University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture College of Veterinary Medicine
Knoxville, TN
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 19% of interviews, indicating it is highly 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 include inquiries about the candidate's motivation for pursuing veterinary medicine, coping mechanisms for stress, future career aspirations, ethical dilemmas in the field, involvement in extracurricular activities, and knowledge of current challenges in veterinary medicine. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format with non-disclosure agreements due to mentions of confidentiality and specific question elaboration.
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What do you like to do to relieve stress?
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What is your spirit animal?
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Why do you want to attend UT?
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Give an example where my communication failed.
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How do veterinarians play apart in the food industry...something like that.
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture College of Veterinary Medicine discussed a wide range of topics, including infectious diseases, research projects, cost of education, exotic ownership, public health, veterinary mentorship, and ethical dilemmas like horse slaughter. The interview format may have been an MMI, as some responses alluded to specific questions, and respondents might have been under a nondisclosure agreement, while other questions focused on personal interests and philosophical views related to veterinary medicine.
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If you could be any infectious disease, what would you be and why?
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Specific questions about my research project
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Do you know how much this degree will cost?
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How do you feel about the ownership of exotics? (I have an exotic interest on my application)
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What role do veterinarians play in public health?
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture College of Veterinary Medicine discussed a variety of topics, including personal uniqueness, leadership examples, challenges in veterinary school, ethical dilemmas, and the role of veterinarians in different contexts. While no specific mention of MMI or nondisclosure agreements was made, the questions covered a broad range of areas such as diversity, compassion fatigue, public health, veterinary ethics, and career motivations.
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What makes you unique and how would you bring diversity to our school?
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Why am I a good choice for UTCVM?
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What is my biggest weakness?
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Explain a time when you had to show leadership and how you went about it.
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We were talking about the most difficult issues in the practice where I work and it basically led to how I plan to deal with compassion fatigue.
🤝 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 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 less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
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none
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knoxville airport
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TYS
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Chattanooga
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CHA
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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can't remember but it was near airport
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Knoxville Marriott (on Hill Ave)
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Holiday Inn World's Fair Park
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Holiday Inn Select
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Holiday Inn DT
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 good.
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 interviews by reading through their application materials, conducting research on the school and its programs, practicing with mock interviews, reading interview feedback on Student Doctor Network (SDN), studying possible interview questions, and staying updated on current events in the veterinary field. Suggestions included being specific about the school's offerings, preparing answers for anticipated questions, and having questions ready for interviewers.
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SDN, researching the school, mock interview, searching possible interview questions
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Read practice questions, SDN, and prepare answers to standard interview questions. Do your research on the college and what programs they have to offer, be specific, and also have questions prepared.
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looking at online prep questions
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Read SDN, read my application and PS
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Study questions, prepared answers for anticipated questions, mock interviews.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were consistently impressed by the friendly and welcoming atmosphere of the interviews and the facilities at the school. They highlighted the laid-back and conversational nature of the interviews, the friendliness of the interviewers, students, and staff, as well as the brand new and well-equipped facilities as positive aspects of their experience. Suggestions included expanding facilities further and maintaining the approachable demeanor of faculty, staff, and students.
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The interview felt more laid-back and conversational.
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The interview was very easy going, and it flowed like a normal conversation.
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The interview format was organized while still being relaxed and not super stressful. The whole process was handled very professionally and communication was great.
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The brand new facilities
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The large animal hospital was AMAZING. All indoors, beautiful facilities, hyperbaric chambers, cleanliness of the hospitals.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants were commonly concerned about issues such as technical difficulties affecting interview times, the lateness of interviews compared to other vet schools impacting decision-making, lack of visibility of active classes or modern facilities, unprofessional behavior from student tour guides, confrontational interview experiences, cramped classroom spaces, and unenthusiastic student representatives during tours. Suggestions included improving interview scheduling efficiency, enhancing visibility of facilities, and ensuring professionalism and enthusiasm among student representatives.
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There were some technical difficulties that pushed my interview time back two hours.
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Nothing!
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Nothing
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That the interviews are so much later than any of the other vet schools. It didn't really leave a lot of time to make a decision before the VMCAS April 15th deadline.
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We did not see many students in active class. And we did not get to see many classrooms to get an idea of a "day in the life" (otherwise we saw EVERYTHING else on our tour).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Applicants commonly wished they had known specific details about the interview day logistics in advance, such as parking arrangements, the location of interviews, and the format of the interview questions. Many also highlighted the importance of arriving early to engage with faculty and students, as well as being prepared for the weather conditions in the area.
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I kinda wish they had someone outside handing out parking passes instead of having us park, pick up the pass, then take it back to the car. No a huge deal, but a little annoying.
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I felt very informed about everything..
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That they weren't going to be asking specific questions to my application.
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I wish I had known what questions I would be asked so that I could prepare more articulate, less panicked answers, but that isn't possible.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly appreciated the conversational and laid-back nature of the interviews, along with the welcoming and helpful attitude of the faculty and students. Feedback also highlighted the importance of being prepared, asking questions, and feeling valued as an individual during the interview process.
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If you want to make a good impression ask questions about their programs so they know that you have done your research. This was my favorite interview so far.
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They looked at my packet and highlighted areas that I felt were important that other schools looked over. I appreciated that the interview was more of a conversation than a question-and-answer session. Even if I don't receive an invite (OOS school for me), I really enjoyed my time there.
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I was very impressed with both the school and the city.
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The equipment and facilities of the school were very nice. The interview and student tour were both very positive experiences!
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My interviewers were wonderful! I loved visiting with the students until time for my interview. Dean Brace was very helpful with questions I had. The facilities were quite impressive!
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants suggested that the admissions office should provide more detailed information about the interview process and schedule, including the duration of tours, to help them better plan their visit. Additionally, they recommended an earlier timeline for the admissions process to allow for more time to make decisions and receive updates compared to other schools.
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It would have been very helpful if in the interview offer they mentioned how long the tour was going to be. That way students could have planned better when to arrive at the school for the interview and tour.
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I wish the process would occur a little sooner so we could hear an admissions decision more than ten days before our due date to decide. I wish interviews were in early March or February to give us more time to make our decisions.
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Send more updates and information: I received much more from other schools.
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None! Everyone I have communicated with at UTCVM has been helpful, encouraging, and friendly.
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