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

[gocatgo]

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^^ Ah, the Pharm exam, right? Memories...
Good luck to you and the M2s !

 

[NeuroLAX]

^^ Ah, the Pharm exam, right? Memories...
Good luck to you and the M2s !

Hah, yes... it was the pharm exam. It could have been a lot worse. And thanks! Hope you're doing well on clerkships.

 

[geh926]

So what's the final word on listing Shadowing as a volunteer experience?

Did you include it or no?

I tried to call and ask but got a voicemail both times.

Also, sorry this is the first secondary I've completed but do we submit letters on Interfolio electronically or by mail delivery?

 

[PediDoc12]

So what's the final word on listing Shadowing as a volunteer experience?

Did you include it or no?

I tried to call and ask but got a voicemail both times.

I have seen other applications consider it as volunteering so I included it. But I also worked with the physician on more than shadowing so I put what else I did with her also.

 

[wannabeadoc2]

So what's the final word on listing Shadowing as a volunteer experience?

Did you include it or no?

I tried to call and ask but got a voicemail both times.

Also, sorry this is the first secondary I've completed but do we submit letters on Interfolio electronically or by mail delivery?

The bolded. When you log on to Interfolio you should see a link that says something like send uploaded documents. Click on that and then type in the schools name in the to box. It costs $6 per transmission but they get it right away.

 

[novafan3000]

I had my LOR's sent by my premed advisor the day before I was verified (they have not been released to nova yet). Did anyone else do this and how did it affect your app status at nova or any other school?

 

[icevermin]

I submitted my app today but I don't have a phone. Is this bad? I lost my phone at Six Flags yesterday...

 

[meetmymuse]

My impression is that they just use the phone call as a courtesy, to let you know everything is in order/answer any questions. If you're worried about it, though, maybe call them and let them know a different number to reach you? They called within a day of submitting, fwiw.

 

[icevermin]

I literally don't have a number I can call anybody with

 

[asanch]

I literally don't have a number I can call anybody with

It was just a "courtesy call." If they need you, they'll email you.

 

[HeronsBeak]

Letters in here, still missing one science professor, hopefully that'll come soon, then all complete. Good luck everyone, the waiting game begins.

 

[Itsnotatumah]

Anyone else receive an email with a WebSTAR PIN to activate an NSU email account?

 

[Yehoshua24]

Anyone else receive an email with a WebSTAR PIN to activate an NSU email account?

Not here.

 

[CanePreMed]

Anyone else receive an email with a WebSTAR PIN to activate an NSU email account?

Me neither. Sounds promising though, lol.

 

[Itsnotatumah]

Right? No need to interview... Here's your new student email 🙂

 

[saxofoonie]

Est. Room, Board, Books & Living Costs: $41,172/year

Is that accurate?

No way, where did those numbers come from? Isn't tuition alone about 40k?

 

[NeuroLAX]

No way, where did those numbers come from? Isn't tuition alone about 40k?

Yes tuition is about 40k. Overall the estimated COA is an overestimate. Different people have different budgets. Some people have families to support.

 

[sudo]

What did you guys put for "level of responsibility" under employment? Seems like it's implying leadership qualities....nevertheless, how did you all format this part?

Sent from my SPH-L720

 

[novafan3000]

What did you guys put for "level of responsibility" under employment? Seems like it's implying leadership qualities....nevertheless, how did you all format this part?

Sent from my SPH-L720

copy and paste description from resume. those are responsibilities in my opinion, level is more subjective let them determine

 

[TwinsFan]

Does anyone know when the first II's go out?

Last year it was early August

 

[darklabel]

Last year it was early August

Yup, once classes start the II's will be "pouring" out.

 

[sudo]

Ugh...2000 character limit for medical experience 2ndary question -_-

Sent from my SPH-L720

 

[ChineseKid]

^ wait what?
NOVA have a 2nd essay question?

 

[Anicetus]

Yup, once classes start the II's will be "pouring" out.

Since when do interview invites actually POUR out? Haha, unless everyone that turned in a secondary gets an interview I feel like they "trickle" out.

 

[darklabel]

Since when do interview invites actually POUR out? Haha, unless everyone that turned in a secondary gets an interview I feel like they "trickle" out.

Well I did put it in quotations 😛

But we'll see how it goes. Sending the application early also has the fact that if I don't get an early II that they likely passed over my app.

 

[Hockeymonkey605]

if your aacomas is verified before you get your mcat score will they still send it to schools and can you still get a secondary? Or do they send it after they receive your score?

 

[darklabel]

if your aacomas is verified before you get your mcat score will they still send it to schools and can you still get a secondary? Or do they send it after they receive your score?

I believe they will send you a secondary but your app will be put on hold until your scores are released.

 

[Hockeymonkey605]

Thank you. Also, I don't know if I missed it but I haven't seen anyone post the prompt for this secondary. And, does anyone know if nova gives any scholarships to any entering students?

 

[sudo]

Should I bother rushing to turn this secondary in if my physician LOR won't be submitted for another 2 weeks?

Sent from my SPH-L720

 

[NontradCA]

Nova has its CO 2017 stats up : 3.49/3.4/28 for those who care.

 

[NekoBeats]

Nova has its CO 2017 stats up : 3.49/3.4/28 for those who care.

Oh wow, stats went up from last year

 

[NontradCA]

Oh wow, stats went up from last year

Not significantly.

 

[NekoBeats]

Not significantly.

Agreed. But they still went up lol.

 

[Walter H White]

Agreed. But they still went up lol.

By how much exactly?

 

[Postictal Raiden]

By how much exactly?

it was mainly the mcat. it went up by 1 point from 27.

 

[novafan3000]

Got the complete courtesy call today. But they said they havent received my letter packet from my premed advisor yet which was submitted by interfolio almost 2 weeks ago. I got a conf. email from interfolio listing all the schools it was sent to. Anyone else have an issue with this? I had them sent prior yo my secondary right after my app was "verified." Thanks! #1 choice good luck everybody!

 

[darklabel]

Nova has its CO 2017 stats up : 3.49/3.4/28 for those who care.

Definitely higher than I thought and the MCAT moved one point...

I wonder if 29 will be the average this year...

 

[Ravizzle]

Definitely higher than I thought and the MCAT moved one point...

I wonder if 29 will be the average this year...

I think it will stay around 28.

 

[circulus vitios]

Does Nova e-mail once an application is considered complete? My documents were received 2 weeks ago but I still haven't received a notification of completeness.

 

[PediDoc12]

Does Nova e-mail once an application is considered complete? My documents were received 2 weeks ago but I still haven't received a notification of completeness.

They will call you to tell you it's complete and is under review.

 

[circulus vitios]

They will call you to tell you it's complete and is under review.

I guess I should contact them.

 

[yaiba48]

Yes I got a call from them today saying that they have received my app and it is ready for review.

 

[NekoBeats]

By how much exactly?

Class of 2016:
cGPA- 3.42
sGPA- 3.32
MCAT- 27

Class of 2017:
cGPA- 3.49
sGPA- 3.40
MCAT- 28

Basically just a little bit higher on all fronts.

If you guys are a little under avg, try not to worry too much about it. Remember it's an average- people were accepted with lower stats.

I think it will stay around 28.

+1, at least for a couple years.

 

[Ravizzle]

If you guys are under a little under avg, try not to worry too much about it. Remember it's an average- people were accepted with lower stats.

This

Sent from my Galaxy S4

 

[chacha89]

Just got the call and submitted my secondary without LOR yesterday! He said on the phone my application will be ready for review and when I mentioned that I haven't sent in any of my letters yet because I'm waiting on the D.O. letter he said not to worry too much because II's won't be until February/March. Did anyone else hear this?

 

[NeuroLAX]

Just got the call and submitted my secondary without LOR yesterday! He said on the phone my application will be ready for review and when I mentioned that I haven't sent in any of my letters yet because I'm waiting on the D.O. letter he said not to worry too much because II's won't be until February/March. Did anyone else hear this?

FYI He meant II's go out until February/March.

 

[asanch]

Just got the call and submitted my secondary without LOR yesterday! He said on the phone my application will be ready for review and when I mentioned that I haven't sent in any of my letters yet because I'm waiting on the D.O. letter he said not to worry too much because II's won't be until February/March. Did anyone else hear this?

February or march? Maybe UNTIL then, but no way that's when they start...

 

[maning]

Just submitted my Secondary App 🙂
Anyone knows when NOVA starts to give interview invites? I can't wait!!!

 

[darklabel]

Just submitted my Secondary App 🙂
Anyone knows when NOVA starts to give interview invites? I can't wait!!!

Usually early August.

 

[r0bbaa]

Just submitted my secondary today.
GPA: 3.8
MCAT (2010):27Q MCAT 2013:26 🙁