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Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Manhattan, KS

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about your academic background, your career goals, and how Kansas State can get you there.
What is the most prominent issue facing veterinary medicine in the next 5 years?
What is your greatest strength and greatest weakness?

What was the most interesting question?

Did you know about the veterinarian in New England who discovered screwworms in a dog?

What was the most difficult question?

What is the pathology of the spongiform encephalopathies? (Thank goodness I knew this one!)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open 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?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

MCI

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read interview feedback on SDN, read about the AVMA's position on hot button issues, studied current veterinary medical events, reviewed my application.

What impressed you positively?

The enthusiasm of the students and professors.

What impressed you negatively?

The facilities and town are dated.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How relaxing it would be!

What are your general comments?

It was such a laid back experience, it really spoiled me. I talked to many student ambassadors before the interview, which put me at ease. My interviewers were extremely friendly and it flew by!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses