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Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine

Blacksburg, VA

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2023-24

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

6 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

7 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

4 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

50 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

4

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Virtual

Where did the interview take place?

At another location

How did you prepare for the interview?

Made up potential practice questions and had someone ask me while I answered.

What impressed you positively?

The type of questions seemed as if they were geared towards gauging our levels of empathy, problem solving, and social skills.

What impressed you negatively?

The interview questions were pre-recorded. This is changing this year, as they are moving back to in-person interviews for in-state applicants.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That there were no right or wrong answers. That you needed to only be unique, thoughtful, and empathetic.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Bringing back in-person interviews is a smart move.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Neutral

What is your in-state status?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

Where did you stay?

Home

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great