BerryGood30

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1. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   Okay guys, I have to clarify a few things that were mentioned above in your postings. First, there is a 3.0 minimum GPA to be accepted into the Graduate Division of UCLA, so while a few students may not have met the minimum, there would have to be ot...

2. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   aww good luck guys. I feel like your big sis already, just waiting to see when you guys will hear. I agree, waiting for the mail is silly. I think they tried the e-mail thing one year and it was a complete disaster for Shelli. I just turned in two hu...

3. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   Hi Martinosa, no you don't have to enter your parents info if you are an independent filer. However, if you live with them or they contribute and claim you as a tax exemption then yes, you have to include their tax info.

4. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   MusictoNurse, No tuition is 13k a year, but the remaining student loan support package (including any scholarships, fellowships, etc) cannot exceed about 35K/yr. You don't have to take out unnecessary high interest private loans if you intend on work...

5. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   I know how you guys are feeling right now, I was here a year ago thinking the same thing. You'll get the packets by the end of the first week of March, if Shelli sticks to the same time frame. After next week, I would call her. MECN2009, yes, 17 uni...

6. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   Congrats MECN 2009!! You are not in a dream, this is real life and you did it!! NSFA08 and I look forward to meeting you in the future. Musictonurse, after all admission letters/emails are sent, you will be told you are on the waiting list and what n...

7. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   Hi, I just want to clarify, the tuition is $12,438 for the 2008-2009 academic year (see link attached) http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/gss/library/0809profresfees.pdf. It is highly likely tuition will increase another 7-10% for next year, so I'm bracing my...

8. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   Good luck guys, I know exactly how you are feeling right now as I was in the same place a year ago. Just an FYI, the program costs approximately $13k for tuition and the financial aid package (including living expenses) cannot exceed around $35k each...

9. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

   BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

   Hey Guys, Yes, you will receive your admissions packet in the snail mail in early March so do not fret! The lucky few that receive a graduate fellowship might be notified by e-mail a little earlier that they have been accepted to UCLA. You will also ...

10. Did anyone apply to UCLA's MECN Program for Fall 2009?

    BerryGood30 replied to nmh586's topic in California

    :wink2: Hello, I'm currently in the MECN program now and the class is extremely diverse in academic disciplines, background, work experience, etc. I'm happy with the program, minus the cost of graduate education! I just want to wish you all good luc...

11. Did anyone apply to the CSUN A-BSN program?

    BerryGood30 replied to Hope271's topic in Pre-Nursing

    Oh, I wanted to add that I called the office and inquired about the interview/selection process for CSUN. Apparently the gal that answered Iris? said a lot of folks are making up information regarding the selection process. She said they have already...

12. Did anyone apply to the CSUN A-BSN program?

    BerryGood30 replied to Hope271's topic in Pre-Nursing

    I received a call last Friday AM to interview for tomorrow. I applied for the fall class. However, I already confirmed my attendance at UCLA for fall so I'm no longer considering CSUN. Good luck to the rest of you. I agree with all of you, the proces...

13. Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

    BerryGood30 replied to NSFA08's topic in Post Graduate

    Hey guys, I only know of one online Epi class through UCLA. Anyone can take Summer Extension courses at UCLA, you don't need to be an enrolled student, it's just cheaper if you are. Dr. Frerichs offers EPI 100 online (for the second or third year in ...

14. Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

    BerryGood30 replied to NSFA08's topic in Post Graduate

    Hi Odamae, personally I don't believe it is necessary to work directly with a nurse per se, but having some understanding of what duties or types of positions nurses engage in is important and the best way to know this is to find a volunteer or paid ...

15. Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

    BerryGood30 replied to NSFA08's topic in Post Graduate

    Odamae and KathLiz, Have either of you considered applying for CSU Dominguez Hills? Apps for fall are not due until March 31. You have to attend an info session however to get a transcript review. The last info session is this Friday, March 14, from ...