FAU 2014 ABSN applicants

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I haven't seen a thread directed at applicants for this application cycle, so I figured I'd start one! Just one month left until applications open. Who's ready? :) I figure we can meet here to discuss any questions or issues with applications, provide support and feedback to fellow applicants, as well as introduce ourselves as potential future classmates! Communication is, after all, critical for all nurses.

I actually have a question to start us off. The pre-requisites listed for the program mention "College Algebra or equivalent" for science GPA calculations. In my case, I took a few more advanced mathematics courses for my degree, and I have a better grade in Calculus than I do in College Algebra. I can only chalk it up to it being my first semester in college. Does anyone know if they will count my Calc grade instead? It means the difference between a 3.8 and 3.9 for my science GPA.

And does anyone know if we need to get the BLS done before the semester starts?

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Thanks Quendi! I am going to research deep into the subject :)

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That's my plan B and there are tons of mixed reviews about all three campuses if you do a search on here u will read about it. . . Some classes starting with like 70 students and graduating with like 30 students or less! ! ! ! But then again I took my prerequisites there and I could have swore I couldn't imagine half of the students in the class being nurses or in nursing school at least. . No offense.
I have no clue what happened with my plans with FAU...but I have no plans on waiting another year. I met with Broward today and they seemed really nice. She explained that they sometimes have students they give lots of chances to and they just dont turn in one paper or whatever. It sounds like maybe they get more students that really are not serious enough. She said most adult students (or I guess older or 2nd degree students) do very well and can handle the hard comments or whatever comes at them. She did say it is difficult but they really prepare you for the nclex. So...all is not lost :) I agree about the prereq classes. I had lots of people in my classes that I didnt think took it serious or really belonged there. Many people cheating and such. I think those are the ones that make the stats so bad!
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Is anybody still getting acceptance emails, or are they all out? I haven't received anything :(

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@ btigg Did you check your junk mail or your spam? thats where my email was

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Nothing here as well. . . For once I wish there was mail in my spam folder lol. . .

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Yes I checked. ..I would be really irked if they didn't even give us the courtesy of a quick rejection email.

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does anyone know what happens if you say yes initially and then decline. I am only asking because I am making sure I get all my financials in order

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I'm not certain anything really happens. There may be extraneous circumstances that lead this to happen, but it is likely frowned upon. Hopefully they would have enough time to invite those who are wait listed. I'm thinking they might be wanting an RSVP by tomorrow so that they may move some more up the list in the event that some refuse? Just a guess.

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Yeah, I figured they wanted to give an opportunity to everyone! excited to be a nurse!! can't believe it is real, and congrats again to everyone

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Was there a deadline for you guys who got accepted to RSVP?

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We were told to respond by Fri 14th. I am sure they are not done with the letters, and I agree with Quendi - they might wait for the Thrs applicants RSVP's and then continue with the letters tomorrow. Do not loose hope!

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