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University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Veterinary Schools | Private 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?

10 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Cold Interviewer: Tell me about yourself, and most importantly, why you want to be a veterinarian.
Do you think you can handle the stresses of vet school, and why?
If you got into all of your schools, what is your first choice and why?

What was the most interesting question?

After talking about my study abroad in Belize: Did you go snorkeling while you were there?

What was the most difficult question?

Why do you think you received a C+ in this class?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

15 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?

Faculty member

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

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?

With students at the school

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

10 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Penn's website, SDN interview feedback, reviewed personal statement, AVMA website

What impressed you positively?

Facilities at New Bolton Center were amazing. The students and interviewers were very friendly and wanted to get to know us. During the tour, we got to see current vet students being taught in their labs, and we even observed a stallion being collected! Also, I really like how they get back to you so quickly. They said we would hear how we did within a week either way, but I got a call that night saying I'd been accepted!

What impressed you negatively?

The day was very long and the actual interview very short.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It would have been quicker to drive to New Bolton myself and left for home from there.

What are your general comments?

Overall, the interview day was an awesome experience! It was very helpful to be able to talk to current students all afternoon, and I wasn't nearly as stressed as I thought I would be!

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses