Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine Individual responses

⭐ Overall Impressions ▼

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 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?

8 out of 10

💬 Interview Questions ▼

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about a time when you had to make a decision, and what did you learn from it?

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What was the most interesting question?

Tell me about a time when you had to work exceptionally hard to keep a promise..what did you learn from it?

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What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about a time you had to think outside the box and it didn't work.

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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?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Closed 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?

Neutral

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?

4-6 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?

Des Moines

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriott

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

4 out of 10

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

4 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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Read the questions on SDN, mock interviews

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What impressed you positively?

The faculty were all very accommodating and friendly. The brand new facilities are also very up to date..the small animal waiting room (even though my interest is equine) was very modern and forward-thinking.

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What impressed you negatively?

The student giving the tour was a first-year, so she wasn't very knowledgeable about opportunities that students get or faculty that have been affiliated with the school, or specialties that ISU excels in, etc.

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What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That almost all the students interviewing were going to be small animal or mixed animal practice emphasis. As an equine emphasis I felt very out of place asking equine related questions.

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What are your general comments?

Good school, good faculty...similar to other schools I have applied/accepted to with the exception of being a cheaper option.

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What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses

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