Drexel Ace Fall 2014

[JerseyGirl87]

Hello everyone! JerseyGirl87 here. Is there anyone else out there planning on applying to the Drexel ACE Nursing program for Fall 2014?? I know it's still fairly early - applications aren't due for another six months or so, but I'm still hoping to find some fellow applicants (**fingers crossed**)

A little about me for those of you who may be curious, I'm 25, currently active duty military (deployed at the moment), and have had an interest in the ACE program for a few years. My ultimate goal os to become a Nurse Anesthetist.

Now that I've got less than a year and a half remaining on my military contract, it's time to start planning for what's next. I will be honest in saying that although I've had an interest in the program for quite some time, I am a procrastinator by nature and have not been very diligent in getting my pre-requisites completed. Part of it has been procrastination, and part of it has been a lack of time energy due to military and volunteer obligations, and other personal activities. So anyways, now I'm buckling down on getting my degree and other pre-requisites completed, with a goal of having them all completed by the application deadline - I know that this is not a requirement, but I'd like to give myself the most competitive edge possible in what seems every year to be such an enormous pool of applicants. With just over six moths to spare, it will be difficult (especially during a deployment), but I'm determined to get it done.

Here's a rundown of my progress, I encourage you to share yours as well...

Bachelors Degree - In Progress

-BA in Liberal Studies from Thomas Edison State College

-16 Semester Hours Remaining

-Remaining courses in progress and to be completed on June 22nd 2013; Expect to graduate in September 2013

Pre-requisites

-English Composition (3) - Completed (William Paterson University)

-English Literature (3) - Completed (William Paterson University)

-Chemistry (4) - To be Completed in July 1st-September 1st 2013 (Rio Salado College)

-Sociology (3) - To be Completed via CLEP Exam (GREAT CLEP study resource: InstantCert)

-Introductory Psychology (3) To be Completed via CLEP Exam (Received a C- freshman yr.)

-Developmental Psychology (3) - Completed (West Virginia University)

-A&P I (4) - To be Completed April 1st-June 22nd 2013 (Thomas Edison State College)

-A&P II (4) - To be Completed July 1st-September 22nd 2013 (Thomas Edison State College)

-Microbiology (4) - To be Completed July 1st-October 1st 2013 (Rio Salado College)

-Ethics (3) - To be Completed via DSST/DANTES Exam

-Computer Applications (3) - Completed (Thomas Edison State College)

-Statistics (3) - To be completed via DSST/DANTES Exam

-Human Nutrition (4) - To be completed July 1st-September 1st 2013

**Drexel's Human Nutrition Requirement is only 3 semester hours**

44 credits in 6 months. Quite a task. But I figure if I can't pull it off, then I don't have any business attempting to make it through the ACE program anyway...

Questions to you all to satisfy my curiosity...

What is your current professional field?

Why Drexel?

Do you have educational goals beyond your BSN?

Are you currently located in the Philadelphia area, or elsewhere?

If accepted to Drexel, how will you be financing your education?

Looking forward to your responses!

-JerseyGirl87

[YabaChi]

Thanks! We should probably make it closed at some point, so we can say anything we need to.

I closed it, hopefully more people will join. I am really excited to start this program

[cyaos]

Thanks! My transcripts for this semester were just sent, so I'm hoping to hear from the schools soon!! I really hope they all respond around the same time. $500 deposit is crazy. My husband, who is in medical school, said deposits for medical schools were around $100. I'm surprised nursing schools are so expensive.

[YabaChi]

Yeah 500 dollars is a lot but I guess they just want to make sure people take it serious I guess. I know I won't shed 500 dollars and not come. I paid my deposit today so I guess there's no turning back even though I'm s waiting to hear back from other schools. Drexel was my first choice so why not?

[Lexicon]

Well, considering how expensive medical school is, and the fact that most prospective med students apply to 10-18 schools, I think us paying $500 for a private school is nbd. And I think the fact that it's a private school explains why it's so expensive. :3

[FentyNP, MSN, NP]

I agree that $500 isn't that bad. I'm putting down the deposit in the next few weeks, even if I end up getting accepted into/choosing another school. When my sister applied to medical school she literally paid thousands so we have it good!!

[Lexicon]

So what is everyone doing over the holiday break? :)

[geebs, BSN, RN]

Hello all---I did not get in ((

Unfortunately I had applied after having my worst semester ever at my undergrad school. My family was going through some serious loss. I have actually appealed my admission decision and am anxiously awaiting a new decision. I submitted new transcripts from this past Fall 2013 semester (I got a 3.95 GPA) and my GRE scores from last Spring which I did pretty well on. I also wrote a letter explaining my circumstances and that a single semester does not accurately show my potential and past achievements. I submitted my appeal 14 days ago and their website says they notify you by mail of a decision within 2-3 weeks.

Wish me luck all!

xoxo -G

[Lexicon]

I hope everything works out for you! :)

[FentyNP, MSN, NP]

@geej77 aw hopefully the appeal is processed quickly and the decision is overturned since you did so much better this past semester

Is anyone planning on attending the accepted students info session on Feb 8th? I originally wanted to but it's only 1.5 hours and I don't think it's worth traveling 5hrs there and back from out of state

[cyaos]

Thanks for your help on the deposit info. Do you know how long you get to decide before the deposit deadline? Thanks!!

[Lexicon]

Within 60 days of receiving your acceptance letter.

[cyaos]

Thanks lexicon! That's actually a good amount of time, since my other schools send out decisions within that frame. Thanks for your help again!