2014 Jefferson FACT Applicants

U.S.A. Pennsylvania

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Hey y'all! Who else is applying to Jefferson?

Can you guys tell me when class starts in May?

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I think I read somewhere the mandatory orientation is on May 13th? But I'm not sure!! It is in mid-may though.

I called the Financial Aid office this morning, and she said that because the FACT program is a 2nd Bachelor's degree program, I would only qualify for $12,000 government student loans and that I would have to take out private loans from a bank for the rest. With living expenses and tuition, that means taking out almost $50,000 in private, high-interest loans for the 12 month program. I'm guessing that is why most people go directly into the workforce-so they can pay off some of those loans before entering the MSN portion of the program. That amount freaks me out a little bit!! With most other Direct-Entry programs you are classified as a graduate student throughout the program and have access to government loans for the entire portion. Does the debt situation scare any of you guys??

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It doesn't scare me personally, but that is only because I have already saved up most of the money for the undergraduate tuition portion.

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Congrats on the switch to the FACT program! That's exciting:) I'm not sure about everyone else, but I haven't received any emails containing any of that info yet. I also don't know what the best living situation is...dorms could be nice for being right on campus, but I don't know if I want to live in dorms again, ha.

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Hey guys, I have been invited for an interview. I want to know the kind of questions you were asked. I just want to get that acceptance letter or email lol...pls help your brother out

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And how soon did u guys receive the acceptance email after the interview

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Hey Everybody!

I'll be starting the FACT program in May as well! (On the wait list for January start date but I highly doubt anyone will drop out)

I'm so looking forward to meeting all of you! For those of you coming out of state I actually live close to the city and have lived in Philadelphia for the past decade. I would be happy to answer any questions you have about the area!

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what kind of question were you asked???

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Hi Kayfactor!

The interview was super low key, no off the wall questions that you wouldn't know the answers. All questions that call for you to respond from a personal standpoint. I remember being asked "why nursing?" essentially. Whether or not I was comfortable working with a population diverse as Philadelphia, what sort of specialty I was interested in, other than that I can't really remember. Go in rested and friendly and you will be fine! :)

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alliesarang Thank you so very much! I will be contacting you soon since I will be coming out of state. I guess the biggest concern is where to live. I would love to live alone, but I will not be able to afford it so I will definitely need some roommates:)

Kayfactor I totally agree with alliesarang. The interview was super laid back. They really want to know who you are and why you want to be a nurse and not any other health care professional. I am sure you will do great. I found out that I was accepted that same day so they may let you know immediately. If you do not hear back immediately, do not panic:) Good luck!

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I found out I was accepted later in the day!

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thanks.sorry for being too curious. Did they tell you that you are accepted during the interview or days after??

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