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University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine

Philadelphia, PA

Veterinary Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

N/A
No specific questions. Anything they wanted to know was worked out of me via casual conversation. The direction of the interview focused on my interests and what sort of education I was hoping to obtain.

What was the most interesting question?

N/A

What was the most difficult question?

N/A
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

8 out of 10

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?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

N/A

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

The Inn at Penn

How would you rate the hotel?

7 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

Yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

5 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

9 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed my application (essays, experiences, etc.), read about the school and its programs, and read the "specific questions" section on SDN.

What impressed you positively?

The engagement of the student tour leaders, the extremely welcoming atmosphere of the school, and the facilities.

What impressed you negatively?

N/A

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Wish I'd known/understood how low-stress the interview would be. I was reviewing my application and information on the school like I was preparing to defend a PhD thesis...

What are your general comments?

Very inviting group of people who all seem very motivated and excited to be at PennVet.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Provide updated admissions metrics (i.e. GPA breakdown and GRE scores, as well as average experience hours and types) each year. On the fence about this, though, because while convenient, I know that a lot of prospective applicants obsess over the numbers and lose sight of the big picture.