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[holdencaulfield]

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Just got an interview at Ohio State...in-staters who already interviewed, any tips?

 

[chickenboo]

I just got an interview at Ohio too...what do you guys think about going to interviews after you've been accepted places? I got into my #2 school already, so should I even bother? Or do you think it's better to go and get a feel for the school before making any decisions?

 

[2Bsure]

I just got an interview at Ohio too...what do you guys think about going to interviews after you've been accepted places? I got into my #2 school already, so should I even bother? Or do you think it's better to go and get a feel for the school before making any decisions?

I say go for it if Ohio is your No. 1 choice. You probably don't need reminding, but please be nice and withdraw your applications from other schools when you have made your final decision.

 

[mysterypie]

OSU interviews are pretty personalized. For in-staters, we interviewed with two people, either people form the admission's office, professors in the vet school, vets practicing in the area or retired vets. Interviews are with both people at once and are roughly 1/2 hour. Mine was close to 45 minutes though, I guess because the two retired vets interviewing me were having a good time making me sweat. I got asked a lot about Avian flu, my different experiences and what I did at each of them, why vet school and why now. How much vets make and how am I going to pay for school and pay back loans. Medical questions pertained to my experiences. For instance, I was talking about working in the emergency room and seeing some cases of bloat and I got asked what it was, how you treat it, likely outcome, and medical term (GDV). I also had some sport's equine experience so I was questioned about hourse breeds and racing. Oh and they usually always ask the difference between animal welfare and animal rights.

But basically each set of interviewers have free reign to ask whatever they want. Oh and if you get Dr. Saunders she likes to make you name 10 beef cattle, dairy cattle, swine, or whatever else strikes her fancy.

Good luck and have fun!

 

[tallycat00]

I definitely agree with MysteryPie's comments about the OSU interview above. As an in-stater, I was interviewed by two faculty members of the college, and it is a very personalized experience. My interview lasted approximately 40 minutes, and I had a great time. It was extremely laid back, although they did ask me specific questions about my experiences, why vet school, why now, how much does vet school cost, where else did you apply, etc. Overall, I had an absolutely amazing experience at my interview.

The best advice I can give to any of you who have upcoming interviews with OSU is to relax and be yourself. I was able to relax during my interview and had a great time as a result. Settling the nerves is the toughest part of an interview, in my opinion, and if you can manage to do this somehow, then you'll be in great shape!! Also, take a tour of the vet teaching hospital and facilities at OSU if you have time to hang around after your interview.