University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine
Philadelphia, PA
Veterinary Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
9 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
10 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 are your general comments?
One interviewer was hot, the other was cold.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
What will you do if you don't get into vet school?
I really didn't appreciate how one of the interviewers told me I should try to be a vet tech assistant to gain experience for a year if I didn't get in because lab jobs were too competitive.
What was the most interesting question?
None. They were pretty run of the mill. I was really not impressed with my interviewers. They were old and didn't seem to be with the times.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Read materials about the school, reread my application. I was really nervous and it showed.
What was the most difficult question?
How will you overcome your liberal arts background to excel in the sciences.
What impressed you positively?
The facilities are amazing! You can't compete with them. Hill Pavilion and New Bolton are world-class. Great case load, lots of culture and people in Philadelphia. Lots of clubs to provide hands on experience. Grad school community. Lots of living options. Large class size = bigger variety of people. VMD cool!
What impressed you negatively?
The tour guide seemed lame and just talked about how she knew how she wanted to be a vet since age 3. Large, impersonal lecturers first two years. Divided small animal/large animal campuses. Safety issues in West Philly. Little hands on experience first two years. Have to pay for gym. Parking expensive. Really crowded anatomy lab. Expensive. Elitist attitudes.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
I should have prepared more.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
6 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
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Have both interviewers read the file. It will be more work, but I think it will be a more rewarding
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
0-1 hour
What was your primary mode of travel?
Train or subway
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
< $100
Where did you stay?
Friends or family
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