University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine
Urbana, IL
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 36% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolve around scenarios related to cheating, professionalism, conflict resolution, and ethical dilemmas in veterinary medicine. Some respondents were part of an MMI format interview where questions were not disclosed due to a nondisclosure agreement, emphasizing the importance of integrity and confidentiality in the interview process.
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NDA
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No response - Honor Code
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Questions regarding cheating including scenarios.
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Questions regarding general knowledge of the veterinary field. Like if you know what you are truly getting into. What’s the average debt, average pay, how do you handle stress etc...
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Some fun questions about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including explaining vaccines to toddlers, advocating for veterinary school funding, defining professionalism, preventing burnout, and discussing favorite veterinarians' communication skills. The interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) based on responses mentioning nondisclosure agreements, with various questions probing interpersonal skills, ethical scenarios, and personal experiences in veterinary medicine.
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NDA
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No response - Honor Code
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How would you describe a vaccine to a toddler.
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How would you convince legislators to increase funding for veterinary school and veterinary medicine?
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What does it mean to be a professional?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including ethical dilemmas, professionalism, leadership scenarios, and conflict resolution. Additionally, the interview format may have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) with possible nondisclosure agreements, as some responses referenced NDA and non-disclosure.
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NDA
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No response - Honor Code
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How would you describe a vaccine to a toddler.
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there were one or two ethical dilemma questions. Don’t try to answer how they want you to answer, just answer what you would do if the situation happened to you.
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Explain to an 8 year old what a vaccine is
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had 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 the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 7+ hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $101 and $200.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
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champaign
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St Louis
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Southwest through MDW
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ORD
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O'hare in Chicago
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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iHotel and Conference Center
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holiday inn hotel and convention center
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Wyndham Garden
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Super 8
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Sleep Inn Urbana
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
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 practicing with sample questions from websites like SDN, researching the school, brainstorming responses to behavioral questions, and engaging in mock interviews with friends or family. They also emphasized the importance of knowing their application well, reflecting on personal experiences, and being genuine in their responses during the interview.
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SDN and looking up interview
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Practiced questions from SDN and Illinois pre-vet club website
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I made sure I knew what I liked about the school and had questions to ask the interviewers.
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I looked up sample questions online and held mock interviews with friends and family members. I also spoke to current students to get advice.
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SDN
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were highly impressed by the friendliness of interviewers, faculty, and students, as well as the welcoming atmosphere of the campus. They also appreciated the informative information sessions, the new curriculum and technology, and the emphasis on student support and involvement.
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not much
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My interviewer's glowing praise of the college's community
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Even though the interviewers are not supposed to respond to your answers, they were still very friendly and still made it seem like they liked hearing your answers.
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The interview panel members were very friendly. The informational session was very helpful.
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How friendly everyone was and they genuinely want to to feel relaxed and do well.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed negative feedback about disinterested interviewers, short interview duration, lack of organization in the interview day schedule, insufficient information provided, disorganized tours, and old facilities. Suggestions included improving interviewer engagement, increasing interview duration, enhancing organization on interview days, providing more comprehensive information, improving tour quality, and updating facilities.
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One on the interviewers was slouched back in her chair and seemed completely disinterested/annoyed with me before i even started talking. And then when I was speaking she was just looking off and not paying attention.
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The interview was so short I felt like I couldn't fully express everything about myself that I wanted to. I was asked only 4 or 5 situational questions and nothing directly about myself or my interests, which I would've really liked the opportunity to do.
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The questions were not what I was expecting.
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A little disorganized in terms of other activities for the day.
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There was not a lot of information on the wildlife opportunities. I would have liked to see the clinic, or have an info sheet about the opportunities available to students, and general statistics from the clinic. Also, much of the day seemed disorganized. There was only one day for interviews, and it was a Monday so on the tour, student were in lab and in class so we didn’t get to see everything. The info session I went to was very specific to irrelevant information. I would have liked to hear more about the opportunities available to vet students throughout their 4 years. Any research programs? MPH or similar opportunities? How do electives work? Etc
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known that interviews were not as personal or difficult as expected, suggesting they could have been more relaxed and prepared differently. They also mentioned wanting more information about specific details, such as interview structure, tour specifics, or the campus environment, to better tailor their preparation.
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That they were not gonna ask me anything about myself or try and get to know me
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That they weren't going to ask me about myself or why I want to be a vet. I was overprepared in that sense, but otherwise I was properly prepared/
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We were told we would have 2 of 3 specific people, but I wish I had known which 2 I would have so I could come up with more specific questions.
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I wish I had known that most of the time spent preparing would be a moot point since very few of the questions asked were ones I had prepared for.
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Have some more student related questions ready because I’m the main atrium while waiting they are tons of students able to answer any questions.
What are your general comments?
Applicants generally provided feedback on the interview process, with mixed experiences ranging from feeling stressed due to the interviewers' demeanor to finding it relaxed and enjoyable. Suggestions included being prepared with versatile examples, arriving early to navigate any disorganization, and engaging in additional conversations beyond the formal interview to learn more about the program.
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Was not impressed with the interviewers, did not seem like they wanted to be there. And the virtual interview was not a plus
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Have versatile examples ready that you can apply to many situations
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My interviewers were so sweet and I loved it! Such a stress-free experience.
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Loved Illinois
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The interviewers just want to know who you are as a person, don't worry!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested more frequent and informative communication, decisions sent by email, additional interview days, quicker updates on portals, and more comprehensive training for tour guides.
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I would've liked to hear from them more often and been sent interesting and useful information for prospective students.
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It was mentioned that decisions MAY be sent by email. I'm hoping they are! I think the open-ended questions (vs. the "scored questions" were more helpful in letting me show my personality to the panel.
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A little more communication after admission is offered.
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Decisions by email; multiple interview days; earlier interviews
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Everything was going a slow this year but understandable as they had new employees.
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