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

[klp1886]

Hi NadaHin, I checked yesterday and found out I was also accepted! Congrats!

[FentyNP, MSN, NP]

Yes when did everyone that got accepted already apply?? That's so fast!!

[klp1886]

TolDoll,

I applied in the beginning of September! I was surprised to hear back so soon that I was accepted!

[jjf57]

I applied in the beginning of September and was accepted on October 16. The deadline was October 15, so I am confused as to how the admissions committee reached their decision so quickly.

[FentyNP, MSN, NP]

Strange but awesome. Maybe they started early this year? I applied on the last possible day (October 15th) so I wonder when I'll hear back...Is Drexel your first choice?

[jjf57]

It is possible that they just review applications in the order in which they were received. As of right now, Drexel is my number one choice because it is the only program that I have heard back from. I am a NY resident and I applied to a few state schools for the benefit of lower tuition rates. But Drexel has a really high NCLEX pass rate (98-99%), so that will definitely play a major role in deciding where to go. How about you?

[BeckerRN16]

That's so odd! I applied back in the beginning of August and it still says my app is under review which is okay because I wasn't expecting to hear back until November! But again congrats to those accepted already!!

[tracyslei]

Wow! I can't believe people have heard back from Drexel already?! I submitted my application waaayy back in September but it wasn't complete until recently because I had to send in my transcripts. I'm hoping to hear good news from them soon as well! I didn't submit my resume or any letter of recs.

For those accepted do you guys care to share what your stats were?

[klp1886]

Thank you belindac07, good luck to you!

Hi tracyslei! I have a BA in Psychology and my undergrad GPA is 3.1. My GPA for the last 60 credits I have taken is 3.2. My pre-req GPA is either a 3.4 or 3.5. I did not submit my resume or any letter of recommendations either. Good luck!!

[ogoz]

Hi nadahin and klp1886

Congrats. May I ask if you guys have all the prerequisites completed before you applied? Or you guys still have prerequisites to be work on?. Also, when you said you applied in September, do you guys mean your application was completed and ready to be review ? Thanks for you help

[klp1886]

Hi ogoz, thanks! I had all my prerequisites completed when I applied. I applied online the first week of September & sent my transcripts that week as well. They received my transcripts about two weeks later. Hope this helps!

[FentyNP, MSN, NP]

@jjf57 this school is definitely one of if not the top choice for me. I like the program length and the ability to transition into a masters program (nurse practitioner being my end goal) and from what I've seen I like the city. I'm getting nervous to hear back already!!