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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Blacksburg, VA

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

4 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 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?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Who is the most important person in an animal hospital?

What was the most interesting question?

What would you say to a client who can not afford heartworm preventative?

What was the most difficult question?

Tell me about yourself.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the stress level of the interview?

4 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?

One-on-one

Where did the interview take place?

At a regional location

How did you prepare for the interview?

School website, different vet news websites, SDN interview feedback, read over my application...

What impressed you positively?

I found all of my interviewers to be very interesting and easy to talk to. Dr. Walters was very friendly and welcoming.

What impressed you negatively?

There isn't much done for Maryland residents on the interview day, which can be a bit of a let down.

What are your general comments?

There are two 15 minute interviews with two interviewers each, one interview having read your file and one interview having not. They both go by extremely fast.
📍 On-Site Experience

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?

Automobile

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

< $100