MCC letter came today

I heard there were many more then 750, that is all they bothered to rank though(I guess it makes sense, because if you are beyond that point it really wouldn't matter, or it could be that the others didn't have complete files!) I also thought it was strange that the info wasn't entered for the top 120...I guess maybe it is in one system they use for ranking and maybe not in our full macomb file at this point and they have to be combined or something...who knows! By the way congratulations on being 6th! That is awesome! I'm pretty sure I'm closer to 120...but I don't care, I could be 120 and that's fine cause it's still in! I would be curious to hear the stats they give the new applicants this year at the seminars...I was so scared when I left last year and am still so surprised that I actually did it! When I met with a counsler this time last year after not attending school since 2003 I was told that with my current grades(which were not good because I had a BAD freshman year) I didn't stand a chance and to not even bother(she failed to mention the last 12 credit loop hole). Obviously I didn't listen to her, because two perfect semesters and a 91 on the HESI later here I am in the top 120! I wish I could remember her name because I'd love to go shove it in her face for being so negative(isn't there job to guide and help? I mean yeah don't, give false hope, but you should never discourage trying...what ever happened to an A for effort? I mean I put the effort in and got an A, heck I got 4 and am working on a 5th, and not in super easy classes either!) Sorry I had to vent a bit! Congrats to everyone who will be joining me on this journey:chrs:, and good luck to all of you who aren't for next year. Don't give up, because it can be done!

Sorry, I got alittle carried away with smileys...it's been a looooong day!

Macomb's counselors are known for not being the best... Believe me, I have delt with a few that I would recommend avoiding. If anyone plans on paying one a visit though, I would highly recommend Mr Markem (sp). He is very informative and easy to talk to. Before I found out I was accepted I saw him to plan a secondary plan. He developed one for me but also told me I was most likely going to be accepted this fall. A big problem for Macomb's counselors is they don't have the proper resources to give students transfer equivalencies for very many schools, other than OU and WSU of course. It's almost as if they want every student to transfer to these schools no matter what.

Thanks! I think I will use your advice on seeing Mr Markem after orientation and I have a start date established to help me figure out how to work my school and work schedules so that I can be as successful as possible. I would love to not have to work, but I think like most people these days, that is just not an option. I do have the convience of working right across the street at the Beaumont building on Hall rd, so that is a plus! It will just be a matter of figuring out hours and class schedules and such.

Yea, I believe I will have to work during the program as well. I currently work as a medical clerk but it's a rather stressful job. I'm looking to get a job in the home care field as an alternative though. It's a much more laid back job, and it gives you some experience working with people directly. This would be a great way to develop your interpersonal skills that you will need when you actually become a nurse. I will report on this later if I actually begin doing it. I would recommend others to look into this field, as there are tons of companies providing such care for patients. Though many require experience, they will often consider nursing students for such positions without experience.