I am so glad I was directed to this discussion forum. I believe it is a great place to share and learn. I am extremely interested in Jefferson's FACT program. I plan to apply for May 2012. I just wanted to reach out to anyone with similar interest and your thoughts on the process. I would like to know who else plans to apply for May 2012 and if your pre-req's have been completed.
Just to share a little about myself, I am completing my BS in Public Health at an online University (3 weeks left!) and have all the pre-req's completed. I am just excited about this next journey.
I also love how Jefferson FACT students automatically are accepted into the MSN program. My goal is to become a Women's Health NP, and Jefferson seems to be the way to go.
I would also love to hear from current students as well.
I submitted my pre-requisite work sheet with my original application. It is listed on the Jefferson FACT page as one of the required elements of your application so I would submit it even if they don't say you are missing anything.
I'm sure the more you submit of your own volition/the less they have to contact you for missing material the faster the review process will go. Also because they definitely need to know that you have taken those courses before they can admit you to the program.
Ah, I FINALLY got my confirmation email! It says that mine will be reviewed in the first review period, but that a decision will not be made until AFTER January 1st. This timing is awful! I got into Drexel's ACE Program, but I need to give them my decision by December 31st (which requires a $500 deposit... ugh), not to mention my class schedule next semester will change drastically depending on where I go. I just want to know! This waiting is killing me! Anyway, best of luck to all of you!!! :)
Imnovak3 congratulations! having this dilemma is a great one to have, not that it makes the waiting easier but at least has some comfort in knowing that you got in at Drexel. Do you have a preference for Jeff?, curious what are the advantajes-cons you see in each program?
Thanks, guys! It's definitely a huge relief, but I just want everything to finally be set in stone. All the waiting and uncertainty is a killer for a planner like me! If it comes down to having to choose between Drexel and Jeff, I'd definitely choose Jeff over Drexel for the following reasons:
-Starts in May as opposed to September, so I'd finish sooner
-Amount of prereqs that I'll have yet to fulfill after this semester is four for Drexel, but only two for Jeff (more of a personal issue, but it's definitely weighing in on my decision)
-Automatic acceptance into Jeff's graduate program if accepted into the FACT program (knowing that I wouldn't have to take the GREs or go through the application process all over again would be SUCH a relief!)
-Receiving 9 graduate credits while in the FACT program (of course, only a benefit to those who plan on continuing their education post-BSN)
With that being said, they're both excellent schools and I'd thrilled to be a student at either. My friend just graduated from Drexel's ACE and absolutely loved it. She loved her professors and said she'd do it all over again if she had to. For me personally, however, Jeff would be a better fit given my long-term goals. With that being said, I think the pros and cons for each will vary for every individual!
I got the confirmation letter today. It says a decision will be rendered AFTER Jan. 1. I wonder why some are promised a decision BEFORE Jan. 1 although we are all in the first round of review. I was told that for the 1st round, there's more than 400 applicants. This is so competitive.
lmnovak3 I am in the same situation except I've been accepted to the Spring 2012 program which starts in April. I think I would rather go to Jeff because I hear more positive things about the program just like you I like the graduate track. Also Drexel' ACE is $40K as opposed to Jeff's FACT at $25K. I already paid my $500 deposit because I didn't want to lose my spot at Drexel. I have been holding my breath through this because everything is coming down to the wire. I have to pay for my 2nd chem class for jeff by 12/6 which I don't need for Drexel and pay to test out of two classes for drexel which i don't need for jeff....aaahhh. I figure it will work out because of the $15k difference if I go to Jeff, but the suspense is killing me.
Hey krick2aliza, Jeff;s FACT program tuition is about the same as Drexel, it is not cheaper. it is $39, 219.00 and does not even include misc fees. this is directly from the Jeff website.
If it comes down to having to choose between Drexel and Jeff, I'd definitely choose Jeff over Drexel for the following reasons:
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I submitted my pre-requisite work sheet with my original application. It is listed on the Jefferson FACT page as one of the required elements of your application so I would submit it even if they don't say you are missing anything.
I'm sure the more you submit of your own volition/the less they have to contact you for missing material the faster the review process will go. Also because they definitely need to know that you have taken those courses before they can admit you to the program.