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Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

3 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about this grade... and this grade...
What do you know about DO?
You say Nova is your number one choice, why?

What was the most interesting question?

No responses

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Was this interview in-person or virtual?

No responses

Where did the interview take place?

At the school
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

No responses

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

FLL

Where did you stay?

Friends or family

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

9 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?

10 out of 10

What are your comments on where you stayed?

No responses
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How is the friendliness of the admissions office?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

I just relaxed and let my personality show. Surprisingly, most of the questions came out of my file. I looked over SDN, but it did not really help this time.

What impressed you positively?

Outstanding reputation, superb facilities, great location, unbelievable campus, resources galore, tons of outreach programs, nicely mixed curriculum (PBL, lecture, standard patient, and computer based)... well established medical school that is headed to even bigger and better things (building new campus hospital, seems receptive to making changes based on student desires). The dean (man with moustache) was amazing, what a guy. Knowing that he was in charge of the program is reassuring. P.S. The Miami Dolphins practice on campus, very cool.

What impressed you negatively?

One of my interviewers never looked up at me (I think he was playing the "bad cop" role). Also, South Florida living is not cheap.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Traffic is bad, really bad... and there is a toll on the turnpike (have dollars ready!).

What are your general comments?

The interview went well. There were three interviewers, two of which were very friendly and informative. The third guy was either playing the "bad cop" role or really did not want to be there. They seriously went through my file and asked me about everything, including my personal statement. I enjoyed the interview, I was not "grilled", everything asked was thought provoking and very relevant.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses