Calling all Southwest Tennessee Community College 2012 Fall Hopefuls

annae2012 · Apr 4, 2012

I agree this is making me crazy!!!

codyandmollymom · Apr 6, 2012

Hey Hopefuls, I was at Southwest today...wondering if I should register for classes this summer...to simply get out.....or accept at Baptist ($$$$$) or Memphis ($$$)! I am eligible for the Phi money is I complete this A.S. degree, and I only have two more classes to take...then it won't be so painful to transfer...AND...my buddy, (Ms. S aw) don't want to name-drop, was mortified...she said the committee had met...they have the list...and to her knowledge she has sent the rejection letters. She could not say if I was admitted, and I didn't ask...cause I like her so much. I guess this is good news, although, it doesn't feel very good at this moment...the waiting, planning and all around bull is putting me over the edge. This committee knows that students need to accept at other schools by next week....what are they waiting for!!!!! Good luck to everyone...and if anybody gets that call...post...post!!

codyandmollymom · Apr 6, 2012

Hey Hopefuls, I've just been going to the last comment first to see if there are any acceptances...so, I just got done reading the last couple of pages...for those of you with indexes on the edge..don't count yourselves out. My friend who started last fall said many...like 12...didn't accept, because they were going to other programs. They might not have an alternate list..but..she reports some folks were phoned as late as June...so they have some idea who they are going to phone, they can't possibly want a class that is not full to start...doesn't make sense! I was rejected in the spring because they couldn't find a transcript that they had the receipt for...so be diligent, and you have the chance to challenge them. I was apologized to...but, not admitted; yet they insisted I reapply for the fall. Who knows...when I challenged them about the spring admission...I was told, I only had a slightly competitive index, mine is 68.5. I think they do this simply because they can...and it is not fair. I have examined all the programs in the Memphis area...I really liked the program in Arkansas, East Arkansas Community College..it is in Forrest City..about 30 minutes from the bridge. Their deadline date is May 1st...it isn't too expensive even out of state...not much more than SW...so, for those of you who are afraid SW isn't going to be an answer for you...don't waste time...apply across the bridge and figure out a car-pool. I really wished I had done so...I'd be one year ahead of myself at this point! Anyone with a 55 index can do well in any of these programs...it is just a number...and 95% of us will get the work done and pass regardless whether we had a 70, 62, or 58...keep me posted...and those of you who think you didn't get in...it ain't over till the fat-bald-guy who wears dresses and gym shoes sings!!!!

futureRNMena · Apr 6, 2012

Okay the thing only I got from this is that waiting til June ruins my chances to get scholarship apps in by May as I have to have been accepted to apply which SUCKs. Even the one from my employer....

futureRNMena · Apr 6, 2012

I thought Memphis apps waited until June.... Never heard that from SW apps....

codyandmollymom · Apr 6, 2012

That's now exactly what I meant...I think SW will call this month, hopefully, this week. My point was...for Fall 2011 class, according to someone I trust...some students were phoned as late as June...having been rejected. In my mind this means...others who were admitted...chose to not attend SW. Because all these schools do this # game...they leave such a little window for acceptance...they scramble in the end. It really sucks when you are applying for scholarship because you have to be IN to be eligible...I feel for you. What makes me wild...is...for both Baptist and Memphis...I knew within three weeks...Memphis's app. was due Feb. 15...I knew March 5...and they were kind enough to not only phone...but, send a letter; Baptist sort of has a more open policy...their app. close date is May 1...but they do a rolling admission...so I knew within 2 weeks...which is so much better, Each of these schools financial aid departments contacted me..made sure the FASFA was up to date...explained HOPE scholarship in detail for the non-traditional student..etc...and basically gave me an estimated figure for tuition...so I could make an informed choice. Why SW waits is beyond me...My advice would be apply for everything...hopefully, we will hear soon. I would take the scholarship criteria to admissions @ SW...(where Dr. Tosh) is in charge, be charming...and ask for advice on completing the process, since you haven't heard to date. I bet you find out immediately...and I really hope it is good news. That's what I would do...these programs aren't cheap...and they know it!

olivia91 · Apr 7, 2012

I've always heard they call on the first or last day of the week and since this last week was a short week maybe that means they'll call Monday for us to sign our package on Friday.. I'm probably being too hopeful.

Dawn2012 · Apr 7, 2012

That is what I have been thinking too.

SheriWood · Apr 7, 2012

Maybe they're waiting till next week because thats when registration starts... Just a guess

olivia91 · Apr 7, 2012

Or maybe they're waiting for all the other colleges deadlines to pass so they can get all the students I hope your right about the registration!

40 year old freshman · Apr 8, 2012

If they go strictly by index scores, we should have been notified awhile back. I did my index score in about 20 seconds, without the use of a calculator. I haven't had any problems with any of my instructors, but anything involving the administration department has been one headache after another. I wish I could have gone to Northwest in Southaven.

futureRNMena · Apr 9, 2012

Awhile back? How so when it clearly states April as the notification month? I wish everyone the best of luck but all this speculation is nerve wrecking and annoying.