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Is anybody attending the BSNExpress program welcome this Thursday?

Haha, well they are not recognized or accredited by the Department of Education (which is scary), but Villanova will let you take some prereqs there-- but it definitely depends on the course. I was allowed to take Pathophys, Developmental Psych, and Religion there-- but only ended up going with pathophysiology through them. I wasn't allowed to take any anatomy classes since they are very important, and I think Villanova recognizes that they aren't the most reliable program around! Check with one of the program directors for more info! :)

yeah, I'm going to have to take out a loan to cover the full cost...I should be okay for living expenses, since I'm working full-time right now and I've been saving up. My undergraduate loans are insane, so it's a good thing I'm able to defer them while I'm in school again!

Yeah, through Canyon College!

Hmmm...yeah, when I interviewed Dr. Mariani told me the basic schedule of classes/clinic, and it seemed like everybody in BSNExpress was in class during the day a few days a week, and then clinicals were chosen by the staff (you get a preference, but they end up deciding). I think the alternate sequence is part-time and may be at night...

I really liked to hear what the students were saying about Villanova, vs. what the students were saying about Jeff...I talked to a few people in the Jeff program who said although overall they were happy, it was really disorganized and chaotic as far as class and clinical schduling went at times. I also fell in love with Villanova's facilities (their new nursing school is AMAZING), and felt that a 14 month program would be a better fit for me!

What do you mean by day or evening session? I thought the night sessions were for the other program (alternate sequence curriculum?)...not sure though! I didn't get my info packet yet!

congrats! I live in the suburbs of Philadelphia (greater northeast) with my boyfriend, so I will be commuting to Villanova (mostly by car, possibly by train some of the time). How about you?

Yeah, I wouldn't worry about the wait time...they originally told me mid-December, and I imagine with all of the people they have to interview (I think everybody who applied automatically is interviewed if I'm not mistaken), they may even fall behind on the admissions committee decisions. I have three more pre-reqs to take (Pathophysiology online, Developmental Psych, and a religion credit), and I'm definitely not looking forward to starting class again in January! haha

How did your interview at Villanova go? I was actually really nervous after mine, because it wasn't an interview at all in my case...it was more of a question/answer session for me haha. She only asked me about my job, and explained the curriculum. I wasn't really sure how to judge whether or not I was accepted!

I interviewed on the 4th too, with Dr. Mariani! Try not to get too anxious waiting, I only found out this soon because I had to let Jefferson know whether I wanted to send a deposit in by the end of November. Good luck!

Hey guys! I just wanted to start this thread for any students accepted into the Villanova BSN Express program starting May 2009!

For all of you who have received an acceptance... Do we send a deposit somewhere? My letter said they would send me a welcome packet by March, but nothing in my acceptance letter said anything about sending something in?

I was accepted a couple of days ago into Villanova's program...it's my first choice, I'm so excited!!

So I have a dilemma! I have my Jefferson acceptance, but the deposit is due by December 3rd...I had my Villanova interview on November 4, and they said I would hear back from them in the beginning of December. Do I suck it up and pay the 200.00 to Jeff (just in case), and lose the money if I am accepted to Villanova (first choice)? Or do you think I could email the director and explain my situation at either school?