Kansas State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Manhattan, KS
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How do you rank the facilities?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
6 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
How did you first get interested in veterinary medicine and what have you done to pursue the career since? How did you hear about Kansas State and what interests you about it?
What was the most interesting question?
Talk about your research experience, not specifically what you have done, but how have they influenced your opinion of the field and what kinds of things have you learned?
What was the most difficult question?
What is a veterinarian's role in society, and what kinds of beneficial impacts can a vet have on society?
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
30 minutes
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
How many people interviewed you?
3
What was the stress level of the interview?
7 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What was the style of the interview?
In a group
What type of interview was it?
Open file
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN! I read all the previous interview feedbacks, read Kansas State's vet school website to learn more about the school (definitely helped for that first question), read the AVMA's stance on several issues (I was asked about animal rights vs. animal welfare, and referenced the AVMA), zoonotic diseases, and other current issues in veterinary medicine. I just had a bunch of interview questions and practiced with other people. I also had a situation picked out for all the general behavioral questions, like a time when I disagreed with an authority figure, an obstacle I overcame, unforeseen difficulty, how to deal with cheating (was asked this as well), time I used my creativity for problem solving, etc.
What impressed you positively?
I know everyone says this about the midwest, but I was still shocked at how friendly the people were. Everyone says hello to everyone, and I never encountered a rude person while I was there. Also, I was impressed at the number of options Kansas State offers, like research, studying abroad, etc.
What impressed you negatively?
I knew Manhattan was going to be small, but now I know it's definitely not for everyone (haven't decided personally yet). There is one strip of bars/activities, and...not much else outside of campus.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That it was going to snow. I'd never driven in snow before, and it was a nice surprise...until I had to drive 2 hours from Kansas City to Manhattan. Also, I was prepared for cold, but not single-digits cold.
What are your general comments?
I was very impressed by the facilities, and students and faculty that I met. They have a great program and everyone there seems genuinely thrilled to be a part of it. The interview was laid back and conversational, and my interviewers seemed like they wanted to get to know me. They were very familiar with my application and asked me specific questions about several of my experiences. Overall, everything went well and it was a really good time.
📍 On-Site Experience
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
$301-$400
What airport did you fly into?
KCI
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Best Western
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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