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[Dana_May_B]

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Would you share if they asked any of the 'basic' questions like: why you want to be a vet?, why LMU? or the dreaded TELL ME ABOUT YOURSELF. Since it is so short I would think they would skip the formalities and jump into the nitty-gritty of it. Any enlightenment would be appreciated!

I'm not going to share specific questions that I was asked, but think along the lines of a job interview! Are you good at working in groups, how do you overcome challenges, what problems do you see facing this profession, etc. They definitely skipped any softball questions that could have eased me into the interview, just went straight for "tell me about a time when....." Most schools will probably ask the "why do you want to be a vet" and "why do you think you're a good fit at our school" questions so definitely be prepared for those no matter where you are interviewing.

 

[desperatevetstudent]

thanks a bunch!!!

I'm not going to share specific questions that I was asked, but think along the lines of a job interview! Are you good at working in groups, how do you overcome challenges, what problems do you see facing this profession, etc. They definitely skipped any softball questions that could have eased me into the interview, just went straight for "tell me about a time when....." Most schools will probably ask the "why do you want to be a vet" and "why do you think you're a good fit at our school" questions so definitely be prepared for those no matter where you are interviewing.

 

[Castlebuiltwithroses]

Does anyone Know what it means if my portal has an envelope with a red x? I’ve messaged them, but no reply yet. In last year’s thread some said it had no effect and others said they had to contact admissions to have something fixed.

How do I find the portal to check my status?

 

[LokiBear]

How do I find the portal to check my status?

I'm wondering the same thing?

 

[egh5047]

Just had my interview! Good luck to everyone!

 

[nseig]

Just had my interview! Good luck to everyone!

How was it? Mine is within the next hour or so.

 

[Penelope28]

How was it? Mine is within the next hour or so.

For those of you who have interviews, when did you take the Casper? Took the Casper on the last available day but wondering if they’re all finished with interview requests.

 

[molesperliter]

For those of you who have interviews, when did you take the Casper? Took the Casper on the last available day but wondering if they’re all finished with interview requests.

I took the Casper on the last available day as well, and I received my interview request on the 3rd. I think they’re still interviewing for a few more months, so I wouldn’t lose hope!

 

[trishchamp]

just did my interview it was extremely short but the interviewers were friendly. They started off with some introductory question and got into the behavioral questions like when a time when...? What would you do as a veterinarian if...? They only had time for like 2 or 4 questions and then with like a min left ask if you have any questions. I got through their questions but was cut off on one of my questions so i guess it's fine

 

[egh5047]

For those of you who have interviews, when did you take the Casper? Took the Casper on the last available day but wondering if they’re all finished with interview requests.

I took CASPER on the last day available, too-- but I know they are still interviewing for a while so don't lose hope yet!

 

[egh5047]

How was it? Mine is within the next hour or so.

It was really short- but good! The interviewers know what they're doing and they're really prepared with the questions so it went smoothly. Even had time to ask a couple questions at the end. Hope yours went well!

 

[nseig]

For those of you who have interviews, when did you take the Casper? Took the Casper on the last available day but wondering if they’re all finished with interview requests.

I took mine October 15th

It was really short- but good! The interviewers know what they're doing and they're really prepared with the questions so it went smoothly. Even had time to ask a couple questions at the end. Hope yours went well!

I'm really not sure what to think about how mine went. I feel like in my other interviews I get some kind of reaction when I tell a story or give an example and I didn't get that with this one. I'm hoping it was just because of how quick it was and that I'm overthinking it. I hope yours went well and I hope everyone else's goes well too!

 

[molesperliter]

I took mine October 15th



I'm really not sure what to think about how mine went. I feel like in my other interviews I get some kind of reaction when I tell a story or give an example and I didn't get that with this one. I'm hoping it was just because of how quick it was and that I'm overthinking it. I hope yours went well and I hope everyone else's goes well too!

I feel the same way. I also tried to paraphrase my stories with the time limit being so short. They never cut me off while I was talking, and I got to ask about three questions. But I’m second guessing the stories that I told now because I feel as though they needed context that I didn’t have time to go into.

 

[nseig]

I feel the same way. I also tried to paraphrase my stories with the time limit being so short. They never cut me off while I was talking, and I got to ask about three questions. But I’m second guessing the stories that I told now because I feel as though they needed context that I didn’t have time to go into.

That honestly makes me feel so much better that you feel this way too. We probably did just fine and are just thrown off due to the different format of the interview.

 

[desperatevetstudent]

Does anyone Know what it means if my portal has an envelope with a red x? I’ve messaged them, but no reply yet. In last year’s thread some said it had no effect and others said they had to contact admissions to have something fixed.

I have the same thing in the portal! I interviewed on 11/9. Everythign went smoothly so I have no idea if it affects anything. Let me know what you find out!

 

[egh5047]

I have the same thing in the portal! I interviewed on 11/9. Everythign went smoothly so I have no idea if it affects anything. Let me know what you find out!

What portal are you talking about? I don’t know if I ever had an LMU login

 

[Hfjeig]

I saw someone comment on fbs apvma page about being accepted to lmu already...has anyone else heard about acceptances this early? I was surprised bc lmu normally doesn’t send out acceptances until December.

 

[biomajor2019]

I saw someone comment on fbs apvma page about being accepted to lmu already...has anyone else heard about acceptances this early? I was surprised bc lmu normally doesn’t send out acceptances until December.

Whaaat!? I didn’t think they did until December, either

 

[Dana_May_B]

I saw someone comment on fbs apvma page about being accepted to lmu already...has anyone else heard about acceptances this early? I was surprised bc lmu normally doesn’t send out acceptances until December.

I saw that same comment too!! Definitely made me nervous for a second there, but I truly don't think they've sent out any class of 2025 acceptances yet.

 

[JaredH]

Hey, OOS. This is my first time applying to LMU. Second time applying in general. I submitted my application in september and did my Casper in early OCT. No word yet... Hopefully I will hear something soon. I do not think it is a good sign that i have not heard anything yet. But, who can tell this year. Congrats to everyone who got an interview already, and good luck to those who have not yet received an invitation. I would imagine they are going to take a break for the holiday, but I could be wrong.

Does anyone have an idea about when they are going to send out the next batch of interview invitations? I am an untraditional 37 yo applicant. I am extremely nervous. I have been a farrier for 20 years and have thousands of hours of experience with horses, a cattle heard, guided research, volunteer hours at a horse rescue, and a bunch of hours at a small animal clinic. 3 solid letters of rec, 2 from vets i work with and one from the professor i did research with. my GPA is 3.5 science is about the same and last two semesters is about a 3.7.

Any else is the same boat? Any information, insight, or advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

 

[egh5047]

I saw that same comment too!! Definitely made me nervous for a second there, but I truly don't think they've sent out any class of 2025 acceptances yet.

So I did see this on Facebook- the person who got accepted posted about it in may- so I’m assuming she got accepted last year and then deferred to finish her masters. I haven’t seen anyone else post any acceptances.

 

[deleted1068313]

Hey, OOS. This is my first time applying to LMU. Second time applying in general. I submitted my application in september and did my Casper in early OCT. No word yet... Hopefully I will hear something soon. I do not think it is a good sign that i have not heard anything yet. But, who can tell this year. Congrats to everyone who got an interview already, and good luck to those who have not yet received an invitation. I would imagine they are going to take a break for the holiday, but I could be wrong.

Does anyone have an idea about when they are going to send out the next batch of interview invitations? I am an untraditional 37 yo applicant. I am extremely nervous. I have been a farrier for 20 years and have thousands of hours of experience with horses, a cattle heard, guided research, volunteer hours at a horse rescue, and a bunch of hours at a small animal clinic. 3 solid letters of rec, 2 from vets i work with and one from the professor i did research with. my GPA is 3.5 science is about the same and last two semesters is about a 3.7.

Any else is the same boat? Any information, insight, or advice would be greatly appreciated!!!

I am a first-time applicant, and I am also 37 years old. I have not received an interview invitation, but according to the last email I received from LMU-CVM, they are conducting interviews until January/February. It would be nice if the acceptance process did not take so long, but I remind myself to be patient and refrain from assuming or concluding anything that is not based on official/direct information from LMU-CVM. I hope to be accepted this cycle, but I also have a backup plan, which helps with reducing anxiety and stress. Regarding interview nervousness, I did a mock interview back in September, and I plan on doing another once I get an invitation.

 

[JaredH]

I am a first-time applicant, and I am also 37 years old. I have not received an interview invitation, but according to the last email I received from LMU-CVM, they are conducting interviews until January/February. It would be nice if the acceptance process did not take so long, but I remind myself to be patient and refrain from assuming or concluding anything that is not based on official/direct information from LMU-CVM. I hope to be accepted this cycle, but I also have a backup plan, which helps with reducing anxiety and stress. Regarding interview nervousness, I did a mock interview back in September, and I plan on doing another once I get an invitation.

I also have backup plans, however, I remain hopeful for my original plan. I am sure everything is shut down until after thanksgiving. Hopefully December will bring us all some good news! I think the waiting is the worst part. I am trying to remain focused on finishing to the last week of finals and assignments for fall 2020, but it is hard to not check my email constantly. Best of luck! Please post if you hear something.

 

[WanttheDVM]

I just got an interview invite! I lost hope at this point! Any advice??

 

[Dana_May_B]

I just got an interview invite! I lost hope at this point! Any advice??

Be yourself! I've posted my experience earlier in this thread but the gist of it is that the interviewers are very nice, but also on a time limit. Make sure you are confident, concise, and definitely practice some of the most common questions you'll probably be asked at any interview to make sure you can answer them in a very short time frame (why do you wanna be a vet, why do you wanna go to this school specifically, what are your strengths/weaknesses, etc) Congratulations and definitely keep us updated with how it goes!!!

 

[JaredH]

I received an interview invite today a little after 2:30! so excited! any advice would be appreciated and welcomed!

 

[JaredH]

I just got an interview invite! I lost hope at this point! Any advice??

I did also! Congrats! hopefully we both do well and get in!!!!! Best of luck!

 

[WanttheDVM]

Be yourself! I've posted my experience earlier in this thread but the gist of it is that the interviewers are very nice, but also on a time limit. Make sure you are confident, concise, and definitely practice some of the most common questions you'll probably be asked at any interview to make sure you can answer them in a very short time frame (why do you wanna be a vet, why do you wanna go to this school specifically, what are your strengths/weaknesses, etc) Congratulations and definitely keep us updated with how it goes!!!

Thank you so much! Yes, I will let you guys know. Thanks for the advice!

 

[WanttheDVM]

I did also! Congrats! hopefully we both do well and get in!!!!! Best of luck!

Congrats also! Yes! I hope we both get in! Best of luck too

 

[DVMhopefulof???]

OOS interview invite!! I honestly started to give up on this school!

 

[LokiBear]

OOS interview invite!! I honestly started to give up on this school!

Oh man, me too. Congrats! I'm praying I hear something soon too 🙏

 

[Nottodaysatan821]

I have the same thing in the portal! I interviewed on 11/9. Everythign went smoothly so I have no idea if it affects anything. Let me know what you find out!

Sorry for the taking so long to respond! I was avoiding this thread for my own mental health 😬 Basically, I was told not to worry about the red x, and that all future interview invites would be sent through email. I was starting to think I would get a rejection, but I actually got an interview invite today! Woohoo!

 

[JaredH]

Sorry for the taking so long to respond! I was avoiding this thread for my own mental health 😬 Basically, I was told not to worry about the red x, and that all future interview invites would be sent through email. I was starting to think I would get a rejection, but I actually got an interview invite today! Woohoo!

Congratulations! Best of luck and I hope we all get accepted!

 

[Penelope28]

Sorry for the taking so long to respond! I was avoiding this thread for my own mental health 😬 Basically, I was told not to worry about the red x, and that all future interview invites would be sent through email. I was starting to think I would get a rejection, but I actually got an interview invite today! Woohoo!

Good to know they are still giving out invites! They are my top out of state school as my family is 20 minutes away.

 

[nazale1008]

Hey everyone! I have my interview tomorrow and wanted to confirm my time but can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know where to check? I'm really nervous and now I'm starting to think I wrote down the wrong time. Thank you and hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

 

[Dana_May_B]

Hey everyone! I have my interview tomorrow and wanted to confirm my time but can't find it anywhere. Does anyone know where to check? I'm really nervous and now I'm starting to think I wrote down the wrong time. Thank you and hope you all had a wonderful holiday!

They sent me an auto-generated confirmation email with my interview time right after I selected the date/time!

 

[nazale1008]

They sent me an auto-generated confirmation email with my interview time right after I selected the date/time!

Interesting...I didn't get that email. I looked in my spam and everything. Thanks for letting me know! I'll give them a call tomorrow morning.

 

[DVMhopefulof???]

I didn't receive my confirmation email too, I will give it a couple of days, and then I will probably call. Does anyone know if the interview will be an open or closed file?

Edit: Nevermind lol

 

[SleepyOreo]

Interesting...I didn't get that email. I looked in my spam and everything. Thanks for letting me know! I'll give them a call tomorrow morning.

I also did not receive an email for my interview time but I emailed them and they got back to me within a day!

 

[Lifegoals]

Hey guys just finished my zoom interview and I’m super nervous after they asked my questions and the 15 mins was up it put me in a break room. Then I got kicked out was that the end of it or is there a second partt

 

[nrain]

Hey guys just finished my zoom interview and I’m super nervous after they asked my questions and the 15 mins was up it put me in a break room. Then I got kicked out was that the end of it or is there a second partt

If I remember correctly that’s it! Then you have an optional Q & A on Wednesday

 

[DVMhopefulof???]

Hey guys just finished my zoom interview and I’m super nervous after they asked my questions and the 15 mins was up it put me in a break room. Then I got kicked out was that the end of it or is there a second partt

Congratulations on the interview! I am sure you did fine! 🙂 Do you happen to know if the interview was closed or open file?

 

[Comet12]

Does anyone know when they start to send out offers?

 

[egh5047]

Does anyone know when they start to send out offers?

I think from what I’ve heard they send out about 50 offers in December and then the rest around March

 

[Lifegoals]

Congratulations on the interview! I am sure you did fine! 🙂 Do you happen to know if the interview was closed or open file?

Closed file

 

[SleepyOreo]

Does anyone know if we have to dress professionally for the optional Q&A?

 

[egh5047]

Does anyone know if we have to dress professionally for the optional Q&A?

I did, but there was probably only 1-2 other people that did in my group. Everyone else was in sweatshirts/t shirts so I don’t think it matters much.

 

[WanttheDVM]

Could somebody give me advice for the interview? I am getting so nervous

 

[arialexis]

Could somebody give me advice for the interview? I am getting so nervous

Be prepared for a short time limit & have some answers to basic behavioral questions planned out ahead so you’ll have an answer ready when they ask! Easier said than done I know, but just be yourself & you’ll do great!

 

[WanttheDVM]

Be prepared for a short time limit & have some answers to basic behavioral questions planned out ahead so you’ll have an answer ready when they ask! Easier said than done I know, but just be yourself & you’ll do great!

Thank you! Do you know if the interview is close or open filed?