Tell me about yourself and the type of veterinary student we would be getting if you were to be accepted into our program.
Veterinary schools utilize the MMI process to help make the entire process for the candidate seem less like an interrogation and more like a series of short networking sessions. At a station where the interviewer wants to hear you talk about yourself and what interests you, they're ultimately looking to gauge your cultural fit with their program and see that you are a truly genuine and unique person.
In a multiple mini interview for veterinary school, make sure to spend part of your preparation before the interview focusing on giving your best sales pitch on yourself. This may seem like a very open-ended question, but you want to focus your six to eight-minute response on showcasing who you are, what your values are, and the type of hardworking student you would be.
"Yes, my name is Kevin, and I can't tell you how excited I am to be here! Becoming a veterinarian has been a goal of mine from a pretty young age. I grew up on a dairy farm in a rural Midwest community, and caring for our livestock and farm pets was a passion from a very young age. I also grew up as a boy scout and was involved in school with groups like FFA and FBLA. My mother encouraged my siblings and me to prioritize academic success, and I have carried that with me. My upbringing taught me that with hard work and dedication, anything is possible. These values have led me to success in my undergraduate program, and I'm confident they will guide me as a veterinary student. If I'm fortunate enough to be accepted into your program, you'd be getting a vet student that is focused and determined and who also knows how to have a great time! In my free time, I spend as much time outdoors as possible. My fiance and I have two dogs, and we love to hike, kayak and play disc golf as much as we can. Reading is also a huge part of my life, my favorites being non-fiction history and thriller fiction."
You certainly have the time with this question to walk briefly through your upbringing, your school years, and your college years. Speak openly and honestly about your hobbies and interests so your interviewer gets a good feel for what drives and motivates you. This will also give them insight into how you will fit with other more senior students in their program. Discuss your core values and highlight how they match the mission and values of the program you are interviewing with.
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