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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?

8 out of 10

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

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell me about yourself. What events led you to want to become a doctor? Why did you decide to apply to only DO schools?
What are you hobbies? Any questions for us?
Where do you see yourself in ten years? Why are your grades so high and your MCAT scores average? (I have been out of school for 10 years)

What was the most interesting question?

All the questions were directly related to my personal file. I didn't have any difficult ethical questions like some of the other applicants.

What was the most difficult question?

Explain why you attended so many different schools? (I transferred universities twice for personal and financial reasons)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

No responses

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?

9 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?

Airplane

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

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

FLL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

AmeriSuites

How would you rate the hotel?

10 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?

Mock interviews, SDN, Research history of osteopathic profession, other interviews.

What impressed you positively?

Campus is beautiful and the facilities are very impressive.

What impressed you negatively?

None

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Nothing

What are your general comments?

I was very impressed with the admissions organization and friendly assistance during the interview day. My actual interview was conducted with two Osteopathic physicians and one PHD. There was a little good cop/bad cop routine to test my resolve, but it was nothing I couldn't handle. I felt that the interviewers really enjoyed my original and honest answers to all of the personal questions that I was asked. I did receive an offer to attend NOVA and I will strongly consider attending next fall.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses