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Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine

Auburn, AL

Veterinary Schools | Public For-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 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?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us a little about how you grew up.
What do you enjoy doing in your spare time outside of school? What can a DVM do with their degree? How will you pay for vet school? What's the starting salary for a graduate? What will you do if you don't get in? What is your biggest strength and weakness?
What kinds of things did you get to do at your jobs? Description of experience. What is a memorable experience from one of your jobs?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you know where Auburn gets its animals from for surgical practice/research? (bought from a breeder)

What was the most difficult question?

How do you feel about doing terminal surgery on live animals?
🤝 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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

7+ hours

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?

With students at the school

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?

3 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?

9 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

mock interview, review current events in Vet medicine, look at occupational outlook handbook online for veterinarian, look up practice questions, look up current auburn news and research, buy a suit (not fun)

What impressed you positively?

Tour of the campus. very impressive new large animal teaching hospital (new small animal hospital under way) Very friendly interviewers. Try to make you as comfortable as possible

What impressed you negatively?

A bit saddened that animals are bred and purchased specifically for surgical practice.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I didn't need to be so nervous!

What are your general comments?

Enjoyed seeing the school and meeting faculty. Interview atmosphere was very friendly. No specific questions on zoonotic diseases or current events.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Notifications of interview sent out sooner.