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University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine

St Paul, MN

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?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

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

10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above

What are your general comments?

A tour is given to each interviewee by 2-3 vet students and they tailor it to what you want to see/know about. The equine center is great to see the night before and you earn a lot about the school by going to the pizza party so that you can ask questions to the students.
💬 Interview Process

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Describe your vet med experience

What was the most interesting question?

What was the last crisis you were in and how did you handle it?

How did you prepare for the interview?

Reviewed my application, looked at the school's website, reviewed the current events, talked to students at the pizza party, and SDN.

What was the most difficult question?

What was a goal that you regret not accomplishing?

What impressed you positively?

The students, facilities, dual degree programs, caseload, and equine center.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing, the school was great!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

How many opportunities there were to ask questions, make sure you have a lot prepared!
🤝 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?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

10 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?

4-6 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 fly into?

MSP

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Gateway

How would you rate the hotel?

2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

no