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Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine

Ft. Lauderdale, FL

Dental Schools | Private Non-Profit

⭐ Overall Impressions

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

No responses

How you think you did?

8 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 out of 10

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

10 out of 10
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Can you explain any discrepancies in your transcript (poor grades during certain semesters)?
Why are you changing careers from chemical engineering to dentistry?
Why do you want to attend NOVA?

What was the most interesting question?

Who would you like to sit next to you on your drive home (excluding any family or friends)?

What was the most difficult question?

Who would you like to sit next to you on your drive home (excluding any family or friends)? I think that my answer came out the wrong way, like I was overly-competitive.
🤝 Interview Format and Logistics

How long was the interview?

30 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?

In state

What were your total hours spent traveling?

4-6 hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Automobile

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

No responses

What airport did you fly into?

No responses

Where did you stay?

No responses

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

No responses

How would you rate the hotel?

No responses

Would you recommend the hotel?

No responses

What is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10

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

10 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?

10 out of 10

How is the responsiveness of the admissions office?

8 out of 10

How did you prepare for the interview?

Student Doctor Network and comments from current students.

What impressed you positively?

I loved the congenial and welcoming atmosphere among the faculty and students. Facilities were all new and clean. Professional environment (mostly graduate students). Early clinical experience. Large patient pool (lots of retired people).

What impressed you negatively?

Drivers in the South Florida area are insane. I knew that they were terrible and this trip confirmed my opinions.

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

I think that I was well-prepared, but I shouldn't have changed into my suit before the 4 hour drive to the interview. My shirt and pants were pretty wrinkly by the time I got there, not a big deal.

What are your general comments?

The laid-back, pleasant atmosphere of the interview is a great reflection of the school as a whole (from what I've heard from current students). Professors are helpful and students aren't competitive with each other. It's definitely a place that puts you in a great position to be successful.

What are your suggestions for the admissions office?

Having options for the interview dates would be nice for applicants with full-time jobs.