St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine Interview Feedback Summary
Great River, NY
Veterinary Schools | Public For-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 45% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a moderate stress level and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as average.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school as average compared to other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most rank this school as average compared to other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about financing education, personal backgrounds and motivations for pursuing the field, handling difficult situations, long-term goals, self-assessment of performance, strengths and weaknesses, knowledge of specific programs, inspirational figures, controversial topics in the field, and communication skills in client education. Responses also indicated the presence of an MMI format, suggesting a structured interview process with potential nondisclosure agreements in place.
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How do you plan to finance your education?
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Tell me about yourself.
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Tell me about yourself. Why do you want to be a veterinarian?
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How do I handle working with difficult people.
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What is your long-term goal?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine discussed a range of topics, including experiences without a veterinarian, financing veterinary school, challenges facing veterinarians, teamwork dynamics, key areas in veterinary medicine, non-animal related hobbies, thoughts on the GRE, and alternative career choices. This variety of questions suggests a comprehensive interview approach, with a focus on assessing candidates' knowledge, skills, and personal attributes relevant to the field.
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What did you learn in your experiences that were without a veterinarian?
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Veterinarians make about 100K a year, how do you plan to pay for veterinary school?
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What do you know about the challenges facing veterinarians today?
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Thinking about being a part of a team, what is something you appreciate about team members and what do you contribute to the team?
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What is one area in veterinary medicine that is important?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at St. George’s University School of Veterinary Medicine discussed various topics such as contributions to diversity, preparation for veterinary school, controversial topics in the field, handling failures, ethical issues, and personal weaknesses. These questions indicate a focus on diversity, academic readiness, ethical awareness, and critical thinking skills during the interview process.
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How do you feel you'll contribute to diversity at SGU?
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How have my experiences prepared me for the rigorous courses in veterinary school and living on the island?
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What is a current controversial topic in the veterinary field?
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Describe a time where you had a goal but didn't get the outcome you expected. Follow up: What could you have done to get the desired outcome?
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List 3 things you did that prepared you for where you are today (applying to vet school).
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 1 person.
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.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had a closed file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at another location.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by researching and practicing common interview questions, using online resources like SDN, forums, and school websites. They also utilized tools like flashcards, writing down answers, and practicing in front of a camera to enhance their readiness for the interview.
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I wrote down answers to questions on this website and practiced my answers in front of a camera.
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I reach questions from SDN and Tik Tok. I typed them up and answered them. All in less than a few hours.
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I practiced questions in front of a camera.
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Practiced questions previously asked and reviewed the school's website.
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Looked up questions that were asked, typed out my answers, then used flashcards for questions & answered them out loud to myself.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the openness and transparency of the interviewers, who shared personal experiences and engaged in open discussions. They appreciated the relaxed and stress-free atmosphere of the interviews, where they could freely ask questions and discuss their concerns.
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The interviewer was very open about his experience there as a student and the level of mentorship he received during his education.
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She’s was very nice and it was a quick and basic interview. Less stressful than a job interview.
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It was an easy going conversation. I was able to bring up some of my concerns within the field and we openly discussed.
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How open the interviewer was about her experience.
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She was very open to answering any of my questions about the island and even bringing up topics I did not ask about to prepare me for living on the island.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed dissatisfaction with the level of challenge in the questions asked during the interview process, highlighting a desire for more difficult or relevant queries to better showcase their preparedness. Additionally, some applicants mentioned concerns about the format or structure of the interview, such as unexpected blind interviews or feeling unprepared due to last-minute requests to fill out questions. Suggestions include ensuring that interview questions align with the candidates' expected difficulty level and providing clear communication about the interview process in advance to avoid surprises.
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I did want to answer harder questions since I prepared for them.
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None, I was just unaware that it would be a blind interview
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How I had to write down answers to a few questions before the interview (my interviewer told me to come early to fill out some questions) which made me more nervous for the interview.
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Nothing.
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I felt it was too laid back, like not serious enough
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known that the interview process would be informal and friendly, involving one-on-one conversations. Many also highlighted the importance of being prepared to discuss strengths and weaknesses, as well as being ready for unique and thought-provoking questions.
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I wish I knew it was going to be that simple. It was going to be informal.
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That it was blind, meaning she had no information about me or my application. I thought she'd have read through my application so I had to think about how to sell myself entirely.
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It was a very chill, calm, one-on-one interview. My interviewer was extremely friendly and open to honest and casual conversation.
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That they would ask about strengths and weaknesses specifically differentiating personal and academic.
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More ethical issues...I answered with animal testing for cosmetics and the number of animals that have to be euthanized in shelters but I could have been more specific/had less generic answers.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally found the interview process to be low-stress and informative, with a range of experiences from virtual interviews to in-person meetings. Suggestions included being well-prepared, staying calm, and focusing on clear communication despite potential distractions.
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This interview was not as nerve wrecking as I thought it would be, but I was still nervous. It is good to prepare for the interview still.
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Better to be over prepared, but it was a super basic interview. Just wanted to get to know me. They will give me an answer in 4-6 weeks.
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The interviews are done by alum so they know exactly how you feel. This made it less stressful.
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Low stress, easy to talk to, happily answered all my questions, gave me insight to her personal experience. My interview was on zoom due to covid.
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Great interview experience! This was actually my first interview and it set me up well to help me prepare for future interviews!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
The majority of applicants did not provide any specific suggestions for the admissions office, indicating a lack of feedback in this area.
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None.
📍 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 neutral about the school.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
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Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Other or at another housing option.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
The most commonly mentioned hotel that users stayed in is the "Hilton Garden Inn."
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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 are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
All Responses
| Application Cycle ▿ | Impression | Performance | Interview Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | No change 😐 | Average | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Average | Virtual |
| 2023-24 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2021-22 | Positively 🙂 | Great | Virtual |
| 2020-21 | Positively 🙂 | Good | Virtual |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Great | N/A |
| 2019-20 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2018-19 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2014-15 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
| 2013-14 | No change 😐 | Good | N/A |
| 2013-14 | Positively 🙂 | Good | N/A |
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