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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Blacksburg, VA

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?

4 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

What have you done to improve your application since last year?
What kind of ethical concerns are involved with genetic engineering of animals?
Who is the most important person in an animal hospital?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you say to a client who can not afford heartworm preventative?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about yourself.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

No responses

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

No responses

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?

5 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?

School website, different vet news websites, SDN interview feedback, read over my application...

What impressed you positively?

I found all of my interviewers to be very interesting and easy to talk to. Dr. Walters was very friendly and welcoming.

What impressed you negatively?

There isn't much done for Maryland residents on the interview day, which can be a bit of a let down.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

There are two 15 minute interviews with two interviewers each, one interview having read your file and one interview having not. They both go by extremely fast.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses