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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?

8 out of 10

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

7 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?

Mostly related to my application - grades, MCAT, personal experiences, work history
What do you do for fun/to relax?
You grades are good enough for a strong MD school; why do you want to be a DO?

What was the most interesting question?

What do you do to relax?

What was the most difficult question?

Why did you take the MCAT twice?
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

45 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

3

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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

7 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

2-3 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Train or subway

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

somewhere in Fort Lauderdale

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

7 out of 10

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

7 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?

8 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

reviewed my application package

What impressed you positively?

The campus is beautiful in a nice location with nearby restaurants. The gym is the best I've ever seen. I liked the fact that multiple health professional students were on campus.

What impressed you negatively?

The traffic. If you're going to attend here, you better live close by.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

Some of my interviewers were MDs - not DOs!

What are your general comments?

They grilled me a bit, but still maintained a level of professionalism. You better have confidence when you walk in there. One girl left crying. Luckily, I had a few acceptances under me, so I felt confident. They want to make sure you have the fortitude, dedication, committment and inner strength required of a physician. This school was my second choice, only due to location. (I am not a Florida native.) Also, you may need to go out of state for some clerkships.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Please put out more than a couple of cups when you set out the lemonade. Nobody drinks any because t