Nova Southeastern Univ (NSU-COM) Discussion Thread 2013 - 2014

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I got a call yesterday. This morning I woke up and found an automated message that was sent overnight saying my LOR was received.... Seems like they are working faster than their automated system.

Weird. I never got the automated email saying my LOR was received. The staff member I spoke to confirmed the receipt of all of my letters though. Shrugssssssss.

 

[GIpremed]

Aw man! I had hoped to pick up the confirmation call! Oh well, got a voicemail and that's great.

Now to get those LORs in...

 

[LaughingMan]

Got the call saying my application is ready for review.

I am still missing a Physician LoR so hopefully I can snag an interview before that.

Number 1 Pick!

 

[MrsHopeful]

First application of the year done!! 🙂

 

[darklabel]

First application of the year done!! 🙂

Same 👍

Haven't even submitted AMCAs yet

 

[ewelling]

A couple questions: Should I include shadowing experiences under the health care related volunteering section? Also, I just got a job as an EMT but I don't start until next week. Should I include it in the work experience section?

Make sure you read the question correctly and give them what they ask for. I believe for employment it only says while in undergrad/grad and not during the summer. For volunteering, only put it if you were volunteering. I don't think shadowing is volunteering.

 

[maybemed2013]

Got the call saying my application is ready for review.

I am still missing a Physician LoR so hopefully I can snag an interview before that.

Number 1 Pick!

Got a call early today as well. The person who called really does not have a connection with NSU-COM , I ask him if I could edit my app he said yes and I find out that is not the case.

 

[maybemed2013]

Make sure you read the question correctly and give them what they ask for. I believe for employment it only says while in undergrad/grad and not during the summer. For volunteering, only put it if you were volunteering. I don't think shadowing is volunteering.

Oh boy, I listed shadowing under volunteering, and already submitted.

 

[CanePreMed]

Just got the call!! Live in Miami so this is a top choice!

 

[deleted480308]

Just got the call!! Live in Miami so this is a top choice!

Got my "app complete" call today too!

 

[Anicetus]

I feel like the one guy who didn't get invited to the party without a phone call.

 

[MrsHopeful]

I did also, it's ok at least they know we've shadowed now to lol

 

[Back 5]

My app will be tougher as a non-trad it seems. All my clinical hours are through my employment and I've been out of undergrad for 10+ years.

I'll have to give it some time tomorrow and see what I can figure out.

 

[ClaytonB543]

🙂

 

[Yehoshua24]

Ok so I posted this in the main forum, but I think it'll be better here.

I haven't taken my MCAT yet so my MCAT scores won't be back until beginning of August, here are my questions:

1. Will they toss my secondary in the trash since when I submitted it wasn't "complete"?
or
2. Should I wait until my MCAT scores come back to send it in?
or
3. Should I send it in now and update them with my scores when they come in?

I can't speak to Nova but most schools will accept your application without a MCAT and they may just hold off on interview invites until an MCAT score is in. But if your asking for nova specifically I'd recommend you call.

 

[Back 5]

Submitted the secondary today. Fingers crossed and toes and eyes and arms and legs...

 

[Postictal Raiden]

As I'm viewing now my application summary, I see that they listed my transcripts under requirement, but there's no receive date next to them. Does that mean I need to send them my transcripts?

Also, it seems they picked 5 of the 6 LOR's I sent them. They left out the one from my non science professor. Was that done intentionally, or did they not receive it?

 

[Anicetus]

As I'm viewing now my application summary, I see that they listed my transcripts under requirement, but there's no receive date next to them. Does that mean I need to send them my transcripts?

Also, it seems they picked 5 of the 6 LOR's I sent them. They left out the one from my non science professor. Was that done intentionally, or did they not receive it?

You talking about the email about the receipt for documents received? Mine only lists one "Letter of Reference" when I sent 5.

 

[Ravizzle]

As I'm viewing now my application summary, I see that they listed my transcripts under requirement, but there's no receive date next to them. Does that mean I need to send them my transcripts?

You send transcripts if/when you are accepted.

Sent from my Galaxy S4

 

[ewelling]

Anyone having difficulty opening their application summary that was emailed?

 

[Yehoshua24]

Anyone having difficulty opening their application summary that was emailed?

The password is your birthday. Worked for me.

 

[ewelling]

The password is your birthday. Worked for me.

Hmmm...well when I try to open it says the file is corrupted or something :/

 

[Yehoshua24]

Hmmm...well when I try to open it says the file is corrupted or something :/

I would check that you have the latest version of adobe reader.

 

[Postictal Raiden]

You talking about the email about the receipt for documents received? Mine only lists one "Letter of Reference" when I sent 5.

The only email I got was the confirmation that I paid the $50 fee. However, I received a phone call yesterday and they left a voice mail that my application is now complete and ready for review.

I can view my application summary by clicking on "Fall 2014" under "processed applications" on their application website.

Did everybody get the application summary email? should I be worried that I didn't?

 

[Yehoshua24]

The only email I got was the confirmation that I paid the $50 fee. However, I received a phone call yesterday and they left a voice mail that my application is now complete and ready for review.

I can view my application summary by clicking on "Fall 2014" under "processed applications" on their application website.

Did everybody get the application summary email? should I be worried that I didn't?

It took 2 days after the call to get the summary email. So I wouldn't worry.

 

[ewelling]

I would check that you have the latest version of adobe reader.

I checked, I have the latest. It says its not a valid PDF document. Weird.

 

[Postictal Raiden]

It took 2 days after the call to get the summary email. So I wouldn't worry.

I submitted my secondary on the same day you did. Oh well, I will wait and see what happens.

 

[Anicetus]

The only email I got was the confirmation that I paid the $50 fee. However, I received a phone call yesterday and they left a voice mail that my application is now complete and ready for review.

I can view my application summary by clicking on "Fall 2014" under "processed applications" on their application website.

Did everybody get the application summary email? should I be worried that I didn't?

My summary didn't even mention letters of rec...

 

[Back 5]

Submitted the secondary today. Fingers crossed and toes and eyes and arms and legs...

Interfolio delivered my LoR's! Should be getting a complete email/phone call next week!

 

[eyebrowdoc]

on the secondary why do they ask me to list work and volunteer stuff if I did it on prmary app? whats the friggin point???

 

[HopefulReapp]

on the secondary why do they ask me to list work and volunteer stuff if I did it on prmary app? whats the friggin point???

Sometimes the interviewers use it as a way to quickly review an application rather than having the entire primary application in front of them.

 

[Chillywilly]

So according to NSU-COM my application is ready for review. They don't require letters just yet, but I'm nervous because I saw the FAQ page. It says their average MCAT is a 28, and if you have less than that you need to show extra things like having more LORs (for example). Its weird because it says their class of 2016 avg. MCAT is a 27. Well which is it??

My MCAT is a 27, but since my pre-health advisor is slow at uploading letters, i don't know if the admissions committee will make their interview decision before they see my letters.
Kinda nervous, and I've emailed my advisor so many times to upload to VE. Ughh 🙁

Should I call NSU and ask them to wait for my letters?

I know LECOM also makes interview decisions without LORs either. Although both schools eventually will require it.

sci GPA: 3.73
overall GPA: 3.95

 

[darklabel]

So according to NSU-COM my application is ready for review. They don't require letters just yet, but I'm nervous because I saw the FAQ page. It says their average MCAT is a 28, and if you have less than that you need to show extra things like having more LORs (for example). Its weird because it says their class of 2016 avg. MCAT is a 27. Well which is it??

My MCAT is a 27, but since my pre-health advisor is slow at uploading letters, i don't know if the admissions committee will make their interview decision before they see my letters.
Kinda nervous, and I've emailed my advisor so many times to upload to VE. Ughh 🙁

Should I call NSU and ask them to wait for my letters?

I know LECOM also makes interview decisions without LORs either. Although both schools eventually will require it.

sci GPA: 3.73
overall GPA: 3.95

Your GPA more than makes up for the 27. Even then, as you said, c/o 2016 had an average of 27 and their cum/sciGPA was much lower than yours.

I think you'll be alright 😀

 

[NekoBeats]

I looked at their FAQ, it says that a 28 MCAT is recommended to be competitive- 27 is the average. IMO, you'll be fine with your GPA, so try not to stress too much 🙂

To answer your question, I would NOT ask NSU to wait for your letters. Just try to get them in ASAP and maybe they'll review everything together. Assuming the rest of your application is decent, I don't think that the lack of LOR's will hurt, especially since they are optional at this point anyway.

So according to NSU-COM my application is ready for review. They don't require letters just yet, but I'm nervous because I saw the FAQ page. It says their average MCAT is a 28, and if you have less than that you need to show extra things like having more LORs (for example). Its weird because it says their class of 2016 avg. MCAT is a 27. Well which is it??

My MCAT is a 27, but since my pre-health advisor is slow at uploading letters, i don't know if the admissions committee will make their interview decision before they see my letters.
Kinda nervous, and I've emailed my advisor so many times to upload to VE. Ughh 🙁

Should I call NSU and ask them to wait for my letters?

I know LECOM also makes interview decisions without LORs either. Although both schools eventually will require it.

sci GPA: 3.73
overall GPA: 3.95

 

[MrsHopeful]

Hey maybe you guys can help, I put in my application because I wanted it in early but I took the Mcat last year failed miserably but am retaking it July 13 should I call and tell them that? Or should I have waited to submit my secondary?

 

[darklabel]

Hey maybe you guys can help, I put in my application because I wanted it in early but I took the Mcat last year failed miserably but am retaking it July 13 should I call and tell them that? Or should I have waited to submit my secondary?

Did you indicate you're retaking? If so, they will put your file to the side and review it when your scores come.

 

[MrsHopeful]

I did when I first did application there was no where in secondary.

 

[3bamboo]

Why is everyone so excited about this school?
What are your top reasons for wanting to attend here?

 

[Yehoshua24]

I did when I first did application there was no where in secondary.

Putting it in the primary should be enough.

 

[icevermin]

What kind of research opportunities are available at this school?

Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I747 using Tapatalk 2

 

[Anicetus]

Why is everyone so excited about this school?
What are your top reasons for wanting to attend here?

It is one of the most aesthetically pleasing campuses for most.

 

[gobigorgohome22]

How do you check application status? I have submitted my secondary and recieved an email saying they have my LOR but I cant find anywhere that says my application is complete.

 

[eyebrowdoc]

hey guys did you get a financial asistance infromation from nova today cause I did







i dont know why tho

 

[psquared22]

hey guys did you get a financial asistance infromation from nova today cause i did







i dont know why tho

+1

 

[eyebrowdoc]

Hey guys how do we know the letter of rec went to the osteopathic schools and not some other schools (undergrad)at NOVA?

my email started out like this..

Thank you for your interest in Nova Southeastern University.
We are pleased to acknowledge today's receipt of the following document(s) for admission to Nova Southeastern University:

Letter of Reference
By applying to Nova Southeastern University , you have chosen a unique educational opportunity. NSU is an exciting place to study and a dynamic educational community.

If you have any questions about your application status, please feel free to contact the admissions office of your specific program by calling 1-800-541-6682 or locally at 954-262-7300. You may also contact your program at one of the following program links below


please help

 

[Bri1111]

Secondary submitted! Just waiting on LORs!

 

[NeuroLAX]

Hey guys how do we know the letter of rec went to the osteopathic schools and not some other schools (undergrad)at NOVA?

my email started out like this..

Thank you for your interest in Nova Southeastern University.
We are pleased to acknowledge today's receipt of the following document(s) for admission to Nova Southeastern University:

Letter of Reference
By applying to Nova Southeastern University , you have chosen a unique educational opportunity. NSU is an exciting place to study and a dynamic educational community.

If you have any questions about your application status, please feel free to contact the admissions office of your specific program by calling 1-800-541-6682 or locally at 954-262-7300. You may also contact your program at one of the following program links below


please help

Standard message received after sending letters. You can always call to verify if that will calm your nerves.

 

[eyebrowdoc]

Standard message received after sending letters. You can always call to verify if that will calm your nerves.

i did but was holding forever. is that the same message you guys received?

 

[NeuroLAX]

i did but was holding forever. is that the same message you guys received?

Sounds exactly the same as the one I received when I was applying.

 

[Bri1111]

Hey All,

Applying to Nova as well!

I already submitted my secondary a few days ago and am just waiting on LOR's. However, I just got a phone call from a Nova representative who said that based on my stats they were going to go ahead and send my application on to the "next phase in the application cycle" but that I would need to send in my LOR's and transcripts. I knew I would need to have my LOR's sent but I didn't realize we needed to send transcripts directly to the school...? Has anyone else gotten a similar call or found any information saying we need to send our transcripts directly to Nova? I submitted my transcripts to AACOMAS and they were received in May.