Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

No responses

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

3 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How would you explain the situation to a child where the family had to relinquish their dog because they could not afford the veterinary care?

Report Response | I was asked this too

How would you handle an irate owner who refuses to pay her $300 vet bill because her dog died despite your best efforts?

Report Response | I was asked this too

So, in what area of veterinary medicine do you see yourself? Research, private practice, corporate, education?

Report Response | I was asked this too

What was the most interesting question?

What would you do if the owner who brought in their dog (who was hit by a car) was bitten?

Report Response | I was asked this too

What was the most difficult question?

So would you say you don't possess the qualities to be a good teacher? (after I mentioned that I hadn't given much thought to becoming a teacher and that was not where my main interests were)

Report Response | I was asked this too

🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼

How long was the interview?

30 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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

4 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In 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?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hampton Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

2 out of 10

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

4 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?

practiced answering sample questions I found online

Report Response | I was asked this too

What impressed you positively?

everyone was extremely friendly and enthusiastic. some of the students came over on their break and started telling us about the school and reassuring us about the interviews

Report Response | I was asked this too

What impressed you negatively?

I was not too impressed with the facilities, there were hardly any windows, it was kind of a dreary place. The Blacksburg area in general, while pretty, seems like there's not too much to do. I'm not sure if that will matter much, as I will be very busy in vet school.

Report Response | I was asked this too

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

They will try to corner you in the interview--be prepared.

Report Response | I was asked this too

What are your general comments?

Overall, I think it went well. The people are friendly and willing to answer questions.

Report Response | I was asked this too

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Success!

Report Response