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Nova Southeastern University College Of Optometry

Fort Lauderdale, FL

Optometry Schools | Private Non-Profit

Application Cycle: 2009-10

⭐ Overall Impressions

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

8 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 is your ranking of this school's location?

10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

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

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
💬 Interview Questions

What is one of the specific questions they asked you?

Tell us about yourself and how you came across Optometry?

What was the most interesting question?

Since I am from Kansas, how I would deal with the transition and being far away from home?

What was the most difficult question?

same as above, not many questions, just a laid back conversation!
✅ Interview Preparation and Impressions

How long was the interview?

40 minutes

How did the interview impress you?

Positively 🙂

How many people interviewed you?

2

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10
0 = Low Stress, 10 = High Stress

How you think you did?

9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

What was the style of the interview?

In a group

What type of interview was it?

Open file

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How did you prepare for the interview?

Mock interview, and browsing Student Doctor Network for more information

What impressed you positively?

I loved the beautiful campus! Everyone was very nice, and the optometry students were very helpful! They stayed back for a while and answered any questions we had and helped us stay calm before our interviews. The facilities were very new and nice.

What impressed you negatively?

nothing, everything was awesome!!!!

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

not to worry as much! Also, be prepared to have a lot of questions! They want to see that you've done your research and are really interested in the school.

What are your general comments?

The entire interview consisted of them asking me why Optometry, why Nova, and if I had any questions. VERY laid back, just have questions for them!
📍 On-Site Experience

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

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?

$301-$400

Where did you stay?

Hotel

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Ramada Inn Downtown

How would you rate the hotel?

3 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great

Would you recommend the hotel?

no