Applied or accepted to Drexel ACE BSN Spring 2012?

klinden1 · May 7, 2011

hey guys,

congrats on getting accepted. I just applied today for the program beginning spring 2012. I know that it is past the deadline but I am hoping I can still get in.. I recently came across the program after the deadline and can't believe how easy Drexel's application process is. For all you guys who got in, do you think I still have a chance applying after the deadline? ALso, do you guys mind sharing your stats with me? I'm so nervous!Thank you!!

francine470, BSN · May 8, 2011

I cant seem to find the deadline for application on their website for spring 2012

msnee · May 8, 2011

hello!!

for those who got accepted, do you guys mind telling what your gpa was? extracurricular activities? experience? pre-req grades?

im an anxious hopeful as well !!

thank you!!

Tillytiffin · May 9, 2011

francine470 - the deadlines are listed on the "learn more" page of the ACE site. its on the right hand side under "fast facts" APPLICATION DEADLINES:April 15 for Spring, Oct 15 for Fall.

Klinden1 - I don't know if they consider late applications. But the receptionist in the nursing department is always helpful and candid when I call, I'm sure they can let you know that. as far as my stats, I applied in January 2011 and got notication at the end of April. My GPA from my previous (Business) degree is 3.5 and my GPA on my pre-reqs is 3.8 - I had all A's in the sciences. I still haven't completed Ethics though. No extra-curricular activites, no medical experience. From what I've read, they go mostly by grades. Hope this helps...

jlynnb · May 11, 2011

Hey guys!

Congrats to those who have been accepted for Spring 2012! Does anyone know when they will be sending orientation information? I will be visiting the campus this friday (5/13) so hopefully I will get some answers!

Tillytiffin · May 12, 2011

jlynnb, I'm also looking to plan a campus visit. They had a slot open for a nursing department visit on 5/23 at 10am for accepted students. I thought that was the soonest session. So I may go then. One of the things I'm most concerned about is finding out the schedule. I wonder how long the days are. is it like 3 days of class and 2 days of clinicals? do we have quarters that have any days off? Can you share any info that you get during your visit?

gouranga · May 12, 2011

jlynnb, I'm also looking to plan a campus visit. They had a slot open for a nursing department visit on 5/23 at 10am for accepted students. I thought that was the soonest session. So I may go then. One of the things I'm most concerned about is finding out the schedule. I wonder how long the days are. is it like 3 days of class and 2 days of clinicals? do we have quarters that have any days off? Can you share any info that you get during your visit?

I read somewhere that there are two days of classes from about 8am to 5pm and three days of clinicals. I can't remember the source, but I'll post it as soon as I do.

Also, if you click here, you can see the academic calendar for accelerated programs. Where it says "type," uncheck "quarter" and check "accelerated courses."

jlynnb · May 12, 2011

@ Tillytiffin

I will absolutely share any info I get. I know Drexel's Program is divided into 4 quarters (10 weeks each and each quarter is followed by 1 week off) I wish I could go on the 23rd- but I'll be away that week. Please let me know if you find any importmant info as well! I have also been accepted to Marymount's ABSN program (16months), Drexel was my first choice but I can't imagine completing 88 credits in 11 months now...I am going to visit both schools before I make a decision.

Tillytiffin · May 12, 2011

thanks for the info lostinthesauce, I think I saw that schedule on another ACE trhead. I was just wondering if they've changed it. But as a guidline, thats helpful.

jlynnb - I will def share any pertinant info I find during my visit. I too am deciding between schools (West Chester is my other) so I hope this visit sheds more light on the subject for me. This site has helped tremendously as well.

gouranga · May 17, 2011

Does anyone know how Drexel decides who they accept? Other schools seem to require GRE scores, essays, recommendations, the works. Drexel barely asks for anything.

Ardneth · May 17, 2011

Drexel is pretty much strictly GPA. That's why their drop rate is slightly higher than other schools.

Tillytiffin · May 18, 2011

re: text books for ACE, I read that they use e-books now, is that for all classes or just some? I think this is a recent change so I havn't found much info on other threads. I also read on the Facebook - ACE accepted students page, that students get an ipod touch in the Informatics class first quarter. Should we have a laptop/ipad/e-reader as well?