University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College Interview Feedback Summary
Guelph, ON
Veterinary Schools | Public Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
SDN Interview Experience Score
7.8
Good
Generally favorable experience overall, applicants reported positive interactions with some minor issues noted.
Based on 49 responses
Score Reference:
9–10 Exceptional
8–8.9 Very Good
7–7.9 Good
6–6.9 Mixed
< 6 Needs Improvement
The SDN Interview Experience Score (SIES) is a composite metric that represents applicants overall impressions of their interview experience, based on multiple factors such as professionalism, facilities, responsiveness, and stress levels.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
Positively (78%)
Negatively (11%)
No change (11%)
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
Great (44%)
Good (33%)
Average (11%)
Poor (11%)
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned the lack of clarity regarding the interview process for international students and suggested providing more specific information. Additionally, positive feedback was shared about the overall interview experience and the types of questions asked during the process.
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The webpage that discusses the interview process does NOT mention that international students are interviewed differently. I thought it would be MMI, but it consisted of more general questions about my experiences and myself.
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Overall, a great experience!
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I interviewed as an international student, so my interview was like most with two interviewers. Ontarians go through a Multiple Mini Interview process which uses eight standardized scenarios and should be prepared for differently.
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I interviewed as an international student. I believe that interviews for Canadian residents are performed in a completely different format.
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Overall my experience was positive. I have two females interviewing me. Some of the questions they asked me were as follows: How do you feel about the use of animals in research?, What was the most interesting thing that you saw while volunteering?, describe some of the books that you read this summer?, How can you tell if an animal is stressed? Why do you think that you will make a good vet? , How do you deal with stress?, What hours do large animal vets work? What are the responsibiliites of the large animal vet?
💬 Interview Process ▼
Length, number, and type of interviews
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Length:
40 Minutes Average
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Number:
4.3 Interviews Average
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Interview Type (Interaction):
67% One-on-One
33% Group Interview
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File Type:
89% Open-File
11% Closed-File
GUELPH-VET-COMP interviews are an average of 40 minutes, with an average of 4.3 interviews. 67% of interviews are one-on-one, and 11% are closed-file.
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the motivation to pursue the profession, career aspirations post-graduation, specific interests within the field, reasons for choosing the particular school, handling conflicts, and detailing work experience. Some respondents mentioned being under an MMI format with a nondisclosure agreement, restricting the disclosure of specific questions asked during the interview process.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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MMI confidentiality agreement
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Can't disclose
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Why do you want to become a veterinarian?
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If I were to have my DVM degree tomorrow, what would I do with it?
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What aspect of veterinary medicine interests you?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said most interesting question asked at University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College discussed scenarios such as visiting a slaughter facility, cultural attitudes towards eating dogs, conflict resolution with others, and summer reading materials. These questions suggest a focus on ethical considerations, interpersonal skills, and personal interests during the interview process.
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Had I ever been to a slaughter facility?
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How do you feel about cultures that eat dogs?
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Describe a situation where you had to work or live with someone you didn't get along with and how you handled it.
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What books have you read over the summer?
How did you prepare for the interview?
Applicants commonly prepared for the interview by participating in mock interviews, conducting online research on various topics, practicing with sample questions, and seeking advice from colleagues or admissions departments. They emphasized the importance of being well-versed in their background information, vaccination schedules, animal behavior, common procedures, ethical issues, and current affairs related to the field.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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Mock MMI by the Future Vets Club, online research (current affairs, etc.)
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Sample questions online
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Spoke with colleagues who had recent interviews.
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Questions from the SDN, conversations with the admissions department.
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Practiced general grad school interview questions.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said most difficult question asked at University of Guelph Ontario Veterinary College discussed various topics including reasons for applying to the school, ethical beliefs, case details recall, licensing requirements for graduates, and stress management techniques.
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What made you apply to this school in particular?
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Remembering specific details about cases.
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Do you believe you are an ethical person and why?
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What do veterinary school graduates have to do to become licensed?
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How do you deal with stress?
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were positively impressed by the friendliness and genuine interest shown by interviewers, as well as the welcoming and courteous atmosphere. The personalized approach, including having the application printed during the interview and the interactions with alumni and staff, left a strong positive impression on many applicants.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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All the alumni and profs involved with interviews, degree of thought put into mmi scenarios
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Friendliness, seemed interested genuinely
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The easy going manner of the interviewers.
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Everyone was very welcoming and courteous.
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That they had my application printed and in front of them during the interview and were genuinely interested in hearing more about my experiences. Elizabeth Lowenger, the diversity and career coordinator at the dean's office met with me and my dad while we were waiting beforehand to give me more info about the school, clubs, and other students. She was so nice and friendly and I enjoyed talking to her so much before the interview that I didn't have a chance to get nervous at all.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed frustration with lack of preparedness, unorganized processes, short notice for interviews causing travel difficulties, and delays in communication from the admissions office. Suggestions included improving organization, providing more notice for interviews, and enhancing communication efficiency.
Top 5 Responses: (Click below to see additional responses)
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They were not prepared. I didn't get to meet with professors or many students. It was not organized. No free parking for visitors.
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The "don't smile" policy
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Nothing
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Nothing.
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I had less than a week's notice for my interview, so my travel plans were rushed, which made the flight very expensive.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known about specific differences in the application process, such as the interview format for international students. Overall, the majority felt well-prepared and did not have any major regrets or wishes for prior knowledge.
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I was not aware that international students were not interviewed in the MMI format, which I had been preparing for instead!
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Nothing.
🤝 Campus and Facilities ▼
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
How would you rate the Location and Cultural Life?
0 = Low, 10 = High
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was friendly.
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
Most respondents said the admissions office was responsive.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should address significant time delays during holidays and expedite course approval processes, while also improving response times to emails, particularly avoiding responses near the end of the workday.
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There are significant time delays around the holidays (applications due Jan 1) and course approvals can take months.
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Answer emails faster - and not at 4:45pm!
📍 Travel and Logistics ▼
Airports Used
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LaGuardia - Buffalo
25% interviewees used LaGuardia - Buffalo (LaGuardia - Buffalo), with 25% using n/a (n/a) and 25% using Toronto (Toronto) and 25% using Toronto international (Toronto international).
What was your primary mode of transportation?
Most interviewees traveled by automobile to the interview.
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33% Airplane
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67% Automobile
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0% Train or Subway
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0% Other
Hotels Recommended by Other Interviewees
Most interviewees stayed at the Best Western (average ranking 9/10), with some staying at Delta (average rating 9/10). (Top 3 displayed)
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Best Western
9/10
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Delta
9/10
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Days inn
9/10
What was the cost and time spent traveling?
Cost: Low Cost to High Cost
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents are out of state students.
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
Student (100%)
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
Enthusiastic (83%)
Neutral (17%)
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