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University of California Davis School of Veterinary Medicine

Davis, CA

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?

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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Give us an example of a difficult client interaction you've had.
How will you adjust to being just one of many students again? (I've been out of school for a number of years)
If you were to get a dog, what kind would you get?

What was the most interesting question?

How exactly do you behavior test a rat?

What was the most difficult question?

How do you feel about dog breed bans?
🤝 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed application, practiced with sample interview questions, reviewed websites for school information and current veterinary issues

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were very relaxed - it felt more like a conversation about my experiences than a grilling

What impressed you negatively?

The tour guide at the interview workshop didn't seem very enthusiastic

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Driving from the Bay Area can take you 1 1/2 to 3 hours, depending on traffic. Bring reading material in case you get there early!

What are your general comments?

It went very quickly and was fairly relaxed - they asked many questions based on my experiences.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses