Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 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?

9 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

In response to telling them about the increased number of horses that are showing up to EBR-ACRC, they asked if I thought the horse slaughter act contributed to the problem.

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What do you expect out of your first year of vet school (cost, study hours, class time)?

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Why apply now, and why choose veterinary medicine?

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What was the most interesting question?

The horse slaughter act allowed me draw parallels between the subject in the question, and my experience at Animal Control. It was relevant, and allowed me to show my strengths.

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What was the most difficult question?

After the introduction, I was asked to give a broad generalization of why I was better than other candidates.

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🤝 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?

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?

No responses

How did the tour guide seem?

No responses

How do you rank the facilities?

5 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?

Home

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?

5 out of 10

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

10 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 spent three years gaining experience with research, clinic operations, and small animals. The time spent in each of these areas gave me specific examples to use in the interview, instead of answering hypothetical "what if..." sort of questions.

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What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were gracious, and forgiving of my nervousness. Once we got into the heart of the interview, I calmed down. The interviewers said they appreciated my level of preparedness, which allowed me to leave the interview feeling as if I had done everything in my power to make this a positive experience.

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What impressed you negatively?

Nothing

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I did an extensive amount of research on LSU SVM, including seeking guidance from SVM staff prior to the interview process. I was able to discuss specific summer research opportunities, and felt supported in the decision to apply for the programs after they acknowledged that my prior experience would help.

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What are your general comments?

No responses

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

The interview process was organized, and as efficient as it could have been. In the future, I'd suggest some basic courtesies to keep in mind while students are waiting for their interviews in the designated waiting room. Friends that come to offer support are wonderful for those applicants that have them. Conversations between friends and family, especially those that offer unsolicited advice, can be a source of stress and distract the other candidates from being able to focus.

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