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?
9 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?
10 out of 10
0 = Below, 10 = Above
What are your general comments?
The interview went well. There were three interviewers, two of which were very friendly and informative. The third guy was either playing the "bad cop" role or really did not want to be there. They seriously went through my file and asked me about everything, including my personal statement. I enjoyed the interview, I was not "grilled", everything asked was thought provoking and very relevant.
💬 Interview Process
What is one of the specific questions they asked you?
Tell me about this grade... and this grade...
How did you prepare for the interview?
I just relaxed and let my personality show. Surprisingly, most of the questions came out of my file. I looked over SDN, but it did not really help this time.
What impressed you positively?
Outstanding reputation, superb facilities, great location, unbelievable campus, resources galore, tons of outreach programs, nicely mixed curriculum (PBL, lecture, standard patient, and computer based)... well established medical school that is headed to even bigger and better things (building new campus hospital, seems receptive to making changes based on student desires). The dean (man with moustache) was amazing, what a guy. Knowing that he was in charge of the program is reassuring. P.S. The Miami Dolphins practice on campus, very cool.
What impressed you negatively?
One of my interviewers never looked up at me (I think he was playing the "bad cop" role). Also, South Florida living is not cheap.
What did you wish you had known ahead of time?
Traffic is bad, really bad... and there is a toll on the turnpike (have dollars ready!).
🤝 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
What is your ranking of this area's cultural life?
10 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
📍 Travel and Logistics
Who was the tour given by?
Student
How did the tour guide seem?
Enthusiastic
What were your total hours spent traveling?
2-3 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?
Friends or family
How would you rate the hotel?
9 out of 10
0 = Bad, 10 = Great
Would you recommend the hotel?
yes
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