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University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

St Paul, MN

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about a time when you had a disagreement with someone.
Tell me about a time you faced an ethical dilemma.

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

MSP

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Radisson

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

9 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I thought critically about my various jobs, leadership experience, and volunteer work so I would be able to pull from those experiences when asked to talk about past experiences.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were friendly and asked follow up questions. There were a number of activities that made it clear that the school was trying to recruit me as much as I was trying to sell myself. There was a student panel that seemed genuinely happy to be a gopher.

What impressed you negatively?

There is a large number of interviewing pairs, so it is very likely that another interviewee might have had a completely different experience than my own. Additionally, it seems that it would be difficult to standardize acceptance criteria.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Always wrap up your experience with a conclusion and/or impact.

What are your general comments?

I was so impressed with my interview experience that it was a no-brainer to choose UMN.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses