Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

1 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 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 me about yourself.

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What are some negative aspects of veterinary medicine?

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Why Tufts?

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What was the most interesting question?

They wanted to know about the person I chose for my essay and asked me a lot about my major in English Literature! They wanted some book recommendations haha

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What was the most difficult question?

I mentioned that I liked Tufts ethical approach to teaching and they asked "Are other vet schools not ethical?" I floundered a bit because I didn't want to insult other vet schools, but wanted to show that Tufts is relatively progressive in their animal use policies.

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🤝 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?

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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?

9 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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

Boston

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Hyatt

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?

3 out of 10

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

1 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?

Took notes on my answers to possible interview questions, reviewed my application, reviewed journal entries I had written about my animal experiences as a refresher.

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What impressed you positively?

The interview was extremely conversational and laid-back. Both professors were funny and kind, making for an awesome atmosphere. They asked questions they genuinely wanted to know about me and my application and never tried to trick me or ask me very difficult questions.

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What impressed you negatively?

Nothing that I can think of! I guess just that it was so much easier than I had anticipated, so I was overprepared?

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How laid-back and conversational the interview would be. I was way more stressed and nervous than was necessary.

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What are your general comments?

I loved that the goal of the interview seemed to be to sell Tufts to me and to get to know me as a person. It didn't feel evaluative at all. Just be yourself and you will be great!

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

I can't think of any suggestions right now.

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