polyoptimism

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1. Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

   polyoptimism replied to 2bcurious's topic in Washington

   Thanks, it is a bummer, but it happens. :) I bet you'll get in off the wait list. As for me, I've taken every class I could possibly take, so I just get to wait around for a year and try again (and, of course, try improving my app). I'm actually...

2. Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

   polyoptimism replied to 2bcurious's topic in Washington

   I got my letter today. Rejected. I have well over 10,000 hours of hands on healthcare experience, all my prereqs done with a 4.0, I volunteer 2 nights a week and I had a glowing recommendation. I am crushed. Congrats to those who did get in.

3. Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

   polyoptimism replied to 2bcurious's topic in Washington

   Not a word, and the waiting is getting a little tiresome! :)

4. Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

   polyoptimism replied to 2bcurious's topic in Washington

   Heh, that's true, she didn't say anything about some spaces already being filled. If that's true, that would be very cool... heh, I think that thought is comforting, and regardless of it's accuracy, I might just go with you on that one (since we'll...

5. Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

   polyoptimism replied to 2bcurious's topic in Washington

   kittykitty10-- it was a scenario. But I can pretty much promise you that knowing that isn't going to help you prepare for the essay question. They change it every year, and it could pretty much be anything-- probably having to do with ethics, leade...

6. Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

   polyoptimism replied to 2bcurious's topic in Washington

   I've heard different numbers about how many they pick prior to the essay. I've heard anywhere from 10-30, depending on the pool of applicants. The tighter the spread, the fewer are picked right from the start. Heh, as if it really matters what th...

7. Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

   polyoptimism replied to 2bcurious's topic in Washington

   I thought it was a bit brutal... but mostly because it was not anything I was prepared for. I left thinking, "well, there goes my chance of getting into UW." Later though, I started feeling better about it, and I think that feeling of dread is ju...

8. Uw & Wsu Bsn Applicants 2009

   polyoptimism replied to 2bcurious's topic in Washington

   Got my e-mail this morning! I'm so excited, and maybe a bit nervous too. Good luck everyone!