I opted for USF because it had the direct-entry nursing program that I had been aiming for as well as being one of the tops in the nation. There are only a few direct-entry nursing programs in California so USF was a top choice for me. As a low-income student, I was able to apply to a majority of my colleges without fees and USF had already given me an application fee exemption due to my GPA and test scores. In the end, I chose USF from other schools like UC Santa Barbara and Azusa Pacific University because I felt that USF provided me the best of everything and provided me with enough financial assistance to be able to afford the education.
Exams
SAT- 1370, Act- 31. I opted for this nursing program because of how rigorous it was and touted as a nursing program. I believe that a high level of GPA and test scores are needed to be accepted as the acceptance rate was 15%. The nursing program is one of the best in the nation and sets itself from many nursing programs because of its ability to allow for direct-entry nursing programs.
Placement
The job opportunities at USF are renowned because of their mandate for students to have at least 3 internships before graduation. These placements are important towards a student and USF is beneficial in finding these types of internships for students. They make it important and put much more emphasis on having job experience than other universities.
Internship
It does, but I have not participated in an on-campus job yet. I have been offered a job position however and the process to apply was easy and straight forward. The interview process was quick and easy and response times were quick.
Fees
The tuition is $50000 and they have different levels of academic scholarships depending on your GPA and essay. I have been awarded the presidential scholarship which gives me $10000 per year and it was based on a GPA above 3.5. I have heard that there may be full scholarships given out but those would require at least a 4.0 unweighted GPA and a stellar test score. I believe scholarships may be available for international applicants but I would not be sure of that.
Faculty
The ratios are very nice and are around 20:5 for professors to students. These ratios allow for great bonds between students and professors and the school is quite small and meshed together.
Hostel
I have not formed yet but will be this fall. The arrangements are quite tight and I have a triple dorm. There is a wide selection of food and also, filtered water inside the dorms for our convenience. The food is convenient to get an overall, from what I have seen, everything seems great.
