Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
West Lafayette, IN
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
7 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
This forum really helped me prepare for the interview and I was more comfortable as a result. At least I had a general idea of what to expect. Purdue does a great job corralling the large mass of people in an organized fashion.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
They asked a lot of questions that were referenced on the following website: http://web.wm.edu/so/prevet/purdue-interview.html They asked 10 of the questions that were on that list. It is worth looking at! In 20 minutes, they asked me a total of 16 questions.
What was the most interesting question?
How do I feel about the current issues affecting wildlife?
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN Forum, link referenced about, read the AVMA, VMCAS application & mission statement
What was the most difficult question?
What are my research interests? (Only because I am not 100% certain.)
What impressed you positively?
I really like Purdue's friendly culture. Even though the interview was somewhat stressful, I was able to have a relaxed conversation. The interviewers were very friendly and kind. They suggested staff members that I should contact to further discuss research opportunities.
What impressed you negatively?
Not knowing the interview time is nerve-wracking. I could not imagine having to wait all day for that 20 minute interaction.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Everything they were going to ask me.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
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?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Put a note regarding University Plaza's address being different than driving directions.
📍 Travel and Logistics
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?
IND
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
University Plaza
Would you recommend the hotel?
no
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