Jefferson State Community College Fall 2015 Applicants

U.S.A. Alabama

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I wanted to start a thread for all who are planning on applying to the Fall 2015 nursing program. I feel it will be very helpful in the process. I just moved to Alabama in May of last year & was originally going for Physical Therapy (not assistant, actual therapist). Well that has fallen through & I feel led to go the nursing route. I already have a bachelors degree from another college so all my prerequisites are done (just wished I would have done a little better -hince my PT problem). I have signed up for my TEAS test for February 5th so hopefully if I don't get what I want I can retake it in time for the application. I emailed one of the advisors at the Shelby campus & she said the average applicant is at 60% /90pts. When I calculate that up it doesn't seem like much. So my goal is to make around 85% or more, but we shall see. I just know I need to do VERY,VERY well on the TEAS to make up for my grades not being all A's.

How about anyone else, where do you all stand with applying this fall? Are you doing full time, night-weekend? Which campus are you all applying to?

Hi guys!

I applied for the night and weekend program at the Shelby campus with around 230 points. I am a full time legal secretary and married so I am a bit apprehensive about juggling everything effectively. The waiting is the worst! :***:

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@ mariahcolleen I was a legal assistant for years. I recently made a switch to the medical field, and now I'm ready to be a RN. Those points are impressive as well. I only have 192.5, but I am trying to remain hopeful.

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@ Daniellemc04, I am actually dreading micro. I prefer my A&P classes right now. But I am happy to get it over with.

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How's everyone doing? Waiting is the worse! I'm super nervous! I applied for the Full-time program (hoping for Pell City) with a 233, but my GPA is right on the cut off! I wish they took the whole college career GPA! Does anyone know the system they use for choosing? I wonder if it is by hand or computer. Anyways, good luck to all!!

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@ crumpam, they put all the points in a database and go from there. I really don't think GPA is an issue unless they have to choose between two students. I really think your points are way more important than your grades, right now. I think when you're borderline with points and they're close to filling all the spots, that's when grades become a determining factor. Just my opinion. I think grades get you through the first cut, but after that it's points.

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Has time stopped? Lol

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Hey everyone, I just checked and they received 550 applications. I am trying to find out how many of those are for the night/weekend program. I was also told it will be late June before we hear anything. Hope that helps! :up:

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Oh my goodness! My fingers are crossed for everyone. Thank you for the info.

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@ Daniellemc04, I am actually dreading micro. I prefer my A&P classes right now. But I am happy to get it over with.

I am really excited to take micro. I was a bio major before switching to nursing and for some crazy reason I could not take it for the bio major. When I found out it was required for nursing I was happy.

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@ mariahcolleen, you can take it for me then, lol. I am not really excited about it right now. I'm more excited about just starting classes again. I feel like this break has been long for some reason. I'm sure I'm just anxious about getting accepted into a nursing program soon.

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Thank you for checking! Do you happen to know how many positions are available? I was planning on calling tomorrow and asking.

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@ crumpam, they put all the points in a database and go from there. I really don't think GPA is an issue unless they have to choose between two students. I really think your points are way more important than your grades, right now. I think when you're borderline with points and they're close to filling all the spots, that's when grades become a determining factor. Just my opinion. I think grades get you through the first cut, but after that it's points.

Thanks! :)

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