Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Pharmacy Schools | Private Non-Profit
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⭐ Overall Impressions ▼
How did the interview impress you?
Most respondents felt positively about their interview.
What was the stress level of the interview?
Most respondents rated their interview as average stress.
How you think you did?
Most respondents thought they performed well at the interview.
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
Most respondents rank this school above all other schools.
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
Most respondents rank this school above other schools they applied to.
0 = Below, 10 = Above
💬 Interview Questions ▼
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
The most commonly asked interview questions at medical schools include inquiries about the applicant's motivations for pursuing pharmacy, handling academic challenges such as low grades or PCAT scores, time management skills, experience in the field, career goals, and knowledge about the pharmacy profession. Many responses referenced an MMI format, suggesting that respondents may have been subject to a nondisclosure agreement during the interview process.
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What are some negative aspects of pharmacy?
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What is the difference between a manager and a leader?
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Why Pharmacy?
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How did you prepare for your PCAT?
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Why Nova?
What was the most interesting question?
Students said the most interesting question asked at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy discussed a variety of topics ranging from motivations in life to hypothetical scenarios like creating a pharmacy school. The interview format appeared to be diverse, with some respondents mentioning MMI (Multiple Mini Interview) and others stating that questions were more traditional, indicating potential nondisclosure agreements in place for some interviewees.
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Who/what has motivated you in life?
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None. Asked very typical question.
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I wrote about my hobbies in my personal statement and one of the interviewers liked what I wrote and asked about it.
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None
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They asked me about my current job experience, since I'm changing careers, and how I like that.
What was the most difficult question?
Students said the most difficult question asked at Nova Southeastern University College of Pharmacy discussed various topics such as GPA, time management, ethical dilemmas like dealing with cheating, and reasons for academic performance. Some respondents mentioned questions about school choices if accepted everywhere, impact of pharmacy on society, and defining roles of different pharmacists, while others highlighted standard inquiries about motivations for choosing pharmacy as a career.
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What is a creative way you relayed a message to someone?
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Why is your GPA low?
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None! I got Dr. Kwon and Dr. Finkel. They are both great professors and interviewers!
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None
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Nothing really difficult except at the moment of truth I forgot everything I had prepared for and felt like I was winging it. I didn't prepare as much as I wanted in the days leading up to it because I had been under the weather. They make you feel at ease though and it was more of a friendly conversation almost like people that meet at a party and they're asking you about what you do and what you want to do.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics ▼
How long was the interview?
Most respondents had an interview of 20 minutes.
How many people interviewed you?
Most respondents were interviewed by 2 people.
What was the style of the interview?
Most respondents had a one-on-one interview.
What type of interview was it?
Most respondents had an open file interview.
Was this interview in-person or virtual?
Most respondents had a virtual interview.
Data includes both pre- and post-COVID interviews.
No responses
Where did the interview take place?
Most respondents were interviewed at the school.
📍 On-Site Experience ▼
Who was the tour given by?
Tours were most commonly given by a Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Most tour guides were enthusiastic about the school.
How do you rank the facilities?
Most respondents rank the facilities as above average.
What is your in-state status?
Most respondents rank the facilities as below average.
What were your total hours spent traveling?
Most respondents spent 0-1 hour traveling to the interview.
What was your primary mode of travel?
Most respondents traveled by automobile to the interview.
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
Most respondents spent less than $100.
What airport did you fly into?
Respondents who flew to the interview generally used Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
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pbi
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atl
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US Airways
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Miami international airport.
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Fort Myers
Where did you stay?
Most respondents stayed either Hotel or at a hotel.
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
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Rodeway Inn
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Residence Inn Fort Lauderdale Plantation
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Residence Inn
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Ramada
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Motel 6
How would you rate the hotel?
Most respondents rated their hotel as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Most respondents would recommend their hotel.
What is your ranking of this school's location?
Most respondents rate the school location as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
Most respondents rate the area’s cultural life as good.
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your comments on where you stayed?
No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions ▼
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.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Many applicants prepared for the interview by studying possible questions and answers, using Student Doctor Network (SDN) for insights and feedback, and conducting mock interviews. It was common for candidates to review their application, research the school, and practice answering questions to feel more confident and prepared.
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Studied possible questions and had answers ready.
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SDN.
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Reading the questions from here and also forcing my friends to interview me! :P
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Looked through the website
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Reviewed possible questions from SDN.
What impressed you positively?
Applicants were overwhelmingly impressed by the friendliness and welcoming nature of the staff, faculty, and students at the school. They appreciated the conversational interview style, beautiful campus facilities, and the sense of community among the students. Additionally, the integration of various health professions in one building and the overall positive atmosphere left a lasting positive impression on many applicants.
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Everyone was friendly and not competitive
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None
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Everything! I loved the campus, the students, the staff, the professors!
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The tour student. She's a small girl but seriosuly she loves NSU so it clearly has to be great. She knew the answer to all our questions and we had a lot
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The interviewers were super nice and put me at ease. Its more of a conversation.
What impressed you negatively?
Applicants commonly expressed concerns about long wait times, unprofessionalism from staff, inadequate facilities, lack of engagement from interviewers, and high tuition costs. Suggestions included improving organization during interviews, enhancing facility conditions, providing clearer communication, and ensuring a more positive and engaging experience for applicants.
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nothing
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The school was very small, and interviewees were very arrogant.
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The food we ate.... it was not good (only thing I did not like in the whole interview) :(
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Nothing!
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Nothing.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Many applicants wished they had known about the long wait times and unexpected delays during the interview process, as well as the need to prepare for specific questions related to their academic performance. Suggestions included bringing snacks, researching the school thoroughly, and being prepared for a less stressful interview experience than anticipated.
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I was pretty prepared.
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I should have not applied to the school.
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Nothing. I researched a lot about NOVA! Know your stuff before you get there! will make things soooo much easier.
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construction
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That first they give you a tour then they do the interview. So if your interview is scheduled for 1:00pm that is only check-in time. Your actual interview won't happen till about 2 or 3.
What are your general comments?
Applicants commonly mentioned the importance of being well-prepared for the interview, showcasing enthusiasm, and having examples ready to support their answers. Some applicants noted the significance of explaining any weaknesses in their application and being confident in their responses to questions.
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Have examples ready for everything.
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Students at the school seemed proud of how they were part of doctor of pharmacy program. Interviewees were very solid in asking questions, not in understanding manner. only focused about GPA and PCAT scores. No extracurricular or pharmacy experience seemed important.
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My interviewers were awesome, show them you are enthusiastic and they will love you! You might get a good cop, bad cop interview, but don't worry, even the hard questions are just there to test you. Be yourself and answer to the best of your knowledge!
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Love jimmy johns!
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Good tour with student tour guides that allow you time to relax and ask questions. Interview was very relaxed.
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Applicants commonly suggested that the admissions office should improve organization, provide more detailed information about the curriculum and program, reduce wait times during interviews and campus tours, and offer better welcoming services to create a more positive and informative experience for prospective students.
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If they provide better welcoming services like other schools do. Because it does not give out name tags or even portfolio files about school informations. Very insincere to the applicants.
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None! Jeffrey and Kori are both really nice and helpful!
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Interview was great. School was nice, and we had a student give us a tour. She was final year and knew ALOT!! I loved that because she calemed everyone down and spoke alot about research and the strengths and that the college is open to student feedback.
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Provide more information about the curriculum and program details
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Don't keep people waiting so long
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