University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College Interview Feedback Summary
Charlottetown, PE
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
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Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 28% of interviews, indicating it is moderately regarded. They found the interview very impressive with a low stress level and felt they did well.
⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
8.6
Above Average
Higher scores indicate a smoother, more positive interview experience with professional staff, organized logistics, and a supportive environment.
Based on 193 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.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
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
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
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 are about experiences preparing for the profession, challenges faced, leadership situations, conflict resolution, goal setting, and handling emergencies. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with nondisclosure agreements based on mentions of 'MMI' or 'Multiple Mini Interview' in their responses.
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Describe a time where you witnessed a veterinarian face a challenge and how did they overcome that challenge? What was the outcome?
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What would you enjoy about being a veterinarian?
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How has your experience prepared you for vet school?
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About the experience from my VMCAS application.
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List a number of emerging infectious diseases that affect large animals
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College discussed a wide range of topics including what brings joy in vet med, challenges facing vet medicine currently, interesting cases observed, ways to deal with compassion fatigue, the role of veterinarians in society, thinking outside the box, gaining trust, standing up for oneself, building relationships, undertaking large projects, handling difficult coworkers/clients, and unexpected life-changing events. Some responses hinted at an MMI format with follow-up questions and possible nondisclosure agreements due to the nature of the questions and their specificity.
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What brings you joy in vet med?
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What is a challenge facing vet medicine currently?
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Give a description of the most interesting case you had observed
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What are some ways to deal with compassion fatigue giving examples from your vet-related experiences.
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What is the role of the veterinarian in society?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Prince Edward Island Atlantic Veterinary College discussed a wide range of scenarios including ethical dilemmas, conflict resolution, creative problem-solving, personal challenges, and building trust. Some responses indicated a focus on personal experiences and decision-making processes, while others highlighted the challenges of addressing vague or emotional questions during the interview process.
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What does OneHealth mean to you?
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You see a classmate taking unauthorised drugs from the stock room. How do you approach the situation?
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A follow up to my answer about the challenges veterinarians face, to describe how a vet I've shadowed responded to conflict with a client, not a difficult question but needs some thought.
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None of them were difficult. It was a really great convo about my experiences and how they shaped my knowledge of veterinary medicine.
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Wanted to know about integrity - what was a time you had to get someone to trust you
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 minutes.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 3 people.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as low 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 the school.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by reviewing interview questions on SDN, practicing with mock interviews, discussing experiences with veterinarians, and utilizing the STAR format to structure their answers. They also sought advice from current students, utilized resources for behavioral interview tips, and focused on preparing specific examples to showcase their skills and experiences.
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reviewed my application; looked on Reddit and SDN for tips
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SDN, reviewing DVM 360,
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Practice speaking clearly and confidently
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Had parents/school advisor/ spouse mock interview me
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Read questions on SDN, went over my experiences in depth and thought about potential questions, spoke with veterinarians for advice.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the interviewers, faculty, staff, and students. They appreciated the sense of community and support provided during the interview process, which helped alleviate stress and create a comfortable environment for interaction.
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My interviewers were friendly and it was far less stressful than I thought it was going to be
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the faculty were very nice and answered my questions
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Friendly students and staff, very nice tour of the facilities.
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The close-knit community
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Their large facility, the students capacity to be both smart and engaging, their research opportunities
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were mostly negatively impressed by issues related to the interview process, such as short interview times, long waiting periods, and the need for more thorough tours. Suggestions included refining the timing of activities, providing more detailed tours, and ensuring a smoother interview experience for future applicants.
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n/a
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The weather on the island
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Really short interview time, seemed like it went too fast.
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The snowstorm
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Nothing
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known ahead of time to relax and not stress as much about the interview, as it was more conversational and laid-back than anticipated. Additionally, they suggested being prepared for behavioral questions, ensuring a variety of experiences to discuss, and wearing comfortable shoes for the tour.
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to know more about one health- i mentioned it but they asked a follow up question that I didn't really know how to answer
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Not to stress so much about the interview.
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Be ready for the time zone change when traveling, it may mess your sleep cycle and thus your interview experience.
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Nothing, I felt very prepared and nothing came as a shock.
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Not to stress as much about the whole day
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly found the interview process to be relaxed and conversational, with a welcoming atmosphere at the school. Some feedback included refining organization for interview days, enjoying the campus tour, and hoping to get accepted.
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overall, very relaxed and it felt like a conversation!
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The interview was very conversational and the committee members were engaged with me.
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The school is competitve to get into, but the atmosphere is very laid back and engaging.
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They need to refine their organization a little bit for the interview day, but since it was the first year they implemented the new way of doing things, it's understandable.
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Really great school and the community feeling I got was amazing.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should consider implementing an automated application system with online components for tracking application status and document submission. Additionally, there were requests for longer interview times, clearer communication during unexpected events, and providing a schedule for interview timelines and decision notifications.
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Longer interview time, even the interviewers seemed rushed between applicants
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It would be really nice if there was some way to automate the application system. I know certain schools have an online component so you can see the status and progress of your application. For example, it shows you whether all your supplemental documents (such as GRE results), have been received. That would be a nice touch to implement so all the applicants are constantly bombarding the admissions office with emails to check on the status of their application.
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Online supplementals please!
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There was a bit of confusion since my interview was postponed for inclement weather, they need to have a bit better back up plan during such circumstances.
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None - Jack MacDougall is very helpful. You should message him with any questions.
📍 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.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
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 more than $500.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Charlottetown Airport (YYG)
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Charlottetown
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Charlottetown, PEI, Canada
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Halifax
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Jacksonville, FL to Portland, ME then rented a car
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Minneapolis-St.Paul, Toronto, Charlottetown
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Based on the responses provided by the users, the most commonly stayed hotel is "Rodd Royalty Hotel".
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Canada's best value inn
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Comfort Inn
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Confederation Inn Charlottetown
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Delta Prince Edward by Marriott
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Great George
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 are your comments on where you stayed?
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