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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?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

6 out of 10

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

7 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

The rest were specific to my application as yours will be?
What is your main strength?
What is your main weakness?

What was the most interesting question?

I was asked to explain why I wanted to attend NOVA given my research background which was very strong and atypical of a NOVA candidate.

What was the most difficult question?

Explain your undergraduate record. This question was specific to my situation.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

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?

8 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

FLL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Ramada Inn Airport/Cruiseport

How would you rate the hotel?

6 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

8 out of 10

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

8 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?

Watched T.V. in my hotel and ironed my shirt.

What impressed you positively?

The Dean's Mustache!! I went not knowing what to expect and came out thoroughly impressed. I can see how some other feedback posts talked about bad-cop roles of the intervewiers but I geniunely feel they were making sure I was qualified to attend medical school. I don't think they have assigned roles. And yes some are more laid back than others. They interview in groups so you may sit before 2 or 3 interviewers. The school is modern, high-tech, and doesn't seem like the pressure cooker some other schools become. Very good clinical affiliations and opportunities. Oh yeah those who interviewed with me were cool, so thanks for making the day easier.

What impressed you negatively?

There are alot of programs in the school. You will see Optometry, Physician assistants, dental students, nursing students, and a dozen other healthcare profession you never knew existed being churned out in this factory.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That I will never be able to grow a mustache like the dean's.

What are your general comments?

Overall, a long taxing day. Stressful at times and laid back during others. The students we met were MSII's and happy. This school's facilities are light years ahead of some of the M.D. schools I have visited. Go check it out and decide for yourself

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses