Fort Lauderdale, FL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
What was the stress level of the interview?
2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
2 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?
Overall, I left with a pretty good impression of the place. Harvey the simulated human was pretty cool.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
So, what do you know about Herceptin? (in reference to cancer research I've done)
How did you prepare for the interview?
SDN, Nova web site, reviewed my applications (1st and 2nd)
What impressed you positively?
Honest and relaxed students (They were really up front in giving us the pros and cons). Their new mascot (the sharks) makes me think of the movie 50 first dates "Sharks, they only bit when you touch their private parts."
What impressed you negatively?
That they don't tell you before-hand that an MD letter is not really sufficient...A DO letter is mandatory.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Very spreadout campus...
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
5 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
7 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What is your in-state status?
In 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?
< $100
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