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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?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 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?

Tell us a little about yourself (Interviewers know nothing about you so you have to give a little introduction about your education, family, etc)

What was the most interesting question?

Question #3

What was the most difficult question?

Question #3
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

55 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

9 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?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

Des Moines

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?

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?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Listed interesting facts about myself and my animal/vet experience that I wanted to mention to interviewers. Thought of scenarios that I have been through that could fit with behavioral questions.

What impressed you positively?

The dean, the interviewers, and the students were all very relaxed, nice and funny. They had all the morning interviewees together in a room with current vet students that we could talk to and relax with. Offered beverages and breakfast. Also, the integrated computer system they use is very high-tech and convenient for vet students.

What impressed you negatively?

New small animal hospital has not been started, although their new large animal hospital is amazing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The time difference between where I live and Iowa was 2 hours, so when I had to meet at the school at 7:15am Iowa time, it was actually 5:15am in California.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses