Practice 40 NSU dental school interview questions covering clinical reasoning, patient care philosophy, and ethical scenarios.
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Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
Your interviewers would like to understand the types of schools you are interested in enrolling in. Knowing where you are applying will help them better understand if Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine will meet your specific needs and educational desires or goals. These questions will also indicate whether they will be competing for you if you are a top candidate following the interview process.

Rachelle Enns is an interview coach and job search expert. She works with candidates to perform their best in employment, medical, and post-secondary admission interviews.
"I have applied to four other dental schools in this region. I have also applied to the LECOM School of Dental medicine and the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. My interest in Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine is strong because of your early introduction to direct patient care, the great rotations you offer your students, and your wide range of research opportunities for students."

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You can and should be transparent when answering this question, but avoid saying anything offensive about Nova Southeastern University's program. Pick out the number one reason you want to attend Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine, and focus on that as you answer this question to show your interviewers that their program is your top choice.

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