UIC BSN applicants for fall 2012

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hi guys

Jan 15th has passed and now its time for the wait, I am pretty nervous because UIC is my number one choice and I would really love to start this BSN program in the fall. Its one of the best schools out there for nursing not only in the state, but in the entire US. Their grad programs are ranked among the best. So I am sure you guys want it just as bad as I do. Now its just time to wait till late April to find out whats going to happen.

who has applied to this program? and are you guys pretty nervous about this whole process? what do you guys think they are looking for in an applicant? what do you think is the deciding factor outside of just total package? is it GPA, medical experiance, essays, letters of reccomendation, etc..????

It was a pretty long application process so I know you guys are dedicated and put the time in. So lets hope for the best, feel free to join this thread at anytime.

hey Beyondbeautiful

how are you? so are you going to st. francis? or are you going to get on the waitlist?? or both? it is more expensive though. yea orgo will be very hard in summer but duable. very duable, just put the time in you know....

we need to wait.. I hate the waitlist but what are you going to do. I wonder how many people are actually on the list in chicago location

Reading your comments made me feel better. I know a few other people that were also wait-listed. I hope to get in. I also applied to NIU nursing and I'll find out their decision by the end of this month.

Its not a good feeling to wait but I think it'll be worth it if/when they finally accept us.

I wish all you guys luck.

Talking to someone reduces the tension and I like that there's a forum for that. You guys rock! I hope to be a great nurse one day. By the Grace of God.

I already got my letter from NIU, Tracey. Did you get your letter yet?

Hey Future

I am doing great. Thanks for asking? How are you? I'm going to do what is necessary for St. Francis to get started. I hate that I have to give them 100 dollars to secure my spot and then if I get into UIC lose the money, as it is not refundable. But I guess you do what you have to. I have submitted the fax for the wait list at UIC-chicago. I would rather go their because the commute is much shorter and I could take mass transportation most of the time. I hate chem lol, and summer school all together but It is duable and yes the time in is definitely important. I don't know how many people are wait listed at the Chicago site. The letter said 70 total so maybe half? Also, even though it sucks Future, lets give ourselves some credit. At least the email didn't say Thanks but no thanks. It said Thanks and maybe. There are a lot of people at UIC that I know That did not get admitted or wait listed. How about we cross our fingers and hope to see each other during some type of orientation or class at the College of Nursing. Deal? And Keep the faith! Its almost over as if 4 months of already waiting wasn't enough torture, ugh!.

Yes I got mine today. I didn't get in. Its okay though, all hope is not lost.

Beyondbeautiful!!I love your words!! You are seriously awesome! Yes! Let's plan on meeting at orientation God willing! You just never know. Only time will tell. So we will see. It's smart for you to put 100 down to secure a seat. And hey, if you get into uic. That 100 will be longggggg gone in your memories! You will be fine and happy you are in the city! So when are we suppose to hear back about wait list? I mean like when should we expect to hear something or when are those taken off going to maybe hear? Is it early may?

anyone hear anything back about waitlist? or know of anyone that has been taken off waitlist?? i still have no heard a thing besides an email confermation stating they recieved my paperwork

hey Future,

The wait list is a lottery system. you will be pulled from a group of other students with similar ratings as you. They start admitting off the wait list from May up until the first day of classes in August. A nursing advisor told me this information. So at this point for me due to the stress level I am experiencing. If I get in Great. It would work out as far as time and money is concerned and if not there are other schools. I mean UIC definitely has a great reputation, but for me its not worth the mental strain I initially experienced before submitting my application. There are other schools and as long as you go somewhere that has a great passing rate for NCLEX you will be fine. I mean we will still get the credentials we want. Hope all is well with you and relax, try not to stress;)... easier said than done right. But trust me it helps.

is it a complete lottery?? or do they break the 40 students down into groups and pull that way, like 3 or 4 different groups. or do they just select from all of the students? its sooo wierd they have this systme! they should have ranked the list, or I guess if they rate students in your group. maybe they have like a top group, a medium level and lower level. idk , all the canidates are amazing so that would be a tough one for them

It is a complete lottery. I'm sure they have some way of sorting, yet, I'm sure there are not many people to sort. I had finals today in the college of nursing for a human development class that I am taking. There was a class of 2012 poster with the nursing graduates on there and It motivated me with all the academic stress I have experienced lately to keep pushing. back to the subject. Calling them is futile, as they provide as little info as possible and can not give you any reason why you we're wait listed. Loop after loop. Congrads to all that did get in initially! And as for you and I future plus the others.. we wait. The response will come when you least expect it. Hopefully the answer is yes. My thing is we have to wait until a spot opens. I'm not sure how many people would turn down UIC but hey our first choice may be their last and if so, I want to know where they applied. I assume that once the drug screenings are done in July spots will open up. Not saying anything bad about anyone but hey some people have vices we don't know about. Enjoy your summer Future. Hey are you in school now?

hey!

I tried calling and you are soooo right, they give you as little info as possible about the waitlist, its almost like come on, but I honestly think its not lottery and they just tell people that. tuition deposits are due for people who were admitted, it was due may 1st, so there should have been a few spots that opened up. at least 7 to 10 from what I heard over the years, many people have UIC as second choice, especially if they are applying from indiana or wisconsin, they have their own school first and UIC admits them to get more money for out of state tuition but to realize that UIC was not the first choice for them, I am guessing next week people will get called. oriantation is june1st for this coming fall so I am guessing they will get as many people as they can off the waitlists because spots are open now as we speak. school is good, actually if i dont get into uic i might go out of state, we will see. but classes are good and I am still motivated, honestly. if i dont get off the waitlist, i truly truly hope they call you. because you deserve it! stay motivated ! and keep at it, you will make an amazing nurse.

Hey Future! heard anything?

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