Thomas Jefferson University - Fact 1 & 2 Program (Pre-Fall 2024)

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Hi, I am creating a thread for those applying to Thomas Jefferson University's Fact 1 or 2 Program for pre fall 2024. Please feel free to share any concerns, stats, admission process, interview questions, etc! 

Hi!  I'm applying soon and wanted to know if anyone could answer a few questions for me?

 

What is the schedule like for FACT1?  Days/hours?  At what point in the program do clinicals start and what is that schedule like?

 

Are you studying all night to get by with the exams?  

 

Thank you so much in advance!

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akyoung1688 said:

Hi!  I'm applying soon and wanted to know if anyone could answer a few questions for me?

 

What is the schedule like for FACT1?  Days/hours?  At what point in the program do clinicals start and what is that schedule like?

 

Are you studying all night to get by with the exams?  

 

Thank you so much in advance!

First semester is pretty busy, we're pretty much in class Monday-Friday 8am-4pm or 8-5:30 for the first half of the semester.  You start clinical the second half of the semester. Clinical is two days a week 7-7. It will be either Wednesday Thursday or Saturday Sunday. And then class is 8-5 Monday Tuesday and Friday for the second half. I can email you our calendar if you want. 
 

And for exams, I don't find them too difficult. It's just a lot of content that needs to be learned in a short period of time. We typically have 1-2 exams a week first semester. There was only one week where we had 3 exams. I don't study every night and all night and I'm getting pretty good grades on the exams. As long as you're mindful of your time and studying efficiently you should be fine. 

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akyoung1688 said:

Hi!  I'm applying soon and wanted to know if anyone could answer a few questions for me?

 

What is the schedule like for FACT1?  Days/hours?  At what point in the program do clinicals start and what is that schedule like?

 

Are you studying all night to get by with the exams?  

 

Thank you so much in advance!

I agree with what the other person said, I'm currently in the program; honestly, the only thing that makes it difficult for me personally is the time management aspect. The content isn't relatively difficult to grasp, and the instructors will tell you what you need to focus on for the exams and what you don't (usually....). When you have exams back to back AND clinical AND you're in class full time (not to mention spending time to take care of yourself!), then yes it gets hard to study. Also, you will have an exam once a week at the very least, and at most there might be one single period where you have three exams in one week. Yes it sucks and it feels like hell, but you'll get through it.

Some people study little by little every night (read their class notes, make study guides, etc), some people read the textbook, some people literally study the day before an exam. No method is incorrect, and I've known students who've utilized each method and have gotten As. My best advice to you is to find what works for you early on and stick to that. Yes, study with others and take advice from them if you're struggling. But if you find a method that works for you and your friend, Student B, has a different way that works for them, stick to what YOU know.  I feel like there's very little time to experiment with study methods and as long as you're doing well and understanding the material, then there is no incorrect way to study.

My preferred method is honestly making flashcards LOL. Many students have advised against them for themselves because, yes, some material you can't memorize and its more conceptual. However, flashcards are what help me form a basic grasp of the material. I reinforce it by teaching it back to myself, family, and friends, and then doing practice problems/scenarios. I finished the semester with all As.

I definitely went into the program with strong sense of apprehension and fear, and as soon as I took my first exam I was like "oh! this isn't bad at all!" Stay on top of your work, communicate with professors, form a productive study group. Do whatever you can to stay on top of your grades and work EARLY. Doing well early on also leaves more wiggle room to score not-as-highly on the last few exams, considering that's the time students feel the most burnt out.

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Summerday28 said:

Hi all! Just wanted to do a quick update--I've officially placed my deposit for TJU!! So excited to hopefully meet some of yall soon enough!

Hi!  What was your Fact 1 start date?  I'm not sure if it's end of may or early June.  Thanks!

Summerday28 said:

I agree with what the other person said, I'm currently in the program; honestly, the only thing that makes it difficult for me personally is the time management aspect. The content isn't relatively difficult to grasp, and the instructors will tell you what you need to focus on for the exams and what you don't (usually....). When you have exams back to back AND clinical AND you're in class full time (not to mention spending time to take care of yourself!), then yes it gets hard to study. Also, you will have an exam once a week at the very least, and at most there might be one single period where you have three exams in one week. Yes it sucks and it feels like hell, but you'll get through it.

Some people study little by little every night (read their class notes, make study guides, etc), some people read the textbook, some people literally study the day before an exam. No method is incorrect, and I've known students who've utilized each method and have gotten As. My best advice to you is to find what works for you early on and stick to that. Yes, study with others and take advice from them if you're struggling. But if you find a method that works for you and your friend, Student B, has a different way that works for them, stick to what YOU know.  I feel like there's very little time to experiment with study methods and as long as you're doing well and understanding the material, then there is no incorrect way to study.

My preferred method is honestly making flashcards LOL. Many students have advised against them for themselves because, yes, some material you can't memorize and its more conceptual. However, flashcards are what help me form a basic grasp of the material. I reinforce it by teaching it back to myself, family, and friends, and then doing practice problems/scenarios. I finished the semester with all As.

I definitely went into the program with strong sense of apprehension and fear, and as soon as I took my first exam I was like "oh! this isn't bad at all!" Stay on top of your work, communicate with professors, form a productive study group. Do whatever you can to stay on top of your grades and work EARLY. Doing well early on also leaves more wiggle room to score not-as-highly on the last few exams, considering that's the time students feel the most burnt out.

Hi!  What was your Fact 1 start date?  I'm not sure if it's end of may or early June.  Thanks!

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NURSEAKR said:

Hi!  What was your Fact 1 start date?  I'm not sure if it's end of may or early June.  Thanks!

Hi!  What was your Fact 1 start date?  I'm not sure if it's end of may or early June.  Thanks!

Hey, our cohort started May 28 with classes. Orientation was the week before on May 20th. Classes usually start the day after Memorial Day from what I've seen, no matter the year.

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Thank you so much!  How many people are in a cohort?

 

So so grateful for you giving me info!! 

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Hi! I was wondering if anyone here graduated from the FACT-1 program? I am looking at applying but am worried about the intensity? Did a lot of the cohort drop out/fail? What happens if you fail?

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