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Louisiana State University School of Veterinary Medicine

Baton Rouge, LA

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

7 out of 10

How you think you did?

5 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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you feel about pitbulls?
How have you handled a frustrated client while working in reception?
Zoos have changed a lot in my lifetime, where do you see zoos in the future?

What was the most interesting question?

You're from Indiana, go to school in Michigan, and come down here for zoo experience. Do you have a private jet?

What was the most difficult question?

What would you tell a new owner who brings in their "Canadian Lab" they just adopted asking if it is a pitbull since their home owners association doesn't allow pitbulls?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Staybridge Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

10 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?

I made a list of things that I wanted to make sure I covered in the interview that make me stand out as an applicant.

What impressed you positively?

How open the interviewers were and the diversity of questions. They created an environment that tried to reduce the stress of those of us going through the interview process.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing really, I loved the entire experience.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

It was a blind interview.

What are your general comments?

This is the best of my interview experiences thus far. They were all very welcoming and accommodating if we had any questions. The open house on the day of the interviews was a great way to learn more about the school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses