2019-2020 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)

This forum made possible through the generous support of SDN members, donors, and sponsors. Thank you.
rplanishek said:
You need to keep telling yourself everyday that you will end up exactly where you are supposed to be. This is a really long cycle and if you can't stay positive at the beginning of the cycle, it is going to be a long miserable time! It's hard, I know. You just poured out everything about yourself on an application and not hearing anything back can be hard, but think of it this way..... you haven't received a rejection! The possibility of you getting an II from NSU is not over until they send you a rejection! So just relax, take a deep breath, and let things happen.
I fully believe what was said previously is correct "Yes but remember that it can be random order when they assign them to be read so they might not have gotten to yours yet. I don't think they really fully read them yet when they say it's verified. Stay positive I'm sure they're still handing out plenty more interviews!"
Click to expand...
Agree 100 percent. As a re-applicant (the 2019 cycle is STILL not over), the best thing you can do on SDN is only start looking at a thread IF you get an interview. Each school is looking for different things, screens applications in different ways, etc. It is July 28th. Interview season goes through April. That means 8 more months of waiting for interviews. It is not sustainable to check SDN, see that others have gotten interviews, and try an understand why. Like I said, my best advice is to check out from SDN threads UNTIL you get an interview. Once your application is complete it is out of your hands. Just keep believing and enjoy the year you have in front of you before you become a FULLTIME crazy student.
Members don't see this ad.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 3 users
Thank you everyone! I thought all pre-meds are sharks, but it turns out some have a heart and care for other competitors.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
saj96 said:
Thank you everyone! I thought all pre-meds are sharks, but it turns out some have a heart and care for other competitors.
Click to expand...
I really want to make a joke since the mascot for NSU is a shark :laugh: (and since it's almost shark week!)
But in all seriousness, just be confident about what you presented to admissions in your application. IIs will follow, but you need to be proud of all you've done to prepare for med school! And I think more applicants have hearts than are sharks. Being rude to others, especially on a message board, won't increase anyone's chances of getting into med school!
 
Last edited:
Members don't see this ad :)
rplanishek said:
I really want to make a joke since the mascot for NSU is a shark :laugh: (and since it's almost shark week!)
But in all seriousness, just be confident about what you presented to admissions in your application. IIs will follow, but you need to be proud of all you've done to prepare for med school! And I think more applicants have hearts than are sharks. Being rude to others, especially on a message board, won't increase anyone's chances of getting into med school!
Click to expand...
So true! By the way, I didn't mean if my comment was rude. I honestly did not mean it to be that way. Sorry guys, please forgive me, fellow pre-meds! I really do appreciate everyone's support.
 
Last edited:
I submitted my secondary today. Is that a late date?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Zakzak said:
I submitted my secondary today. Is that a late date?
Click to expand...

Haven't started yet, if it makes you feel better lol. The answer is supposedly no, secondaries aren't "late" until after Labor Day.

EDIT: Nvm, thought this was the NSU MD thread lol my bad. Submitted my app back on 7/10. Have not received II.
 
Last edited:
Kirby Smart said:
Haven't started yet, if it makes you feel better lol. The answer is supposedly no, secondaries aren't "late" until after Labor Day.
Click to expand...
That's true, but honestly get them in as fast as you can!
 
Kirby Smart said:
Haven't started yet, if it makes you feel better lol. The answer is supposedly no, secondaries aren't "late" until after Labor Day.
Click to expand...

Kirby, before you claimed " So just to be sure, you got a complete email/call on 7/17 and an II on the 24th? I was complete on the 10th with similar stats and haven't gotten an II :/"

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . but now you say you haven't started yet. So which statement is true?
 
  • Wow
Reactions: 1 user
Zakzak said:
Kirby, before you claimed " So just to be sure, you got a complete email/call on 7/17 and an II on the 24th? I was complete on the 10th with similar stats and haven't gotten an II :/"

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . but now you say you haven't started yet. So which statement is true?
Click to expand...

Oh lol whoooops. Applying to both their DO and MD program and thought this was the MD thread for a sec. My bad! Didn't mean to mislead.
 
Members don't see this ad :)
for the "list your healthcare volunteer activities" and the "list your employment" question did you guys list everything and use bullet points or put it into an essay format?
 
minminzee said:
for the "list your healthcare volunteer activities" and the "list your employment" question did you guys list everything and use bullet points or put it into an essay format?
Click to expand...

I listed mine in bullet form
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Am still waiting for a secondary. Verified primary on 7/2
I called and the person I spoke with said they have not received the primary from AACOMAS. It says verified and I paid the primary fee on AACOMAS.
Should I just start the secondary?
 
HtownNittanyLion said:
Am still waiting for a secondary. Verified primary on 7/2
I called and the person I spoke with said they have not received the primary from AACOMAS. It says verified and I paid the primary fee on AACOMAS.
Should I just start the secondary?
Click to expand...
I would say yes
 
They haven't even sent me an email telling me they received my completed application :/ kinda bummed.
 
Hey everyone, quick question. For the secondary question regarding health care-related volunteer activities, do you think this is strictly speaking about clinical volunteering? I have heavily been involved with my school's dance marathon that raises money for a children's hospital, which I would not list as clinical volunteering, but I just want to check and see if I should list it or not. Completely okay if not, but like I said, just checking!
 
sad_student_ said:
Hey everyone, quick question. For the secondary question regarding health care-related volunteer activities, do you think this is strictly speaking about clinical volunteering? I have heavily been involved with my school's dance marathon that raises money for a children's hospital, which I would not list as clinical volunteering, but I just want to check and see if I should list it or not. Completely okay if not, but like I said, just checking!
Click to expand...

Don't remember the phrasing of the question but that's definitely not clinical volunteering unless you're working WITH the patients in some capacity. I suppose, it would be a stretch, but it could be "health care-related" just literally speaking...but don't think that's really what they're asking for haha
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
I just got a rejection letter from NOVA and now I’m confused cause I haven’t even submitted my secondary yet? The letter says for this “current application cycle” but I wonder if it’s for the previous cycle cause I applied last year too
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Anyone on here interviewing on August 13th? And for those of you who have an interview scheduled which hotel are you staying at?
 
Good morning, how long did it take to receive a secondary after submitting the primary application?
 
Last edited:
jboogie500 said:
Any recent IIs here?
Click to expand...
Since people have posted I’m going to guess no. They like to do them in big batches here I think. I also have the feeling, on a very very personal opinion no facts hunch, that they’re running behind this year. Seems like a lot of people didn’t get secondaries for a while and were complete quickly. Pure speculation of course but that’s what sdn is all about!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
Hey, guys, do you know if NSU does class rank or if they got rid of it? I can't seem to find the answer on the website.
 
Hey everyone, regarding the secondary question "If you were employed during the regular school year (excluding summers) while in undergraduate or graduate school, please list dates of employment beginning with your current position along with title or job description, level of responsibility, and number of hours per week.", I took some post-bacc undergraduate courses while working, but I'm not sure whether to include my work for this question since my classes weren't part of a formal undergrad or grad school program. Any thoughts? Thank you.
 
squoje12 said:
Hey everyone, regarding the secondary question "If you were employed during the regular school year (excluding summers) while in undergraduate or graduate school, please list dates of employment beginning with your current position along with title or job description, level of responsibility, and number of hours per week.", I took some post-bacc undergraduate courses while working, but I'm not sure whether to include my work for this question since my classes weren't part of a formal undergrad or grad school program. Any thoughts? Thank you.
Click to expand...

I mean I don't see any problem with you mentioning it as long as you clarify that it was post-bacc. It's not like you'd be trying to mislead them and if theres no down side that I see to including it.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
7 weeks since I got a complete call and nothing... :(
 
Last edited:
  • Like
Reactions: 1 user
FutureDocMaybe? said:
I'm just bringing this question back because I also was curious...
Click to expand...



^^ This says their post-interview acceptance rate is 60.85%. Hope this helps. :giggle:

I also have submitted my secondary back in early July and have not heard back from them yet. I hope we all receive a response soon though!
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
Opinions on the character limit for the secondary questions. I was thinking 2k-3k characters with spaces but not seeing a limit or suggestion.
 
I hope everyone that interviewed today had fun! Anyone wanna share their experience?
 
  • Like
Reactions: 1 users
II just now as well! Scheduled for 9/10! :)
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
II OOS, sent 8/14, best of luck to everyone.
 
  • Like
Reactions: 4 users
II today! Interview on September 5th
 
  • Like
Reactions: 5 users
You must log in or register to reply here.
Next unread thread

Similar threads

PapaGuava
2023-2024 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)
10 11 12 13 14
Replies
676
Views
100K
elephant24
E
PapaGuava
2023-2024 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM Clearwater)
Replies
16
Views
6K
MusicalMangoMan
MusicalMangoMan
PapaGuava
2022-2023 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM Clearwater)
2
Replies
76
Views
20K
peanutbutterprincess
peanutbutterprincess
PapaGuava
2022-2023 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)
17 18 19 20 21
Replies
1K
Views
142K
nhok89
N
PapaGuava
2021-2022 Nova Southeastern University Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine (NSU-KPCOM)
2 3 4 5 6
Replies
252
Views
69K
happinessafter
H
Top