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Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

North Grafton, MA

Veterinary Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

How did you decide to make the switch from a completely unrelated major to veterinary medicine?
More in-depth discussion on laboratory experience
Why Tufts?

What was the most interesting question?

Have you talked to many large animal veterinarians about their economic situation? What are your thoughts? (Interest provided was equine)

What was the most difficult question?

Coming up with questions to ask them - everyone was so friendly that I had all my questions answered before I walked into the interview!
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

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?

Logan

Where did you stay?

Hotel

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?

7 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read through school's material, reviewed application, talked with current students

What impressed you positively?

There were quite a few students mingling throughout the day - and it was really nice to be able to talk to them before going into the interview. Everyone was so friendly and it seemed like they really want you there and want to make the experience as comfortable as possible.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing to do with the school at all - but getting stranded in Boston for the weekend wasn't the most convenient thing ever.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interview would be that laid-back! I could have spent more energy on my finals, and not as much worrying about the interview.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses