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  • Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine - Fort Lauderdale
  • Osteopathic Medical School
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL
Overall Experience

How did the interview impress you?

Positively

What was the stress level of the interview?

5 out of 10

How you think you did?

7 out of 10

How do you rank this school among ALL other schools?

9 out of 10

Questions

How long was the interview?

15 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)?

"Give a personal statement as to why you would like to become an osteopathic physician. Why NOVA?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"Tell us about Dr. (my do shadower)." Report Response | I was asked this question too

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

"What would you tell people about osteopathic medicine to educate them?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most interesting question?

"Which do you believe is more vital to the practic of medicine, knwoledge or compassion?" Report Response | I was asked this question too

What was the most difficult question?

"Same as most interesting question- this one slightly threw me for a loop" Report Response | I was asked this question too

How did you prepare for the interview?

"SDN, reread applications, mock interviews at current U" Report Response

What impressed you positively?

"Just about everything- the facilities are not just top notch- they're impecable. The admissions staff were polite and knowledgable. Overall, the experience was great. Did I mention the Dean- awesome. " Report Response

What impressed you negatively?

"There was one interviewer who was very stoic throughout which was a little uncomfortable. If you have a person who behaves like this- try not to let it bother you. I later found out he was like that for everyone who interviewed with their group. Also, housing costs are crazy." Report Response

What did you wish you had known ahead of time?

"I honestly didnot think I would like the school as much as I did or have such a positive experience. Also, the website does not do the school justice. " Report Response

What are your general comments?

"Again, overall- great experience. If I am accepted I would be very proud to attend NOVA." Report Response

Tour and Travel

Who was the tour given by?

Student

How did the tourguide seem?

Enthusiastic

How do you rank the facilities?

10 out of 10

What is your in-state status?

Out of state

What was your total time spent traveling?

7+ hours

What was your primary mode of travel?

Airplane

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

$501+

What airport did you use?

FLL

Where did you stay?

Hotel

How would you rate the hotel?

5 out of 10

What is the name of the hotel you stayed in?

Comfort Inn and Suites

Would you recommend the hotel?

yes

General Info

On what date did the interview take place?

09/18/2006

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

9 out of 10

What is your ranking of this school's location?

9 out of 10

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

5 out of 10

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