Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Columbus, OH
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2014-15
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 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?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What is a zoononic disease and can you give us an example.
What was the most interesting question?
What roles do veterinarians play in society (other than the obvious caring for animals)?
What was the most difficult question?
After answers what current events I thought veterinarians were involved in they asked: What do you think will have the most effect on the veterinary profession in the next few years?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
2
What was the stress level of the interview?
1 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
One-on-one
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read example questions
What impressed you positively?
OSU has a dinner and they really try to make you comfortable
What impressed you negatively?
They interview a lot of people (and they make all you feel like you are already accepted!) It's a bit disheartening.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The interview was going to be laid back and friendly.
What are your general comments?
OSU was fantastic. Even though I'm still struggling with patience in this application process I'd remind everyone that yes, it is long and stressful---but good things come to those who wait :)
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Keep doing what you are doing!
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$301-$400
Where did you stay?
Hotel
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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