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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?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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 that you made a mistake? How did you deal with it?
Tell me about a time when you felt like people didn't support you?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about your involvement in extracurricular and veterinary activities?

What was the most difficult question?

Name a time when you felt like you overstepped your boundaries?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

8 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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

I made sure I knew all of my experiences and qualifications before interviewing. The most important thing for me was being confident and remaining calm.

What impressed you positively?

I really enjoyed this interview process! I felt as though the longer interview allowed me to really get to explain my experiences rather than just rush through them. The interview was very conversational and my interviewers were very engaged. Overall, the University of Minnesota was very welcoming!

What impressed you negatively?

No responses

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Im glad that I knew how much the interview factored into my application. The interview weighs pretty heavy so it is important to be well prepared.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses