Mercer versus NOVA, which one is better?

[alicebee]

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If I was accepted by both, which one should I attend based on the latest academic rankings/prestige, regardless of tuition or geography?

 

[WhiteSnows]

Mercer is more prestige, but Nova is the best school in term of lifestyle, and cheaper tuition.

 

[Dave4468]

If I was accepted by both, which one should I attend based on the latest academic rankings/prestige, regardless of tuition or geography?

why prestige? I don't think it matters much after you graduate, I'd say go where you would be happiest. I personally would say Nova!😉

 

[alicebee]

why prestige? I don't think it matters much after you graduate, I'd say go where you would be happiest. I personally would say Nova!😉

I see a lot of Nova fans on these here 'nets. But then why are there all these horror stories circling around about Nova and its staff/faculty's lack of competence? Also, which school has a higher passing rate on their graduating classes' certification exam? I was told that's another important factor to consider when choosing programs.

 

[alicebee]

Mercer is more prestige, but Nova is the best school in term of lifestyle, and cheaper tuition.

Lifestyle? What do you mean?

 

[Tinkerbell22]

Mercer is more prestige, but Nova is the best school in term of lifestyle, and cheaper tuition.

I have to wholeheartedly disagree. I lived in Ft Lauderdale and Miami for 5 years and I have never had more fun or opportunities since I've been here in Atlanta. I know everyone's opinion is going to differ, but I really disliked south Florida. The cost of living is double there so the extra couple thousand in tuition money evens it out anyway. Plus there is more shopping, sporting events, nice people, and outdoor activities here (minus the beach). Maybe it's just because I am from south Florida, but everyone I've spoken to from Georgia still loves it here. I don't know where you're from though so I'm sure it's just a matter of preference/opinion.

 

[Dave4468]

I see a lot of Nova fans on these here 'nets. But then why are there all these horror stories circling around about Nova and its staff/faculty's lack of competence? Also, which school has a higher passing rate on their graduating classes' certification exam? I was told that's another important factor to consider when choosing programs.

I believe the "horror stories" mostly arise from their dental program, but I could be wrong. I have heard mostly positive things about their pharmacy program.

 

[tungsten87]

I believe the "horror stories" mostly arise from their dental program, but I could be wrong. I have heard mostly positive things about their pharmacy program.

nope, I know a P4 at nova and he said the school really went downhill after his P2 year when most of the best faculty started to leave. The school was actually on probation due to its high student:teacher ratio.

 

[Tinkerbell22]

nope, I know a P4 at nova and he said the school really went downhill after his P2 year when most of the best faculty started to leave. The school was actually on probation due to its high student:teacher ratio.

I haven't heard very flattering things either... one of the reasons I didn't apply there, but I'm sure it's not as bad as some of the very very new schools.

I know I'm going to get flamed since I'm arguably very biased, but I think you'd be crazy not to go to Mercer if you're accepted to both. 🙂

 

[UNMorBUST]

Mercer. Nuff said.

 

[WhiteSnows]

Mercer has a touch program. If you don't want to have a life, go. Nova is easier, and you still have time to party if you want to. I said Nova is easier do not mean Nova is easy. Both programs are touch. However, we have one friend just transfer from Mercer to Nova this year, and he said they have a very touch program.

 

[mandydp6]

Mercer has a touch program. If you don't want to have a life, go. Nova is easier, and you still have time to party if you want to. I said Nova is easier do not mean Nova is easy. Both programs are touch. However, we have one friend just transfer from Mercer to Nova this year, and he said they have a very touch program.

What the he** is a "touch" program?????

 

[kkusang]

What the he** is a "touch" program?????

I guess she wants to say "tough."

 

[UNMorBUST]

If I was accepted by both, which one should I attend based on the latest academic rankings/prestige, regardless of tuition or geography?

I didn't read the first post apparently.
Hypotheticals are pointless.
Get accepted to both then come back. It's alot harder then you think.

 

[WhiteSnows]

I guess she wants to say "tough."

Yeah I mistyped it. Tough is what I mean.

I am the guy anyway.

 

[Tinkerbell22]

Mercer has a touch program. If you don't want to have a life, go. Nova is easier, and you still have time to party if you want to. I said Nova is easier do not mean Nova is easy. Both programs are touch. However, we have one friend just transfer from Mercer to Nova this year, and he said they have a very touch program.

I've actually discovered this to be quite the opposite (for myself and the upperclassmen). Maybe that student had a hard time adjusting to the block scheduling, but I actually prefer focusing on less classes at once but moving at a faster pace.

 

[alicebee]

I've actually discovered this to be quite the opposite (for myself and the upperclassmen). Maybe that student had a hard time adjusting to the block scheduling, but I actually prefer focusing on less classes at once but moving at a faster pace.

Tinkerbell, why did you end up choosing Mercer over UGA? I assume you, too, applied to both schools? Or, if you didn't, what could be some objective reasons to choose Mercer over UGA?

And lastly, do you ever get to take classes with any of the medical school faculties while you are at the Pharmacy campus, or do they hang out mostly over there in Macon?

Thanks to all who answered (including even you, Burque Baby).

 

[SHC1984]

Mercer has a touch program. If you don't want to have a life, go. Nova is easier, and you still have time to party if you want to. I said Nova is easier do not mean Nova is easy. Both programs are touch. However, we have one friend just transfer from Mercer to Nova this year, and he said they have a very touch program.

First year at Mercer wasn't bad at all...your friend is wrong.

 

[owlegrad]

If I was accepted by both, which one should I attend based on the latest academic rankings/prestige, regardless of tuition or geography?

I have no experience with Mercer, but I didn't care for Nova at all. Just one guy's opinion. I will also second the comment about south Florida; overpriced and, professionally speaking, yukky.

 

[Tinkerbell22]

Tinkerbell, why did you end up choosing Mercer over UGA? I assume you, too, applied to both schools? Or, if you didn't, what could be some objective reasons to choose Mercer over UGA?

And lastly, do you ever get to take classes with any of the medical school faculties while you are at the Pharmacy campus, or do they hang out mostly over there in Macon?

Thanks to all who answered (including even you, Burque Baby).

I'm actually a Florida resident so I applied to UF. I received an interview at the St Pete campus, but I ended up not going for various reasons. UF is a great school, but I really liked Mercer so I decided to come here. I would think a decision like that is highly personal... you just have to figure out which school will be the best fit. Obviously if tuition is a huge factor for someone then the state schools might weigh more heavily in their decisions.

First year at Mercer wasn't bad at all...your friend is wrong.

First year is actually not bad at all so far anyway...

I have no experience with Mercer, but I didn't care for Nova at all. Just one guy's opinion. I will also second the comment about south Florida; overpriced and, professionally speaking, yukky.

Thank you! No one who is actually from Florida likes south Florida... only tourists who don't have to live there. lol

 

[WhiteSnows]

Thank you! No one who is actually from Florida likes south Florida... only tourists who don't have to live there. lol

I am from Florida, and I like it.