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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?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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 about a time that you had to overcome an obstacle.

What was the most interesting question?

Just general questions about my animal experience.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about a time that you took charge in a situation.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

55 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

Neutral

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?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

Des Moines Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

AmericInn of Ames

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

3 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 SDN, read about Iowa state, practiced behavioral style questions.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were extremely nice and really listened to you. They told you right from the start that the interview should be more conversational-don't be nervous! Also, the new large animal hospital is AMAZING. Everything is state of the art.

What impressed you negatively?

The old small/large animal hospital is a bit dingy looking. Sort of dark and beat up, but still does the job.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

What is there to do in Iowa????

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses