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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?

4 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Do you do experiments that involve killing mice? How do you feel about that? What if it were monkeys, or dogs and cats?
If a person comes in with an old incontinent dog, ready to go on vacation, and wants the dog euthanized so they don't have to board it, what do you do?
Why do you deserve to be here? Why should you get in when that means somebody else doesn't?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you think you can accomplish the goals you set out in your PS in regards to helping people and animals, and research, without getting a DVM?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about a time you screwed up.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Other

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?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Not very much - I just ready questions on here.

What impressed you positively?

The facilities are good, but I didn't see the large animal hospital. The current students seemed really nice.

What impressed you negatively?

My interview was not as relaxed as some - I had heard they were very conversational so I wasn't as prepared as I should have been.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

The students were in finals - everyone was a little stressed out!

What are your general comments?

The interview day was pretty nice - everyone was pretty awkwardly hanging out in the lobby for a while, and then we talked to current students for a LONG TIME, so be prepared to ask them lots of questions and be on your game for a long time! There weren't any information sessions or anything, so if you want to find something out, ask a student or during your interview.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses