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University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign College of Veterinary Medicine

Urbana, IL

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 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?

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Think of a conflict you have had with a colleague. How did you deal with this conflict and what was the outcome?
Think of a vet you admire. What qualities did they possess that inspired you?
What is your definition of a professional?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you do if an owner brought in a treatable or healthy animal to be euthanized?

What was the most difficult question?

What would you do if you found out that a classmate was cheating?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

20 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?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

N/A

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Akademika Bed & Breakfast

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?

2 out of 10

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

1 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?

Studying behavioral interview questions and practicing talking about my experiences.

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of the panel, their openness to questions, and general encouraging demeanors.

What impressed you negatively?

The odd choice of interview room. It was way in the bowels of the school right next to the loading docks.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I didn't really have anything to fear.

What are your general comments?

Overall it was a good experience and I was glad I got the panel I did.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses