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  1. Penn/Jefferson/ Villanova Chances

    sinbadx81 replied to futurebsn23's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Some of the programs can evaluate your transcript if you send them to admissions. I believe Villanova and Jefferson will do that. Penn didn't prior to sending my application, but you can try. You...

  2. 2013 Cohort TJU FACT Students!!!

    sinbadx81 replied to skojtari's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    There's a FB page here with some discussion going on already: facebook.com/groups/136473419853406/ OR search "Jefferson FACT Class of

  3. Win $100! February 2013 Caption Contest

    sinbadx81 replied to Joe V's topic in News, Announcements

    "I hate the ones with maternal

  4. Jefferson FACT 2013/2014

    sinbadx81 replied to ARJZ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Looks like orientation is on May 13th. Can't wait for an official

  5. Changing career to nursing at 25 - looking for programs in Pittsburgh

    sinbadx81 replied to klc220's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Maybe you should try shadowing a nurse or working as a CNA (certified nurse assistant) before jumping into another degree. That way you can be a little more certain before making the move. Working as...

  6. Jefferson FACT 2013/2014

    sinbadx81 replied to ARJZ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I've created a Facebook group. Please join! facebook.com/groups/136473419853406/ OR search "Jefferson FACT Class of

  7. Jefferson FACT 2013/2014

    sinbadx81 replied to ARJZ's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi everyone, I'll also be starting FACT this spring. Anyone know if a Facebook page has been started? Looking forward to meeting you all. Will you guys be going to the reception and dinner events? I...

  8. Villanova BSNExpress, Drexel ACE, or Jeff APW? Help!

    sinbadx81 replied to Gingermetimbers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I went with Jeff because I can commute by train into the city. I kind of liked Villanova's service-oriented mindset and it seemed like a solid program, but Villanova simply required more driving time...

  9. Villanova BSNExpress, Drexel ACE, or Jeff APW? Help!

    sinbadx81 replied to Gingermetimbers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I also had a few bad correspondence experiences with one individual at Villanova. It didn't play a role in my decision (people like that will be in any institution). Jeff and Villanova came up about...

  10. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 posted a topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    To help those of us considering any or all of these 4 schools I thought I'd start a thread where we can put down why we like or dislike one over another. I have yet to visit Penn or Drexel so those...

  11. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Thanks for the info hopefulnurse. Good to know about the Perkins Loan - I hadn't heard about it and the fact that it's forgivable. Good luck on getting in to all your schools and with your

  12. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    The job placement rates there are from the interviews I had with each school (Drexel has no interview and I hadn't interviewed with Penn yet). It was also mentioned at Jeff that although there is...

  13. Villanova BSNExpress, Drexel ACE, or Jeff APW? Help!

    sinbadx81 replied to Gingermetimbers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    3.6 in my first BA. 4.0 in sciences and all prereqs. 3.3 should probably be competitive. I think if you feel your other grades aren't up to snuff, you can prove yourself elsewhere - hospital...

  14. Villanova BSNExpress, Drexel ACE, or Jeff APW? Help!

    sinbadx81 replied to Gingermetimbers's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Whit, what in particular led you to choose

  15. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I found this in the Sept. 12, 2012 chat transcript which hints at need-based aid though not "no-loan" per se. filomena(FilomenaAdmissions): Anthony, the tuition for the BSN portion is approx 95K,...

  16. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Yes, that's true. The info is dated so I guess that would be a good question for the interview just to make

  17. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    If I'm reading these right, I believe the following links indicate the "no-loan" packages apply to ABSN students as well: http://www.nursing.upenn.edu/news/Pages/PennNursingreceives.aspx...

  18. UPenn Second Degree BSN 2013

    sinbadx81 replied to xsmashBSN_RN's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    I know a couple people who have been granted phone interviews so keep an eye on your inboxes. I wonder if all are getting phone

  19. Overview Penn (Accelerated), Jefferson (FACT), Villanova (BSNExpress), Drexel (ACE)

    sinbadx81 replied to sinbadx81's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Glad this could be of some use. I've not heard back from Penn either. Looking back on my correspondence from Penn I found this: November to January – BSN Interviews for the BSN Second Degree...

  20. Ace, FACT or Penn: Which program grads are getting jobs?

    sinbadx81 replied to Luvrunning's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Admissions at Jeff claim a 100% job placement rate after five months for their more recent cohort. Not sure if they're spinning that somehow but that's what they are saying. For anyone else looking...

  21. Drexel ACE Prerequisites - Univ of Phoenix?

    sinbadx81 replied to peashooter's topic in School, College Programs

    1. Will Drexel ACE accept credits from University of Phoenix? In general, I believe Drexel will accept online credits from online universities. You can look if they are accredited at this site:...

  22. Drexel ACE Spring 2013, any applicants out there?

    sinbadx81 replied to Kelsea1214's topic in Pennsylvania Nursing

    Hi everyone, I've also been accepted to the Spring 2013 ACE program. Congrats to the others who have gotten in and best of luck to those on hold or waiting on getting a spot. Anyone visited yet or...