Charles Drew University ELMSN FAll 2013

U.S.A. California

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I plan on applying the Charles Drew's Entry Level MSN program. I am currently at SFSU in a post bac pre nursing program. I will be finish with the program and my pre req's in May. Has anyone else already applied or preparing to apply? Also, any individuals currently in the program that would't mind sharing a couple of things about the school. EX: typical day, clinical sites, and what CDU typically looks for when selecting nursing students?

Thanks!

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This school is the most disorganized I have found! I am sure you have experienced a similar issue with the following (and hopefully this can help future applicants): No portal to check the status of your application when the other schools I have applied to provide you with a login info to check date/status of application process, voicemail and emails not returned, and the worst: no one EVER pick up the phone. I receive the same random emails listing documentations that were needed when I had sent a whole packet via certified mail. The signature of the person handling the application states something like "I am here to help you gather the documents and make the process smooth", ok, that was a lie because of all of the aforementioned issues.

Well, I got that out of the system. Other than that, the school is accredited. I have worked with a nurse from the first graduating class and several of my classmates started the program last year. Same chorus: drama amongst students and a VERY SELF STUDY oriented style. If you are not used to take online classes, be prepared. Not that the school offers online course, there is a LOT of self study.

I heard we won't know our status until 2 weeks prior to an interview if you have been accepted. Study the TEAS in the meanwhile because it will be given during the "interview".

I am still waiting to hear from them for either rejection or acceptance.

I am not applying but my boyfriend is. No one ever mentioned an interview! If you are accepted, why would the school ask for an interview after the fact?

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I applied for the Fall 2013 class as well. Haven't heard anything and submitted everything in last month. Anybody else hear from them? Somebody did get back to me awhile ago and mentioned we should hear by July. But I didn't hear anything about an interview or taking the TEAS.

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Yes there is an interview and I head it is a long day. My friend who is in the program was interviewed and had to take the TEAS. I also read in threads from previous Drew applicants, here are a couple of quotes I came across:

" For anyone who went to the interview day yesterday (7/12) we have to be dressed professionally next week when we take the TEAS because we'll be meeting w/----- after."

"my interview was okay. it was really quick as we were crunch for time. i was asked the same questions that i answered on the interview questionnaire. my file was reviewed; i had all the requirements. i didn't get warm and fuzzy feelings which is what i wanted. i think i am a strong candidate--good grades, good letters of rec, met the gre requirements. i still have to take the teas (computer issues the day of the interview)"

From Charles Drew Website:

" Additionally, all candidates must be available for an in-person interview (or a phone interview if the candidate is out-of-state). The number of students admitted and enrolled every year is determined by approved enrollment levels as well as the capacity of the University and each academic department. "

In regards to TEAS V, it is a must for any nursing program, at least the legitimate ones. Same concept as taking LSAT for law school or MCAT for med school (but not the same as GRE which is optional for some Master programs).

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Thanks for the reply "waitingfor".

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Yes there is an interview and I head it is a long day. My friend who is in the program was interviewed and had to take the TEAS. I also read in threads from previous Drew applicants, here are a couple of quotes I came across:

" For anyone who went to the interview day yesterday (7/12) we have to be dressed professionally next week when we take the TEAS because we'll be meeting w/----- after."

"my interview was okay. it was really quick as we were crunch for time. i was asked the same questions that i answered on the interview questionnaire. my file was reviewed; i had all the requirements. i didn't get warm and fuzzy feelings which is what i wanted. i think i am a strong candidate--good grades, good letters of rec, met the gre requirements. i still have to take the teas (computer issues the day of the interview)"

From Charles Drew Website:

" Additionally, all candidates must be available for an in-person interview (or a phone interview if the candidate is out-of-state). The number of students admitted and enrolled every year is determined by approved enrollment levels as well as the capacity of the University and each academic department. "

In regards to TEAS V, it is a must for any nursing program, at least the legitimate ones. Same concept as taking LSAT for law school or MCAT for med school (but not the same as GRE which is optional for some Master programs).

Well good thing I'm not applying to that school! All that subterfuge about the application process AND no one answers the phone. I'm applying to programs that are up front about about requirements and expectations.

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I agree CJ_Shima. I hesitated applying with this school. It is going to be my last resort if I don't get in to the other schools. I would rather start a program than waste another year re-applying. At least, this school is accredited.

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Anybody hear anything?

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My bf just received a confirmation acceptance email. There is no mention of further interviews or TEAS testing in the email he received. Orientation is in the middle of August and school starts the week following.

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Congratulations! That's awesome cj_shima!!

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Thanks, it's my boyfriend's acceptance though. I applying to schools for the fall 2014 cohort.

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You mentioned your boyfriend knew back in May that he was accepted already. How was that conveyed? I mean did they tell him already back then?

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He called them and a representative said he was accepted, but nothing is really official until you receive written confirmation. Then, I read on this thread that applicants had to take the TEAS and do an interview, so I wasn't sure that his phone call really meant anything. However, based on the acceptance email that he received there will be no additional requirements like that so I think once applicants receive the confirmation email, it's all good.

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