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New year, new thread!
Helpful links:
NSU-COM Page of the College Information Book (pdf)
NSU-COM Website
Helpful links:
NSU-COM Page of the College Information Book (pdf)
NSU-COM Website
My number one pick!
Lets do this.
Just curious, top reasons why it is your #1?
NSU-COM M1 here. I'll be around to answer questions along with the incoming M1s of this cycle.
Buckle up and Good luck!
1) Can we get a "day in the life of"
Any aspect of student life you're interested in knowing more about?
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays are usually the longest days of the week during the first semester (typically 8am-3pm on Monday, and 8am-5 pm Wednesday/Thursday). Tuesdays and Fridays are pretty chill (8am-12pm: some people have IGC (Interdisciplinary Generalist Curriculum) Preceptorship in the afternoons on Tuesdays while others have it on a different afternoon. The IGC course is NSU-COMs way of getting you into the community to shadow primary care physicians (IM, FM, Peds). You also get to shadow a specialty of your choice as part of an Explore Selective.
Second semester the schedule is a little more free in the afternoons. IGC preceptorships spand both pre-clinical years. You switch preceptors at the beginning of M2 year.
You will have time to do the things you enjoy. This is important to avoid burnout. I'm sure you've heard it before, but the difficulty of medical school is not so much about the material itself, but the pace at which the material is presented. Work hard, play hard (within reason).
2) reasonable housing near campus?
Tons. Here are some helpful links:
http://www.nova.edu/reslife/
Off-Campus Housing Guide, apartments are towards the end: http://www.nova.edu/publications/offcampusguide/index.html#/1/
3) is there anything you wish you would have known prior to picking nova?
I don't have any negative things to say. Yeah tuition is expensive, but it is an awesome school with many opportunities. NSU-COM is huge on community outreach, so if that's your thing then make sure to emphasize this in your interviews. NSU-COM is one of the oldest medical schools in the state and has strong connections within the state, especially the South Florida region. Great specialty representation in the matches.
Luckily my parents were able to support me through the first two weeks with extra stuff: club fees, physical exam equipment. However, I understand that not everyone can be financially supported during this period, so be sure to save money, if possible, for the first two to three weeks. Joining clubs can be expensive, but depends on your interests. Clubs offer many perks, including review packets and extra goodies.
And thanks alot!
How well do reapplicants especially people waitlisted in a previous cycle do when reapplying?
I'm not sure that I can precisely answer your question. However, I will say that Nova fills up quickly, so get your primary in ASAP, return the secondary ASAP, and have all LORs ready to go ASAP. If you meet what they're looking for, then applying early gives you the best chance at acceptance. I can't stress that enough. Many quality applicants are not successful, for whatever reason, but one thing that sucks is applying late with great stats and either being overlooked or screwed (you might get a late interview, but this almost ensures an alternate list letter the later it gets).
Got it, though we can be invited without LORs in though yes?
I sadly only have 2 in atm--not including my DO letter.
jlang2323 said:How well do reapplicants especially people waitlisted in a previous cycle do when reapplying?
If anyone else knows a detailed answer to the question, please feel free to chime in! I am also interested in this.I'm not sure that I can precisely answer your question. However, I will say that Nova fills up quickly, so get your primary in ASAP, return the secondary ASAP, and have all LORs ready to go ASAP. If you meet what they're looking for, then applying early gives you the best chance at acceptance. I can't stress that enough. Many quality applicants are not successful, for whatever reason, but one thing that sucks is applying late with great stats and either being overlooked or screwed (you might get a late interview, but this almost ensures an alternate list letter the later it gets).
How is the secondary for this school?
How is the secondary for this school?
Very easy. No essay.
If you guys are bored check out this thread: http://forums.studentdoctor.net/showthread.php?t=921888 to see what Nova looks like if you haven't already. And yes it really does look like that in real life![]()
Indeed--I removed Touro NY from my list due to the pics. I just can't see myself being a good "fit" there.
Indeed--I removed Touro NY from my list due to the pics. I just can't see myself being a good "fit" there.
Edit: I should add--I'm not hating on the school. I'm sure they graduate great Docs--I just don't think I'd be comfortable in New York.
personally, i would love the grittiness of it. It screams "new york". I have family history there. plus, let's be real. I'd rather go here than no where next year.
For LORs- I have 2 science, 1 primary care MD, and an employer. My only concern is the employer, I know they ask for 2 science and 1 non science so can my employer substitute for this?
I know Nova is an MCAT slut school but if you have a high GPA to compensate for a slightly low MCAT, would your chances be good? I'm OOS btw.
For LORs- I have 2 science, 1 primary care MD, and an employer. My only concern is the employer, I know they ask for 2 science and 1 non science so can my employer substitute for this?
Nova! Putting alot of energy into you!
Really hoping for some love!
Indeed--I removed Touro NY from my list due to the pics. I just can't see myself being a good "fit" there.
Edit: I should add--I'm not hating on the school. I'm sure they graduate great Docs--I just don't think I'd be comfortable in New York.
Tied for one of my number one schools.
cGPA 3.54/sGPA 3.43
Won't take the MCAT until July 2 though. Hopefully early August isn't too late.
Does Nova have a strong regional bias? and If so what kind of stats do I need to still be competitive? I'm OOS (absolutely no ties to the area, but I wouldn't mind settling down in FL) 3.76 cgpa, 3.65 sgpa, mcat pending, average-above average ECs.
That kinda sucks that sculpting a good gpa for 3-4 years means nothing. Particularly when the MCAT feels more like a crap shoot with each passing year. Oh well, I'm doing SN2ed and studying my balls off, so if I can't get a 28+ after this then I must not belong there.
Est. Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $41,172/year
Is that accurate?