Located in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is highly regarded for its robust pre-professional tracks, particularly within its renowned Dr. Kiran C. Patel College of Osteopathic Medicine and the Halmos College of Arts and Sciences, which is home to premier marine biology programs. On campus, the student experience is defined by a diverse and collaborative community, a sunny South Florida lifestyle, and an active campus life featuring Division II athletics and over 150 clubs. What truly sets NSU apart is its distinctive Dual Admission program, which reserves qualified incoming freshmen a seat in one of NSU’s competitive graduate or professional programs, alongside unique undergraduate research opportunities at the world-class Guy Harvey Oceanographic Center.
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Nova Southeastern University accepts the Common Application. All Common App schools require the personal statement essay. Some schools also require supplemental essays — check the school's page on Common App for current prompts and word limits.
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