Positively
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At the school
2
One-on-one
"Almost all specific to my file, which they obviously read closely. This impressed me. Some schools clearly had NOT read my file. " Report Response | I was asked this question too
"the ole best and worst qualities question..." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"file specific: discuss how I will overcome lack of science background--I'm not a science major and had just met the basic science requirements. But, I knew that question was coming and we discussed it and moved on...Some schools are just plain rude about it, and I wonder why those schools invited me, but the Nova interviewers understood my potential b/c of my work in other areas...." Report Response | I was asked this question too
"Read all the SDN questions and typed out answers to all of them. Looked at lots of online questions and rehearsed answers. Reviewed my ACOMAS application and looked for weaknesses." Report Response
"They said (& I believed) that they were there to advocate on my behalf with the entrance committee, and to approach all questions with the mindset of helping my advocates to make the best possible case for me. That tone helped steer the interview, make it less stressful and more candid...." Report Response
"NO COFFEE! I flew half way across the country at significant expense, and this was the ONLY school that didn't have pastry and caffine...that's just cruel. Also cramming me into a tiny waiting room with a bunch of frighten younger applicants all in the same interview suit, most talking sports, few talking medicine... well, that could have been better orchestrated: Put us in a meeting room, with a skirted sideboard, rugella and good coffee. That's just standard courtesy in all day interviews/conferences/meetings" Report Response
"The Dean's frank closing speech is an impressive testiment to their commitment to produce compassionate physicians not dermotologists in search of big bucks. I've been accepted at 4 schools and will likely pick Nova as I share the dean's vision professional and self-less service. Nice facilities too and seems to have a good support system..." Report Response
Student
Enthusiastic
9 out of 10
In state
7+ hours
Airplane
$501+
Ft. Lauderdale
Hotel
3 out of 10
Marriot
no
12/02/2008
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"Have coffee and pastry available, as is usual & customary" Report Response
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