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  • Iowa State University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary School
  • Ames, IA
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

60+ minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Closed file

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

"Describe a time you had to think "outside the box" and your attempt failed. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Describe a time when you identified a problem, proposed a resolution and describe the result" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Discuss a time when a change or uncontrollable even occured that caused you great stress and how you reacted too it. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Discuss a time when a change or uncontrollable even occured that caused you great stress and how you reacted too it. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"The very first one that I cant remember and I could not produce an answer for. " Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"Reviewed SDN and internet for behavioral type questions, and reviewed life/ experience situations that had significant impact on me personally" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The staff and students were very personable and helpful and reassuring. The new hospital facilities are AMAZING!" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"Nothing really. The tour of the school could have been a little less bland. Dr. Howard did a good job, but IMO, 2 people are needed to keep things more organized." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"The personal characteristic criteria for applicants that was made available after the interview." Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Overall a great experience. I really hope I get in!" Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Neutral

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you use?

DesMoines

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

10 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Fairfield Inn and Suites in DesMoines

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

12/06/2008

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

8 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

10 out of 10

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

10 out of 10

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

"more vet student demonstrations (ie:a day in the life) v/s just a site-seeing tour" Report Response

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