Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

TCM1: I'm talking about DREXEL, which seems like a decent school. though not everyone is made for Drexel (and I'm starting to think I'm one of them). I'm currently trying to get an extension on my Drexel acceptance and wait for the status of other schools. From my own investigation, it SEEMS like they're accepting all of these students (at least 120) and pushing them through the program like a herd and whoevers left standing can take the NCLEX. My statements are subjective because I've never attended drexel. I've just heard one to many -ve things. For further investigation I suggest going to their facebook page. It has some insight from current and past students. Good Luck.

Drexel ACE Nursing 08-09

See, I came from that page, and decided that they are not reliable sources. They can't seem to read and answer a simple question, even if it's rephrased to be more direct. The group title also mentions those "surviving" the program, so I'm under the impression that they're not doing so well.

Regardless, I've gotten answers to questions here about the program. I don't intend to be part of those that fail/drop out. I think a good portion of people are those that don't really know what nursing school entails (I've read these forums for a bit). I haven't seen Drexel's requirements to be any different from other programs (from reading these forums).

I am not under the impression that it's easy. I also believe Drexel's administration is poor. BUT, I think it's doable, as plenty of people (most, actually) _do_ graduate from the program. I don't think it is a program for people that want to be spoon-fed. I hope to post more once I start and graduate, though!

Loner: I totally feel where your coming from. I was a bit discouraged after reading other people's posts and such but then I thought about it. I feel like I am cut from a different cloth than alot of people. If you are used to carrying heavy/difficult course loans and working under pressure & time constraints, I don't think you will have a problem. I paid my deposit and will begin in September and I too, do not plan on being one of those dropping/failing out. Its just not an option for me. I look forward to meeting you and making it through until graduation!

One thing I worry about the Drexel program is GPA. I'm sure I can pass the program but at what cost? I plan to become a NP and it would be great to have a competitive GPA. To each his/her own.

Will you have alot of other comittments during the 11 mos? I think you can manage if your primary focus is school. I want to apply for the NP track, but I was confused at somthing. I know that you can apply in the 3rd quarter and take core classes after receiving licensure. But if you have to get a certain number of full-time work before starting the other classes, do they hold your spot until you complete them? How does that work?

I plan on applying to the Drexel Ace Program for Fall 2010. My question is this, is it possible to get student loans to cover the salary I am currently making in order to quit and go to school.
Thanks for any info!

You can get student loans to cover school tuition and estimated living expenses....

I recently deferred my admission from Spring to Fall of 09'~

I was also wondering if I dont have all my pre reqs complete (Microbiology, Chemsitry, Anatomy) if its even worth to apply early at this point. My undergraduate GPA is good (3.6) but not sure what they look at. I plan to start my pre reqs this summer at a community college.

You can apply to the program w/o all your pre reqs being complete. I did and was accepted. However, they must be completed prior to entering the program. They will evaluate your transcripts and send you the courses that are still pending. You can always apply and if accepted, defer your acceptance.