked a little more time to talk, I suppose. We ran out of time before they really could ask that many questions.
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I wish it would have been longer and have more room to talk freely about interests
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The type of questions
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When mentioning a time when I had to overcome an obstacle- the effects of being in a car accident- the team questioned my capabilities to work with large animals due to injuries suffered 10 years ago. I felt like they questioned my ability to perform as a potential large animal vet, although I have clearly overcome those obstacles in the 10 years between the car accident and the interview.
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The interview was scheduled on the same day as the veterinary program's open house. There were thousands of people at the open house, making it a little nerve racking for arriving interviewees.
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The interviewers were kind of spaced out and not sitting very close together so it made it a little difficult to make eye contact with all of them while answering their questions. At times, it felt like I was looking around the room.
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I had to wait an hour and a half past my interview time
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Multiple questions regarding cheating. If I were going to cheat, would I honestly tell you? Any person with a brain in their head is going to tell you exactly what you want to hear.
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The questions were kinda tough and if you haven't been reading veterinary journals and magazines then you probably wouldn't know a lot about the topics and you won't have a set opinion yet because you aren't involved in it.
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My interview was 30 minutes later than scheduled.
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I wished I would have had more time to explain myself at the beginning of the interview.
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The 10 second pause after I answered a question.
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The small animal facilities
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I was not negatively impressed by anything.
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The interviewers seemed to be in a rush.
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The facilities are a bit old, but I don't really care, as long as the teaching is cutting-edge.
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Condition of the office I was interviewed in, very worn furniture, crooked pictures
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Some of the other interviews were late in happening. This was somewhat stressful for the other applicants.
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Nothing at all!
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Can't recall anything specific
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Nothing in particular.
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Though the interview being on the same day as the open house was somewhat helpful, having little chlidren running circles around me did not exactly calm me down any. They did have a room (the holding pen) set aside to relax a bit, which was nice.
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Can't think of anything, I suppose the interviews were running late, but for me I was too so it worked out just fine :D Besides it showed that the interviewers were more about learning who you were and not keeping schedules :D
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My panel seemed a bit rushed. They kept looking at the clock in between questions. I found this a little irritating since my interview began ten minutes late; I wanted to get my image across as fully as possible.
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Some of the other interviewees seemed surprisingly young and naive. Most looked very uncomfortable in suits...Having been there, I'd recommend just going business casual and working on self confidence...
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Ditto
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The smell of Baton Rouge
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time that the interview process would be more relaxed and conversational than they anticipated. Many recommended preparing to talk about themselves and their experiences, staying calm, and not stressing too much.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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That there were a lot of people that are being interviewed. I was surprised at the number of people I met in the waiting room and to think that there were 3 people almost every twenty minutes was overwhelming.
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Talk more about yourself and your accomplishments, give a strong closing statement
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The information provided by the admissions office was helpful in knowing what to expect. I don't feel there were any big "unknowns" before going into the interview.
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N/A
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I did not know that it was a closed interview.
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Economics of Veterinary Practice
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Nothing, I felt prepared.
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Nothing
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More details about the university
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Just how nice the interviewers were and how they relaxed me.
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Nothing really
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The GPS directions to the SVM take you through a gated road, so you must find an alternate route.
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There is nothing that they asked me that I didn't already know.
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It was a blind interview.
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I already know this, but I think it is really important for people to go prepared to talk about themselves and what makes them different and interesting.
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I wish I had remembered to swallow my gum : )
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That the interviewers would be so friendly and there would be some questions that would make me feel more at ease, such as, "What do you like to do in your spare time?"
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A better definition of animal husbandry
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That i really did not need to be nervous.
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Opportunities that were available once graduated
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I wasn't sure where to park, but my vehicle was where I left it and didn't have a ticket on the window, so I guess I picked the right spot!
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SDN gives you a heads up on everything so there is nothing that I didn't know ahead of time.
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The actual address so I could put it into my GPS.
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I wish I knew my interview would start 20' early..I was walking into the waiting room as my name was called.
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Who my interviewers were, but that is not part of the school's interviewing policy.
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I wish I would've known they were going to be more interested in talking about the experiences I did have rather than asking me the questions I had researched.
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That I should probably memorize the names and position of each of my interviewers and ask each of them individual questions at the end. Also wish I would've known that it wouldn't have been so scary!
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A little bit more about how my 3+1 program works if I am admitted into vet school.
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Nothing in particular.
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The interviewers only ask four or five questions.
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How calm the interview would be.
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That the interviewer did not like the vet I worked for
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What questions to ask the interviewers
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The only thing that I did not know ahead of time that would have been nice to know was how exactly we were to be informed if we received an offer or not. I figured out that it was through the online status check system, but it would have been nice to hear that from someone at the Welcome Reception.
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That veterinarians have a high suicide rate
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The lady who came and took me back to the room to be interviewed was actually one of my interviewers.
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Not applicable
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Nothing.
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I don't believe there were any surprises at all. I was prepared ahead of time thanks to LA Tech and finding links online that were helpful.
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That they were going to ask mainly ethical questions.
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That it wasn't so stressful.
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How chill the interview would be
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How busy the open house would be. I would have arrived early to tour the school
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How unstressdul the interview was going to be
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What is your strongest character?
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That they aren't out to get you, and to stay calm.
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I wish I would have realized that the interview was going to be less stressful than I thought. I went in to the interview nervous, expecting to be drilled with questions, but the interviewers were very friendly and interested in my answers to their questions.
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I felt that I was pretty prepared.
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Where the bathrooms were! And that you could bring family with you while you wait. That was nice, and I found out last minute!
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That the other women would be wearing very stylish pants suits and I didn't. Other than that, the information given on LSU's website did a wonderful job of preparing me.
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That my mom shrunk my shirt the night before and it did not fit.
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I feel like I knew most of what to expect.
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More numbers: how many were to be interviewed, how many were to be accepted, etc.
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Some of the questions, especially the business side of things
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I would have liked to have known the interviewer's names. I want to be a large animal vet and it would have helped me connect and discuss more heavily in my interests versus just the vet profession in general terms.
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That I should not have been so nervous because it was not as intense as I assumed it would be.
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The interviewers aren't trying to scare you!
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I figured there would be some questions that would stump me and a few threw me off guard but i feel like i recovered nicely.
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I wish I had known how late the welcoming reception would go.
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I spent a lot of time preparing, so there weren't any suprises during this process.
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I wish I would have known it was a blind interview ahead of time. For some reason, I did not know this until the day of.
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Baton Rouge is confusing at night and traffic can be unpredictable - leave your hotel early to get there on time.
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Where to park
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I wish I would have known the nature of the interview. I expected a more stressful, pressured interview. I think a lot of that was simply nerves, something that no one really influence or prevent!
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How much they would ask me about my psychology degree
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It wasn't as scary as I thought it was going to be!
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Everyone had a suit!
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I was adequately prepared
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The style of the interview; I was prepared for a different set of questions than the ones I received.
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Known about animal healthcare.
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Some of the questions that would be asked.
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Nothing, I think I was pretty well prepared for the questions I got.
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There was nothing that took place that I wasn't prepared for.
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I wish I had realized how hectic the day was going to be and how hard it was going to get a good tour of the facilities. I also wish I had known that the Army Veterinary Corps recruiter was only going to be available for a few hours.
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Where I would like to be in 5 years
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That it was not that bad and not to stress.
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That i didn't need to arrive so early and sit around and wait past my interview time.
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I wish I would have not stressed so much before the interview. It was not 'absolutely horrible' as I expected.
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I would be pressed on my equine experience.
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The major problems facing the beef industry.
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The open house is extremely chaotic. The welcoming reception is not dressy. Everyone there is very laid-back.
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How laid back the conversation would be
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A little more about the emphasis of the interview on the application in general.
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Nothing. The admissions staff answered all of my questions so there were no surprises
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How easy it would be :)
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I felt prepared...so nothing
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The professions/specialties of my interviewers.
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JUST RELAX!
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The fact that the interviewers were not there to make the experience stressful, so that I could have been a lot more relaxed since the beginning.
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Not sure
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That it wasn't going to be as stressful as I had expected
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RELAX!!! Everyone tells you it's not a big deal and there is nothing to worry about. I didn't listen, and worried myself sick. I got absolutely no sleep the night before because I was so nervous. Turns out, just like everyone said, it's really nothing to worry about. The interviewers are very happy to be there and to meet you. They acknowledge what a huge deal it is for you, and do everything they can to make you feel comfortable. They know what it feels like to be in your position, and they aren't there to terrorize you. They just want to get to know you as best they can in the 20 minutes they have with you.
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I did an extensive amount of research on LSU SVM, including seeking guidance from SVM staff prior to the interview process. I was able to discuss specific summer research opportunities, and felt supported in the decision to apply for the programs after they acknowledged that my prior experience would help.
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I wish I had known more ethical issues to talk about.
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Just prepare a little more
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Not to freak out!
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I feel that I was pretty well prepared
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I wish I had known what they were going to ask me.
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That there was nothing to be nervous about.
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Knowing the questions or the topics covered would have been helpful. I understand that being prepared to answer the questions takes away from the interview aspect, but without the interview team being able to look at your application you don't want to forget to mention a very important point that the interview team should know.
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I felt pretty prepared, especially following the previous nights interviewee reception held by the school.
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Just to RELAX and not freak out as much as I did. The interviewers are very nice and understand how nervous and stressed out you are during the interview process. It really was not as bad as I thought it would be. They weren't drilling me with questions, it was more of a conversation kind of thing.
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How relaxed it would be
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I would have liked to have known that it was a closed file interview. It didn't really affect anything, it's just nice to be aware of.
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Because of the questions that were asked, I wish I had read some articles about these topics before my interview so I would have a more calculated answer.
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Nothing. I knew what I was going into.
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That I am wanted to go to the school and it is alot about learning about the school.
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JUST RELAX
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I wish I had known to bring more food with me. There were some snacks available, but by the time I left the school I was starving!
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To ask for an individual / interviewee only tour... don't wade through the open house.
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I would have liked to know the setting of the interview. I was glad it was in a small office, but foreknowledge may have reduced stress.
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Not to be so nervous. Even though everyone said this over and over, the interview was pretty laid-back and I should not have worried so much.
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Don't stress so much about the suit! There was a variety of outfits:skirts with sweaters or blouses, pants with sweaters/blouses, and suits too! You don't have to spend a ton of money to buy a suit, just look clean, professional, and put-together!
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The interview was really structured so that you were in control. The majority of questions were formed from things you mentioned early on in the interview after you answered the traditional, "Tell me about yourself" question.
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Nothing. I had more than ample amounts of information.
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Don't stress (I know its impossible not to!) but again they really wanted you to do well :D
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I should have relaxed all week instead of over-preparing for these twenty minutes.
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To relax, it's a big deal, but it's best to just be yourself.
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Not to stress so much.
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Walking through a muddy parking lot in heels is not the best way to start an interview.
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Nothing I can think of.
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Cumulative GPA doesn't matter!
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
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.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested quicker response times for acceptance letters, updates via email, improvements in the supplemental application setup for saving progress, conducting interviews on separate days from open house events, and providing more information about the interview process to reduce stress. Many praised the admissions office for being helpful, friendly, and communicative throughout the process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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I was happy to know about my interview status in December before the holidays but there is a lot of wait time in between, especially after the interview where I am waiting to know my results. I know there was the unfortunate situation of the weather but it is not fun having to wait so long to hear back.
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Quicker response time for letters of acceptance.
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I have had only positive experiences with every one in the admissions office thus far.
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The supplemental application setup is primitive and should really be updated so that progress can be saved under an applicant's name and accessed later. The fact that it has to all be done in a word processor is extremely inconvenient. At interview day there were no opportunities for tours of the facilities and so I still do not know what the conditions of the facilities are. I feel that this is something that is vital to the interview day experience and to making a decision on attendance to a school. I have not been to a single interview day that did not have tours except for LSU.
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None to give, have been satisfied throughout the process
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Email acceptances and refusals
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Let students know that they will not be able to check on receipt of transcripts until the VET school receives their VMCAS application, not when the student submits their application.
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Have someone when exiting the interview to thank you for coming and allow you to leave.
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I do not really have any suggestions. Applicants that receive interviews are going to be nervous no matter what, and that was the hardest part for me. I feel that the interviewers did well, and I felt relaxed once the interview was started.
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Overall great process!
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Keep it up!
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Great interview! I really got to know the school and now I am completely convinced this is where I want to go even though I have other offers.
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Sending out some type of letter explaining that the interviewers understand that we are nervous and are not there to set us up with trick questions would be helpful! A veterinary student told me "They know you're nervous but they make you feel comfortable and the interview is more laid back than you would think." I immediately felt better afterwards and thought "Why can't LSU tell us that?!"
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One of the interviewers was on her phone (texting) on and off during the interview -- this was a little distracting for me. Otherwise I had a great experience.
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None online info update was more helpful than any other school
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Being able to pay the supplemental application fee online would be very helpful!
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Nothing! The admissions staff has been wonderful, especially Jared Granier. They go above and beyond to make you feel comfortable and keep you updated every step of the way.
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None. The admissions office was extremely helpful and responsive during the entire process. The interview process seems too quick: 25' for 4 years. That being said, I understand the resource constraints and volume of applications it must cover.
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N/a
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Keep doing what you doing
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The interview itself took place in quite a friendly atmosphere. The only thing that was uncomfortable was waiting for my interview, but that is no fault of the admissions office. A positive experience
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None- the everyone in the admissions office really do their best to get the information to you as soon as possible and try help you relax prior to the interview. Overall I've had a positive experience.
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No suggestions. I love the Online Status Check System.
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I think acceptances and denials should be mailed out in the form of a letter. All other communication can be done via the internet. However, a physical letter is more personal.
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None, super laid-back process. The admissions office made the whole thing a very low-stress experience.
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One of the interviewers was very unprofessional.
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I really enjoyed the interview experience I had at LSU. :)
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I have no current comments or suggestions for the admissions office.
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I'm very pleased with the way everything has been handled so far.
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I would have liked a little more time during the interview. It felt like I was only back there for 5 minutes but it went really well and my interviewers were very nice.
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Don't have interviews on the same day as open house. It was a little crazy!
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Don't stress!! It's not as bad as you are making it out to be.
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Perhaps conduct the interviews on a day other than the open house day. There were so many people there that it was difficult to see the school and the facilities, much less get a real feel of the school.
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Everything has been good so far. This is a well set up admissions process from what I've seen.
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Have a map of how to get to campus from the interstates/the main drags for those of us who were from out of town. The gate lady threw me off being there Monday (interview) but not Saturday (open house), and it took me another 15 minutes to find another route that did not go through campus!
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None. It was stressful as could be, but there's really no way around it! Providing refreshments and current students to talk to was a great idea.
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Keep up the good work and thanks for the pleasant experience !!!
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It would be nice and more personal to receive a letter in the mail when you get an interview or get accepted instead of everything being put online.
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Interview less students.
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None. Very Friendly. Made me feel very comfortable.
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Jared Granier with LSU SVM Admissions was excellent and he helped to make the application process a great experience!
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A first or second year student mentor program for the incoming interviewers would be an awesome idea. Someone they can talk to and get to know instead of the general meet a great.
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None; the admissions office does an excellent job of communicating with the applicants and keeping them updated in an efficient and organized manner. Great job :)
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Sending actual e-mails with application status updates would have seemed more personable to me than having to constantly check the online status check system. At least having an e-mail for my interview invitation and offer of admission would have been nice.
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None, truthfully. Jared and the admissions committee does a wonderful job of contacting applicants and interviewees. They do their job well and care about EVERY part of their program, and each student who is or wants to become a part of it.
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Great Job!
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Love the stauts check system! No negative comments at all!
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The interview preparation packet I received did not adequately prepare me for the questions I received in my interview. According to the packet, I was to be prepared for ethical questions and questions related to current veterinary trends. I studied up on both of those topics very thoroughly, but was asked nothing along those lines. Instead, I was asked to make a personal statement to open the interview (I was unaware of this), and the questions were to come from my statement. I was completely prepared for an interview I never received. I did well during the interview, I just wanted to comment that the preparation guide misled me in terms of what to expect. I don't know if my experience was unusal or the norm, but it definitely added to my stress level during that time.
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I felt that the waiting room was chaotic and that made it more difficult for me to relax. Unfortunately, I don't have a better method to suggest. It seems necessary.
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Shorter waiting periods for updates would be nice.
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Holding interviews on the same day as the annual Open House created unnecessary stress and chaos. I would have preferred for the interviews to be held on a separate day that was more focused on potential veterinary students.
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Spread interview out over 4 days so no one has to interview after lunch. I feel when you interview late the interviewers are tired and paying less attention.
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None, admissions office is top notch
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Jared is the man. My favorite admissions director out of all the schools.
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Loved the fact that the interview was done on the day of the Open House!!!
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Not a thing. Everyone in the office was incredibly helpful and friendly. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.
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There was not much I would change about the process. I loved coming to visit and the fact that the interview was on Open House Day just allowed me to see more of the school and reinforce my decision.
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Mr. Granier is the best! He was so good at keeping us up-to-date on what was happening in the admissions process, the weather (bad weather) in the days leading up to the interview. Terrific guy and makes the whole process much less stressful!
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N/A: No suggestions needed!
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I really have no suggestions. The Admissions committee and the way they work out everything is great. They are super attentive with the students regarding any questions they have, everything is aswered as soon as they can do it and they do it the nicest way. I love the fact that your account status online is pretty much updated every few days so you know if your checklist is complete or not (as opposed to some other universities, where nothing is updated and you have to call). I personally think that both the Welcoming Reception and the Interviews were carried in a very organized manner, the fact that some interviews got pushed a little later was not the admissions fault, the weather complicated things and there is no way admissions could help that. Overall, I would say that the admissions process for LSU has been the easiest one to work with, at least from the universities I applied to.
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I really don't have any complaints everything went smoothly and in a timely manner, i had a great experience and everyone was very nice and comforting!
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Keep it up, doing a good job of recruiting for your school.
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The reception held the night before was great and made me feel a lot more comfortable for interviews the next day. Encourage students to take a tour after the reception so that they have a chance to see the hospital without the craziness of the open house.
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The interview process was organized, and as efficient as it could have been. In the future, I'd suggest some basic courtesies to keep in mind while students are waiting for their interviews in the designated waiting room. Friends that come to offer support are wonderful for those applicants that have them. Conversations between friends and family, especially those that offer unsolicited advice, can be a source of stress and distract the other candidates from being able to focus.
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Nothing!! I don't see how you could make the system any better ... very easy to accses and very helpful and friendly Admissions director.
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I like the way the interviews were set up. I also found that the people were honestly interested in what I had to say and were not there to judge me.
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I wish there was a way to speed up the process. We are only given a few months to find housing, jobs, and places for our animals once we are accepted.
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I really appreciated the students giving us a tour of the veterinary school and facilities. I learned a lot more than I think I would have on the self guided tour and it helped me get a better feel for your students. However, because the tour was during the open house it was sometimes impossible to hear what they were saying and I feel I missed out on some useful information. I think running the tours a little earlier in the day on Friday would have been great because I felt much too tired to stay up for the tour after the orientation lectures. I had a great time,I enjoyed the campus and all of the faculty and staff were friendly and helpful.
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I felt the interview was somewhat unorganized. I would have liked for the interviewers to know more about me than just my name. Some of the questions they asked were directly found in the application, so having that to look at before or during the interview would have been more efficient.
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Nothing at all, the admissions office at LSU is amazing and so helpful!
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Inform the applicants what the interview pannel know and dont know about them.. At some schools it's an open folder and others it's not...
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No new suggestions, everything seems to be working well.
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Interviewers did a great job in making the process less stressful.
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I thought everything was wonderful.
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I have no suggestions. They did an excellent job.
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I was very impressed with the LSU admissions process. We were kept well-informed and all of my questions were answered promptly and directly. I really appreciated being able to check my status online at any time, and I was very pleased with the level of communication from the admissions folks. The LSU admissions office has done an incredible job - far better than any of the other schools I applied to.
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None - they are the most responsive of any school and try to minimize applicants' stress.
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The only suggestion I have for them is not to call some people with acceptances while making others wait for mail. This caused undue stress.
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Wow! Admissions was informative, prompt, and very friendly. Best admission office, to be sure!
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The admissions office was outstanding and quick to respond throughout the entire application process
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They are amazing and super helpful...if only all schools could be that way!
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I wish I had some but everything about LSU's admission process was FANTASTIC! They had an up to date
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Applicants love free snacks....
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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Baton Rouge
34% interviewees used Baton Rouge (Baton Rouge), with 17% using BTR (BTR) and 14% using Baton Rouge Airport (Baton Rouge Airport) and 7% using to Baton Rouge (ATL) and 7% using New Orleans (New Orleans) and 3% using Atlanta and Baton Rouge (Atlanta and Baton Rouge) and 3% using baton rouge (baton rouge) and 3% using Baton Rouge airport (Baton Rouge airport) and 3% using None (None) and 3% using GTR (GTR) and 3% using Atlanta and Baton Rouge airport (Atlanta and Baton Rouge airport).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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18% Airplane
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82% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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1% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the La Quinta (average ranking 5.9/10), with some staying at Hampton Inn (average rating 8.2/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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La Quinta
5.9/10
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Hampton Inn
8.2/10
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Staybridge Suites, Mariott
10/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are in state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Admissions staff (6%)
Faculty member (4%)
Other (26%)
Student (64%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (78%)
Neutral (22%)
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