FSCJ Fall 2015 Hopefuls

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I know it is a little early for this but I just didnt want to wait. I want to see where everyone stands on their classes and when they will be or have taken the HESI. I am enrolled in my last two prerequisites and I will be starting them in January which are my A&P2 and Micro. I am hoping to take the HESI either in February or March after I have had most of my classes finished.

I also received the packet from Cheryl and started calculating my points as I go. Ready to get this next semester finished and the HESI completed.

Who knows though, with people having issues with the grades being posted they may possibly make some changes.

Kristin

Yeah. You're absolutely right. Especially when you consider that these deadlines are part of the program changes that JUST went into effect, logic dictates that there would be some type of self-evaluation built in. The possibility that the quality of the program could suffer is too great for that not to be. I mean, it could result in a drop in the number of applications for this term, which could, consequently lower the points cutoff for admission, in order to fill all the slots. Subsequently, when the application window for the next term opens up, a higher level of competition for those same slots will have been created. Know what I mean? I'm definitely curious to see how it plays out.

Anyway....GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE WHO IS APPLYING! My birthday is May 25th and an acceptance letter sure would make a GREAT gift!!!

Kristin

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Specializes in Neuro.

It is my experience that, if for no other purpose than fairness, administrators adhere to guidelines and deadlines. I wouldn't expect for the program administrators to make any exceptions. I am not much for speculating, but they have been adjusting the guidelines for the admissions process for what they feel are significant reasons. They changed the required entrance exam, a prerequisite course, and deadline dates. I think that it's your responsibility to plan ahead and ensure that you are prepared to meet the deadline. The packet has been out since last fall (?) so planning ahead was certainly possible. FSCJ admits large cohorts every semester. They have made the possibility of gaining acceptance into a respectable nursing school very real for many people. I suspect that they are overwhelmed with just the volume of nursing applications, for a large portion of the year. There are other programs with later deadlines. Depending on your circumstances, I would consider applying to multiple programs. I am not trying to be the negative Nancy, or the nay-say-er. I know how much it sucks to cling to hope and miss other opportunities because I put all my eggs into one basket, so to speak.

Moors: that would be an awesome birthday present! Mine is in June. I know I would be psyched on my birthday if I just found out I was accepted :)

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Very well put Stef...wouldn't be quite fair to the students that planned ahead and prepared according to the changes!

Like taking a cruise that leaves at 5, if you aren't there by 5 the boat leaves with or without you.

Kristin

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Had the original Chemistry class I was enrolled in not been cancelled, this would be a non-issue. It was one of the A8 (A6?) classes, which would have ended at the beginning of March. As it was, by the time it cancelled all of the A12 courses were closed, and it took the selfless effort of the math and sciences program administrator to get me into one; the only other option they were offering was a class that didn't even BEGIN until March! Trust me, poor planning on my part was not the issue--and trust me, as a reformed procrastinator I can honestly admit that's one of the few times in my life I can state that with absolute certainty.

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Hopefully they will get it squared away for you, I'm sure that's majorly frustrating and could be a potential setback. Sending good vibes your way!

Kristin

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I have a question for anyone who can answer this, I took two humanities class, i got a "A" in one and a "B" in the other. Are they only selecting the humanities classes that was listed on the nursing packet or any of them? The one listed on the nursing packet i have a "B" in so im hoping they'll take the one with the higher grade..

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Thanks, Kristin!

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I have only been waiting a week so far and it felt like April 1st would never come. The next eight weeks are going to be brutal!

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As soon as someone receives an acceptance letter, let us know! :) :)

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Specializes in Neuro.

It hasn't even been a week.:crying2:

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It hasn't even been a week.:crying2:

Tic tic, tic toc...

Kristin

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Thanks and apologies to those who endured my panicked ranting on Wednesday. Things did manage to work themselves out, and my application for Fall 2015 WAS submitted in time. Total points 193.5. I'm taking Micro during the first Summer session, so at least I'll have something else to focus on while enduring the LONGEST. WAIT. EVER.

Again, thanks for putting up with my venting and for talking me down from the crazy ledge!

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