Thomas Jefferson University Fact 1 Center City Campus (Pre-Fall 2021)

boaf · Aug 13, 2020

I also know that this is super duper early but I figured we could get some questions, fears, or concerns talked through until the deadline to TJU's ABSN 12 month program for non-nurses. Please don't be afraid, Please share stats if you are comfortable doing so. It really does help cohorts after us figure out strengths and weaknesses to be better applicants. Hey, after all, It's all about helping each other out at the end of the day, right! Don't be shy, talk about where you're from and things you may be worried about for the application process. As well as other schools you might be applying for!

student2019 · Sep 2, 2020

Hey guys! I have an interview on sept 9. Anyone interview yet/know the style of the online interview?

Nikki B · Sep 3, 2020

Hi!! I applied just yesterday and am waiting for some transcripts to be received and recommendations to be sent. What was the turn around time for anyone who applied? Did everything have to be received before hearing back?

boaf · Sep 4, 2020

On 9/2/2020 at 5:01 PM, student2019 said:

Hey guys! I have an interview on sept 9. Anyone interview yet/know the style of the online interview?

OMG that is soo exciting!

So I hope you don't mind if I ask but when was your application finalized?

What were you're stats for your application? Grades earned in prereq, overall GPA, or cum GPA. Anything you feel comfortable sharing honestly

Did you have any retakes, outstanding prereqs, or perhaps anything that you needed to explain that was due to the COVID mishap?

What other programs did you apply to? Any others in Philly?

From what I know, people from the old forums actually said what some of the questions they asked were. But from what I read, the interview was very laid back and nonstressful. When you do have it, be sure to let us know what questions they asked for sure. OMG, that's really great news though. TJU is my first choice program so I get excited the closer we get to hearing back! I haven't submitted my application yet, I'm still finalizing my personal statement! But probably by the end of this week!

boaf · Sep 4, 2020

7 hours ago, Nicki Burg said:

Hi!! I applied just yesterday and am waiting for some transcripts to be received and recommendations to be sent. What was the turn around time for anyone who applied? Did everything have to be received before hearing back?

! That's great news, really excited. Is TJU you're first option?

Do you have any stats you'd like to share? (I will ask what I asked earlier) but What were you're stats for your application? Grades earned in prereq, overall GPA, or cum GPA. Anything you feel comfortable sharing honestly

Did you have any retakes, outstanding prereqs, or perhaps anything that you needed to explain that was due to the COVID mishap?

What other programs did you apply to? Any in Philly?

student2019 · Sep 4, 2020

16 hours ago, Nicki Burg said:

Hi!! I applied just yesterday and am waiting for some transcripts to be received and recommendations to be sent. What was the turn around time for anyone who applied? Did everything have to be received before hearing back?

I applied on July 2, my letters of rec/transcripts were received by July 7 (which is pretty early). I decided to reach out end of August kindly asking what the timeframe is to hear back, right away they said I got an interview and sent two dates to chose from.

student2019 · Sep 4, 2020

9 hours ago, boaf said:

OMG that is soo exciting!

So I hope you don't mind if I ask but when was your application finalized?

What were you're stats for your application? Grades earned in prereq, overall GPA, or cum GPA. Anything you feel comfortable sharing honestly

Did you have any retakes, outstanding prereqs, or perhaps anything that you needed to explain that was due to the COVID mishap?

What other programs did you apply to? Any others in Philly?

From what I know, people from the old forums actually said what some of the questions they asked were. But from what I read, the interview was very laid back and nonstressful. When you do have it, be sure to let us know what questions they asked for sure. OMG, that's really great news though. TJU is my first choice program so I get excited the closer we get to hearing back! I haven't submitted my application yet, I'm still finalizing my personal statement! But probably by the end of this week!

I submitted my application on July 2nd; however, it wasn't complete (all materials received) until July 7th. I figured it would be some time until I heard back, since I applied so early. I don't even think they start interviews until Sept. So I kindly reached out the last week of August and heard back within 24 hours that I was offered an interview and given two dates. I heard its pretty laid back too, just not sure how it will online considering its group interviews. It's only an hour long so I'm assuming it'll be maybe 5 students max in order for everyone to have time to answer questions. My undergrad GPA was a 3.3; however, my prereqs are a 4.0 and I only have A&P2 left to take. I worked at Crozer Hospital so I think that might help, since my undergpa really isn't strong, although I did finish college in three years. I had no retakes or mishaps from covid. I applied to HFU and heard back from them:) Not my first choice though. Jefferson is. I'm going to apply to Drexel in december due to them requiring A&P2 to be complete before submission. Best of luck!

boaf · Sep 8, 2020

On 9/2/2020 at 5:01 PM, student2019 said:

Hey guys! I have an interview on sept 9.

GOOD LUCK TOMORROW! YOU'LL KILL IT

student2019 · Sep 8, 2020

thanks so much! I will 100% let know you how it goes and the format.

boaf · Sep 9, 2020

1 hour ago, student2019 said:

thanks so much! I will 100% let know you how it goes and the format.

OMG, thank you so much! if you could jot down what the interview questions are, that would be sooooo helpful in preparing! I'm cheering you on from over here! Besides you know what they say, an interview means that something about you stood out enough for them to want to delve deeper, I'm confident you'll knock it out of the ballpark !

boaf · Sep 10, 2020

On 9/8/2020 at 7:31 PM, student2019 said:

I will 100% let know you how it goes and the format.

How did it go !!?