Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine
Blacksburg, VA
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2010-11
⭐ 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?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What is your ranking of this school's location?
6 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 Questions
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
MMI format. We signed a confidentiality agreement so can't go into any detail.
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions
How long was the interview?
60+ minutes
How did the interview impress you?
No change 😐
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 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
Where did the interview take place?
At the school
What impressed you positively?
Like the idea of tracking
What impressed you negatively?
equine caseload (in Blacksburg)
What are your general comments?
I liked the MMI format as far as a way of evaluating applicants, although I think it needs to be supplemented with more background on the school (student panel? information session? small group meetings with ad com members?) It felt a little impersonal and cold, and I have the hunch the school is actually pretty warm and inviting (certainly everyone I interacted with in town was!).
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
I felt like I didn't really get a good sense of the program's 'culture' (how students interact together and with their professors) or many details on the academic programs.
📍 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?
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?
LYH
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Microtel Inn - Christiansburg
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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