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Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, IA

Veterinary Schools | Public 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?

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?

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about a time when you took charge. What did you do? How did others react?

What was the most interesting question?

Regarding the crisis/emergency, who or what were your resources in dealing with it?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about a time when you had to work hard to keep a promise. (I knew this one was coming based on past feedback and thought about it while practicing, I just couldn't think up a good answer).
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

DSM

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Microtel Inn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 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?

Thought about answers to the questions that were asked of previous interviewees.

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was SO nice. It was very well organized and Dr. Howard even sought me out during a financial aid presentation to direct me to a faculty member who wanted to meet me and tell me about the area I was interested in. Very thoughtful. Also, the school's impressive reputation for academic quality.

What impressed you negatively?

The large class size and the alleged cliqueyness that the students said existed in their classes.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I felt pretty prepared, actually.

What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

They are fantastic! So helpful and friendly!