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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?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

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

8 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How did you adapt when you moved from a small city to a large city?
I can't think of any other questions: We really just chatted, I told them about my research, international work/volunteer, and current status in my MPH program.
Why medicine, why DO, why Nova?

What was the most interesting question?

At my 30yr highschool reunion, how will the students react when they find out I am a physician?

What was the most difficult question?

No responses
🤝 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?

Admissions staff

How did the tour guide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

No responses

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?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

fort lauderdale / hollywood

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn Airport/Cruise Port South

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

What is your ranking of this school's location?

6 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?

7 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, read through my files, this was my second interview...so having one under my belt made the 2nd one much easier.

What impressed you positively?

Growing campus, numerous healthcare degrees offered on campus, international healthcare trip opportunities, all classes are on video to review later, great gym, big library

What impressed you negatively?

i wish it did not get so humid; i wish the driving in Miami and Fort Lauderdale was not so crazy, I wish the campus had a more environmentally friendly focus (however most schools do not have an eco focus), i am not sure how bicycle friendly the area around the campus is...

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

No responses

What are your general comments?

I was impressed with the school.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses