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Does anyone know if this is a good program? I'm thinking about applying for it for Fall '08, but I don't know anyone who has gone to the school. I would love to know anything from quality of faculty to design of the program to how difficult it is to get accepted. Do most people who start the program graduate? Does anyone work during the program? Really anything would be very appreciated!

She didn't really sound like it was delayed because there were so many applicants, it really just sounded like that was their plan all along. I kind of think it was a mistake on the website because I don't think that any of the earlier programs were notified within a month of the deadline.

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The earlier programs heard within a month (I have several friends currently in the program) But, whatever the reason... I guess we'll just have to wait it out and keep our fingers crossed :)

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Looking back at the applicants for Fall '10, it looks like they also heard back in mid to late March. Sounds like maybe the admissions process for Spring semester is just faster for whatever reason.

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At least I can stop obsessing over the mail for a while now :)

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Hey Guys,

I know you are all freaking out because I was in the same boat last year at this time, so I figured I'd help you guys out a little bit. I can remember checking this website everyday, and waiting by my mailbox trying not to vomit. For the Fall 2010 admission, there were 475 applicants and for Spring 2011 there were somewhere around 275 applicants. I did not receive word until the middle of March, and I felt like it was a year!! If you guys have any more questions, I would be glad to answer them!! Best of Luck =)

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Thanks KM. I feel like I'm five years old and waiting for Christmas again!

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@KM

Thanks a lot. Just want to ask you how is the program going so far with you?

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The program is absolutely wonderful!! And contrary to what you may hear, there is plenty of time for other things besides school. I couldn't have asked for a better group of instructors, they find a way to keep you interested in learning.

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Hey Guys,

I know you are all freaking out because I was in the same boat last year at this time, so I figured I'd help you guys out a little bit. I can remember checking this website everyday, and waiting by my mailbox trying not to vomit. For the Fall 2010 admission, there were 475 applicants and for Spring 2011 there were somewhere around 275 applicants. I did not receive word until the middle of March, and I felt like it was a year!! If you guys have any more questions, I would be glad to answer them!! Best of Luck =)

Thanks so much for the help! Do you mind sharing what your stats were like? Do you have any idea what your classmates stats were like? Ie does everyone have a BA already, volunteer experience in a healthcare setting, gpa threshold, etc? Also, what kind of age range is there? I know, I know... I'm obsessed :o. I just keep flip flopping over whether or not I have any chance at all!

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Hey KMB11, I had a few quick questions about your time at MUSC thus far:

1. How soon did you start clinicals after classes started? What was that like?

2. How many days a week do you have classes and clinicals?

3. How have you and other nursing students liked Charleston?

Thanks for all of your help!

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Sorry guys, school has been really crazy lately!!

My stats were not the greatest, in fact I really can't remember precisely. I had a 3.9 cumulative GPA, I have no idea what my science GPA was, a horrible SAT score of 1060, and I did have a Bachelors Degree in Exercise Science, Pre-Physical Therapy. My classmates are brilliant, in fact one of the inventors of Gardisil is a classmate of mine. I believe 9 of them were on the wait list for a while, and I know that they did ask a girl to come in during our orientation. The program is really challenging, but also very rewarding. Not everyone has a Bachelors at the present and our classes age ranges from 19 to 45, with 16 males! I personally did have work experience, I was an EKG technician and a Unit Secretary for a year, but many of my classmates did not have experience before starting the program.

Clinicals began the second week of school, and it was very frightening for those of us who had never taken care of a patient before, like myself. I got through it, and they pair you up on the first day. During the first semester you will have classes on Monday and Tuesday, a skills and health assessment lab on one day of the week and clinical on one day of the week, with a day off! The second semester you will have classes on Monday and Tuesday, a psychiatric clinical on one day, and another adult health clinical on another day, with a day off as well.

My class loves Charleston, we are always planning activities on the weekends and are engaged in many different activities. There are plenty of things to do here, and it is very very beautiful. I hope this helps a little more, and again sorry it took so long to respond!!

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Thanks for the update!

But you had a 3.9 GPA and you don't think your stats were good? :doh:

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