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University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

St Paul, MN

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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?

How do you react when the person you are talking to just doesn't get what you are saying? (the weirdest question)
Tell us about you employment, veterinary experiences.
What in your experiences has prepared you to be a veterinarian? (or something to the effect)

What was the most interesting question?

Tell us about a goal that you didn't achieve. (I couldn't think of one but managed to say that when I usually set goals I do everything I can to achieve them. Also, in essence, since I learned from all my experiences, I don't think of any goal I set as a failure.)

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about a time you had to break a commitment to somone.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Westin

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?

8 out of 10

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

9 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?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

School website, SDN, Went over the why me? why vet med? why Minn?

What impressed you positively?

The facilities and the technology are some of the best! Very family and student oriented.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing .... maybe the fees?!!!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That it was such an awesome school!

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses