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  • Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine
  • Veterinary School
  • Auburn, AL
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

6 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

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

"Tell us a little about how you grew up." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What kinds of things did you get to do at your jobs? Description of experience. What is a memorable experience from one of your jobs?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What do you enjoy doing in your spare time outside of school? What can a DVM do with their degree? How will you pay for vet school? What's the starting salary for a graduate? What will you do if you don't get in? What is your biggest strength and weakness?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Do you know where Auburn gets its animals from for surgical practice/research? (bought from a breeder)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"How do you feel about doing terminal surgery on live animals?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"mock interview, review current events in Vet medicine, look at occupational outlook handbook online for veterinarian, look up practice questions, look up current auburn news and research, buy a suit (not fun)" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Tour of the campus. very impressive new large animal teaching hospital (new small animal hospital under way) Very friendly interviewers. Try to make you as comfortable as possible" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"A bit saddened that animals are bred and purchased specifically for surgical practice." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"That I didn't need to be so nervous!" Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Enjoyed seeing the school and meeting faculty. Interview atmosphere was very friendly. No specific questions on zoonotic diseases or current events." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

9 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

In state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

< $100

What airport did you use?

No Response

Where did you stay?

With students at the school

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No Response

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

03/14/2011

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

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 out of 10

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

3 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

9 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?

"Notifications of interview sent out sooner." Report Response

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