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  • Tufts University Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary School
  • North Grafton, MA
Individual Feedback 4 83 Responses
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Response # Responders
Positively 75
Negatively 1
No change 7

What was the stress level of the interview?

Response Avg # Responders
3.06 81

0 = low, 10 = high

How you think you did?

Response Avg # Responders
7.77 83

0 = low, 10 = high

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Response Avg # Responders
8.25 83

0 = low, 10 = high

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Response # Responders
In Person 0
Virtual 5

Questions

How long was the interview?

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5 minutes 0
10 minutes 0
15 minutes 0
20 minutes 2
25 minutes 1
30 minutes 8
35 minutes 12
40 minutes 27
45 minutes 21
50 minutes 7
55 minutes 0
60+ minutes 4

Where did the interview take place?

Response # Responders
At the school 75
At a regional location 0
At another location 6

What was the style of the interview?

Response # Responders
One-on-one 61
In a group 18

What type of interview was it?

Response # Responders
Open file 81
Closed file 0

How many people interviewed you?

Response Average # Responders
2.08 80

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"A current issue in veterinary medicine" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I noticed your extracurriculars in your application, do you still [insert extracurricular]?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What kind of problems do you think are affecting the veterinary community right now?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why did I want to go into vet med" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about your current job? what is a typical day like? what do you like and dislike about it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you feel? My answer: a little nervous (and this response was ok!)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How I planned on paying for vet school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Are you aware of/prepared for debt after vet school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your veterinary experience" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked about my research experience" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They didn't really ask me any questions, strangely enough. They just talked about themselves and the program and then asked what questions I had. Be prepared with at least 6 good questions. By question 4 I ran out of things to ask and we sat in silence for awhile... awkward!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You mentioned in your extracurriculars *this*, explain more about it.." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Did you like playing *insert sport here*? How do you de-stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What challenges do you think you'll have in veterinary school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why did you choose your undergraduate college?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They mostly just wanted to know about me and my experiences. The interview was more of a dialogue among three people, than two people drilling you with questions" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are your research goals within food animal science?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why not go to a school that tracks? (I talked a lot about my specific interest)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explaining my extracurricular activities in more detail." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why veterinary medicine and not human medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you contacted a zoo veterinarian? (Because I said that I was interested in zoo medicine)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked about my TA experience" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you do for non-veterinary fun?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"It was more of an open conversation than formal interview: they talked about themselves and then asked me to tell them about the path that took me here interjecting with follow up questions and statements about the school and how the program fits with my interests." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your experience with laboratory animals at the college (animal technician, animal husbandry at the college vivarium)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"About my research, and extracurricular experiences, why I applied to tufts, where I see myself 5 years after graduating vet school" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you like to talk about? (we were waiting on one of the interviewers)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where do you see yourself in 15 years? & Who inspires you the most?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How did you like ____ (my undergrad institution)?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your research." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your opinion on the use of antibiotics?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why Tufts? What did you like and dislike about working in a small animal practice? How did you deal with people who couldn't afford care?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your experience in Italy." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you see yourself doing in five years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"To be honest, they didn't ask me a lot of specific questions. We just had a conversation." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explain the grades on your transcript." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself and how you ended up here." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You've worked with many different species of animals. Tell us about a case that was meaningful/memorable to you." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"So since you are interested in conservation medicine, how do you feel about animals for entertainment such as zoos? How about circuses?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your alpaca research." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They asked me about my research. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your feeling about lab animals? Race horses and dogs?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

""Tell us about your honors thesis"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked me about a summer program I did at the school back in high school." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Let's say that you are completely stressed out. The electricity is out, you have 5 tests the next day and all of your underwear is dirty. How would you handle this stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself/why do you want to be a vet" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself--this is your chance to "sell us" on you! " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"The first thing they asked me after looking at my experiences, looking at your experiences, you have a lot of exotic/zoo animal experience, is that the area you're interested in?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You went to Cornell and now work at Penn, our biggest competitors in the region; why Tufts?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They basically were just asking me questions from my personal info on my application" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"how do you cope with stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"All of the questions I was asked had to do with my specific situation. Although, they do expect you to come prepared with questions about their program and school, and that exchange comprised a majority of my interview time." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"''How did you decide to pursue veterinary medicine?''" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why did you decide to not pursue an m.d?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why Tufts?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about [a class I took]" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where do you see yourself five years after finishing vet school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"General Questions: Why veterinary medicine and why Tufts? Tell us about your research. How much do you think a small animal vet makes right out of school? (I answered correctly, and then...) Do you think that's too much or too little? What do you do to relieve stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you plan on preparing yourself for, or do you foresee any difficulties in, beginning a heavy science course load?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you saw a fellow student cheating, what would you do?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What did you think of our Adventures in Veterinary Medicine program? (I attended last spring)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to go to tufts" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about [my senior capstone course]." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"what my interests are in vet med" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you deal with stress? Then sub question of- what if you were to do poorly in a class, how would you approach that type of stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you de-stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How I deal with stress" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"where do you see yourself after graduating?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your undergraduate university. What do you think of the horse-slaughter industry?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why I wanted to be a veterinarian?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Vet school is a stressful time, how will you deal with it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you handle stress" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Are you interested in any particular type of vet med?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why Tufts?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to be a vet?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where do you see yourself in 10 years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you think you will handle the stresses of such a rigorous program?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me more about *specific experience* you talked about in your essay." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why are you interested in large animal?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you want to go into veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where I saw myself in 5 years." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Can you tell us about your research? What clinical research interests you here at Tufts?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What kind of research are you interested in doing as a zoo veterinarian?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked about my research experience" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about your experience with the vet you shadowed." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Your friends are around a table at a bar. What are three words they use to describe you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you deal with stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are your time management skills?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is something you are excited about for vet school, and something you are afraid of?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you could have had any job in the world, regardless of circumstances, salary, etc, what would it be?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Not really a question. "What I really like about your file is that you have a lot of teaching experience, and I find that being a veterinarian/vet student requires just as much skill in teaching as in learning." I was expected to respond to that in a more conversational way I guess?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think of your undergraduate school's biology department?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Say your lights are out, you have dirty laundry, and an exam tomorrow. How would you handle the stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your research." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They talked to each other a lot. It hardly felt like they were asking me questions." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was (the research I did during undergrad) like?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think is the vet's role in the animal-owner bond during euthanasia?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where do you see yourself 5 years after graduating from vet school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What did you like and dislike about working in a small animal practice?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If you had to choose between a friend's wedding and an exam, what would you do?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You are in small animal practice and a family brings in a dog that has been showing aggressive tendencies and they have a small child at home. They ask you for advice. What do you say?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why Tufts over you IS school, which is a very good school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your opinion on raw milk? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How would you handle a client who wanted a convenience euthanasia?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

""Why this corner of the country?" (I'm from the west coast)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked me about my personal research experience." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your greatest weakness?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I really can't remember the rest of the questions...they were so typical and not stressful in anyway..they genuinely wanted to get to know you" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Describe a character flaw that you have." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I honestly can't tell you a second question they asked, it was really a conversational style, so we started talking about stuff I'd done at the zoo and then began discussing shelter medicine and the new program at the school for that. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why veterinary medicine instead of research or human medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What field of veterinary medicine do you want to go into?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How did you decide to make the switch from a completely unrelated major to veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about your time at the ____ and how it influenced you. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What questions do you have?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explain a research project I was involved in." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"''What would you do if you couldn't go to vet school?''" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why did you decide not to pursue a phd?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you ever encountered a class that you had some difficulty in? (They followed my answer by letting me know they just wanted to make sure I have had to work hard for a grade before)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you relieve stress" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"When and how did you first become interested in veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Ethics Questions: How do you feel about euthanasia? What is the ethical difference between euthanizing a mouse and euthanizing a dog? Lately wild coyotes have been attacking pets in the area. The locals have taken to just shooting the coyotes. How would you fix this problem in both the long and short terms?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you handle stress?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why Tufts, specifically?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your work in surgical research (I worked in an SRL)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explain about different volunteer activities." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What field of vet med are you most interested in" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What subfield of veterinary medicine do you want to go into?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"A class I struggled in, how I got over it" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you say are some of the biggest problems within veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why did I choose tufts" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what are of vet med are you interested in?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your current job." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why I decided to change from psychology to veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Talk about thoughts and experience with euthanasia" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are some current issues in vet med? Followed by what would you do if one of your friends in vet school was contemplating suicide?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your research." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Your app says you have *this* experience, can you elaborate on it more?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are some negative aspects of veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think will be the biggest challenge that vet medicine will face in 10-20 years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"No other questions" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why vet med?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Does it worry you that certain veterinary hospitals are struggling financially?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They asked about my non-animal related employment." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What type of veterinary medicine I saw myself going into." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you like to do with this degree in 5 years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked about my trip to Peru volunteering with alpacas" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think of the negative aspects of being a vet?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you feel about mice used in your research (I said that I was ethically ok with it because we were working towards treating diseases, but that I still felt uncomfortable and that there are some procedures that even though I am ethically ok with them I emotionally would not want to do myself--they said it was a good answer and that it's good for researchers to be a bit uncomfortable with this)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"There's another student applying this year who had gone abroad and got the opportunity to neuter a cat under a veterinarian's supervision. We believe the owner was not informed who performed the surgery. Is that ethical? What if owner's consent was obtained?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What makes you happy?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"No more questions were asked. We spoke a lot about their international program and why I am so interested in it." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You've done a lot of small animal experience but suggested there were some downsides. Tell us both good point and setbacks for the profession." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about a volunteer program I am involved in." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself/why veterinary medicine." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Asked about my involvement in several extracurricular activities." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if a classmate had a concept wrong but was convinced they had it right?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How was England (study abroad experience during undergrad)?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you had experience with animals with cancer?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They asked about my athletic background and other extracurriculars that I had marked on my activities." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about your research." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Who is your hero and why?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about this ____ study abroad activity you did? What was involved when you did _____?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Stuff from my application. Since I am a non-traditional student... Would I be able to cope with the work load?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How will you handle the rigorous curriculm with _______? (I have a chronic illness that i mentioned in my application)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think is the biggest welfare issue in the dairy industry? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where do you see yourself in 5-10 years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

""You had an interesting historical figure for your essay: tell us more about her"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Commented on how they loved a particular part of my essay that discussed my good time management skills - then asked if I had any tips!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me how you decided veterinary medicine was right for you." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Nothing specific--mostly conversational throughout the bulk of the interview (and fun)!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I asked if there was anything else they wanted to know about me, she asked about my courses I'd taken in addition to the prerequisites, and said those courses will really prepare me for the course load. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Given your experience using lab. animals, how do you feel about horse racing? Follow up, dog racing?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why not human medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"More in-depth discussion on laboratory experience" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How would you handle the stress of vet school given your anxiety condition?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you think you will pursue lab animal medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What can we answer for you? (Every school will ask this!)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"''Explain your college grades.''" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"how is some of your past research related to veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about yourself" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where do you see yourself in x years." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about [specific research project]." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Conservation Medicine Questions: What are some of the challenges facing the veterinary medical profession? Where will veterinary medicine be in 20-30 years? What would be necessary to cause a shift in the veterinary medical field towards Conservation Medicine? Another way to go into Conservation Medicine would be to get an MD. Why a DVM?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are some examples of ethical issues veterinarians see?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you have any questions?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where will you be in ten years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"So are you going to make documentaries, and if so, would you drop them if they affected your studies?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Do you think not having any clinical experience will be a disadvantage compared to the other students if you are accepted? (All of my animal experience is with laboratory animals)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what do you want to know more about" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about [various hobbies]." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Off the bat, they asked about my research" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would you do if you weren't a vet?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you plan on overcoming difficult situations, having had the training but being unable to use it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was my favorite animal at the zoo I volunteered at" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"what do you do for fun?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think about the ratio of males to females in the veterinary profession?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How I handled ethical disagreements and mistakes working at a vet clinic?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your 10 year plan after vet school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you ever had an ethical disagreement at work" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why are you interested in this species?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You answered my question, now can you ask me one?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They wanted to know about the person I chose for my essay and asked me a lot about my major in English Literature! They wanted some book recommendations haha" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Did you ever feel heartache releasing a wildlife patient that you became attached to?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you think there is such a disparity in the number of men and women in the veterinary field?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"About my previous research experience?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explaining unique/non-veterinary extracurriculars." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What was the last book you read?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you ever disagreed with any of the ethical opinions of the veterinarians you have worked with? (I said I disagreed with convenience euthanasia and they had a lot of follow-up questions)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What questions do you have for us?--I asked them what they would tell me that I haven't heard from admissions or already told them that would make me want to come to Tufts." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Who inspires you the most? & How will you incorporate your second major (philosophy) into your profession?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Really can't remember any specific questions they asked..." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How would you justify the slaughter of cattle to a vegan or vegetarian?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your artwork. Do you think there is anything from art that you can apply to vet med?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You seem pretty musical. Do you still play much music? Do you play classical guitar?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think is the vet's role in the animal-owner bond during euthanasia?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Introduce yourself." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What kind of impact are vets able to make? What impact did you make on your trip to Peru?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tough- the interview was very conversational and interviewers were engaging and warm." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Since you want to do some conservation research in your career, what kind of research training do you think you need for that?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They asked me some questions about my research and mentioned their own." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Compare vet medicine between Country A (which i lived in) and country B (which I studied abroad in)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think should be done with excess males in the goat and dairy industry? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If I told you that the best way to be prepared for research was to go into a phd program and skip vet school, what would you say?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

""How did you come to combine your mom's interest in horses (she's a dressage trainer) with your dad's profession in human medicine? How do they feel about your decision?"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I told an anecdote about having to put a dog down - they asked me if I was a veterinarian, what would I do in that situation?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They asked me about a Drum and Bugle Corps I marched in. I thought is was interesting that they asked about it." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

""you seem optimistic...tell us the dark side of your self"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"See #2. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"A lot of interesting conversation, not really any questions specifically. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Because the interview style was so conversational it is difficult to say there were any interesting "questions". Tufts matches you up with interviewers who have similar interests/backgrounds as you, so that lends itself to interesting conversation." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you like and dislike about your current job? (They were both familiar with the place where I work, so this allowed for more of a conversation.)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Have you talked to many large animal veterinarians about their economic situation? What are your thoughts? (Interest provided was equine)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Exactly what kind of job do you think you could get that would match your interests?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Most dealt with my very specific experiences. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How would you get younger students interested in veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"This is what we're doing with our small ruminant program...What do you think?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I am leaving a 10-year career in public policy research to start a career in vet med. They had some interest in that transition." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"''How did you end up pursuing veterinary medicine?'' (The path here has not at all been linear or obvious! :)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why did you decide to not pursue an m.d.? (this question was probably based on my past medical research experience)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you believe animals help people with disabilites and how well are these animals treated? (In reference to a specific expierence I had)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"About a class I took." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are some of the challenges you see facing the profession in the next 5 or 10 years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you like reptiles?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"If all the vet schools burned down, what would you do next year?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"The only question I was asked was, If you saw a fellow student cheating, what would you do?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Are you going to make documentaries? (I have a BA in screenwriting..)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Since you are getting married soon, how do you think you and your husband will deal with the stress and time commitment of vet school?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I wasn't really asked anything specific, we mostly just talked and they gave me a chance to tell them about what I had been doing since I applied. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I was asked about a passage I had written in one of my essay questions, which impressed me because they had actually read it. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Differences in private vs corporate vet med." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you deal with clients that are verbally abusive? What would you do to protect your technicians when in practice?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How do you plan on overcoming difficult situations, having had the training but being unable to use it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How the vets and I deal with rude/ difficult clients and what we do afterwards. (Do we discuss it, do we ignore it etc)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"give a two minute pitch on yourself" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How much do you think is the cost of hay for one year?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why I was interested in IVM and what an IVM does? I was thrown off guard because I completely forgot I put that on my application." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell me about an uncomfortable situation you’ve been in, and how did you deal with it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"We see you have a lot of work experience. How, at work, do you gain respect from your boss" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How could you use a degree in conservation medicine in a way other than rehab and release?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You answered my question, now can you ask me one?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I mentioned that I liked Tufts ethical approach to teaching and they asked "Are other vet schools not ethical?" I floundered a bit because I didn't want to insult other vet schools, but wanted to show that Tufts is relatively progressive in their animal use policies." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why not be a wildlife biologist instead of a wildlife veterinarian? Why didn't you apply for a PhD?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Given your lack of experience with farm animals, how will you handle the curriculum of a school that does not track?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Honestly, I was not asked anything difficult or unexpected. It was pretty conversational. Though I do feel I had a difficult time phrasing why exactly I want to go into vet med and probably didn't state it as eloquently as I would have liked!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you think there is such a disparity in the number of men and women in the veterinary field?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"They asked about the names of the the veterinarians at one of the large organizations I volunteered at and I couldn't remember" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"About my research goals?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"All of the questions were fair and straightforward, but the most difficult was probably "how do you deal with euthanasia? Are you prepared to enter a part of the profession where you will need to deal with death?"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Where I saw myself in 5 years and why I would go into that part of veterinary medicine." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What do you think will be the biggest problem faced by the veterinary field in the next 5 years?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are your strengths and weaknesses? (followed by give me an example of your weakness in your life outside of veterinary medicine)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Nothing really difficult, asked mostly about my application" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would your friends say is the worst quality about you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How, in your opinion, should the problem of feral cat overpopulation be resolved?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"After looking at my application they asked if I tend to over-commit myself to things, it wasn't too hard but I wasn't expecting it" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Tell us about your research." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I was only asked two questions, the rest was conversational." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"We see you have a strong application. Tell us something that you would change or that you struggle with. (I gave 2 responses)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None! Very conversational, they do not try to trap you or challenge you in any way." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Say a group of your friends are together, what would they say is the worst quality about you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why do you like volunteering abroad? This sounds straightforward but I had never really thought about it or phrased it eloquently before." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None of them were really difficult. It was very conversational." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"So you have all this exotic animal experience, why do you want to do small veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Explain your grades" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What kind of work do you see yourself doing?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"The case." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"In your volunteering in clinics, tell us about something you have seen that really troubles you. (I kind of blanked)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"There were no difficult questions!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"The compare between countries. I actually couldn't answer it because i had not really seen much of vet medicine in the country i had lived in due to the fact i moved wheni was just over 10 years old." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your opinion on BST being used in milk?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What is your weakness?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

""Based on your clinical experience, what do you think would be your favorite and least favorite parts of the job?"" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None, really." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Same as above" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Given your experience using lab. animals, how do you feel about horse racing? Follow up, dog racing? I didn't really see the relevance of this question within the context of a conversational interview. I couldn't tell if they were just making conversation or if it was some kind of test- this caught me off guard." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Talk about yourself. (Not really a question, but it's hard to build yourself up in their eyes without feeling like you're bragging.)" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Coming up with questions to ask them - everyone was so friendly that I had all my questions answered before I walked into the interview!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"How would you describe your character? Greatest weakness?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Most dealt with my very specific experiences. " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"I wasn't asked anything not directly related to something discussed in my application, which made all of the questions easy to answer." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"You're an older student and we worry about your ability to cope with going back into a very difficult curriculum after so long out of school. How do you plan to handle it?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"see above" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"There were no difficult questions." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"''Explain your college grades.'' They asked this in the nicest way possible and acknowledged that I've done really well in my pre-vet courses (taken after college). But I still had to walk a fine line between explanation (good) and excuses (not so good)." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"why did you decide to not pursue an m.d.? " More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None really" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"None of the questions were difficult; it was a very laid back interview" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Same as above." More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What are some of the ethical issues that veterinarians face?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"Why veterinary medicine?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What will you be doing ten years from now and how will you get there?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"What would your co-workers say about you?" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"''what questions do you have for us'' is always challenging if you're not prepared, so read about the school ahead of time and come up with questions!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

"We ended up talking about sourcing of teaching cadavers, and they asked me about what I thought about Tufts's unique donor program. Make sure you know about it before hand!" More from this Member | Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, looked over my full application- including my personal statement, used other interviews to prep" More from this Member | Report Response

"1. Went through my application thoroughly 2. Prepared a lot of questions to ask the interviewers" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read other SDN reviews; looked over my transcript, my application, and thought about what made tufts stand out to me. I also had an entire list of questions already prepared so I had plenty to ask them as they had about a 10 minute period where I could ask questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"reading SDN and reviewing all of my application materials" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN, googled common vet school interview questions, read AVMA articles, read over my application" More from this Member | Report Response

"This website" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"Practiced all of the questions on here and went over my application" More from this Member | Report Response

"Found questions from here and prepared for them." More from this Member | Report Response

"Re-read my application and read previous interview questions on SDN." More from this Member | Report Response

"I read previous questions asked to candidates and studied their program." More from this Member | Report Response

"Took notes on my answers to possible interview questions, reviewed my application, reviewed journal entries I had written about my animal experiences as a refresher." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN, reread PS, reread supplementary essay" More from this Member | Report Response

"I went over my VMCAS application since most of the stuff was similar. Reviewed my recent research projects, and read up on a number of different things in the curriculum." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read my application, senior thesis, prepared answers to "tell me about yourself" and "why Tufts", read website descriptions of dual degree programs, selectives, etc." More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed past interview questions on SDN, reviewed my application, read more about Tufts and its curriculum on the school's website" More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed application materials and essays. Looked over website and curriculum." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read over my application and SDN interview feedback." More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed my application, talked to a current Tufts vet student, read interview feedback on SDN" More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed what I had mentioned on my application and information on the school website to come up with questions to ask." More from this Member | Report Response

"Looking through example questions on SDN." More from this Member | Report Response

"Used the tufts interview feedback and googled vet school interview questions. Determined what my ethical beliefs are and what my career plans are. Read Tufts Vet Magazine which taught me a little more about the school" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN, went over my application" More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read this forum, including previous interview feedback; studied up on recent events and ethics, practiced answering popular questions out loud" More from this Member | Report Response

"relaxed and tried to be as confident as possible. I looked over some SDN questions, but didn't prepare answers because I didn't want to seem rehearsed. Just know about your experiences and be confident that this is what you want and you'll be fine!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed my application etc" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read feedback, talked with students who interviewed there, reread my application materials and knew them well." More from this Member | Report Response

"Interview feedback on SDN, current/previous students/interviewees" More from this Member | Report Response

"Reread my application, looked at my old research papers, read some of the questions on this website." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN responses, talked to students who had previously interviewed there" More from this Member | Report Response

"Learned about the school, read SDN, spoke with the vets I work with about interviewing, made answers to common questions. But I think, as a 2nd time interviewee, that the most important thing you can do is to just really feel confident about why you want to be a vet and how you are going to save the world! Not in a pompous, flashy, kind of way, but one that leaves you self-assured and happy." More from this Member | Report Response

"Looked at old interview questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read the reviews on here SDN, read practice questions and practiced outloud on a few" More from this Member | Report Response

"prepared answers (loosely) for MANY possible questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"Did a mock interview, read SDN, talked to people." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read about the school and prepared some questions to ask, read questions here." More from this Member | Report Response

"Over months, I learned everything I could about the school and specifically the programs that interest me." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN Interview feedback, read over my application, prepared tons of questions, read up on veterinary news, read through the brochure they gave me again and read their website" More from this Member | Report Response

"Went through the website, reviewed SDN's questions, practiced in front of friends and family." More from this Member | Report Response

"SDN interview feedback, REviewed application, talked to a vet i work with that is alumni of the school, Research the school, wrote responses to possible questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN, read about the school, looked over my application." More from this Member | Report Response

"I read their website. I looked at the questions on here. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed by application, school's website, and SDN." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read about the curriculum, research opportunities, the animal use policy, selectives. Re-read my essays and my application." More from this Member | Report Response

"Used this interview feedback, thought about why I loved Tufts, various interview tips and websites." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read over my application, really thought about the reasons I want to go to veterinary school and Tufts specifically." More from this Member | Report Response

"Did other interviews :D" More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed my application, read over some SDN info, thought up questions they might ask based on my personal info, and tried my best to RELAX." More from this Member | Report Response

"Thoroughly researched the school and everything about it on the website, looked at SDN feedback, reread my application, prepared a few answers from questions listed as asked at other schools. " More from this Member | Report Response

"I re-read my Tufts application. I spent a good amount of time on their website reviewing faculty members and programs. Also, I emailed with a current student." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read Tufts materials. E-mailed back-and-forth with a current student. Reviewed my essays. Googled my interviewers." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read through school's material, reviewed application, talked with current students" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read school info materials, SDN, journals, vet magazines. " More from this Member | Report Response

"I read about the signature program I was interested in, read admissions brochure, read about interview questions past years on SDN, prepared basic why tufts, strengths/weaknesses answers, PREPARED LOTS OF QUESTIONS TO ASK THEM " More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewing my application (most important!) and reading questions online from previous interviews." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read this forum. Prepared possible questions. Met with family to discuss." More from this Member | Report Response

"read my VMCAS looked through their website and made a list of questions" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read about Tufts program on their website and came up with a list of questions to ask my interviewers to clarify points about their program." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read SDN pre-vet forum! Thoroughly reviewed application and essays. Mentally rehearsed answers to questions that were likely to be asked (and in fact, were): ''Why vet school?'' ''Explain your college grades (not too hot).''" More from this Member | Report Response

"read over my app, read through Tufts website" More from this Member | Report Response

"look over past interview questions, research the school" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read over the Tufts website" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read the website, talked to current students, read over and thought about common interview questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Reading the website and about the signature programs" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read every studentdoctor.net interview feedback and thread i could get my paws on, and reviewed my application essays." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read website." More from this Member | Report Response

"Read the website (!!), talked through some questions out loud" More from this Member | Report Response

"Reviewed my personal statement, reviewed my senior thesis and all my research done since then." More from this Member | Report Response

"Went over prior experiences, motivation, current events re: animal health" More from this Member | Report Response

"Read through practice questions online and practiced my answers outloud." More from this Member | Report Response

"reading tufts website...a lot. concentrate on signature programs, teaching alternatives, selectives program etc. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Reading over old interview questions and talking through my answers ahead of time." More from this Member | Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Both interviewers were beyond nice, and seemed genuinely into learning about who I am as a person. Definitely more conversational than most other interviews. They were very willing to answer any questions that I had for them" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers had a very genuine / caring vibe. I felt like the interview was more of a chat with friends." More from this Member | Report Response

"The two interviewers were really nice and eased my nerves almost immediately by introducing themselves and then asking a nice simple question for me to answer. There weren’t any awkward pauses as whenever I finished speaking they had another question for me. They were very knowledgeable about the school and both taught courses throughout the program." More from this Member | Report Response

"interviewers were very friendly and made me feel more comfortable, asked several times what questions I had for them" More from this Member | Report Response

"Seeing the baby sheep on our tour, seeing students actively examining a cadaver in the anatomy lab, speaking with a student on my overnight stay" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers were very relaxed." More from this Member | Report Response

"The faculty panel, all the opportunities they have for a variety of fields" More from this Member | Report Response

"The laid back environment. The whole day was informative and fun but the interview also was laid back and like a conversation. I even stumbled on my words a bit once and paused and they kinda helped me through it" More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was so nice and friendly. People were happy to answer questions and give suggestions." More from this Member | Report Response

"How amazing the entire admissions team is!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The small size of the campus and the wildlife rehab clinic." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was so nice and welcoming, it made you feel a lot more relaxed before going into the interview." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview was extremely conversational and laid-back. Both professors were funny and kind, making for an awesome atmosphere. They asked questions they genuinely wanted to know about me and my application and never tried to trick me or ask me very difficult questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"I was thoroughly impressed by the passion and support of all the students and faculty as well as the opportunities for intl vet med and wildlife and conservation med. The other applicants were also super supportive/friendly." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is beautiful, the facilities look great, and I like how the campus is small and spaced out, not all scrunched together. The Tufts community seems really tight - knit, and I was impressed that so many of the faculty there were residents who liked it too much to leave! Further, the curriculum at Tufts really tries to get students interacting with animals from the start - not every day, but once every few weeks you'll spend some time learning how to handle every species. A particular emphasis is put on getting first years experience with farm animals, as they assume that most of their students come in with little to no FA experience." More from this Member | Report Response

"Friendliness of interviewers and students, emphasis on keeping the day low stress, integrated campus facilities, very busy hospitals." More from this Member | Report Response

"The enthusiasm of the students and faculty. Everyone seems so genuinely happy to be there! The professors really seem like they care about the success of all of their students." More from this Member | Report Response

"The welcoming atmosphere, top notch facilities, and many opportunities for research." More from this Member | Report Response

"How welcoming the students and faculty were, and how low-stress the interview was" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers were so friendly and open and so were all of the students I talked with." More from this Member | Report Response

"The friendliness of everyone! Also the curriculum and the NUMEROUS opportunities for the students." More from this Member | Report Response

"Research opportunities and other programs." More from this Member | Report Response

"The students were very laid back and easy to talk on the tours." More from this Member | Report Response

"The admissions office was really friendly and the interview day was very well-organized." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone, from the students, to the admissions reps, to the faculty is incredibly nice." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was so friendly! Ridiculously so." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers were very friendly and had good humor." More from this Member | Report Response

"The faculty seemed incredibly dedicated and friendly and really wanted to get to know me and make me want to come there" More from this Member | Report Response

"The faculty's involvement" More from this Member | Report Response

"By far the most relaxed interview I have had in this entire process. The interviewers spoke about funny stories from their past and i was only asked one or two straightforward questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Their kindness and interest in my responses. I felt like I was talking to the 2 coolest people :) (With my experience, I love talking with my profs, so that might have helped). The school, the student life, the extensive programs & specialties available for me." More from this Member | Report Response

"How friendly they were & how enthusiastic about the school & its programs all the staff/students/admissions are. How they don't try to trick you or ask anything random just to see how you respond. The events on interview day--panels, tours, financial aid talks, etc. to really get you interested in the school. Connected LA & SA hospitals. No terminal procedures to teach surgeries, other invasive procedures" More from this Member | Report Response

"Tufts put together a great day, got me excited about their school." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was very friendly." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone seemed so happy that we (the interviewees) were there. I also love the open-minded philosophy of the school." More from this Member | Report Response

"The faculty members who interviewed me. They were very interested and the interview was super conversational." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everybody was so incredibly friendly and genuinely interested in making interviewees feel comfortable about the day. I was a nervous wreck approaching this interview and I'm a pretty shy person in general, but I assure anybody out there that's like me in that regard, they are there to make YOU feel at ease, and really welcome you to their institution." More from this Member | Report Response

"warm/welcoming environment; attitude of 'we can do that!'; facilities were gorgeous; campus is beautiful and impressive" More from this Member | Report Response

"Enthusiasm of faculty and students." More from this Member | Report Response

"This was a VERY friendly, very relaxed interview. They provided a lot of information about the school during the day and tried to sell us on the school, instead of the other way around." More from this Member | Report Response

"The faculty's passion and warmth." More from this Member | Report Response

"The hospital, the wildlife clinic, the scenery, the atmosphere" More from this Member | Report Response

"The atmosphere! Everyone knew all the interviewees and were so friendly!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The overall atmosphere of the interview. I never felt drilled or uncomfortable. Even when i was asked a question that i couldn't answer, I didn't feel like it hurt me to admit that i didn't know the answer." More from this Member | Report Response

"They match you up with interviewers who share your interests and areas of expertise. I got a goat reproduction specialist and a bovine ambulatory doctor. We got to talk a lot about the large animal industry instead of just nitpicking at my application, which was fun and interesting. I ended up getting in and they were even nice enough to sign the bottom of my letter. The only thing that was strange was that they asked me so many dairy questions! Luckily, I had just covered a lot of the hot topics in my Dairy Herd class, but hadn't really focused my entire undergrad on dairy cows." More from this Member | Report Response

"The students were so friendly and enthusiastic. They seemed to sincerely love their school and teachers. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The students were very friendly, new student center, high small animal case load, and lots of research opportunities. " More from this Member | Report Response

"I like that Tufts doesn't track, and I talked to my interviewers about the advantage/disadvantage of that approach. All of the students and admissions staff were extremely friendly and willing to answer questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everything! The campus is beautiful, the community feels small and friendly, and the facilities are great." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers made me feel very comfortable which allowed my personality to really come through. There were many moments of laughter!" More from this Member | Report Response

"They seemed to know my file pretty well and were genuinely interested in me and making me feel at ease." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everything-- I love the school, the facilities, the friendliness of the staff & students....Several first-years hung out & told us about their experiences, which was a nice perspective." More from this Member | Report Response

"I think it really varied depending on the interviewers, but mine were VERY laid back. It was a conversation, not an interview. I overheard others' conversations and think they were asked such things as 'what is your favorite book' and such. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Their progressive curriculum and interest in their students." More from this Member | Report Response

"The friendliness of the interviewers and students, the efficiency of the admissions staff, and the timing of tours/presentations through the day. The facilities are decent. " More from this Member | Report Response

"There were quite a few students mingling throughout the day - and it was really nice to be able to talk to them before going into the interview. Everyone was so friendly and it seemed like they really want you there and want to make the experience as comfortable as possible. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Interviewers were responsive and encouraging. The stress of it was not due to their style or demeanor at all. One of them especially was enthusiastic about animal welfare (related to his work) and gave info about what's happening in that area at Tufts. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers had both read my file and so it was a lot easier to talk to them. They asked really specific questions, so it was clear that they had really read it. They were really easy to talk to and really positive about their school. They didn't try to trick me at all.Everyone was extremely friendly. The financial aid talk was frighteningly honest. The administration is great and really tailors things to your interest and provides $$ to go abroad for summer research. No elitism. Broad curriculum. " More from this Member | Report Response

"It was VERY casual and everyone was so nice." More from this Member | Report Response

"The students were pretty enthusiastic." More from this Member | Report Response

"Interviewers were fantastic!!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The facilities (classrooms, hospitals) were great and the people (students, administrators, faculty) were very friendly. Some current students talked very favorably about opportunities afforded to them through the selectives program. They are also building a new student center on campus that will have a gym! " More from this Member | Report Response

"The welcoming ''committee'' of students and admissions officers. The laidback and conversational style of the interview." More from this Member | Report Response

"how nice admissions staff was, range of opportunites in curriculum " More from this Member | Report Response

"How nice everyone was, and the laid back conversational format of the interview!" More from this Member | Report Response

"How connected the faculty and students are to each other. The wildlife clinic is gorgeous" More from this Member | Report Response

"The area is beautiful, the students seemed nice, the interviewers were relaxed and friendly. The facilities are good, and the teaching hospital seemed reasonably busy. They have a lot of opportunities for research." More from this Member | Report Response

"The wildlife clinic" More from this Member | Report Response

"The compact facility; consulting with any vet on the campus is no more than a walk across the street to the wildlife clinic at the furthest." More from this Member | Report Response

"The facilities and campus are beautiful." More from this Member | Report Response

"People were ridiculously nice, the campus was beautiful" More from this Member | Report Response

"How relaxed the overall interview was." More from this Member | Report Response

"The first year students came in and ACTIVELY sought to de-nerve the interviewees and the interviewers were wearing jeans" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers were very friendly and laid back, both were in jeans and sweatshirts :)" More from this Member | Report Response

"animal use policies, beautiful campus, enthusiastic students. amazing wildlife clinic. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was SO friendly and helpful. " More from this Member | Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"I wish we had more than 45 minutes to talk. I felt like I did not get to ask them enough questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"they didnt ask too many questions and I wonder how these interviews are rated to determine who gets in and who doesnt" More from this Member | Report Response

"How many students there were on interview day and how we did not have enough time to fully see everything we were supposed to on our tour." More from this Member | Report Response

"I didn't answer the IVM question "correctly"" More from this Member | Report Response

"It’s literally perfect" More from this Member | Report Response

"Not really a big deal or much they can do about it but the activities for the day started at 8:45 but my interview wasn’t until 3:10 at the end of the day. I was the last person there and my guests got kicked out of the conference room because they had to clean" More from this Member | Report Response

"The large animal program is not very strong." More from this Member | Report Response

"My tour guide seemed rather aloof and very unenthusiastic about the school." More from this Member | Report Response

"The buildings are old and the facilities are not very clean/organized." More from this Member | Report Response

"One of my interviewers was late, so my interview was cut short by 15 minutes (not completely their fault since the weather wasn't ideal that morning)." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing that I can think of! I guess just that it was so much easier than I had anticipated, so I was overprepared?" More from this Member | Report Response

"Rural location and takes 1 hr 15 min by train to get to Boston/city life." More from this Member | Report Response

"Large animal hospital doesn't really take too many cattle, so student experience working cattle cases are with the ambulatory rotation, although that's extremely hands-on from what I gathered. However, students do get a lot of experience getting handling experience with the dairy cows there." More from this Member | Report Response

"Some applicants said they felt 'grilled' by their interviewers, so I might have just gotten lucky." More from this Member | Report Response

"As many people have said, the surrounding area isn't the greatest, but all in all it's a great school and program, and if accepted I will definitely attend." More from this Member | Report Response

"It was a little far away from Boston and there is not much else in North Grafton" More from this Member | Report Response

"The fact that the vet school is so removed from the main Tufts campus in Boston" More from this Member | Report Response

"The tour guide kept mentioning things they haven't done yet and how they haven't touched animals a lot (she was a 2nd year)" More from this Member | Report Response

"The location, lack of on campus housing" More from this Member | Report Response

"High tuition compared to other schools." More from this Member | Report Response

"It felt a little disorganized -- especially the tours." More from this Member | Report Response

"The school appears to be in the middle of nowhere (it's still only and hour away from Boston though). I would have liked them to try to sell the area and talk about what there is to do in Grafton." More from this Member | Report Response

"The way their anatomy lab works. Groups of four dissect animals but their space isn't big enough for everyone to go to every class. So, you're supposed to only go to half of the classes and meet with your labmates to get info from the other half--so you aren't actually there for all (only half) of the hands-on learning. Also some classrooms they said were too small for the class." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing really; maybe got a bit intimidated by how tough the schedule will be, but that's nothing against the school, just the hurdles of the profession" More from this Member | Report Response

"Students giving the tour weren't as enthusiastic about the school as I would have liked, but it was the end of the day and everyone was tired" More from this Member | Report Response

"Location" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing. Tufts is absolutely fantastic." More from this Member | Report Response

"Not one thing. Even all of the snow I viewed with a positive. Some people mention the area isn't the greatest but it's right by Boston and I'd watch my Celtics all the time ;)" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing to do around there, no on-campus life." More from this Member | Report Response

"LOCATION! Middle of nowhere, campus is small and secluded. Students all said that their least favorite part of Tufts is that it's a commuter school" More from this Member | Report Response

"It was raining on the day of my interview, so my originally straighten hair was very frizzy." More from this Member | Report Response

"The hospitals seemed old and run down. The new student center is nice, but I don't think students even get to use the new lecture hall for most classes." More from this Member | Report Response

"The remote location of the school and the deathly boring tour." More from this Member | Report Response

"It's kind of in the middle of nowhere, which is a downfall for me because I would LOVE if it were in Boston, I like city life." More from this Member | Report Response

"location (very rural) and the fact that it is so isolated from the med school and other graduate programs; I was in the last interview slot and I could tell that my interviewers were rushing me a bit" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, really. I didn't like how the interview was done during school vacation - I don't have a sense of how the campus would feel while classes are in session." More from this Member | Report Response

"Not too much-just the snowy weather." More from this Member | Report Response

"Not much" More from this Member | Report Response

"The location. It is more rural than I had thought it would be." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing! The area isn't the most glamorous, but its not horrible. Tufts is nestled in its own little backwoods area." More from this Member | Report Response

"The faculty wasn't has welcoming as I would have hoped. The facilities (teaching hospital) were not as new as other schools." More from this Member | Report Response

"the commuter rail train I was supposed to take got canceled, but there wasn't really any way to know so me a few others sat there for an hour and half. When the sun goes down it gets quite cold. Also, the ice covered sidewalks between the station and the school were kinda hard to navigate, not that that is their fault." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing!" More from this Member | Report Response

"I got lost both getting there and trying to leave. Luckily people around the North Grafton area were very nice!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers seemed like friends and would often talk to each other more than they talked to me" More from this Member | Report Response

"Single-digit wind chill temps + outdoor tour = :(" More from this Member | Report Response

"Believe it or not, I would have actually liked to be asked a few more questions! From our conversations I'm sure they did learn a lot about me, it was just a different environment than I was expecting. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is very small and isolated. It could be maddening. Also, I thought I did poorly (but I got accepted). They told a couple of students they were accepted in front of me but didn't tell me anything- I found this a little unprofessional and it made me very worried/stressed out." More from this Member | Report Response

"My interviewers, though friendly and polite, seemed REALLY hungry and tired. A disadvantage to having an interview later in the day, I suppose." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing to do with the school at all - but getting stranded in Boston for the weekend wasn't the most convenient thing ever. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus is isolated, only transit is the commuter rail. Students indicated that unless you live along the rail line, it is necessary to have a car. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The hospitals aren't as nice as Cornell or Penn's by a long shot, but you get hands on animal work early. But the classes are smaller and the administration actually cares. Grafton is very small, probably hard to meet non vet students. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The cold weather! We had an outdoor walking tour of the campus and it was 4 degrees outside and windy." More from this Member | Report Response

"Facilities looked a bit old and run-down. The roof was leaking in the hospital!" More from this Member | Report Response

"There is nothing for a 15 mile radius around the campus except for farms...and the 3 feet of snow on the ground didn't help." More from this Member | Report Response

"One of my interviewers started her career in clinical vet med and then moved more towards policy research. She couldn't quite grasp the idea that I was moving in the opposite direction as she, and unfortunately, the interview sometimes became more about her and her evolution than about me and my goals. I felt like she wanted the job that I was leaving! My other interviewer, however, was not nearly as self-focused." More from this Member | Report Response

"Financial aid. The representative was very nice and helpful. But it's not her fault that the debt-to-earnings ratio of freshly minted vets is so poor." More from this Member | Report Response

"the weather" More from this Member | Report Response

"The location is kind out in the middle of no where, but Boston's only a train ride away." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"Not a very diverse student body. Location's a little expensive. The cost of attending the school is enormous." More from this Member | Report Response

"The location was a little further from Boston than I thought." More from this Member | Report Response

"The snow, ha. Not a fan of being snowed in in the middle of nowhere for four years. " More from this Member | Report Response

"No lunch!" More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing... except the financial aid session" More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish a lunch would have been provided. My schedule didn't afford time for a lunch between interviews/fin aid sessions etc." More from this Member | Report Response

"The long pauses between info sessions. There was an hour in between each activity." More from this Member | Report Response

"not a lot of men around..." More from this Member | Report Response

"The foot of snow on the ground." More from this Member | Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That they would ask specific questions regarding my personal statement and why I wrote about what I did" More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish I had known that 45 minutes is not a lot of time. I would have asked different / more important (a/c to my own preference) questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"That they would focus more on me and who I am/ the actions I make rather than the experiences I have at work. They really seemed to want to know how I am with interacting with clients and how I am dealing with stress/ things going wrong." More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish i had been better prepared to talk about what I have done since applying, was focused more on remembering things from my undergrad" More from this Member | Report Response

"It's difficult to tell after the interview how well you did. I left thinking I failed and didn't answer their questions well/wished I answered things more fully and in a different way. It is a conversation so the interviewers give their opinions on the questions they are asking. Try to take a deep breath. They understand this interviews are stressful. It is ok to say you are not sure in response to a question they ask. It's difficult to know how the conversation is going to go in regard to topic since there is not a standardized list of questions. Meaning preparation can be a crap shoot in what to prep. I've heard many students say they were asked "Tell me about yourself" for which you can talk about something non-veterinary related that you like to do in your free time and how that makes you different and interesting and an interesting reason why you like doing it. I did not receive this question but it is still important to think about what you would say in response if you do receive this question." More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish I would have looked over my VMCAS application ahead of time, I was thrown off track because I forgot specifically what I had stated." More from this Member | Report Response

"The food for lunch. No one in my party liked it and we would have brought lunch or grabbed some somewhere else. It was a long day and we didn’t end up eating." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing was really surprising to me." More from this Member | Report Response

"That I would be asked about any questions I had throughout the interview, not just at the end.." More from this Member | Report Response

"How laid-back and conversational the interview would be. I was way more stressed and nervous than was necessary." More from this Member | Report Response

"Who my interviewers were." More from this Member | Report Response

"I was a little thrown by just how low stress the interview was. At the end I asked them if they had any other questions about my application, which I worry may have come off as a criticism of how casual the conversation was. I really like how committed they are to evaluating you at your calmest/best." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, really. I think I went into it pretty prepared. As everyone else has said, it is a very laid back atmosphere. I still was quite nervous going into it, but there really wasn't any need to be. Just be yourself and you will be okay :). If you get an interview they are confident you can handle the program, they just want to get to know you a bit more as a person." More from this Member | Report Response

"DON'T STRESS! It goes so much better if you go in actually believing this" More from this Member | Report Response

"That the interview was going to be so open and low-key!" More from this Member | Report Response

"JUST RELAX!! Technically I knew this ahead of time since everyone on SDN says it, but obviously it's much easier said than done. I was very nervous while I waited to go into my interview, but once I sat down the nerves were gone. Tufts tries to match you with interviewers who share your interests, which helps immensely. Just take a breath, be yourself, and you will do great!" More from this Member | Report Response

"How low stress the interview was going to be so I wouldn't have worried during the information sessions." More from this Member | Report Response

"Who I would be interviewing with." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing. The admissions office did a great job providing information on what to expect. Do keep in mind that this is a low stress interview. One of the professors who talked during the faculty panel even said that if any interviewer tries to make you feel like you don't know what you are talking about they should not be on the admissions committee there." More from this Member | Report Response

"The program ended at 2:30pm. There was a train to Boston at 2:18 and the next one wasn't until 5pm. They are fine with you leaving a bit early to catch the train but I did not know that. As such I sat around in the library for a while. Luckily for me I found a student willing to take me to places not on the tour and talk to me about the school." More from this Member | Report Response

"How relaxed everything would be so that I didn't stress a ton beforehand!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview is extremely conversational. Be yourself, and show your personality from the start. If you've done research, make sure you know it inside and out - I felt like I was in a thesis defense panel." More from this Member | Report Response

"I don't think there's anything I wished I knew earlier. I felt quite well prepared. I asked straightforward questions, but I would have maybe read up on the school even more." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing...no surprises. I had a great experience." More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone says not to stress out about Tufts, but I did anyways. My stomach was in knots all week before and the morning of the interview, but as soon as I got into the room with my interviewers, all my nerves went away. Don't stress about this interview!!!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, I was familiar with the school and felt confident about my interview." More from this Member | Report Response

"As stupid as it sounds, I was really worried about my shoes for the tour. There was supposed to be a snow storm and I wore heels for the interview, but changing into weather-appropriate, comfy shoes was not a big deal at all. No one cared about my feet, haha." More from this Member | Report Response

"What time the commuter trains returned to Boston." More from this Member | Report Response

"Probably that the admin building is where everything takes place, I was fortunate and just walked in their first thing but that's where you are for most of the day." More from this Member | Report Response

"Can't think of anything. It really is in the middle of nowhere but I knew that. Take their advice and bring extra clothes or at least shoes!" More from this Member | Report Response

"To bring comfortable shoes for the tour (although they did warn us of this, I chose not to listen)." More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish I had known that the tour would take so long because I didn't end up getting to see all of campus and I also spent most of the time worrying I would be late for my interview." More from this Member | Report Response

"I think i was pretty well prepareed" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing really, I felt prepared from reading stuff off of SDN." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing, the day went exactly how the admissions office stated in the schedule that they send out." More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing in particular that I can think of." More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing specific--the day went as I'd expected." More from this Member | Report Response

"Cabs in North Grafton are incredibly expensive. I paid $20 to get to the hotel (Days Inn) from the train station. It cost $15 to get to campus the next morning. I used up all my cash and there were no working ATMs to be found on campus..." More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish I had not stressed quite as much, and maybe had less caffeine. More coffee didn't really help the nerves." More from this Member | Report Response

"That the interview would be that laid-back! I could have spent more energy on my finals, and not as much worrying about the interview. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Don't rely on taxis! I tried to use them twice, neither time did they show up, the first time they got lost, the second, I don't even know. Fortunately I hitched rides. I really don't know how someone without a car is supposed to get around. Maybe it's better to stay in Boston and take the rail to Grafton in the morning- then you can walk or get a ride with campus police." More from this Member | Report Response

"The campus police will give you a ride from the train station to campus." More from this Member | Report Response

"Tufts doesn't track AT ALL. This leaves less opportunity for electives as an upperclassman." More from this Member | Report Response

"nothing" More from this Member | Report Response

"I didn't really discover anything new. I had already been fairly familiar with the campus and general surrounding area, all of which I felt very positive about." More from this Member | Report Response

"That there would not be any bottled water available in the snack room! (Maybe I just got there too late...) I really could have used a cold drink prior to my interview, but somehow I managed to talk almost non-stop for 60 min.!" More from this Member | Report Response

"how long the interview day would be" More from this Member | Report Response

"How low stress the interview would be!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Can't recall anything." More from this Member | Report Response

"People were not very dressed up." More from this Member | Report Response

"How great their lab animal medicine program is... I should have researched that before" More from this Member | Report Response

"You were given profiles of the faculty that would be interviewing you along with their interests= good thing!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing." More from this Member | Report Response

"how to get to the school! the roads are crazy and I was almost late" More from this Member | Report Response

"The donor program for teaching cadavers." More from this Member | Report Response

What are your general comments?

"This is probably the most chill interview you'll ever do. Just take a deep breath, and be yourself - they just want to get to know you. The best thing you can do to prepare is to come up with questions you want to ask about the interviewers / about the school." More from this Member | Report Response

"I thought this was a good interview and I appreciated them taking the time to introduce themselves as it made them seem more sympathetic to what I was going through as they’ve been in my shoes before." More from this Member | Report Response

"come up with lots of good questions to ask and be ready with them as soon as the interview starts!" More from this Member | Report Response

"I definitely recommend taking Tufts up on their offer to stay overnight at a current student's house. There is "Lunch with Current students" during the interview day but there are so many other applicants and it feels so much more formal to ask all of your questions. It was nice to see the host's living environment, class material, the curriculum and Tufts in general. The interview is more conversational than other interviews by design. Keep that in mind." More from this Member | Report Response

"Relax, it is very casual! Do a power pose in the bathroom before (1 min) and that will naturally decrease your stress!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Be yourself, it’s probably the most laid back interview you’ll have" More from this Member | Report Response

"The day is full of tours and info sessions and it’s a great way to learn about the school. My interview wasn’t until 3:10 while the events started at 8:45 so I brought my suit to change into later and wore comfortable clothes in the morning. It was a great choice." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great school, I fell in love with the school after the interview!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Overall, I am in love with the school and program..I just hope the short amount of time I spent talking was enough to show that." More from this Member | Report Response

"I loved that the goal of the interview seemed to be to sell Tufts to me and to get to know me as a person. It didn't feel evaluative at all. Just be yourself and you will be great!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Being from rural New England, Tufts felt very home-like, from the land to the architecture. A beautiful campus, nicely tucked away with a great community of veterinarians and researchers alike, with similar goals." More from this Member | Report Response

"Overall, it seems like a fantastic (albeit expensive!) program, and I will absolutely be attending if I get accepted." More from this Member | Report Response

"I would have liked to learn more about where students live." More from this Member | Report Response

"I loved the campus and friendliness of the students and faculty." More from this Member | Report Response

"Tufts has so much to offer. While I'm not crazy about the location, the staff (admissions, professors, etc.) seem PHENOMENAL. They seem genuinely dedicated to students and their success. There are so many opportunities for students to take advantage of. The program is one-of-a-kind, which I feel is more important than the location." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great school!" More from this Member | Report Response

"It was most definitely an extremely laid back interview, and absolutely nothing to stress over. Overall, pretty good feelings were received at the interview. I felt as though the atmosphere didn't really foster too much interaction between the students and interviewees (the ratio of students to interviewees was very lowwwwww). But I did like the setup of the information sessions." More from this Member | Report Response

"The admissions office was great and very responsive. You are provided short bios on your interviewers when you arrive that morning and they try to pair you with interviews who work in your area of interest. There are tours of both the hospitals and classrooms as well as information sessions on financial aid, research and dual degree programs, a faculty panel, and a student Q and A during lunch." More from this Member | Report Response

"The school gives you an information sheet about your interviewers. Ask them questions about their research and get a conversation going" More from this Member | Report Response

"I love this school. If you want a big city environment, it's not for you, but if you're looking for a tightly knit community, this is it. Tons of opportunities available here." More from this Member | Report Response

"Tufts is a great place to interview; it's not stressful at all, feels more like a conversation than a test." More from this Member | Report Response

"GREAT school! Wonderful faculty! Overall friendly and welcoming vibe which means a ton to me when making my decision" More from this Member | Report Response

"Relax and be yourself. The school is clearly interested in you, so take the time to see if you're interested in them and show them who you are outside from your application." More from this Member | Report Response

"Honestly, Tufts is a great fit for me. I'm considering professors, administration, the location, cost, and anything else I can think of. I can truly picture myself there and am hoping for the best." More from this Member | Report Response

"Really friendly atmosphere. Just like everyone said, the interview's like a conversation. I honestly wasn't sure how I did coming out of it because I didn't really get to talk much, the two interviewers talked a lot more about their work, research, programs, etc. than I did about myself. I remember being asked that one question about how I liked my college. The rest of it was conversational. I asked questions throughout the interview, so I kind of got awkwardly choked up at the end when they asked (twice) if I had any additional questions. A few of the conversations they started I wasn't sure if I responded well. I guess it was good enough though since they ended up taking me! One of the interviewers wrote a little note on the letter I received a few days later saying congrats." More from this Member | Report Response

"Fun day overall!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Tufts interviews are very conversational. The school provides you with profiles of the interviewers shortly beforehand, so you'll know who is interviewing you and a little bit about their background/interests." More from this Member | Report Response

"I was really excited about this school when I was applying, but after visiting, I'm pretty sure it's not for me." More from this Member | Report Response

"All of the other interviewees were completely friendly (at least my group was) and it's a help to talk to them and great for relaxing." More from this Member | Report Response

"Very chill interview. Conversational and easy going." More from this Member | Report Response

"It was a really nice day!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Great Interview Day! Very comprehensive-faculty panel, student panel, campus tour, financial aid info session, dual degrees info session." More from this Member | Report Response

"My interview had a lot of awkward pauses. They would make a comment about something on my application without asking a question leaving me clueless on how to respond." More from this Member | Report Response

"I loved the school and their programs. The only negative is the location. But Boston is close by and you can live in one of the neighboring cities." More from this Member | Report Response

"Great process! Even if i don't get in, your process made me feel confident about my application. Loved that you match my interviewers with my interests." More from this Member | Report Response

"It was a very enjoyable interview and tour. The tour guides were extremely knowledgeable and friendly. They just hung out in the waiting room and talked to everyone between tours. The small animal hospital was equipped with a brand new oncology ward and had tons of nifty machines. The large animal hospital wasn't huge, but had a very cool sport medicine testing center. There was also a wildlife center, and lots of farm land! If you aren't from New England and aren't used to blisteringly cold weather, make sure to wear extra clothing." More from this Member | Report Response

"Ask a lot of questions to the current students who will be around before your interview. My tour was not done by a student and there is no general information session, so it really is the only time that you have to learn about the school. The interview itself is very conversational and they really just want to get to know you. They will ask questions based on your application and possibly some general questions but 90% of the interview was based on my application." More from this Member | Report Response

"Some of the sidewalks were a bit icy, so dress appropriately (i.e., be careful in heels)! My boots had a wide heel, so I did OK." More from this Member | Report Response

"Make sure to have questions prepared to ask them, it was only fifteen minutes into my interview when they asked me if there was anything I wanted to ask about the school. VERY casual! When you check in, they give you the profiles of your two interviewers so you can read about their interests and area of expertise. A student came by and asked me who my interviewers and told me they'd be really laid back, so that was nice. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The admissions committee at Tufts is so nice. I wish I'd been able to take a better look at the campus while I was there but there was a blizzard! In preparing for the interview try to stay relaxed- it's fairly low-key so there is no need to stress too much!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Wear waterproof boots for the campus tour (it was snowing) and a heavy coat. " More from this Member | Report Response

"Everyone was so friendly and accommodating! It was really impressive." More from this Member | Report Response

"My interview was a better experience than I could have ever imagined. The admissions crew made me feel so comfortable and the interviewers were really casual and relaxed. It was much more of a conversation about my application than a question and answer session." More from this Member | Report Response

"Laid back" More from this Member | Report Response

"It was great! They really didn't even interview me, but rather asked me questions about their small ruminant program (my area of interest) and we talked about improvements that could be made, etc etc. My interview was about 15 minutes longer than other people because we got so into the conversation that the interviewers lost track of time!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Overall, I would say it was a positive visit despite the fact that one of my interviewers couldn't get past herself and her own experiences to appreciate a different approach to the field of veterinary medicine." More from this Member | Report Response

"Excellent. Tufts' interview style is one that allows students to sell their strengths and honestly discuss their weaknesses. No ''hot seat'' questions here!" More from this Member | Report Response

"My interview did not go as conversationally as others have reported theirs went, so I think it depends on your interviewers. It felt more like a Q&A. They spent about half the time asking me 2-3 questions and to my surprise, didn't go into any details about my past experiences or any other ''typical'' interview questions. Then, the other half of the time, I was expected to ask questions. I was very prepared for this part, so be sure that you are too." More from this Member | Report Response

"So positive! The interviewers were both very nice and asked mostly questions about my application specifically, the interview was more of a conversation really." More from this Member | Report Response

"Very laid-back and informal; conversational interview. Lovely facilities." More from this Member | Report Response

"Good experience. I liked pretty much everyone I met, and I liked the facilities and location." More from this Member | Report Response

"My interviewers were nice and laid back, but they asked me really difficult questions! Because I had to reschedule my interview due to the weather, they had all the time in the world to grill me. I was really nervous for the first five minutes, but fortunately I had good answers for all of their questions." More from this Member | Report Response

"As you can guess, my interview was just as laid back as every one else's. The two doctors were already laughing when I popped my head around the corner, and our conversations were constantly interrupted with comments and laughter. I had a few more straight-up interview questions than I was anticipating, but nothing that caught me off guard. The only complaint I have is all the down time they scheduled in between seminars, tours, and interviews. I guess I was supposed to ''mingle'' and chat with other applicants and current students, but I had no interest in ''mingling'' so there was a lot of down time. To each his own." More from this Member | Report Response

"It was a very relaxed, calm atmosphere. The students were friendly. The interviewers were very nice. " More from this Member | Report Response

"The interview was, like everyone says, laid-back. Students actively sought us out to chat before we went in for interviews, and they answered questions with great honesty. The campus was lovely and the facilities were impressive. There are so many opportunities for reasearch and experience there-- my interviewers emphasized that they want to give everyone a taste of everything and don't push students to ''pick something'' the way some schools do. Their internship placement rate was also quite impressive." More from this Member | Report Response

"If you are planning on taking out loans, the financial aid session is definitely worth attending. There is definitely no sugar coating of anything, but its information that you definitely need to plan financially for vet school." More from this Member | Report Response

"Very well organized, laid back, and definitely less pressure than the previous interview I had there. First year students always around to answer Qs re: anything was really helpful." More from this Member | Report Response

"The interviewers were very friendly and really tried to get to know me. Unfortunately I was not very articulate and forgot most of what I had practiced... so I didn't do really well." More from this Member | Report Response

"awesome! so laid back and easygoing. no stress" More from this Member | Report Response

"Extremely positive. My interview was more of a chat than a question-answer session. They spent more time asking me about hobbies and passtimes than actual academics, and I felt like this really gave me an opportunity to express myself beyond being a ''prospective vet student''. " More from this Member | Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Response # Responders
Student 64
Faculty member 0
Admissions staff 7
Other 2

How did the tourguide seem?

Response # Responders
Enthusiastic 57
Neutral 15
Discouraging 0

How do you rank the facilities?

Response Avg # Responders
7.38 79

0 = low, 10 = high

What is your in-state status?

Response # Responders
In state 17
Out of state 62

What was your total time spent traveling?

Response # Responders
0-1 hour 15
2-3 hours 10
4-6 hours 26
7+ hours 24

What was your primary mode of travel?

Response # Responders
Airplane 30
Automobile 39
Train or subway 6
Other 0

What airport did you use?

Logan airport in Boston

Boston

Logan Intl Airport

US Airways

Providence, RI

Boston Logan

Logan International

Logan

Manchester

HPN

BOS

PVD

Where did you stay?

Response # Responders
At school facility 1
With students at the school 9
Friends or family 18
Hotel 25
Home 7
Other 1

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Days Inn in Shrewsbury

Hampton Inn

Red Roof Inn in Westboro

Days Inn

Econo-lodge in Northborough

Days Inn ($60/nite)

Econo Lodge

Courtyard Marriott

Westborough Inn (Bed & Breakfast)

Hilton Garden Inn

La Quinta

Holiday Inn Express

Hyatt

Holiday Inn Express in Worcester, MA

Yes

Would you recommend the hotel?

Days Inn in Shrewsbury

Hampton Inn

Red Roof Inn in Westboro

Days Inn

Econo-lodge in Northborough

Days Inn ($60/nite)

Econo Lodge

Courtyard Marriott

Westborough Inn (Bed & Breakfast)

Hilton Garden Inn

La Quinta

Holiday Inn Express

Hyatt

Holiday Inn Express in Worcester, MA

Yes

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

Response # Responders
< $100 31
$101-$200 9
$201-$300 12
$301-$400 4
$401-$500 2
$501+ 11

Comments on where you stayed

No responses

General Info

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

Response Avg # Responders
8.11 83

0 = low, 10 = high

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Response Avg # Responders
5.84 82

0 = low, 10 = high

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

Response Avg # Responders
4.98 82

0 = low, 10 = high

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Response Avg # Responders
8.91 65

0 = low, 10 = high

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Response Avg # Responders
9.40 65

0 = low, 10 = high

How eco-friendly are the school's application materials and interview process?

Response Avg # Responders
7.40 62

0 = low, 10 = high

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"They are quite perfect, honestly." More from this Member | Report Response

"Having a longer tour (important!), having less applicants on the same day (felt so impersonal and felt more competitive), making it more clear that you only need to be their for your interview and you can leave/come at any point." More from this Member | Report Response

"None" More from this Member | Report Response

"Everything was great!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Change nothing. You are perfect!" More from this Member | Report Response

"N/A - they are great." More from this Member | Report Response

"I can't think of any suggestions right now." More from this Member | Report Response

"Longer tours and tour of the library and classrooms would be nice." More from this Member | Report Response

"Personally, I'm a fan of the separate application for Tufts. It was 1) cheaper, and 2) asked some interesting questions, and I think it's a benefit that it filters out people that would apply just because it's a click away." More from this Member | Report Response

"None. You were great!" More from this Member | Report Response

"None -- they are extremely friendly and easy to work with!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Increase number of students giving tours, or decrease number of interviewees on tours... it was difficult to interact with students because we were on such a large tour. Also, larger panel of students to speak with during lunch." More from this Member | Report Response

"They were truly wonderful to work with and made my interview day a fantastic experience." More from this Member | Report Response

"I wish they would call or email us about acceptances rather than snail mail!!!" More from this Member | Report Response

"The admissions office is great! No need to change." More from this Member | Report Response

"I would have really like to get an email or phone call about the admissions decision - it came on Ch" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing! You're system and responsiveness is great! You made the process so much easier and were qui" More from this Member | Report Response

"Nothing! They were the friendliest and most helpful of all the admissions people." More from this Member | Report Response

"Have an information/welcome session. Have more activities throughout the day." More from this Member | Report Response

"Don't wait 4-6 weeks to mail decision letters especially when the first interviewers found out quick" More from this Member | Report Response

"I've heard that some schools let interviewees sit in on a class--I'd love this!" More from this Member | Report Response

"Perhaps have the interview day survey available to complete via email after the day of the interview" More from this Member | Report Response

"Admissions office was incredibly friendly and extraordinarily helpful. I felt there could have been" More from this Member | Report Response

"Some food or beverages other than coffee and cookies would have been appreciated." More from this Member | Report Response

"Maybe a bit more help for non-locals to get to the school. An info session on student life. Maybe in" More from this Member | Report Response

"Provide free lunch like some other schools do. Other than that, you did a great job!" More from this Member | Report Response

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