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Nova Southeastern University College Of Optometry

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How you think you did?

9 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?

No responses
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How does your life/study habbits differ during finals week?
If I got five acceptance letters tomorrow, how would I decide which school to attend?
Why did you choose optoetry?

What was the most interesting question?

Explain the difference between optometry, opthalmology, and opticianry (to establish what I already knew, and what other questions they should ask).

What was the most difficult question?

There were really no difficult questions. The interview is to establish your level of communication and people skills.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

25 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

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?

10 out of 10

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?

$401-$500

What airport did you fly into?

FLL

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Holiday Park Hotel and Suites

How would you rate the hotel?

4 out of 10

Would you recommend the hotel?

no

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?

Websites.

What impressed you positively?

The faculty, staff, and students I met were very friendly and helpful. The school, and it's equipment, are fairly new.

What impressed you negatively?

The school is in a huge city. Great for those who like that, not great for those who prefer a slower pace.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I wish I had known the interview was going to be so relaxed. I stressed before it for nothing!

What are your general comments?

We had a campus tour, financial workshop, discussion with the asistant dean, and individual interviews. The staff was very friendly and helped keep everyone calm.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses