Excelsior no longer accepting applicants who have completed 50% of nursing courses

[watersamy]

Hi all, just thought I would let you know that Excelsior is no longer accepting nursing applicants who have completed 50% or more of nursing courses. Here is what their site states

"Undergraduate applications are no longer being accepted from candidates who have successfully completed at least 50% of the clinical nursing credit hours with a minimum grade of C in an associate, bachelor's or RN diploma nursing program within 5 years of completing their last clinical nursing course."

[Lounger]

Their website also reads, "Effective January 1, 2012, students applying under this category will no longer be automatically admitted." The key word being "automatically" I called Excelsior and asked them to clarify, as I am interested in applying under this category. I was told that the website is not altogether accurate. According to the two Excelsior College admission advisors I talked to, one of whom talked to the Nursing Dept and called me back, unless the student is already enrolled, he or she cannot apply to the program without a letter of appeal, and admission will not be granted before Jan 1, 2012. Seems conflicting with the website, but again that is what I was told. At the end of the conversation, the advisor said an application package was being sent out to me, and I should not send it back before the last week of 2011 because, again, they are not admitting under that category until 2012. Please tell me if you heard different. I talked to them by phone about 3 times now, and that is what I was told each time.

[grayjasper]

Their website also reads, "Effective January 1, 2012, students applying under this category will no longer be automatically admitted." The key word being "automatically" I called Excelsior and asked them to clarify, as I am interested in applying under this category. I was told that the website is not altogether accurate. According to the two Excelsior College admission advisors I talked to, one of whom talked to the Nursing Dept and called me back, unless the student is already enrolled, he or she cannot apply to the program without a letter of appeal, and admission will not be granted before Jan 1, 2012. Seems conflicting with the website, but again that is what I was told. At the end of the conversation, the advisor said an application package was being sent out to me, and I should not send it back before the last week of 2011 because, again, they are not admitting under that category until 2012. Please tell me if you heard different. I talked to them by phone about 3 times now, and that is what I was told each time.

whatever happened with this situation? I want to apply too but am a bit perplexed as to the new rules. I emailed them to ask, but I don't want to waste my money filing an appeal if they just don't accept people in this situation. It's ironic they'd accept a resp. tech. over someone that finished 50% of a real RN program, clinicals and all.

[Lounger]

They do accept 50%-ers. Call the 888 number and talk to an advisor; they will explain. It's just that they don't accept and admit to their RN program automatically online since about Nov 2011. You will need to submit your RN program/ college transcript, a printout of your old RN program curriculum, and a brief appeal letter explaining your situation, etc, along with a written application for admission and the application fee. The process takes up to about 3 months, then they will notify you of their decision by regular mail. If you have completed 50% or more of your RN program's total clinical class hours (they are not flexible on this at all), have maintained grades of C or better, and were not dismissed from the program you left, you will in all likelihood be admitted. Here is a quote from excelsior.edu :

"Individuals who have completed at least 50% of the clinical nursing credit hours with a minimum grade of C within 5 years of enrollment into Excelsior College will be reviewed on a case by case appeal basis. This appeal process requires submission of the undergraduate application, fee, official transcripts, and letter of appeal indicating where and how clinical skills are being practiced in a health care setting. Only students who maintained good academic standing (minimum grade of C in all nursing courses) throughout their nursing program will be considered in this appeal process."

Basically, what you do is print put an application, fill it out, pack all of the above-mentioned documents into an envelope with the $80-or-whatever fee, mail it, and wait about 3 months. To talk to an advisor, who will give you instructions, call Toll free: 888-647-2388 ext. 27.

[naval4ever]

please i am trying to get into excelsoir college .i called them they told me to write a letter of appeal stating my recent clical experience.i will appreciate any help.

[naval4ever]

can i get some advices on how to write an appeal letter 5

to excelsoir college

[JustBeachyNurse, LPN]

can i get some advices on how to write an appeal letter 5

to excelsoir college

Read the post right above yours. You must have left in good academic standing (i.e. you didn't fail out due to grades or absenteeism) and currently working in healthcare to even be considered