Calling all SOUTHWEST Tennessee Community College Fall 2011 Hopefuls!!!

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Memphish

41 Posts

@grpman: I haven't dealt with Mrs. **** directly, but that sounds like the usual experience with Southwest. I had to send my HS transcripts 3 times in the last year despite the fact I received a Criminal Justice degree from Southwest 10 years ago.

@girlshunt2: I found that thread and bought most of the books recommended as opposed to the list provided by SW. Buying the books in between semesters seems to be a great idea. So far I have bought 6 books and only spent $150. It takes a little time scouring the internet, but cheap books are out there.

As for the cpr, drug screen, etc., you have at least until the semester starts to have everything complete from what I have heard.

girlshunt2

53 Posts

Cool. That's a little relief knowing I have a little time to get everything paid... I'm still a little hesitant to buy books though... Think I'm gonna wait on my phone call (fingers crossed). One more day down... just a few more to go! Nerves suck!

scifihippie

92 Posts

Specializes in ICU.

Losing transcripts is a common occurance there at Southwest. I had the same thing happen to me and was forced to pay overnight fees from three different places to get duplicates sent in time. They required the official copies. It was a PITA.

And I see that it has been edited out, but I have one guess who the lady who called was. She's rather unpleasant, so get used to it. During orientation she was rude and abrupt with everyone.

I would wait about books until you get the book list. They change books sometimes. I know our OB book and the Mental Health book changed within the last year. Just wait until you know what the official texts will be.

Memphish

41 Posts

@scifi - I considered that when looking at books, but figured it was worth the gamble. For instance, I found the Foundations book online for $9. I figured was case scenario I lose $100, best case I save $500.

Memphish

41 Posts

This should be the week to hear something. Good luck to all.

girlshunt2

53 Posts

We'll hear something THIS week?! So today is the 14th... and the board is supposed to have met today... think they'll call us this week?? That fast?! I hope so-If you get a call you better get on here and say something immediately!!!! OMG Come on phone call!! No whammies!!! eeek

Memphish

41 Posts

My optimism isn't based on anything other than the time line from application deadline to notification last fall. It was less than a month. Our notice may be a little slower if they factor summer break into the equation of advanced notice.

Being that a uniformed index score is used for ranking, there shouldn't be too much deliberation involved in selection.

girlshunt2

53 Posts

I agreed. It shouldn't be that difficult to rank the index scores and take the first 60. I read on a thread from last year's fall app class, that someone received notification March 28th.

Memphish

41 Posts

March 28? You and your research are raining on my optimistic parade. :)

girlshunt2

53 Posts

Lol, sorry! ... Its just a few days away~!

tonmcgwn1

7 Posts

I was Accepted in the Summer I fast track program. I got my call yesterday @ 1:30pm. The deadline for the LPN fast track deadline was also Feb 1st. So good luck to everyone. If you have not yet, you will recieve your phone call soon. I am sooo....Happy right now!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

grpman

172 Posts

Well, it looks as if we've waited long enough. I'm ready for the phone call. I usually don't answer the calls I don't recognize, but lately I've been accepting calls from people I hate talking to so I don't miss "the phone call." Yep, I'm ready to return to my normal ways. Good luck everyone.

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