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University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture College of Veterinary Medicine

Knoxville, TN

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 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 would you define a zoonotic disease to a layperson? What example would you give?
What do you think is the biggest international challenge facing veterinarians?
You mentioned the human-animal bond in your personal statement. Can you imagine a bond between a human and a food animal?

What was the most interesting question?

#2 above

What was the most difficult question?

What will you do if you aren't accepted this year? (This wasn't actually difficult, it just came at a weird time in the interview and I didn't think I answered it very well.)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 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?

< $100

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

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?

10 out of 10

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

8 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?

I read my VMCAS application again, reviewed the current issues posts on SDN, read the AVMA's ethical policies, and spent time reading through information on the college's website.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone went out of their way to make all the interviewees feel at ease. It was a great experience.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I had a couple of meetings with the Dean beforehand so I knew a lot about the process already. It is nice to know in advance that the committee is only looking at your personal statement and LORs. Dean Brace tells prospective students that the numerical portion of the application (grades, GRE, etc.) is to determine if you CAN &quot;do vet school&quot; and the interview is to determine if you SHOULD do it.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None! Everyone I have communicated with at UTCVM has been helpful, encouraging, and friendly.