Drexel University-ACE Program Fall '09

JeromeFJ · Feb 18, 2009

Howdy folks,

I just got accepted provisionally to the ACE program for the Fall. Questions I have that I hope someone has experienced are...

There is a prereq listed as "computer applications/public speaking/communication elective". What exactly type of courses are we talking about for computer applications, and ESPECIALLY for communication electives??

For the august 1st deadline of having your prereqs complete... does this mean the class has to be finished by august 1st? or transcripts have to be received by Drexel august 1st? The summer 2 semester at my local comm. college finishes july 27th.. so would that work?

and lastly... is there housing available for ACE students? Or does Drexel just say good luck, you're on your own finding an apartment in center city? Either way, those looking for roommates, keep my name handy.. :)

Jerry

Amanda1985 · Feb 18, 2009

I applied back in Dec and I just found out they are missing 2 of my transcripts.

I ordered (rush) and sent my transcripts and now I get to play the waiting game.

Anyone apply recently and get in? On the website it says there are spots available for Fall 2009.

JeromeFJ · Feb 18, 2009

I applied about a month or so ago, and just found out today that I was accepted. A friend of mine was accepted on Friday, I believe. I think she applied a few months ago, though. I would say it took 2 weeks after I got the letter tha t said they received all my information and are reviewing my transcript.

new1nursebabyea · Feb 18, 2009

Hi Jerry,

Congrats! You can take either computer science or communications or public speaking. If you are not proficient at computers, I highly suggest that you take a basic computer science course (MS Word, Excel, pp, access, etc...). I took the class on-line but I could have benefited by being in class bc it's a hands on.

You will be addicted to black board once you get to Drexel and you will rely on your PDA a lot as well as multiple computer systems at clinicals. So it's a good idea to have proficiency at navigating technology. If you are taking pre-recs at area CCs, Drexel can tell you exactly which classes to chose.

You will be fine with your July 27th deadline and yes, they do have on-campus housing that is $$$$$. You might want to check around for cost comparison. Chances are, with clinicals, you might be sent to a site not close to Drexel. Although, the 1st semester, it helps to be near campus. The second semester, not so much.

It helps to have a car, or have access to one, bc you have no control over where they send you for your clinicals.

Hope this helps!

just_cause, BSN, RN · Feb 18, 2009

Jerry,

I would send what I thought was the best 'fitting' elective and send the community college name, course title & # and course description to the ACE transcript evaluator. You can also ask the adviser the no later then date for the course completion... I know the date was 15JAN for the Spring Quarter which had a 30MAR start date. Yes you can get housing at Drexel at Stiles Hall...

http://www.drexel.edu/housing/halls/Stiles/FAQ.asp

Fill out the form and send in and they will get you a slot - you have to wait until after your admission deposit is made and then also send in a housing deposit.. lots of people say there is 'cheaper' housing but for the 50ft away from school buildings... the ease of moving... and the lack of coordinating additional things it is worth it, IMHO, for someone moving to attend Drexel.

v/r

FocusedChic · Feb 18, 2009

Hey Jerry,

Just wanted to say hi! We'll be in the same starting class (Fall 2009).

RNBeth · Feb 20, 2009

Hi everyone!

I will also be attending Drexel for the ACE program this fall. I'm currently taking prerequisites at Villanova, and am finishing up my last classes this semester (or at least I hope I'm done - Drexel hasnt reviewed my transcripts yet, so...). I applied to Villanova's accelerated nursing program, but wasnt accepted. I quickly applied to Drexel and Temple, and received the acceptance letter from Drexel on Valentine's Day!:redbeathe

Looking forward to meeting you all in September.

Beth

new1nursebabyea · Feb 20, 2009

Congrats! Be prepared for many sleeplessness nights, eye-opening clinicals, and lots of BS on your way to a BSN!

hiddencatRN, BSN, RN · Feb 23, 2009

If you take computer science at CCP, the class you want is CIS 103. Taking it this semester, and it's not bad.

ZenStudent · Feb 24, 2009

hello all! I will be attending Drexel this fall as well and thought I would say hello! I've been stalking all the drexel threads for months before I knew i was accepted and so I guess I should finally come out of hiding. I have to say I'm getting a bit nervous from reading some of the bad hype on here and facebook...But I just sent in my deposit today and have decided I am going to stop worrying about the negative posts--I don't need to be stressed before the real stress even begins..

any of you know what the housing is like? or how expensive it is to park a car in philly?

Can't wait to meet everyone in the fall and to get through this program in one piece!

new1nursebabyea · Feb 24, 2009

Congrats! You will learn a lot but realize that, even though it's the shortest program in the nation, they don't cut out any of the work, i.e. they do not streamline anything. I have so many bs papers to write even though they only count the multiple guess exams toward your grade!

Anyway, you will meet many talented and driven people in your class including ex-corporate execs, lawyers, engineers, etc....wanting to do something else with their lives - nursing!!!!!

XLFord · Feb 24, 2009

lol...multiple guess...does feel like that on days like today.

Drexel does have on campus housing, I hear it's expensive. Parking is...depend on how far you are willing to walk. If you want convenience of parking across the street from the hospital, it will cost you. If you are willing to walk, there are cheaper ones...though usually will run you at least 6-7 dollars a day, or so I hear.