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?
8 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 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?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
There were several questions about my specific experiences (research and clinical), such as how many veterinarians are currently at the hospital I work in.
What was the most interesting question?
They asked about my minor (in a humanities field) and how it would relate to veterinary medicine.
What was the most difficult question?
None of the questions were particularly difficult. They did ask me to take a few minutes at the beginning to introduce myself, and such "Tell me about yourself" questions can be tricky due to how open ended they are.
✅ 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?
6 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?
I read interview feedback on here, read through the K-State website (particularly the student/faculty handbook), read news articles and positions on the AVMA website, and went to the information session the night before.
What impressed you positively?
Everyone I met was incredibly helpful and the day flowed smoothly. I like the setup of the anatomy lab. Also, I appreciate that the complex is in one area, rather than spread out, and that students are encouraged to go into the clinic during the first year.
What impressed you negatively?
There didn't seem to be much going on or many people around at the hospital. It was a Sunday, but they do see emergencies. I guess I just expected it to look busier!
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
The pizza event the night before was actually at the student union, not the veterinary complex.
What are your general comments?
I knew I liked the program before I went to visit, but I was even more impressed than I expected to be! There seems to be a very strong emphasis on student support and future career success. My impression was that if something you're interested in is not available on their campus, the faculty/staff will help you find it somewhere else.
📍 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?
4-6 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
MCI
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Hampton Inn
How would you rate the hotel?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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