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I have a few friends who are currently in the Nova program & they gave me answers to some questions/concerns that were previoulsy posted: Scrubs: the scrubs sold at Nova are more expensive. We can find the more form fitting style or "Greys Anatomy" style scrubs somewhere else & have them engraved by others. My friend said she was able to get away with it so lets see how strict they will be on our class. Lab Coats: we are required to purchase 2 lab coats, but I've been told 1 is more than enough. My friends say they barely ever use it. Backpack: no need for a rolling bag! If need be, you have enough time in between classes to get other books from your car. Also remember we don't have every class on a daily basis. A regular bag that fits your laptop & a notebook or two is sufficient. PDA: an Iphone or Itouch can be used. All you need to do is purchase & download the apps required. My friend showed me the Skyscape app on her Iphone last night. If you're thinking of buying a laptop, Apple has a really good sale for students. $100 off & a free Itouch with your purchase - valid through Sept. 2010 Stethoscope & watch: we won't need these until we get to Foundations which is part of our second semester. I'm personally waiting until orientation for further information. I don't want to get ahead of myself just in case they decide to change something - you never know. If I think of anything else I will let you guys know. Congrats to everyone who's been accepted. I can't wait to start!!!

Marcy004 .. I just called Baptist and they told me I got in. If you want to know right away I say you call them. I couldn't wait anymore so I called - my heart was in my throat. Jerziana did the same & they told her she got in as well. Call them! Good luck!!

Congrats on your acceptance!! That's a tough decision .. I think it all depends on your situation - how long can you go without working & how soon do you need to finish? You also have to keep the competition in mind. Its only going to get worse from here on out & if your GPA isn't in tip top shape then you might want to consider taking this opportunity. GPA is the first thing schools look at. They review your transcripts forwards & backwards taking into cosideration every W, F & repeat. I've actually heard repeating a class doesn't help any especially when its a science. You also have to check on the requirements for retaking a class, I think you need to have a D to be eligible. Personally, if it were me, I would just go with Nova. The quicker you get your Bachelor's degree the quicker you can specialize in something. Taking the LPN route might cost less but it will take you longer and time is money!!

My best advice is to stay positive!! When you want something bad enough you eventually get it. Don't put all of your eggs in one basket - apply everywhere and accept every opportunity thats given to you!! What is your cummulative GPA, not for any specific program, just your overall? If you don't get in for Fall I suggest you take some classes to boost your GPA some even if its just a little. I heard Nova might implement the TEAS entrance exam starting next semester so that might be a plus in your case. GOOD LUCK :)

first i got an email with my webstar account & nova email info so that was my first clue .. then i logged on to my vip page and it said i was "congratulations on your acceptance" so i called and that's when they told me i had to wait until i received the letter in the mail. they don't like to give decision information over the phone so they'll always tell you to wait for the letter whether its a yes or a no. i received my acceptance package in the mail about a week later. the email i received read as follows: important message webstar and your nsu e-mail account webstar and your nsu e-mail account are the official means of communication for nova southeastern university. webstar (webstar.nova.edu, "enter secure area" link) is our web-based system that allows you to register for courses, make payments toward your student account, request transcripts, and update your address. some people have already received a webstar account email but only for financial aid info. when i signed on to my webstar account it allowed me to register for courses, view my student account & more. you get complete access just like you would if you were a current student.

I received my acceptance packet about a week later. They used to send them via certified mail, but not anymore.

first i got an email with my webstar account & nova email info so that was my first clue .. then i logged on to my vip page and it said i was accepted so i called and that's when they told me i had to wait until i received the letter in the mail. they don't like to give decision information over the phone so they'll always tell you to wait for the letter in the mail whether its a yes or a no. the email i received read as follows: important message webstar and your nsu e-mail account webstar and your nsu e-mail account are the official means of communication for nova southeastern university. webstar (webstar.nova.edu, "enter secure area" link) is our web-based system that allows you to register for courses, make payments toward your student account, request transcripts, and update your address. some people have already received a webstar account email but only for financial aid info. when i signed on to my webstar account it allowed me to register for courses, view my student account & more. you get complete access just like you would if you were a current student.

No problem! I love this board - aside from the millions of calls to Nova, this is where I got most of my information!! It gives us an advantage over the rest, not only with knowledge but also with support I will let you know if I hear anything else. You might to subscribe to this thread - a lot of the action is posted here! https://allnurses.com/fl-nursing-programs/nsu-entrybsn-program-455699-page22.html#post4326234

You should have a VIP page - everyone has one. I applied by paper application as well. Google "Nova VIP page" & then follow the steps to request your user id and password.

Thanks guys!! Trust me I have my fingers & toes crossed for all of you!! LOL .. I haven't posted anything in a while, but I most definitely read every update so I'm there with you.

Marcy004 - Hi! Thanks .. I was accepted into the Ft. Lauderdale campus and yes I applied to the Baptist Scholars Program. I actually had my interview last week so now I wait for their letter. Does the waiting ever end?? LOL .. The paperwork can definitely get overwhelming. Just remember to keep copies of everything & whatever you mail out send with some kind of tracking because you know how that goes!!

I believe Nova accepts between 100-140 students and Baptist accepts 40-50. The interview portion was definitely a plus & what made Nova stand out from the rest, but now that they eliminated it from the process grades are what really count! They also take into consideration any Ws & Fs you might have on your transcripts. The essay portion probably helps some, but I think its the last thing they look at. Good luck, I hope you receive an acceptance letter soon! :)

Congratulations Marcy004 & Dfar09!! I wish you nothing but the best as you embark in this new journey To the rest of you who are still waiting - HANG IN THERE!! I know its tough but you have to remain positive. Good things come to those who wait! And if you don't get accepted this year there's always next. I know what you're feeling - I was rejected the first time I applied, but I didn't let it hold me back & now I'm proud to say I'm an NSU Shark :) GOOD LUCK TO ALL OF YOU!!

I was accepted into the Fall 2010 entry-level program in the Ft. Lauderdale campus with a 3.55 GPA and completed pre-requisite classes. I also heard there were tons of applications for this semester - more than they have ever had. Nursing has become very popular so schools are only going to be more selective as the competition keeps increasing. I have a friend that was accepted into the Nova Program about 2 years ago with a 2.7 GPA .. crazy!

You definitely have the right GPA! I got in with a 3.55 so you're ok there. By the way, they got rid of interviews so they're only reviewing the documents you send in. As for your transcripts, I think you should be fine. It sounds like a lot of people are on the same boat as you are so Im sure they're aware of the date conflicts. I think as long as you sent in all your other paperwork before May 1 then you're in their system as having applied. The real game is going to start come next week when they start getting all the updated transcripts. Best of luck to you and everyone!! I'm about to send in my Baptist application .. I get nervous just thinking about it!!

You definitely have the right GPA! I got in with a 3.55 so you're ok there. By the way, they got rid of interviews so they're only reviewing the documents you send in. As for your transcripts, I think you should be fine. It sounds like a lot of people are on the same boat as you are so Im sure they're aware of the date conflicts. I think as long as you sent in all your other paperwork before May 1 then you're in their system as having applied. The real game is going to start come next week when they start getting all the updated transcripts. Best of luck to you and everyone!! I'm about to send in my Baptist application .. I get nervous just thinking about it!!

First I got an email with my WebStart & Nova email info so that was my first clue .. then I logged on to my VIP page and it said I was accepted so I called and that's when they told me I had to wait until I received the letter in the mail .. they reason they do that is because they don't like giving decision information over the phone so they'll always tell you wait for the letter in the mail whether its a yes or a no

My friend just spoke to an advisor and he told her that the 30/70 numbers were incorrect ?? I'm not sure what to think because it seems everytime someone calls they get different information Hopefully its true and there are more seats available!! He told her they are trying hard to get all decisions out by the end of May. She applied in January, but they lost her payment. Consequently, her application was submitted this week and now she has to wait another 4 weeks to hear back from them - so much for applying early!! He also mentioned that last minute applications still have chances to get a seat so who knows. Keep in mind there's a possibility that some students will not pay their acceptance fees on time so that will free up some seats.

That's good news friend - at least they're taking a step in the right direction!! Hopefully they do the same for MVaz because like you said it can definitely diminish your chances & that's really unfair. I'm happy to report that I received my acceptance packet yesterday :) A few things to think about: a $500 pymt. is due within 14 days of receiving your letter to hold your spot. Another $250 is also due on July 15 (my bday) and on registration day for a total of $1000. Also, the deadline for the Baptist Scholarship is May 1st so hopefully you all get your decisions before then. Good luck to everyone!! Keep posting your updates!!

Oh wow - your story tops them all!! I'm so sorry to hear that .. its far beyond unfair!! I would take it up with a supervisor or someone in charge of the process. You're paying them to review your application & they can't get it right - why should you keep paying them!! I can only imagine how upset you must be .. do you have time to go in person? I would push for some kind of rush - its the least they can do given the circumstances.

Im glad to hear you finally got some answers :) Were you able to confirm that they have all your documents? Keep us posted!

Oh wow that's horrible!! Try calling after 4:30pm .. that's the time I called yesterday & the girl was very helpful. Maybe they're super busy right now. I'm sure they're getting non-stop calls during the day.

You're only missing 1 class so they should be able to make a decision - one class won't make or break your GPA. The person Jerziana spoke to said everyone that applied in February should have a decision by next week so just keep pushing. The best thing would be to get a hold of your advisor as soon as possible & have them verify they have all your documents & that your info is posted correctly. Have you tried calling today? I would keep calling until someone helps you.

It sounds like they've been screwing up everyones paperwork - thats horrible!! Were you able to register for classes & view your student information through WebStar or was it only for financial aide? The reason I ask is because my friend aslo received an email regarding WebStar but she didn't have the same access I did. When I sign on to my WebStar account its like signing on to Miami Dade's site as a student.