Scholars Day - this weekend

NJMOM3
Sun, 14 Apr 2013 18:29:18 +0000

Wow! Coleman4…Thanks so much for all of that information!!! Please thank your husband for me also…he took wonderful and very thorough notes!! I really appreciate that and also appreciate you posting that so quickly. Yes, I did know about the 3.4 GPA this yr, but have been given vague information about the number of incoming freshman as well, but that is pretty much what I expected, that they take the top 50% or so. It is hard for my anxiety level(LOL) because my d was admitted to 9 direct nursing programs and USC, a few were safeties of course, and then she eliminated a couple due to cost,size (too small) or geographic location. She has been down to three schools for the past few weeks.(two direct and USC). One of the three has an excellent direct-entry program but is in the Northeast and is cold and is much more urban then USC. I think she really wishes that Nursing program was on USC’s campus(I think she prefers USC’s campus better) since she’s guaranteed the spot and they have already weeded a ton of people out initially. Her other choice is also a great program , but the campus is not as big and I"m not sure she’d have as much to get involved in outside of nursing. She loves USC’s campus, loves the southern atmosphere, hospitality, and the warm weather…the ONLY negative is the nondirect and the risk involved…that is it!..she has a friend who is a freshman in Capstone(not for Nursing) who absolutely loves it there!! I do feel that even with the risk she might be a little more relaxed there…even though it is a hard major…she may be happier in the overall atmosphere and perform better. I think she’d also get involved in a lot of activities there as well…she 's enjoying her sr trip right now, so hopefully her mind will be clear when she returns and she’ll be ready to make a decision soon!! I do think that if she really wants the nursing that she will work hard to get it. It does sound like USC offers a lot to support them through the process. That freshman 101 class does sound worthwhile. Did it make you anxious at all when your son chose to turn down the direct program? I guess bottom line is that they have to be happy where they are for 4 yrs and they know deep down where they fit in best!! Thanks so much again! Very helpful information and I truly appreciate it! I will relay it all to her!