USF 2014 applicants?

SunAirway93 · Mar 14, 2014

Is anyone else having problems with the intent to enroll form link showing up? It's supposed to show up under "welcome" in soar, but I do not see it yet. Am I missing something? Thanks!

AgaSJ · Mar 14, 2014

I don't see it either. Maybe it will take some time to have it posted.

AgaSJ · Mar 14, 2014

Well.... actually it's just appeared

SunAirway93 · Mar 14, 2014

Okay glad I am not the only one :) thank you. And congratulations to everyone. To those that did not get in... Focus on your essay and keep your head up. I applied for fall 2013 and was denied. Something told me to reapply again, after revising my essay about 15 times, I was accepted this summer. Keep trying!!

SunAirway93 · Mar 14, 2014

Thanks I see the link now

klesi · Mar 14, 2014

Omg!!! I was accepted Am so excited.....Congratulations to all who got accepted, looking forward to meet you'll.

BOWESA · Mar 14, 2014

@sunshinee19 I was on the traditional track :/

nhamlin · Mar 15, 2014

To those of us, including myself that got a denial status, please do not give up!!! We can re-apply for Fall and I believe they accept a higher number. Just try again, and see what happens that is what I am doing. Also, have a back-up just in case whether it be another school or program that you can do just as well in. Have confidence in yourself to get where you want to be. I had a 3.5 overall and a 3.1 Pre-req and have healthcare experience. But hey, for some reason it was not meant to be this time around so just keep moving forward and we will all get where we need to be!

SILVACH24 · Mar 15, 2014

Those who got accepted into the upper division did u transfer from a community college with an AA? Im at HCC and I'm terribly confided because I'm not a usf student yet. But I can apply to the hcc ASN program in May, but I rather go for my BSN. Did u have to take any extra courses even tho u had an AA degree already? What's the process with transferred credits. I know HCC and USF had come type of contract agreement, but time is running out for me.

AgaSJ · Mar 15, 2014

Although I am not sure I think the agreement you mention is for RN to BSN program. that is after you complete HCC ASN program and get an RN license you can go to USF to get your BSN. From what i heard the entry is non-competitive i.e. everyone is admitted and it is designed for working RNs- so part time and most of it is online. I don't know exactly how the Upper division program works but i don't think HCC students are given priority.

AgaSJ · Mar 15, 2014

For those who got in for summer - CONGRATULATIONS and I look forward to meeting you on April 11th.

For those who did not get admitted I'd suggest to REAPPLY! the application for fall begins in TWO WEEKS! That's an awesome opportunity to get another chance. But if you do, spend some time re-viewing your PERSONAL STATEMENT. Give it a lot of thought. Think about those three questions they ask and in answering be VERY SPECIFIC and to the point. I dedicated approximately 1/3 of the essay to each question and made sure that it flows, has an entry and summary paragraphs. Also DO YOUR RESEARCH. Of course it is PERSONAL statement so there's no right and wrong answer, but (i think) there are GOOD and BAD answers... make yours REALLY GOOD! Spend few weeks doing RESEARCH. There's ton of information online... I'm not talking about copying someone else's essay- but just general info about what to focus on and what the programs are looking for. I remember reading an interview with some director and she gave very specific points about personal qualities that they look for in applicants- in your essay show that you have those qualities. Again RESEARCH RESEARCH RESEARCH! I borrowed every single book from the library about nursing - including personal essays written by nurses and just general "advice" books and spent hours reading research papers. You don't have to be an excellent writer to have a good essay.. but I believe you DO have to be a good researcher and apply A LOT of critical thinking. Also talk to nurses - retired, current and nursing students. Ask students about their challenges - and in your essay perhaps mention how you could overcome those challenges (part 2 of the PS).

Also, if you can - TAKE pathophysiology in the summer. USF allows pre-nursing students do it before being admitted. Take it if you can... and if you do - mention it in your essay too.

Again, DON'T GIVE UP... REAPPLY! apparently in the fall they admit more students... also that shows your commitment and that you're serious about it. Good luck!

AgaSJ · Mar 15, 2014

Here's a good info about what schools are looking for in applicants:

How to Successfully Apply to Nursing School