Does anyone have any information about this program? This is the only school that I applied to that I know little about. I am going to try and set up a visit soon but was just looking for others opinions.
I would also like to know more about the program, I just got my acceptance letter but couldn't find any information regarding their pass rates :/ I know that they're accredited but I couldn't find any other statistics
Wouldn't call it middle of nowhere its 15 minutes from Westgate ( Cardinals stadium)I lived in Glendale AZ, I used to drive by Goodyear on my way back to California. I never saw the campus or much of the city of Goodyear. I am sure it is fine program. The view of the city from the freeway did not look good.
Unless it's changed, FPU's non-refundable deposit is relatively small so have you considered accepting the FPU offer (and paying the deposit) then if NAU accepts you, rescind your FPU acceptance? You shouldn't fool around and risk losing the FPU offer for an NAU offer that may never come.I was accepted here but I am trying to decide if I should hold out for my wait list spot at NAU. What kind of facilities are there? I heard that they are sharing space with a community college? What about cadavers?
Yes I can understand the commute issue - I was in that position while I attended FPU as well and drive was not very fun. But, if it makes financial sense, you may be able to share an apartment in Goodyear/Avondale with someone in your class. In my class, everyone (except me) was from out of state and lived close to the FPU campus in apartments so if you ultimately do attend FPU, that may be an option which avoids driving across the Valley to class. BTW, since you live in Mesa, I assume you applied to A.T. Still?I was accepted to FPU in January and already paid my deposit. It's just that I live in Mesa, so it would be a bit of a commute. NAU Phoenix is much closer. But I'm not in the best position on their wait list so it will be cutting it close, if it happens at all.
I had a similar experience with A.T. Still (i.e. long silence, explanation that they were still reviewing apps, etc.) but they ultimately did offer me admission. So, don't give up on them yet.Well the problem is that I have a family, and I would rather not move if I can help it. Yes I applied to AT Still, but I never heard back from them after I submitted the secondary application. I emailed them for a follow up and they said they were still sorting through applicants. So I don't know if I've been rejected or what. Kind of unprofessional in my opinion to leave it hanging like that.
Beyond the fact that the drive to FPU was a bit shorter than to ATSU, I liked the small class size at FPU (23 when we started, 18 graduated). It worked out well for me in that regard as the professors were quite available and responsive and I never felt like a 'face in the crowd' at FPU. Also, as someone mentioned above, they really work with you on your 3rd year full time clinical placements - they will attempt to sign up clinical sites of your choosing as long as it fits with their requirements for varied CE experiences.So why did you choose FPU over ATSU?
I don't know about "typical" but I believe the classes that went through ahead of me also lost a few. In our class, two people transferred to other programs and the remainder left the program.Thank you. One more question—is a drop of 7 classmates typical?
This program is in the middle of nowhere in AZ. That is all I know about this program.