Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

All of the questions I was asked had to do with my specific situation. Although, they do expect you to come prepared with questions about their program and school, and that exchange comprised a majority of my interview time.

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What was the most interesting question?

I am leaving a 10-year career in public policy research to start a career in vet med. They had some interest in that transition.

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What was the most difficult question?

There were no difficult questions.

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🤝 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?

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?

9 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?

$201-$300

What airport did you fly into?

BOS

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Days Inn in Shrewsbury

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?

5 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 about Tufts program on their website and came up with a list of questions to ask my interviewers to clarify points about their program.

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What impressed you positively?

The facilities (classrooms, hospitals) were great and the people (students, administrators, faculty) were very friendly. Some current students talked very favorably about opportunities afforded to them through the selectives program. They are also building a new student center on campus that will have a gym!

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What impressed you negatively?

One of my interviewers started her career in clinical vet med and then moved more towards policy research. She couldn't quite grasp the idea that I was moving in the opposite direction as she, and unfortunately, the interview sometimes became more about her and her evolution than about me and my goals. I felt like she wanted the job that I was leaving! My other interviewer, however, was not nearly as self-focused.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I didn't really discover anything new. I had already been fairly familiar with the campus and general surrounding area, all of which I felt very positive about.

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What are your general comments?

Overall, I would say it was a positive visit despite the fact that one of my interviewers couldn't get past herself and her own experiences to appreciate a different approach to the field of veterinary medicine.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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