Fort Lauderdale, FL
Osteopathic Medical Schools | Private Non-Profit
Application Cycle: 2009-10
⭐ Overall Impressions
How did the interview impress you?
Positively 🙂
What was the stress level of the interview?
3 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress
How you think you did?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
How do you rank this school among other schools to which you've applied?
9 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
I used Yellow Cab from Best Western to NSU. It costs $20 and took 20 min. Some friendly interviewees offered me a ride back to the airport.
I've been to South Florida several times so I am comfortable with the weather and humidity.... I specifically prepared my hair for the humidity :)
Good luck!!
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
(Question 0: Would you like some water or cookies? Then,....)
Tell me about yourself.
What was the most interesting question?
Two questions sparked some genuine conversation: Who is one doctor you look up to? and What is your ethnicity?
How did you prepare for the interview?
1. Reviewed application, 2. Read SDN Interview Feedback, 3. Read school website and AACOMAS interview tips, 4. Practice interviews with myself, 5. Prepared suit, came to hotel early, slept early
What was the most difficult question?
What is one thing you would fix about Health Care Reform? Do not discuss legal issues.
What impressed you positively?
The campus was beautiful and buildings look new. Gym, parking, unlimited printing, and Kaplan review are all included in tuition. Housing is about $600-$1000/month.
What impressed you negatively?
Current students unanimously say that the school is disorganized about several important things (i.e., financial aid packet, having students purchase materials in advance for class).
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
You will be given a list of your interviewers' names and e-mail addresses at the end of the day.
We're informed that both interviewers will be friendly. However, I would only guarantee one friendly interviewer... I hear some folks did not like their second interviewer, though both of mine were cool.
🤝 Campus and Facilities
How do you rank the facilities?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this school's location?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
How is the friendliness of the admissions office?
8 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
What are your suggestions for the admissions office?
They should inform us of the exact date of the next committee meeting for interview decisions.
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
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?
FLL
Where did you stay?
Hotel
What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?
Best Western
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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