Alright guys, this will be long. At the workshop I attended on Wednesday I took four pages of notes and was given two handouts for tips about the interview, so bear with me. I hope you find this helpful!
From My Notes
Your General Demeanor:
-They are looking for REAL people- DON'T LIE
-Be confident, but not cocky. It's okay to schmooze a little and be proud of who you are, but don't cross the line into arrogance.
-RELAX and sell yourself. If you have any hint of shyness, beat it out of yourself before you get into that room. You are on the verge of getting into vet school. If you are quiet and meek, the interviewers are going to do everything they can to get you out of that room. If you are enthusiastic and confident, they're going to do everything they can to keep you in that room.
-DON'T worry about things you can no longer control; ie. your GPA, GRE, reference letters, etc. You made it past the computers already, so you're good enough. Worrying won't do anything, so just roll with whatever you have.
-Act, dress, and speak like an adult. When you meet your interviewers/walk into the room, shake their hands firmly (but don't squash their hands), look them in the eye, smile brightly, introduce yourself, say "nice to meet you Dr. So and So," and express how happy you are to be there.
-Walk into that room saying over and over to yourself "I'm Ready For This."
-Realize that they have your information, they know ABOUT you. During the interviews they are testing your behaviors.
-Be bubbling out of your skin excited to be there! Sit up tall and SMILE! It's impossible to be scared or sad with a smile on your face!
-NEVER act tired.
Interview Specifics
-They are SWITCHING THINGS UP THIS YEAR. In the past years, interviewers have kind of been given free rein to ask what they want, but this year, GENERALLY EVERYBODY WILL BE ASKED THE SAME QUESTIONS. This is to even the playing field and make it more fair. For example, in previous years they have asked people about BSE, when maybe not everyone is familiar with BSE but they might know about something else. Therefore, they are asking a different question in that regard, which leads me into some SPECIFIC QUESTIONS THAT YOU CAN BET WILL BE ASKED.
1.) Name 4 or 5 current events that relate to vet med. Extrapolate on the one you know the most about.
2.) How have you demonstrated leadership abilities? Don't just say "I was President of this club," but tell WHAT you did in that position to lead the group. It also doesn't have to be a club membership either. Think outside the box. There are lots of ways to demonstrate leadership.
3.) Questions about integrity will come up.
4.) Tell me about a stressful time in your life and how you handled it. It DOES NOT have to be a tragedy. It's okay if you've not really had anything too terribly stressful in your life, but whatever you do, DON'T make something up!
5.) What do you know about the finances of veterinary medicine? They CANNOT ask you specifically how you plan to pay for vet school, but they DO want to know that you have thought about it, know how much it will cost, and what implications that has. Also good to know starting salaries.
6.) How will you achieve work/life balance so you don't burn out?
7.) What are the daily time committments of vet school? Talk to some current vet students so you know what you're getting into and can articulate that to your interviewers.
8.) Know 10 reasons you want to go to The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine. Obviously they probably won't ask you to rattle these off, but keep them in the back of your mind just in case.
9.) Know the basics about the vet school. What the CVM is known for, when it was founded, how many faculty and students, when they last had published research. (All of this can be found on the website.)
10.) Know the different facets of veterinary medicine. THEY UNDERSTAND that you don't have time to explore every single thing, but know the scope of the field, especially beyond private practice. Be able to say "well, I didn't have time to actually work in that sector of veterinary medicine, but I did do a little research on it (or spoke with someone who works in that field) and here is what I know about it."
11.) DON'T say you aren't interested in something (ie. I'm not interested in working with small animals, I'm not interested in research, etc.). Sometimes when you're in vet school, and internship, or out in private practice you DON'T get to choose what you do-sometimes you're told what to do and you have to do it, so you'd best learn at least a little something about everything.
12.) At the end of the interview they will ask if you have any questions for them. Try to have one prepared in case one doesn't pop into your head during the interview. If you honestly don't have a question don't just say "Nope, I'm good!" Think on it for a minute, then say "You know what, I think I have everything I need. I have really enjoyed this process and speaking with you today has been a pleasure."
13.) They may also ask you if there is anything they didn't bring up in the interview that you'd like to talk about. If there is, by all means bring it up! If not, see the response to question 12.
General Interview Tips
-PRACTICE!
-Do mock interviews with friends, family, academic advisers, etc.
-KNOW EVERYTHING on your application.
-Know the answers to the tough questions.
-Turn the negatives into positives. For example, if asked about a bad grade, explain it, but then turn it around and talk about how it was a learning experience for you, or how it turned out for the better. KEEP EVERYTHING POSITIVE.
-MANIPULATE the questions. If you don't know something, don't just say "I don't know." Say "I don't know about that, but I DO know about this..." or "I don't know about that, but here is my best guess..."
-Above all, be HONEST if you don't know. DO NOT try and make something up.
-Know why you are a better candidate than whoever walks in the door after you, and be able to explain that to your interviewers.
Verbal Communication
-Tone of voice-be excited and happy!
-Rate of speech-enunciate and slooowww dowwnn.
-Empasis-Emphasize the things that are very important to you.
-Qualify your language. Use ACTION verbs that are colorful and exciting, such as "accomplished," "achieved," and "supervised."
-Quantify your language. KNOW how many hours you did at what job/experience.
-Remember that there are no wrong or right answers in most cases, it's all in HOW you say it!
Non-Verbal Communication
-Posture- SIT UP! It shows you're confident!
-Eye contact-Use lots of it! It helps to build your confidence.
-Facial expressions-Be very aware of them and what feelings you're portraying with them. The goal is to personify enthusiasm.
-Gestures-These should be very limited but you may use them to provide emphasis when you really need it.
-SMILE-A smile can be seen from 300 feet away. It builds trust.
-Personal space-don't invade the interviewers' "flight zones."
-Listen attentively.
Clothing
-Wear a power suit! It should be a conservative color, should fit well, and be a good, quality suit. If ladies want to add a little pop of color with their blouse, that is appropriate. A little heel on your shoes is also okay, it makes you feel taller and more authoratative, thus increasing your confidence.
-Be subdued and very professional. Do NOT look like you're going to a party or out to dinner. This is a purely professional endeavor.
-Don't figet. Put a little something in your hands if you need.
-No fancy nails! Keep them plain (bright colors draw attention to your hands, especially if you are fidgeting). Also, short is best! The vet who gave this workshop said his impression of a girl with long nails is that she's never worked a day in her life.
-Nothing too low-cut. The vet said this isn't even an issue of showing too much skin, but the fact that lots of people get red splotches on their chest and neck when they're nervous can be distracting to the interviewers.
-As far as PIERCINGS go, they can't tell you whether or not to take them out, but just know that if you want to be safe, conservative is best. One pair of SMALL earrings in the earlobes is acceptable. To be safe, you should remove all other piercings. EVEN IF THE HOLE IS VISIBLE, the interviewers will appreciate the fact that you had the decency to remove the jewelery before the interview.
If You Don't Get In
-Know that there are other schools to try for.
-The first thing to check if you are rejected is your REFERENCES.
At the moment I can't locate the handouts we were given (I think they're on the couch in my apartment and I am currently on campus in the library) but they pretty much reiterate a lot of the above points. Now, take everything with a grain of salt, these are just from on person, but that person IS on the admissions committee (and is an interviewer) so these are straight from the horse's mouth. Obviously the list of questions and stuff is by no means exclusive and you may or may not be asked all those questions plus others. These are merely here to help you and I guarantee nothing! But if nothing else I hope this makes you guys feel a little more confident and prepared!
You are the best!!! And now I think I'll join squibby 
