How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

2 out of 10

How long was the interview?

20 minutes

Where did the interview take place?

At the school

How many people interviewed you?

3

What was the style of the interview?

One-on-one

What type of interview was it?

Open file

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 1)?

"How do you handle individuals who are negative about animal research (my research utilizes a rat model); They asked if I wanted to be a surgeon (relating back to my research)" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 2)?

"What do you do in your spare time; Where do you see yourself in 12 years; How would your friends describe you" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What is one of the specific questions they asked you (question 3)?

"How will you integrate your undergraduate major into your future practice in medicine (I majored in nutrition); What is the one thing you want us to tell the admissions committee about you." Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"How does the son of an allopathic physician become interested in osteopathic medicine?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"What is something you could change about yourself?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, friends who attend Nova, the school website, a CD rom about the school that a friend of mine gave me." Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"The students were very positive and honest and the admissions staff was very helpful. The facilities are unmatched. The resources available to students are inspirational. Just look at the library!!" Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"The traffic...standard for South Florida. " Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"Nothing really...I had done a lot of research about the school and it helped that I have a few friends who attned Nova. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"The nature of the interview was very conversive and personal. They really took the time to study my application focused on my submitted items. Be yourself and be honest. " Report Response

Who was the tour given by?

Admissions staff

On what date did the interview take place?

11/22/2002