Fort Lauderdale, FL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2019-20
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Negatively ☹️
What was the stress level of the interview?
5 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
3 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
2 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
Interview day was too long. Too many presentations- there were 5 total- admissions, omm, sim lab. We got there at 8 and didn't have lunch till 12:30 with no refreshments everyone was starving. Not impressed with facilities.
💬 Interview Process
What was the most interesting question?
How do I think I would relate to patients as a physician but ignore what I learned in my prior career.
How did you prepare for the interview?
Sdn
What was the most difficult question?
Why Nova?- I kinda knew before the interview started I don't go there.
What impressed you positively?
Nothing I was very impressed for the amount of tuition.
What impressed you negatively?
Student ambassador seemed like he didn't enjoy it. Out of date facilities. Seemed like main draw was beaches and party scene. All online basically. High col.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Cost of attendance- that was my bad. But I saw nothing to justify an 98k price tag. Especially when the school just received 213 million dollars.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
2 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
1 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
Have snacks while waiting for interviews or immediately after. We were starving until lunch. Student ambassadors didn't really seem happy about going there. When asked why Nova? He basically said he got in 6 plans but came for the weather and it didn't matter where you went to medical school as long as it's accredited. The facilities were not impressive. For that tutition iPads should be be provided. I got the sense that clinical volunteer opportunities abroad were just resume boosters especially since in the Dominican republic students stay at a 5 star sandals results because it's the only place the school deems safe. Cost way too much. I would be able to sleep owing almost 400 k. Dont like 2 years essentially have a midterm and final. Don't like exam rooms used to practice and test patient encounters have rooms were some of the sinks work and some don't that hasn't been fixed. Area where school is located is very crowded. Too much traffic.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Admissions staff
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
Out of state
What were your total hours spent traveling?
7+ hours
What was your primary mode of travel?
Automobile
About how much did you spend on room, food, and travel?
$201-$300
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
I can't remember it was the closest one that the school recommended
How would you rate the hotel?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
Yes
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