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University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Veterinary Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

No change

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

4 out of 10

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

2 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about the Amish perspective toward animal welfare. (I'm from a community surrounded by Amish)
What do you do for fun?
What would you tell animal welfare advocates if they saw a heifer covered in manure out in the field? (stupid question)

What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about puppy mills.

What was the most difficult question?

If you got accepted to Penn, would you come here? How do you feel about the two separate campuses?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

No responses

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?

5 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$101-$200

What airport did you fly into?

La Guardia (then took a train down)

Where did you stay?

No responses

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?

0 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?

4 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

5 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read my application, looked at dvm360.com for current events, and researched the school.

What impressed you positively?

The students are brilliant and so passionate. I loved them.

What impressed you negatively?

The faculty who interviewed me seemed to be arrogant. The city is not nice either. I didn't feel safe.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

One interviewer was "hot" (open file) and one was "cold" (closed file). Also, the students take notes on you as they lead you through the tour and entertain you while you wait for your interview. These students then play a big part in your admissions decision. Be nice to them, ask them questions, and be sure they know you're interested.

What are your general comments?

The questions were very politically-oriented. Also, my interviewer feigned ignorance on some topics just to see how I would explain them.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses