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Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, IA

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

6 out of 10

How you think you did?

4 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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?

See above they are most of what I remember.

What was the most interesting question?

Tell us about a time you had to build trust how did you do so, and what relationship do you have with that person now.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about a time you had to break a promise, how u did it, why u did what u did.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

DSM

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Des Moines Candlewood Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

Tried to prepare for a behavioral interview. I Hated it! They seem like they are really hard to prepare for and questions come across as quite personal.

What impressed you positively?

The students talk to you as you are waiting for the interview were great! I also had a problem with my flight out being delayed and the staff was very helpful in rearranging the schedule. Everyone seemed relly friendly. Also very helpful was a seminar with financial aid.

What impressed you negatively?

It was very flat! lol Actually the school was very impressive only down is they did not choose me.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interview was a cold interview. i.e. the interviewers knew nothing about me prior to the interview.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses