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Hi,Has anyone heard anything from them? I applied to the MSN NP program and have heard nothing and its well past the 8 week deadline. I called the school on Friday and the girl that answered the phone said letters were sent out but she hung up before I could ask when. I'm starting to lose hope!

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I haven't received the JAG letter yet but if you call or email the registrar's office, they will tell you what yours is so you can get email and registration started and financial aid stuff.

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Im starting the Psych Program Spring 2013!

I am interested too in networking with my fellow class mates. Tried looking up the FB group but no luck :-( Some one please email me at [email protected] -Thanks

Here's the group - I titled it "University of South Alabama MSN" but I don't mind if any DNP students want to join as well :)

I was going to post a link to the page, but I am afraid that might be against the TOS here? Anyone know?

Anyway, if you search for that name you should be able to find it... or I can PM a link to anyone interested.

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Can someone please explain obtaining transcripts??? Do I literally have to snail mail the requests to each and every school? Then they snail them back to USA? Can anything be faxed? It seems very inefficient in this day and age. Thank you! Time crunch!

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Can someone please explain obtaining transcripts??? Do I literally have to snail mail the requests to each and every school? Then they snail them back to USA? Can anything be faxed? It seems very inefficient in this day and age. Thank you! Time crunch!

Check with the schools where you did your undergrad. Several of mine had the option for ordering and paying for transcripts online. I think transcripts must be mailed in order to be considered "official" so unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to speed up that process.

Good luck.

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.
Check with the schools where you did your undergrad. Several of mine had the option for ordering and paying for transcripts online. I think transcripts must be mailed in order to be considered "official" so unfortunately there doesn't seem to be a way to speed up that process.

Good luck.

But that CAS form has to be attached to the transcripts, correct? Which would mean I fill it out and mail it to all 7 (yes, 7!) schools and they will send that form along with my transcripts to CAS, correct? I just want to make sure I don't mess this up. Thank you for replying! I have always ordered transcripts online but if they need this form with it I think that's not possible. How did you do it?

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But that CAS form has to be attached to the transcripts, correct? Which would mean I fill it out and mail it to all 7 (yes, 7!) schools and they will send that form along with my transcripts to CAS, correct? I just want to make sure I don't mess this up. Thank you for replying! I have always ordered transcripts online but if they need this form with it I think that's not possible. How did you do it?

I don't think you HAVE to attach the CAS form, it's just there preprinted in case you want to. I didn't use the form and just filled out online requests through my schools and listed the nursing CAS address and my CAS number on the online school-specific request.

I feel your pain - I had five different transcripts to send! :)

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

okay, thanks. I noticed there are bar codes on the CAS form. Did yours have that also? If I can do this electronically it will greatly speed things up. Thank you so much for your reply! If you were able to do it this way without a problem I'm sure it's fine.

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okay thanks. I noticed there are bar codes on the CAS form. Did yours have that also? If I can do this electronically it will greatly speed things up. Thank you so much for your reply! If you were able to do it this way without a problem I'm sure it's fine. [/quote']

I don't know for sure as i don't recall paying much attention to those forms at the time. I went back and read the CAS FAQ and it sounds like attaching the request form to the transcripts they mail in may possibly speed up the processing time once CAS receives them, but that is speculation on my part.

I suggest you go read the FAQ and decide for yourself. I did not send the request form in with my transcripts, but I requested mine well ahead of the deadline since CAS themselves say to "allow 5-6 weeks" ahead of deadlines for processing time. It was kind of a nerve wracking process. :)

Sorry I'm not more help. Good luck!!!

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.
I don't know for sure as i don't recall paying much attention to those forms at the time. I went back and read the CAS FAQ and it sounds like attaching the request form to the transcripts they mail in may possibly speed up the processing time once CAS receives them, but that is speculation on my part.

I suggest you go read the FAQ and decide for yourself. I did not send the request form in with my transcripts, but I requested mine well ahead of the deadline since CAS themselves say to "allow 5-6 weeks" ahead of deadlines for processing time. It was kind of a nerve wracking process. :)

Sorry I'm not more help. Good luck!!!

How long ago did you apply? I guess I can always call Monday and try to get the straight scoop. Thank you! Transcripts take long enough electronically. Just imagine the mailing to and fro!

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How long ago did you apply? I guess I can always call Monday and try to get the straight scoop. Thank you! Transcripts take long enough electronically. Just imagine the mailing to and fro!

Sometime in September, I think? Before the deadline (October 1?) for spring admission.

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.

Does anyone know if you apply for say, summer and they are full do they automaticlly bump you to the next session? I am debating summer vs. fall. Time is short for summer deadline. I'm trying to navigate the website but some answers I'm not finding. Is the online calendar the same as the traditional academic calendar? Is summer May-Aug? Thanks guys....so many questions so little time!

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Specializes in Correctional Nursing; MSN student.
Hi.

Im starting the Psych Program Spring 2013!

I am interested too in networking with my fellow class mates. Tried looking up the FB group but no luck :-( Some one please email me at [email protected] -Thanks

Amtrak, sent you an email. Might check junk if it doesn't show up. Good luck to you!

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