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Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Columbus, OH

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you properly bandage a horse's leg?
What are some global issues veterinarians are involved in?
What do you do to help you handle stressful situations?

What was the most interesting question?

What are some global issues veterinarians are involved in?

What was the most difficult question?

None of them were particularly challenging. Asked me a question about mice I couldn't answer, but I explained that my role in the lab was more benchwork than animal care and that seemed to satisfy them.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 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?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

Columbus

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Fairfield Inn and Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

7 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?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read application. Looked at current events.

What impressed you positively?

The interviewers were very open and friendly. It felt very casual.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I had planned better for the long gap between the info sessions and the interview. I didn't get to have my afternoon coffee!

What are your general comments?

Overall it was a really positive experience. I learned a lot about the school and really like it.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I have none.