NOVA interview...

[angelb]

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soooo... i have an interview coming up at nova.. and was wondering if anyone had any insight as to what its like (format, length, things like that)... was it a pleasant experience overall? I'd appreciate any comments you have. 🙂 THANKS!

 

[tamathat]

The interview at NOVA is very quick, very informal. Two staffers with your application and all pertinent information. It was nothing to be nervous about.

 

[ChemicalAu]

I agree...it was very friendly and informal (but don't forget to dress appropriately).
Also, here's a tip: If you're lucky enough to get an elderly gentleman with a northern accent as one of your interviewers, keep in mind that he DETESTS corportations (like lens crafters or wal-mart). If he asks you what you plan on doing after u get your degree make sure you don't say, "I wanna get a lease at WAL-MART!🙂"

 

[rocksurfSD]

Hi, I'm also interviewing at NOVA in January. I was wondering if there are any students out there that would like to host my friend and I. We will be coming for a couple days and would like to try and save money by not stayin at a hotel. Plus it'd be cool to get a feel for what optometry students do in Ft. Lauderdale 😛 My email is [email protected]

 

[angelb]

thank you, that was what I had heard but was a little thrown off by the whole tuesday/thrusday and morning/afternoon interview thing... 🙂

 

[Jeffy1126]

soooo... i have an interview coming up at nova.. and was wondering if anyone had any insight as to what its like (format, length, things like that)... was it a pleasant experience overall? I'd appreciate any comments you have. 🙂 THANKS!

I had an interview at Nova last Thursday. I thought they were very welcoming and very relaxed about the whole interviewing process. By the time I had my interview, it was already 6:45pm, so the interviewers looked a little exhausted. My interview took about 15 minutes and I felt very confident after I left there. You shouldn't be too worried.

 

[MikeD]

Sorry kind of off topic question...As far as letters of recommendation goes...Is there a substitute for 1 letter from a social science? I have 3 letters from science profs but I dont have one for social science. thanks

 

[rocksurfSD]

Sorry kind of off topic question...As far as letters of recommendation goes...Is there a substitute for 1 letter from a social science? I have 3 letters from science profs but I dont have one for social science. thanks

I didn't really follow the directions for the letters of rec. I had 2 from optometrists and one from a professor, and I still got called for an interview. So I don't think you should have a problem.

 

[xpothosx]

I went for interview at NOVA last month. I thought the school (building itself) was outstanding. There is a lady there named Fran who is very very helpful. If you have any questions, ask her. Be prepared for the usual interview questions.

When you have the meeting with the dean, make sure and ask him about the passing rate for the boards regarding NOVA. There low percentage is what turns me away from NOVA, but we will see.

 

[MikeD]

I went for interview at NOVA last month. I thought the school (building itself) was outstanding. There is a lady there named Fran who is very very helpful. If you have any questions, ask her. Be prepared for the usual interview questions.

When you have the meeting with the dean, make sure and ask him about the passing rate for the boards regarding NOVA. There low percentage is what turns me away from NOVA, but we will see.

What are your stats xpothosx and rocksurfSD?

 

[xpothosx]

3.2 gpa
340 AA
360 TS

 

[Caverject]

I went for interview at NOVA last month. I thought the school (building itself) was outstanding. There is a lady there named Fran who is very very helpful. If you have any questions, ask her. Be prepared for the usual interview questions.

When you have the meeting with the dean, make sure and ask him about the passing rate for the boards regarding NOVA. There low percentage is what turns me away from NOVA, but we will see.

Did Fran offer you candy, show off her troll doll, and talk about her babies? LOL
My first experience with her, she was really off the wall. Looking back, it was funny as anything.

 

[rocksurfSD]

What are your stats xpothosx and rocksurfSD?

TS 350
AA 340
GPA 3.368

 

[MikeD]

Hey guys, I just got invited for an interview there too...How low is the pass rate? I am scheduled for the evening interview from 245-800. Does it actually end at 8? Thanks.