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Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

North Grafton, MA

Veterinary Schools | Private 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?

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?

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Say your lights are out, you have dirty laundry, and an exam tomorrow. How would you handle the stress?
Tell us about yourself/why veterinary medicine.
What is your opinion on the use of antibiotics?

What was the most interesting question?

How would you justify the slaughter of cattle to a vegan or vegetarian?

What was the most difficult question?

Say a group of your friends are together, what would they say is the worst quality about you?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

40 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

0-1 hour

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?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

6 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?

Read SDN responses, talked to students who had previously interviewed there

What impressed you positively?

Everyone was very friendly.

What impressed you negatively?

It was raining on the day of my interview, so my originally straighten hair was very frizzy.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing, I was familiar with the school and felt confident about my interview.

What are your general comments?

Tufts interviews are very conversational. The school provides you with profiles of the interviewers shortly beforehand, so you'll know who is interviewing you and a little bit about their background/interests.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The admissions office is great! No need to change.