Aria School of Nursing September 2012

U.S.A. Pennsylvania

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Hi all, I'm new to this site (just joined today). But I've been lurking for a few weeks. I'm applying for the Aria Health SON and would love to meet others who are applying for the September 2012 academic year.

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I am new to this site and I am happy to find a lot of insightful information! I too am planning on applying to Aria for Jan 2013. I understand that they require a 2.85 GPA. I have almost all of my prerequisites completed with the exception of A&P II which I am registered to take in the fall. My question is with regard to the gpa of 2.85... does that apply to the prerequisites that tranfer into the program? Any other helpful info would be greatly appreciated too. Also, congratulations to all that have been accepted to the program..you must all be so thrilled.. it took a lot of hard work for you all to get this far..keep up the good work!

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@ Ayanna, it's like on 'glossy' cardstock. I got it at the open house, and Julie gave me another one at the interview. It's basically our curriculum calendar but on the back it has the academic calendar and all the school staff.

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Oh I didn't make it to open house or have an interview.

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Hi heathersophia and welcome! I'm not 100% sure of your question as I would assume so, but they can look at certain things on a case by case basis. I would definitely call the school and ask when the next open house is or see if you can speak to admissions! Best of Luck:)

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@ Ayanna, check out this link, even though the data says 2009, on my calendar it says the same thing, but it has 2010 consumer data. Financial Aid

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Hopefully that's true, because that has become one of my concerns. I was actually hoping the school still has the loan forgiveness program.

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@ Ayanna,

I was hoping to learn more about the loan forgiveness program also. Wouldn't that be nice if they still offered that?!

@Simply,

I remember the glossy cardstock from the open house, and saw that 100% job placement as well! I am REALLY hoping that hasn't changed much since 2010.

@ Heathersophia,

They take your gpa from any school that you previously attend and take your prerequisites. They require your transcript from each school that you have gone to so they are able to calculate your gpa. Good luck with your application! :)

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@ Philliesgirl and Ayanna, I am in 100% agreement with you both. Job placement is VERY important, but the school does have some wonderful affiliations. I look at this as a two year job interview, I plan to go to clinicals as if my rent/mortgage is on the line. Out attitude is very important. I'm wrapping my faith around me like a cloak and knowing in my heart that there will be a job after graduating with that BSN and am accepting no less.

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Hi simplyblessed!

Thanks for the info..I understand that they are in the process of moving so once they are settled in there will be another info session:)

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When I compare the amount of clinical hours to other schools I considered in CA, NJ, and PA, Aria blows the competition away (both from ADN and BSN programs). Maybe thats why job placement has been 100% in the past. If you think about it, most BSN programs don't offer more clinical hours, just more management classes. Training new grads is a big expense. If we already have more clinical training, we have a huge advantage. Plus it sounds like many of us will be pursuing our BSN right away, that also makes us more marketable.

I also hope they still have a loan forgiveness program and 100% job placement when we graduate. I have way too much debt already, and it would be a huge help!

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Hey ladies! Has anyone gotten the next packet in the mail yet? Probably not, but just curious. I got mail from financial aid that just has some information on it but thats it. I'm so anxious to do everything thats next like the vaccinations and such, but I guess we should really wait until we have all of that written down on paper for us. Also, I was hoping to find out more about a loan forgiveness program as well. That would be great for all of us!

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Hey Everyone! I was just going to ask too if anyone else has received the next packet...hope its soon! Also just wanted to add that I was previously in a BSN program that only had about half the clinical hours Aria offers. I am so excited to be loaded with clinical haha it is such a rush

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