Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences
Stillwater, OK
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Applicants reported being asked a variety of questions during medical school interviews, including scenarios about euthanasia, animal research ethics, handling stress, and the role of veterinarians in different settings. Some respondents mentioned questions related to learning preferences, diversity in the classroom, and public health implications in veterinary medicine. Additionally, references to MMI format, Multiple Mini Interview, and nondisclosure agreements were noted, indicating a structured interview process with confidentiality requirements.
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Do I think research has a place in the veterinary field and why?
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What role does a veterinarian have in public health?
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What would you do if you do not get accepted into the program this year?
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Do you prefer to study in a group or alone?
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Tell us about yourself and how you became interested in veterinary medicine.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences discussed a variety of topics, including handling academic challenges, preventing burnout, recognizing animal abuse, opinions on rural vet attire, and non-vets performing veterinary tasks. The interviews featured life-related inquiries about goals, priorities, accomplishments, and personal interests, with no specific mention of an MMI format or nondisclosure agreements.
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What do you do if you are not performing your best in a class?
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How do you keep from getting burned out in your difficult classes?
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What I did in my free time, then we got into what books we were all reading and if I had read the James Herriot books (of course!)?
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If you saw clear signs of animal abuse, what would you do?
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Do you think it is inappropriate for rural vets to dress down (aka cowboy boots, jeans, and a polo)?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Oklahoma State University Center for Veterinary Health Sciences discussed various topics such as maintaining a professional presence on social media, handling client complaints, distinguishing between animal rights and animal welfare, addressing ignorance, and expressing aspirations for the field of veterinary medicine. Some respondents mentioned challenges with specific questions like discussing social media strategies, dealing with negative feedback about veterinarians, and recalling instances of taking a difficult stand or making unpopular decisions, with a few noting unexpected variations of common interview prompts.
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How does a veterinary practice maintain a professional but personal presence on social media? What other ways can a clinic use social media to help their clients?
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If a client was badmouthing one of your veterinarians, what would you do?
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The difference between animal rights and animal welfare. It was hard for me not to state my opinion about it.
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In general, do you believe people are ignorant?
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What do you hope to change in the field of vet. med.?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a in a group interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Oklahoma City Will Rogers World Airport (OKC)
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Oklahoma City Airport
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
No responses
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as average
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
No responses
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by utilizing resources such as mock interviews with friends, lists of possible interview questions provided by pre-veterinary clubs, online platforms like SDN, and seeking advice from current students. They also focused on practicing their answers, reviewing common interview questions, staying updated on current events, and researching relevant legislative issues in veterinary medicine.
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I answered the question list provided by the pre-veterinary club and I did a mock interview with a friend.
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I used a list of possible interview questions provided by the Pre-Vet Club. I responded to them out loud and then typed out a summary of my answer to look back on for future reference. I also used a lot of websites and YouTube videos for help with questions that I thought were difficult to answer.
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Mock interviews, old questions from pre-vet club, talking to current students.
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Pre-vet club sent out example questions.
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Interview feedback, asked vet students for advice, caught up on current events, and looked into state legislature involving vet med.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the responsiveness, positivity, and encouragement displayed by the panel and the 4th-year vet students during the interview process. They appreciated the laid-back and conversational nature of the interviews, feeling at ease and valued as individuals.
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The panel were very responsive and positive during the whole experience. The 4th year vet student was very encouraging.
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They had the 4th year vet students come and bring you to your interviewers. My 4th year interviewer was very kind and encouraging and I enjoyed talking to him before and after the interview!
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How laid back my interviewers were. They wanted it to be as stress free as possible.
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The interview was more like a conversation. I was immediately put at ease. It seemed like they were there to get to know me.
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Their answer to my question "Other schools brag about their 2 + 2 curriculum. Why do you think OSU's way of doing curriculum is better?" It actually was a very convincing answer
What impressed you negatively?
Overall, applicants commonly expressed disappointment with unresponsive or disengaged interviewers, noting the importance of active engagement and communication during the interview process. They suggested that interviewers should make more effort to ask questions and engage with candidates to create a more positive and interactive experience.
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Nothing
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One of my interviewers was not very responsive. He never smiled and rarely looked at me when I was speaking. But the other two interviewers were very friendly and responsive so it wasn't a big deal.
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I felt that some of my interviewers were not making an effort to ask me questions and get to know me. I had to do most of the talking. I ended up asking them questions, as a conversation starter, because they were not asking me anything!
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Those stupid nametags never stick and it was awkwardly falling off my suit the whole time haha
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nothing really.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known to not stress out and just be themselves during the interview, as it was not as intimidating as expected. They also noted that interviewers have access to most application materials except for grades and test scores, and suggested being aware of this and ensuring to engage with current students and tour opportunities available during the interview day.
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Try not to stress out so much and just be yourself. It was not nearly as intimidating as I thought it would be.
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I was not really surprised by anything. The vet school was great about making sure you knew everything you needed to know ahead of time. It all went very smoothly.
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Nothing
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The interviewers have your entire application except your grades and Test scores (GRE).
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What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly emphasized the importance of being genuine and prepared during interviews, while also noting the unique interview formats used by different institutions. Suggestions included looking at the camera during virtual interviews, smiling, and engaging with other individuals involved in the process to leave a positive impression.
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My interview was over zoom so it was different than other experiences. Make sure to look at the camera and not at the screen when addressing the panel. Smile often and be yourself!
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If you put in some time to prepare, you will be just fine! Just be honest and be yourself.
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I felt really good about the process and left with a positive impression. We got to talk to current students before and after the interview and also with fellow interviewees. Some interviewees didn't have things go as well as me, and I felt like who you interviewers were may be part of how you felt walking out that day.
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Again, they still do the 4 stacks of laminated cards things. also, the 3 people are a 4th year, a faculty member, and a local practicing vet.
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They have four colors of laminated cards face down on the table and have you pick one. You turn it over and read the question from the other side and then answer it. You do this 4-6 times I think. Then the interviewers ask their own questions.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The applicants did not provide any specific suggestions for the admissions office.
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