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Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine

North Grafton, MA

Veterinary Schools | Private 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?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

5 out of 10

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

5 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

They asked about my non-animal related employment.
Why do you want to go into veterinary medicine?
Why not go to a school that tracks? (I talked a lot about my specific interest)

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

All of the questions were fair and straightforward, but the most difficult was probably "how do you deal with euthanasia? Are you prepared to enter a part of the profession where you will need to deal with death?"
🤝 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?

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?

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

Providence, RI

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Courtyard Marriott

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?

3 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?

10 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed my application, talked to a current Tufts vet student, read interview feedback on SDN

What impressed you positively?

The friendliness of everyone! Also the curriculum and the NUMEROUS opportunities for the students.

What impressed you negatively?

The location, lack of on campus housing

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

JUST RELAX!! Technically I knew this ahead of time since everyone on SDN says it, but obviously it's much easier said than done. I was very nervous while I waited to go into my interview, but once I sat down the nerves were gone. Tufts tries to match you with interviewers who share your interests, which helps immensely. Just take a breath, be yourself, and you will do great!

What are your general comments?

Tufts has so much to offer. While I'm not crazy about the location, the staff (admissions, professors, etc.) seem PHENOMENAL. They seem genuinely dedicated to students and their success. There are so many opportunities for students to take advantage of. The program is one-of-a-kind, which I feel is more important than the location.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

None -- they are extremely friendly and easy to work with!