All FSCJ Spring 2013 Hopefuls

ArrowRN, BSN, RN · Sep 5, 2012

I got it! Thanks so much! :)
I had an application from way back when (when FSCJ was FCCJ), but I can't find it. Not that I could've used that one anyway.
Now I have bigger worries... I submitted my readmission form and residency affidavit today (since I haven't been an FSCJ since 2009--when I transferred), and they told me to go ahead and send my FSU transcripts in. PROBLEM IS... it may take 3-4 weeks to update my FSCJ student record/transcript with the classes I took at FSU (meaning Sociology)... which is what we have to turn in with our application. I really hope FSCJ can do it quicker than that... it would be a 12 point blow to my GPA score.

On the application you have to list all schools attended and bring in the transcripts from each school. IF you have not already, Get another copy of your FSU transcript and your old FSCJ transcript plus anything else you need and take it in with your nursing application BY HAND DIRECTLY to the FSCJ Nursing department and ask. Since its an independant application, they will still accept it and for admission purposes it should not affect your admission to the Nursing Program. Once they can see an application has been made to FSCJ, they(The nursing dept.) do not need to wait for a transfer of credit to process your application ,all they need is proof that the courses were taken. Try it, worse case is they will say wait, best case they will take your application with no problem. If I am wrong let me know, but I'm pretty sure that is how it works...FSCJ is much more user friendly than most other state colleges I've applied to.

DTW90 · Sep 5, 2012

On the application you have to list all schools attended and bring in the transcripts from each school. IF you have not already, Get another copy of your FSU transcript and your old FSCJ transcript plus anything else you need and take it in with your nursing application BY HAND DIRECTLY to the FSCJ Nursing department and ask. Since its an independant application, they will still accept it and for admission purposes it should not affect your admission to the Nursing Program. Once they can see an application has been made to FSCJ, they(The nursing dept.) do not need to wait for a transfer of credit to process your application ,all they need is proof that the courses were taken. Try it, worse case is they will say wait, best case they will take your application with no problem. If I am wrong let me know, but I'm pretty sure that is how it works...FSCJ is much more user friendly than most other state colleges I've applied to.

Thanks for the advice man-nurse2b. I was worried after reading threads from previous years and some other applicants had the same issue I'm having and we all know how FSCJ can drag their feet on certain things. Not to mention, the nursing application says we're responsible for having all of our classes from each school on the FSCJ transcript.

I will look more into this...

ArrowRN, BSN, RN · Sep 5, 2012

Thanks for the advice man-nurse2b. I was worried after reading threads from previous years and some other applicants had the same issue I'm having and we all know how FSCJ can drag their feet on certain things. Not to mention, the nursing application says we're responsible for having all of our classes from each school on the FSCJ transcript.
I will look more into this...

Yeah I don't wait for things to happen , I make things happen. If something is wrong, bet $100 they will see my face at the office next morning buggin them and if the clerk can't fix it, I ask who do I need to talk to to fix it...lol Things like transfers of credit is really someone being lazy to just push a button on a computer :rotfl: They don't have to evaluate anything, the entire Florida Public School College credit system is computerized. Most people who have problems are transferring from private institutions...they might have to push 2 buttons on the computer to get those transferred.:rotfl:

Flnolegirl · Sep 5, 2012

@Salori07,

We are right down the street from one another. Just let me know when you want to meet up.

katsoares · Sep 5, 2012

Yeah I don't wait for things to happen , I make things happen. If something is wrong, bet $100 they will see my face at the office next morning buggin them and if the clerk can't fix it, I ask who do I need to talk to to fix it...lol Things like transfers of credit is really someone being lazy to just push a button on a computer :rotfl: They don't have to evaluate anything, the entire Florida Public School College credit system is computerized. Most people who have problems are transferring from private institutions...they might have to push 2 buttons on the computer to get those transferred.:rotfl:

I totally agree. I teach Criminal Justice at a local college and my students constantly complain about the system. I try to teach them if they want things done, they need to go and demand it to be done and not rely on someone else. Unfortunately today the majority of the workforce does the bare min to get by. It is a generation of " give me, give me" unless your parents taught you something different. Sometimes being a pest is the only way to get people to move. Good luck.

salori07 · Sep 6, 2012

@Salori07,We are right down the street from one another. Just let me know when you want to meet up.

Saldridge I'm usually off on Tuesdays and Thursdays ,we can meet at the campus...my email [email protected].

DTW90 · Sep 7, 2012

Just to update everyone on the transcript situation...

I was worrying for nothing. I called FSU on Wednesday afternoon and had them send my transcripts to FSCJ. I look on Connections today (Friday), and it's already been updated!

So I guess they only drag their feet when they want to...

Also, I mentioned earlier that I was wondering how FSCJ evaluates +/- grades because I had an A- in Sociology at FSU. Well, it shows as an A on Connections. So anyone who is planning on transferring or applying to FSCJ who went to a larger university that graded on this scale, you probably won't have anything to worry about.

Anywho... I take my NAT at 9:00 in the morning tomorrow and I've been practicing my speed like a mad-woman. :banghead:

salori07 · Sep 7, 2012

Just to update everyone on the transcript situation...I was worrying for nothing. I called FSU on Wednesday afternoon and had them send my transcripts to FSCJ. I look on Connections today (Friday), and it's already beenupdated!So I guess they only drag their feet when they want to...Also, I mentioned earlier that I was wondering how FSCJ evaluates +/- grades because I had an A- in Sociology at FSU. Well, it shows as an A on Connections. So anyone who is planning on transferring or applying to FSCJ who went to a larger university that graded on this scale, you probably won't have anything to worry about.Anywho... I take my NAT at 9:00 in the morning tomorrow and I've been practicing my speed like a mad-woman.

Hello DTW90 I'm happy everything seems to be working out for you, I wish you all the best of luck tomorrow. Stay positive and relax you'll do great, good luck to you, let me how it was, Chao.

katsoares · Sep 8, 2012

Heading out for my CPR certification class. One more thing scratched off the list.

justthe4ofus · Sep 9, 2012

DTW90 - How did you do on the NAT?

DTW90 · Sep 9, 2012

DTW90 - How did you do on the NAT?

Hi justthe4ofus -- I did really well! My scores:

Academic Aptitude: 72

Reading Comprehension: 31

Information in the Natural Sciences: 64

Total: 167 x 0.64 = 106.88

Plus my 106 prerequisite points put me at 212.88 for my nursing application.

mandasue · Sep 9, 2012

NICE DTW90!! I am applying with 206.4. If I don't make it this term then hopefully an A in micro will get me in for next term (but I am crossing my fingers for this one!!).