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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?

9 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

How do you deal with stress?
They also asked me specific questions about my extracurricular activities during undergrad.
When did you first become interested in optometry?

What was the most interesting question?

Do you speak any other languages?

What was the most difficult question?

None! :)
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

35 minutes

How many people interviewed you?

2

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?

8 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?

$301-$400

What airport did you fly into?

FLL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Lauderdale Beachside Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

8 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?

No responses

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

No responses

How did you prepare for the interview?

Browsed SDN forum, practiced in front of a mirror.

What impressed you positively?

The labs, clinic, and the people at the school.

What impressed you negatively?

Nothing!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

That it would be sooo laid back.

What are your general comments?

You start off with a financial aid session, then meet with the dean, campus tour, then individual interviews.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

No responses