USF 2014 applicants?

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Just wondering if there are any USF applicants out there? I had a couple questions :)

@ArgaSJ

It is awesome that USF has another application window at the end of the month. It was my back-up plan if I didn't get in. But remember that it maybe easier for students to be accepted into the 2nd degree sequence vs upper division. The average GPA of those in the 2nd degree is a 3.5 while the upper division is a 3.8. So GPA maybe a factor too. I'd possibly call the college and ask why you were rejected and what you can do to increase those chances.

With my essay (i'm 2nd degree) I discussed my essay in a chronological sequence. Meaning how I came to nursing, and along the way answered the 3 questions. I did not say "I want to help people" or that my "grandmother had pancreatic cancer and was in the hospital" (which actually happened around the time I decided to pursue nursing). My mother attempted to help, but completely reworked my essay to where it had paragraphs dedicated and too tailored to the questions. It was boring and I flat-out rejected it.I only had my mother read it too. The attempt of being too direct made me sound like a robot.

Again I discussed my journey as the theme to my essay. I think it's essentially important to discuss (for 2nd degree) on why you chose the career of nursing. I was pretty sure I would be rejected from USF because 2 years ago I left a masters program there (mid-semester mind you). So I had A LOT to explain. I also used the USF's mission, etc. from their website and used it to my advantage in my essay. I wanted them to see that I looked and researched their program.

My writing is horrible, but I attempted to eliminate the use of pronouns, or redundant things. I tried to keep it interesting by including humor. I made a reference to Darth Vader and Lord of the Rings. I also used academic history, experience as a hospital volunteer, etc. in my essay as well. GPA is also a factor. I had a 4.0 pre-req and 3.8 overall GPA at the time of application too.

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Hello everyone, I'm an alternate for the accelerated program and really hoping I get a spot!

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@missind

I got accepted so don't need a back-up plan or calling to find out why i was rejected. Thanks for your advice though.

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@missind

I got accepted so don't need a back-up plan or calling to find out why i was rejected. Thanks for your advice though.

I was simply agreeing with you that those who did not get in can reapply, that if they know the essay was the issue. I wasn't giving you advice.

The rest for everyone, it gives a different perspective on how I wrote the essay. There's no exact formula for a good essay, what you found effective I didn't find necessarily. It gives different ideas on how to improve the essay for others to work on. I wasn't directing this only at you. I'm just stating that there's different ways to write the essay, everyone writes differently.

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Specializes in Progressive Care, Cardiac Care.

I was accepted into the 2nd degree program! I'm super excited!

for those who didn't get in. DO NOT GIVE UP! I applied to the Upper Division program 2x before getting my B.S in Health Sciences. Then I applied to the 2nd degree and got in first time! Don't give up. I was so close to giving up but gave it another shot and I made it!

To to those who got in, congrats! If you got into the 2nd degree program send me a message! Love to find out about you and hopefully see on April 11th!!

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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.

My plan is to apply to both HCC and USF for fall of 2015 ... crossing fingers USF takes me if not ill ride HCC out and then transfer to BSN. This is super stressful. .. congrats to everyone that got in. .. Any above is great and your GPA too please. .. mine right now pre req is 3.7 but then again I have dep2004, chem, human nutrition, and stats left before I can apply .. so my gpa has room to go up or down. Does anyone know if I can still apply to upper division at USF as long as prerequisite are met, AND finish my last semester at HCC for my AA degree so all FKL education fundamentals are met?

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I'm excited to see everyone at orientation! For those who did not get in, reapply. I believe my essay is what got me in because I have a 3.64 overall GPA and a 3.8 pre-reqs. I got a lot of people to proof read my essay and I took it to the writing center at USF. Good luck to those who are reappyling.

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Yes you can still apply to USF as long as the pre-reqs are met and still finish your last semester at HCC

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Yes you can still apply to USF as long as the pre-reqs are met and still finish your last semester at HCC

Ok great awesome thank u! Im so excited... I was worried that I wouldnt be able to apply to upper division without my AA degree. So as long as my AA is finished before the program finishes. .. im applying for summer of 2015 and if I dont get in then im going to apply for fall of 2015 and HCC fall 2015 ... if all fails with usf again thrn ill complete my AS at hcc and just transfer to RN-BSN at USF. This is great.. im so excited for our future.

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SILVACH24

I completed all my prerequisites at HCC - last fall i took Dep, HUN, CHM and Statistics - all online except CHM. Dep and HUN are definitely a good opportunity to raise your GPA (i can recommend good professors if you'd like). CHM and STAT require a bit more work but are totally do-able. I'm sure you can get all A's with a bit of work.

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I am a transfer student and Orientation for March 28 is closed, was any transfer student able to get that orientation date? We are not able to register for class until we complete that orientation. I signed up for May 8th just 4 days before class ......

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