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Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Ames, IA

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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?

Tell us about a time where you had difficulty learning something. What did you do?

What was the most interesting question?

Tell us about a time where you had to stand up for something you believe and where you were against the majority.

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about a time where you had to come up with a unique solution to a problem.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

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?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

Des Moines Airport

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Inn Express

How would you rate the hotel?

8 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

9 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?

Looked up interview questions on this website. I also practiced a background of myself and why I want to be a vet as they want to know that.

What impressed you positively?

All the new facilities being built (should be done this year), especially the new small animal hospital.

What impressed you negatively?

That you HAVE to buy the specific computer they want you to use. I'm a Mac user and not a huge fan of PCs.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That everyone, including the interviewers, would be so friendly.

What are your general comments?

While the school happens to be in a city that gets pretty cold in the winter, everything is interconnected so you never have to go outside! I think that's just wonderful and saves having to change shoes all the time.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses