Vet Schools that don't require interviews

[ferral]

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Is anyone applying to veterinary schools that don't require an interview?
I think Cornell does this... and Colorado State (for OOS applicants). Which other schools don't require interviews?

On one hand, it seems like it may be a missed opportunity to prove yourself in person and to learn more about the schools you are applying to. On the other hand, flying out for interviews is very expensive and I have to admit, it would be nice to simply fly out to visit *if* you got an acceptance. (In fact, this would probably influence how many schools I could afford to apply to in the first place)

 

[pressmom]

NCSU doesn't interview.

 

[ShelterGirl]

Wisconsin doesn't either for OOS - not sure about in-state.

 

[Kymmy16w]

I made a comment to my bf about me possibly having to fly to various schools for interviews. He said "if only you had to worry about having too many interviews to attend".

 

[Habibti]

Wisconsin doesn't interview for in state either.

Also, don't know if all schools do this, but Wisconsin offers to fly in some (all?) OOSers for the 'visit our school' thing.

 

[david594]

So for some contrast, can we also come up with a list of schools that require interviews? Being as my GPA is less than stellar, I am hoping an interview could work towards my advantage.

 

[ferral]

good point Kymmy... if only we should be so unfortunate!

Habibti- I assume Wisconsin does that for accepted students only?

AlonePear- I totally agree. I definately know some people with stellar grades whom I wouldn't let near my pets! 😳 Hopefully, these schools can atleast get a better perspective on personality/non-quantitative qualifications through the personal statement and secondaries.

Ok. Also, I did a little more research. According to the 2006 VMSAR
The list is:
-Cornell (all)
-Colorado State U (OOS)
-U Wisconsin (all)
-U Georgia (OOS)

(not too many)

 

[alonepear]

Ok. Also, I did a little more research. According to the 2006 VMSAR
The list is:
-Cornell (all)
-Colorado State U (OOS)
-U Wisconsin (all)
-U Georgia (OOS)

(not too many)

*Also NC State does not interview anyone

As for the question above asking which schools do indeed interview, it really is most of them. What I have noticed though is if you are hoping your interview will round out your application and make up for what you lack in grades/GRE, some interview types are better than others. Some schools for instance have high-pressure, hard-question type interviews, while others are closed-file, get to know you but know nothing about you beforehand, and some are completely laid back.

 

[soxbox]

*Also NC State does not interview anyone

As for the question above asking which schools do indeed interview, it really is most of them. What I have noticed though is if you are hoping your interview will round out your application and make up for what you lack in grades/GRE, some interview types are better than others. Some schools for instance have high-pressure, hard-question type interviews, while others are closed-file, get to know you but know nothing about you beforehand, and some are completely laid back.

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My 2 cents on my past experiences.... Tufts interview was awesome. Chatted the whole time, lots of laughing, easy going, no pressure, 2 interviewers...

UC Davis... craptacular. 3 people, hard questions (my first one was to explain the physiological pathway for emphysema). then one interviewer trying to tell me that stephen king lives in boston (where I am from) when I know that he really lives in maine (yes this came up in the interview!!!!!) Not sure if he wanted to see if I would stand my ground or if he was just a real a**hole! needless to say my rejection letter came shortly after 🙂

(Oh yeah, and I had just flown 3000 miles for a 20 min interview and that was it... no meeting students or faculty... just adios!)

CSU: No interview... just an acceptance email a few months later (OOS)

good luck!!!!!!

 

[ferral]

UC Davis... craptacular. 3 people, hard questions (my first one was to explain the physiological pathway for emphysema). then one interviewer trying to tell me that stephen king lives in boston (where I am from) when I know that he really lives in maine (yes this came up in the interview!!!!!) Not sure if he wanted to see if I would stand my ground or if he was just a real a**hole! needless to say my rejection letter came shortly after 🙂

wow "explain the physiological pathway for emphysema" right off the bat, no warning? 😱 Had you done some kind of work or research related to emphysema? 😕 I've heard horror stories about Davis interviews (one where one of the interveiwers actually fell asleep). Maybe they are just trying to see how people handle stressful situations. Regardless, it doesn't sound like a good time.

 

[Capella]

Oklahoma State doesn't do out of state interviews, but can request that you come. You have to take the Bio GRE too.

 

[wolfpacktwirler]

Since everyone's offering their two cents, here's mine - I think that it doesn't really matter whether you get an interview or not. You have to be right on the paper before they'll even get to the point of seeing your face. Besides that, the admissions committee have seen enough applications (and applicants after they get in!) that they can probably see right through a fake. I'm pretty sure that most people in those schools have more than enough interpersonal skills to be quite successful, considering some of the schools named are considered to be some of the best in the country. On the other hand, the interview probably helps out a lot if your application is lacking in one way or another because perhaps your personality will redeem you. Either way, I'm sure that the vet schools have their own way to sift out who they want and the classes (from what I hear) mostly seem to mesh really well with the atmosphere of the school. Good luck to everyone who's still waiting to hear.🙂

 

[MickeysPet]

LSU doesn't interview their OOS applicants...

 

[chordy4]

So for some contrast, can we also come up with a list of schools that require interviews? Being as my GPA is less than stellar, I am hoping an interview could work towards my advantage.

maybe because i'm a big propenent of MSU (michigan state)...they require an interview, AND i think it's probably one of the least stressful ones you'll get.

they don't really ask any "knowledge" based questions it's purely from your application and personal statement..though you might run into some more knowledge type questions depending on how you answer. also, your interviews have no idea about your grades/scores so you don't have to explain any "bad grades"

msu does things on a point and tiered system, so your "Scholastic Indicator Score" (SIS) is calculated when you apply based on different GPA calculations and GRE...then if you get past that basic step you're good to go as long as you keep making it past each tier.

overall, the SIS only counts for 10% of your overall score, then 40% file review (letters of rec, personal statement etc), and 50% for interview.
they go through it all on their website.

anyways, i think it's a good idea to apply there if your GPA isn't quite as steller, as compared to other schools, ie. Cornell where you're GPA and GRE count for about 50% of your overall score, MSU is rather a nice option.

and personally, i think their idea to weigh the interview the most is a good one.
just my two cents..

 

[cows93]

I've had inerviews at U Penn, Iowa, Ohio and one comming up at Tenn. I had no on Ohioand Iowa both Os and am on hold for U Penn. Yes at Wisconsin no interview required. The person I talked to at Wisconsin was wonderful! I alway thought that interveiws would be a help but it is not working out that way for me. I am a person that usually takes a little longer to truly open up to others, this is probably what comes across at the interviews. A lot of the schools require essays in their supplementals, between that and the personal statement they should be able to get a good feel of you as a person.

 

[polo vet]

UGA does not interview anyone either (does not matter if you are IS or OOS)

 

[polo vet]

sorry with that said, i think that the interview is important ... for you as well as the school. It needs to be a good fit because you will be spending the next 4 years there. I had five interviews and found that I really got a feel of the school while I was there on a interview. Lot of the interviews were set up so that you talked to other student and applicants, went on a taylored tour of the school, and got teacher's and students' perspectives. Guess I should add that I am a very social person and thought interviews were fun, and in general they went well for me. On the flip side, I loved all the schools I have been accepted to and it is a lot harder to say no when you genuinely know and like the people at the school you are declining.