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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?

10 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?

How do you know you can handle medical school without having taken a lot of upper-level science courses?
Tell us about yourself.
Why medicine, if you were not a science major?

What was the most interesting question?

None...

What was the most difficult question?

Tell us about yourself. (It was also scary when one said, "I have no other questions" right after asking this one.)
🤝 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?

$501+

What airport did you fly into?

Ft. Lauderdale Intl

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Marriott Courtyard

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?

9 out of 10

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

9 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?

1 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

SDN, research on Nova, reviewed primary app., reviewed past research projects, typed out questions and answers for myself

What impressed you positively?

The dean's personal interest in each student as well as his inspiring speech, the gorgeous grounds, the honest and well-informed students, the beautiful conference room

What impressed you negatively?

The interviewers' lackluster personalities

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That the interviewers would hold it against me that I was not a science major, but that speaking to Ellen and expressing to her my deep interest in the school, as well as all my reasons for being confident that I would excel here, would ultimately help get me accepted :)

What are your general comments?

The school is well established and the environment will make for very happy and comfortable medical students.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Pleeeeeease pick up your phone, and please make sure your secretaties are well-informed and don't gi