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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?

No responses

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What should we tell the committee about you when it comes to deciding who gets in?
Would you implant ''neuticles'' on a castrated dog?
Would you treat a sick, but illegally owned ferret?

What was the most interesting question?

Would you implant ''neuticles'' on a castrated dog?

What was the most difficult question?

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🤝 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?

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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?

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?

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How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

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How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed application, thought about meaningful experiences, formulated answers for typical ethical questions.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers and the receptionist made a point in making me feel comfortable. Everyone was very pleasant and professional. Even students smiled as me as I passed by, probably bc I stuck out like a sore thumb in my all-black garb.

What impressed you negatively?

Tour guide during the previous week's Interview Orientation was not very enthusiastic. When someone asked her if students were happy, she did not say yes. Yikes! Maybe she had a lot of exams that week.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Temperatures in the mid-70's plus a full-length suit = very hot and very red in the face.

What are your general comments?

Davis spends less time coddling you than other schools during the day of the interview. There are no other activities planned the day of the interview. They are very professional, but also very personable. My interviewers cracked a few jokes throughout. Some more tips: Be on time; the interviewers are running on a tight schedule. Answer questions directly and assume that in an ethical dilemma, there are no other ''good'' alternatives. This gives you more time to talk about yourself! Don't be afraid to ask clarifying questions or to say you don't know enough about a topic. Good luck!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

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