Texas A & M University Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences
College Station, TX
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Why do you want to become a veterinarian?
What was the most interesting question?
How does a preveterinary student become part of the Dairy Judging Team? How do you deal with stress?
What was the most difficult question?
What will you do if you become injured at work where you will not be able to practice? OR Name a couple of issues that occur around veterinary practice, whether they be cultural, political, or with in the practice (employees & management) (So Open ended)
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
40 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Closed file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
I got a list of questions from the Pre-Vet society at school. I also looked on the internet for typical questions asked. Be prepared for anything, current events, Know the impression you want to leave them with, and for sure know by heart your goals and be prepared to defend them.
What impressed you positively?
They were very to the point and were in-depth. One of the interviewers who called me to the interview tried to make small talk with me as we walked to the interview room. It was calming. I realized that really I was talking to just a regular person. They didn't necessarily want to see me fail, they were just there to regulated the quality of person that will be admitted.
What impressed you negatively?
One of my interviewers was very negative towards me, her first question was ''what if you NEVER get in? Not to be the devils advocate but there is no chance that you will get in?'' Pretty tough for a first question. I replied that I knew that this is what I desire to do and that my determination will see me to achieve my goals.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I wish I would have thought about if I were injured after practicing what would I do with my veterinary skills after being disabled.
What are your general comments?
Over all the experience was successful. There was a couple questions I wish I could have answered more confidently. P.S- give yourself time to think then answer, arrive 30 mins before the interview, DON'T FORGET YOU PICTURE ID!
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Neutral
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
I have a house in College Station.
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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