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Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine

Pullman, WA

Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit

Overall, applicants ranked the school in the top 23% of interviews, indicating it is highly regarded. They found the interview mixed with a moderate stress level, and felt they did okay.
⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Most respondents felt positively about their interview.

What was the stress level of the interview?

Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.

How you think you did?

Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.

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

Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools revolve around personal reflection, ethical scenarios, financial planning for school, veterinary medicine motivations, leadership, handling challenging situations, and knowledge of current veterinary issues. Some respondents may have experienced an MMI format and may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement based on references to 'MMI', 'Multiple Mini Interview', and 'nondisclosure' or 'non-disclosure'.

What was the most interesting question?

Students said the most interesting question asked at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine discussed a variety of topics including research involvement, ethical dilemmas, the feral cat population, client relationships, and career hypotheticals. Some respondents mentioned questions about leadership roles, euthanasia of healthy pets, and the difference between animal ownership vs. guardianship, indicating a diverse range of inquiries during the interviews.

What was the most difficult question?

Students said most difficult question asked at Washington State University College of Veterinary Medicine discussed various scenarios such as dealing with mistakes, client communication, disease outbreaks, and ethical dilemmas. Additionally, some responses indicated that the interview format might have been an MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) with potential nondisclosure agreements in place, emphasizing a focus on soft skills and personal attributes over technical knowledge.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

Most respondents had an interview of 20 - 30 minutes.

How many people interviewed you?

Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.

What was the style of the interview?

Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.

What type of interview was it?

Most respondents had an open file interview.

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.

Where did the interview take place?

Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Tours were most commonly given by a Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.

How do you rank the facilities?

Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.

What is your in-state status?

Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.

What were your total hours spent traveling?

Most respondents spent 4-6 hours traveling to the interview.

What was your primary mode of travel?

Most respondents traveled by airplane to the interview.

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

Most respondents spent more than $500.

Where did you stay?

Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.

How would you rate the hotel?

Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

Most respondents would recommend their hotel.

What is your ranking of this school's location?

Most respondents rate the school location as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as average.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.

How did you prepare for the interview?

Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by practicing with mock interviews, reviewing common interview questions from sources like SDN, discussing their answers with friends and mentors, researching the school, and staying updated on current events in veterinary medicine. Many emphasized the importance of being genuine, passionate, and prepared to share personal experiences during the interview.

What impressed you positively?

Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the interviewers, students, and staff at the schools they visited. They appreciated the emphasis on collaboration and non-competitiveness, the state-of-the-art facilities, hands-on learning opportunities, and the overall laid-back and positive atmosphere of the campuses. Suggestions for improvement were minimal, as most feedback was highly positive regarding the interactions with individuals and the environment at the schools.

What impressed you negatively?

Applicants were commonly unimpressed by the lack of enthusiasm from students, the small town and isolated location of Pullman, the impersonal interview process, the crowded and noisy environment during the essay writing, and the outdated facilities. Suggestions included improving the enthusiasm of students, enhancing the interview process to be more personalized, providing a quieter space for essay writing, and updating facilities.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Applicants commonly wished they had known to stay for the mixer, the interview environment, the types of questions asked, and the attire expected. They also highlighted the importance of being prepared, learning about residency opportunities, and not being overly nervous for the interview.

What are your general comments?

Applicants generally found the interview process at WSU to be friendly, conversational, and more relaxed than expected. The feedback highlighted the importance of being authentic, making eye contact, and being confident during the interview, with positive comments about the school's environment and the friendliness of the faculty and students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Applicants commonly suggested providing more tour options, improving communication regarding prerequisites, offering structured interview dates with Q&A sessions or student panels, and ensuring a warm and welcoming environment for interviewees by engaging with them more actively. They also recommended sending information on classes and activities ahead of time to better prepare applicants.