University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition
Saskatoon, SK
Pharmacy 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 high 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 the applicant's experience with animals, reasons for pursuing veterinary medicine, their views on animal welfare and agriculture, involvement in the community, and general knowledge about veterinary-related topics. While some respondents mentioned a nondisclosure agreement due to the MMI format, the questions largely focused on assessing the applicant's passion for veterinary medicine and their understanding of relevant issues in the field.
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What is factory farming?
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What is the average salary of a graduating veterinarian?
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What kind of support do you have?
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What are the 3 R's of animal use according to the CCAC?
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What book are you reading?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition discussed various topics including the salary discrepancies in healthcare professions, ethical considerations regarding the use of animals for teaching, and personal reflections on impactful experiences.
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Why is the salary of a veterinarian lower than that of a medical doctor or a dentist?
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What are your thoughts about the use of animals for teaching purposes?
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What do you think about the use of animals for teaching purposes?
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What was the most interesting thing I've seen in all my experiences?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Saskatchewan College of Pharmacy and Nutrition discussed a variety of topics including personal annoyances, the role and function of the CVMA, and inquiries about current events. No specific mention of MMI format or nondisclosure agreements was identified in the responses.
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What annoys you and how do you deal with it?
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What is the function of the CVMA?
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What is the role of the CVMA?
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Lots of questions on current events - what is happening in your city/province/country/world.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 40 - 50 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 a regional location.
📍 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 2-3 hours traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent between $201 and $300.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport (YXE)
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YXE
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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Thriftlodge
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 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 reviewing their applications thoroughly, researching the organization, and conducting mock interviews. They also focused on highlighting their relevant experiences and ensuring they were well-versed in potential ethical issues related to the profession.
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Reviewed my application, read a few news stories and their backgrounds, did a mock-interview.
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I made sure that I was familiar with everthing on my application and resume. I reviewed ethical issues facing the profession and made sure that I had an opinion about each one. I reviewed online sites that talked about the interview process and talked to a number of practicing vets about their experiences with the interview process.
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Reviewed my application and the details of everything that I wrote on it.
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Just went over my application, thought of the most interesting things I've seen in my experiences, and the points that I really wanted to get across to them.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and efforts of the interviewers to create a comfortable and welcoming environment during the interview process. Additionally, the efficiency and responsiveness of the administration team in handling appointments, dates, and communications received positive feedback. Some also appreciated the mixed composition of the interview panel and noted the appeal of the campus facilities despite ongoing construction.
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The friendliness of the interviewers and their ability to put me at ease. The overall efficacy and responsiveness of the administration regarding interview appointments, important dates, response to e-mails, etc.
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The mixed composition of the interview panel. The ability of the interviewers to make me feel at ease.
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The way the interviewers tried to make me feel comfortable and less nervous.
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The administrative staff and students were all very nice. The facilties are undergoing construction but will be very nice when finished. The campus is very pretty.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were most commonly unimpressed by outdated application processes, such as hand-written applications, and additional fees for interviews. They also mentioned distractions during interviews, like construction noises, as a negative aspect.
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The hand-written application -- archaic! The extra fee to do an interview in my home province.
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Nothing.
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The construction noises during the interview.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The majority of applicants expressed that they did not have any specific information or advice they wished they had known ahead of time.
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Nothing.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly emphasized the importance of remaining calm, using logical reasoning even when unsure, and being oneself during challenging interviews. They also recommended getting enough rest, being honest, and expressing confidence in one's motivations and opinions.
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Be sure to get a good nights rest and eat breakfast. Dress professionally; be polite. Most importantly be honest and just be your self.
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Keep calm. Even if you don't know the answer to a specific question - use logical reasoning to at least try to answer it.
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It was a challenging interview, but as long as you are confident and know your motivations and opinions, you should do fine.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should update to online application forms to streamline the process and reduce time consumption. They also emphasized the importance of making the application available for online submission, providing more information on past admissions, and improving the accessibility of the website.
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Update to on-line application forms. Hand-written application took forever!
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Application should be available for online submission. More information regarding past admissions, e
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Online application process should be available (more eco-friendly and accessible). Website informati
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