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There is no way of telling what type of questions will be asked at your specific interview. It is a good idea to have thought through a few general questions prior to interviewing. Please keep in mind that it is likely that you will be asked questions that do not appear on this list, and it's possible that you will not be asked any of these questions. Whether these specific questions are asked or not, reviewing them is a good exercise to help prepare you to present yourself to the interviewers. (Please note: The sample questions below do not apply to the College of Veterinary Medicine's behavioral-based interviews.)

1. Tell me about yourself? (Be prepared to articulate what's important to you, your interests and goals.)

2. What are your long-range and short-range goals and objectives?

3. When and why did you establish your goals and how are you preparing yourself to achieve them?

4. What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?

5. What do you know about Western University?

6. Why do you want to be a student at Western University?

7. What do you think it takes to be a successful student at Western University?

8. What are your strengths and weaknesses?

9. What are you doing to overcome your weaknesses?

10. What kind of support network do you have?

11. What leadership skills do you possess?

12. What motivates you?

13. What qualifications do you have that you believe will make you successful here?

14. What two or three accomplishments have given you the most satisfaction?

15. Why should you be granted admission to Western University?

16. How do you think a friend or professor who knows you well would describe you?

17. Are you more comfortable following or leading? Why is that?

18. Do you work better in large or small groups? Why?

19. Do you work/study better in a group or alone? Why?

20. Do you prefer a structured or unstructured working or learning environment? Why?

21. What are the most important rewards you expect from your career?

22. How do you perform under pressure?

23. How do you measure or evaluate success?

24. What is the biggest challenge you have ever encountered and how did you deal with it? (Give a specific example.)

25. What have you learned from your mistakes?

26. In what ways do you think you can make a contribution to Western University or the profession?