STRATFORD UNIVERSITY- Fairfax, VA

nursetobe67 · Apr 24, 2010

I went to the library and took out a GED study guide. I actually didn't study as much as I should have because I also did terrible on the science stuff. The math and english I did good on so that helped bring my score up.

lakers714 · May 2, 2010

Do you think it's still competitive to get in? I really want to wait until my current school is over in about 3 weeks because I start studying for the TEAS. Do you know how many will be in your class?

nursetobe67 · May 13, 2010

I am thinking it is not all that competitive to get in. Definitely didn't get that impression. I think they take about 20 new students per quarter. Also - I feel I need to vent some frustrations about the school now that I have been dealing with them in more depth. Although Dr. Khan is nice - he signed me up for the wrong class. He knows I am a teacher and cannot do morning classes for this first quarter. He told me he was signing me up for a 2pm class on Tuesday which would have worked. Instead, he signs me up for an 8am Tuesday class. And the 2pm class doesn't even exist. So I have to go and do a drop/add thing and hope that the evening class isn't full. Even then, the new class creates a conflict where I will have to miss a day of class. If I had known all of this, I would have just started in August like I originally planned.

There's more though - he lost some of my paperwork - he swore I had it but I remembered him taking it and adding it to my file. The lady in financial aid said she thought he did have it but was just being lazy and didn't want to bring it down in person. The admissions office lost my transcript and I had to have my former school send another one. The financial aid office claimed they never got my fax. Normally - any one of those things - should they happen individually - ok...mistakes happen occasionally. But all these things at once...for just one person. Leads me to be slightly concerned about the school. I'm still going b/c I don't have a choice at this point. I turned down my other option and I already put in my resignation at work. From this point forward, I will be extra careful about things - double checking everything and doing as much as I can in person to avoid things getting lost or mistakes happening.

There is a new nursing school in Arlington, btw - Chaimberlain I think - if you are interested in checking out other options in the area.

nursetobe67 · May 20, 2010

Eesh - I want to apologize to anyone reading my last message. I was under a LOT of stress and doing the add/drop thing turned out to be really easy and was no big deal. I went to the school today for their orientation and I had pretty good vibes from that. Everyone seems very nice and supportive, plus I met a few students that will also be in the nursing program. So I am still happy with my choice - I was just having a rough day with lots of other things - non Stratford related - and I let it come out with my previous post, so I am sorry.

Checked on deleting it, but couldn't find that as an option. Anyhow, my first class is on Monday and I am excited :-)

lakers714 · May 24, 2010

Glad everything worked out for you! I just got done with all my finals so I'm going to start studying for the TEAS. I'm taking it in 2 weeks! Wish me luck! I'm a little nervous about it!

dmr2492 · Jun 14, 2010

Hey Hwscats67,

I am looking at Stratford and Everest. How much is the program? Did they take your transfer credits?

nursetobe67 · Jun 15, 2010

It's pretty expensive compared to any community college. It's about the same as any other school in the area though... I think something like $20,000... don't quote me on that though.

They took most of my transfer credits I think. They haven't give me a list of what transferred so it's all speculation at this point. Let me know if you have other questions. I'm in my 4th week of classes there. Just taking medical terminology and a&p right now.

wigglesgogo · Jul 27, 2010

Hi,

So how is the program at Stratford going? I am really thinking of going here.

nursetobe67 · Sep 4, 2010

Hi - sorry for the delayed response. My email address changed, so I never got the email with your message! Anyhow, I am in my 2nd quarter now at Stratford and I am not impressed. I am actually currently looking for places where I can transfer. If you would like specific information on why I am transferring, PM me and I'll give you more details.

lakers714 · Sep 7, 2010

I'm actually attending there in October 11th session to finish some pre-req classes and start the actual nursing program in Jan 2011. It's too late for me to try to go to a different school because I'm moving from Cali and quitting my job. What's wrong with Stratford U? (ok, what is PM?)

heavenbound · Oct 30, 2010

Hi Jenn,

Congratulations on your acceptance to Stratford. I am thinking about applying myself for Spring 2011. Can you please share your experience regarding your process. I sent you a PM (private message), but you probably are unable to check your private messages until you have made a certain number of post. Any information you can provide will be greatly appreciated.

JZ03 · Nov 11, 2010

Hi everyone- I'm thinking about applying for next Fall and was just wondering how everyone was liking the program? The posts seem to have started out good but then switched to not so good... can you please provide more info on the problem areas? Thanks!