Drexel ACE Program

txm910 · Sep 25, 2008

hi, i applied to Drexel for Fall 2009...I have not received a response yet...i have a question...i am currently taking the pre-reqs..i just completed ap 1 and Nutrition...should i also send that transcript...so that they can see i'm working on my pre-reqs?

Hi. Thank you for Congrats! I don't know why but I cannot PM anyone. The drexel program is do-able.

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Oct 25, 2008

Anyone hear back yet? I know the priority deadline was only a few days ago, but I'm antsy.

Koala33 · Oct 26, 2008

I'm antsy, too! I haven't heard anything from them, though.

ohhitsjojo · Oct 30, 2008

I called their office a couple days ago and the lady told me that they just finalized their list of applicants, so they have to review them which will take about 2 weeks, and so we should wait for a decision within 4 weeks or so. I'm anxious! I wonder why it takes so long?

dominey1 · Nov 9, 2008

Hello All!!!

I applied for Fall 2009, as well, and I received my acceptance letter on November 6th! So, if you haven't heard any word yet, it will be coming soon!

-Tina Dominey

Isitpossible, LPN, LVN · Nov 9, 2008

congrats to everyone on their acceptance...one step closer to becoming a nurse...i have sooo many questions to ask Drexel, before I can accept their acceptance...mainly financial aid....is anyone else in the position of having to quit their job, while have a MORTGAGE and family....i really need to know more about financial aid opportunities, b/c i cant leave all the responsibility on my husband....what a drag...also as this would be second degree for all of us, are we considered 5th year students or 1st year students...b/c there is a huge difference in the amount of financial aid one could qualify for...i know the drexel is going to send a list of classes we have to complete before entry into the program....from others posts, i also know that in order to sit for the NCLEX, we have to pass the HESI....so many questions.....and although the program is 11 months in length, realistically how long before graduates are EMPLOYED!!...please share your two cents and concerns as well....maybe i'm overlooking something...!! :uhoh3:

beetree2008 · Nov 18, 2008

Congratulations to those of you who got in!!! I applied for Fall 2009, but have not received a letter yet. I hope thats not bad news. :scrying: For those of you who got in what was your GPA?

dominey1 · Nov 18, 2008

In response to beetree2008, my GPA was a 3.33.

And for Isitpossible, I am not too sure myself on the financial aid portion. However, for your question about employment, I have several friends that are completing their BSN at University of Maryland, and many have received job offers before even graduating! Since this career is in such high demand, we should have nothing to worry about in terms of receiving and maintaining a job.

beetree2008 · Nov 19, 2008

Dominey1-

Was that your overall GPA or the last 60 hours? Do you have all the prereqs done? I don't why I am so discouraged and worried, I haven't received any news yet.

just_cause, BSN, RN · Nov 19, 2008

beetree, I have the financial aid info handy, pm me with specific questions... also check out region

i'm actually using my calculator to punch out my future debt right this moment

dominey1 · Nov 19, 2008

Beetree-

That was my cumulative GPA. I haven't even bothered calculating my GPA for the last 60 credits, but it would def. be higher than 3.33.

As for my pre-requisites, I am pretty much done. They did a transcript evaluation for those that have received acceptance, and they accepted everything except my ethics and chemistry. I am not sure why they didn't accept my chemistry credits, but I have e-mailed an advisor about it. As for my ethics, I am currently enrolled in a biomedical ethics class. I will be graduating this December, so I will be sending my final transcripts for another round of evaluations.

Don't get discouraged if you haven't heard anything yet. If I were you, I would give them a call. Did you apply by the deadline?

Isitpossible, LPN, LVN · Nov 19, 2008

beetree, my gpa is a 3.3......did you call the school?