Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburg, VA
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2010-11
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I liked the MMI format as far as a way of evaluating applicants, although I think it needs to be supplemented with more background on the school (student panel? information session? small group meetings with ad com members?) It felt a little impersonal and cold, and I have the hunch the school is actually pretty warm and inviting (certainly everyone I interacted with in town was!).
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
MMI format. We signed a confidentiality agreement so can't go into any detail.
What impressed you positively?
Like the idea of tracking
What impressed you negatively?
equine caseload (in Blacksburg)
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
I felt like I didn't really get a good sense of the program's 'culture' (how students interact together and with their professors) or many details on the academic programs.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
LYH
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Microtel Inn - Christiansburg
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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