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University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture College of Veterinary Medicine

Knoxville, TN

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

9 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?

What are some big issues facing large animal medicine and veterinarians today?
What have you learned about Tennessee that made you put us on your application list?
What is involved in becoming board certified?

What was the most interesting question?

Who's your favorite racehorse of all time? :) Totally won me on this one!

What was the most difficult question?

What's your opinion on horse slaughter?
🤝 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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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 my VMCAS, 2 prior interviews, read up on current events.

What impressed you positively?

How genuinely nice everyone was, and how far they went to get to know me. They asked a lot of cool questions related to what I like and enjoyed speaking with students.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, I did feel it was a little stressful but nothing too bad.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The interviewers have no grades, test scores, etc.

What are your general comments?

Everyone at UTK really wants to get to know you. They asked me a lot about equine medicine, since that's my interest, but really wanted to learn about me. What my interests, opinions, and viewpoints are.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses