University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine
Gainesville, FL
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
It was a great experience! Very laid back, I didn't feel nervous at all. I was greeted at the door by a group of first years, one of whom led me to the pre-interview room. They had water and snacks (take the water in the room with you, you'll need it!) and we were able to interact with our fellow applicants and other first-years at the school. The interview panel consists of a UF clinician, another Florida-based veterinarian, and a 3rd or 4th year student. At your appointed time, the student comes to get you and take you to the interview room. It lasts 50 minutes and it really does fly by. I was nervous about that because my previous interviews were all under 30 minutes. Afterwards, you go to a post-interview room where you have a chat with the Associate Dean of Admissions. Each interview group gets a tour and then you're free to go!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Describe a time when you had to stand up for what you believed in.
What was the most interesting question?
Nothing terribly interesting or out of the ordinary. 90% of the questions were the same as the ones already listed in this database.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Prepared answers for the questions listed on SDN, made a list of accomplishments and challenges I've faced that could come in handy for a behavioral-based interview.
What was the most difficult question?
How would you feel about euthanizing racing greyhounds for financial reasons? (Meaning for the benefit of the owner's finances)
What impressed you positively?
The facilities, the enthusiasm of the students, the zoo med program, the caliber of the professors.
What impressed you negatively?
We were told that parking is a nightmare for vet students.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
That Florida doesn't believe in ''Reduced Speed Ahead'' signs, but does believe in speed traps.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Airplane
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$401-$500
What airport did you fly into?
JAX
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Comfort Inn University
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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