Linfield Accelerated 2017

acd24 · Apr 10, 2017

Hi Jeni07! I've been scouring the forums to find anyone talking about the waitlist this year for Linfield! Thank you for starting this thread :) I unfortunately don't know where I am on the waitlist at all...I was told they would reach out when I "neared the top of the list", but that was only if I got in the top 10. It seems like in the past they've told students where they fell on the waitlist, so I was bummed to hear this. I am hoping that enough spots open up, but being in the dark about what my chances are is so so disheartening. The top 20 is great though! Here's hoping you'll hear about admission soon!!

jeni07 · Apr 11, 2017

Hi Acd24! You can email or call Mindy, she is the one that told me I am in the top 20, I am not sure my exact number. I have been told that they only waitlist 40 and that most of those get in. She told me today that many do not respond and have a deadline of May 1st, that she will know more then. She also said it is OK to email or call her to see if movement is being made on the list and that I would likely get in. I did find a forum here from last year and there was someone that was number 30 on the list that got in on May 1st I believe. So glad you responded, I have been on pins and needles.

acd24 · Apr 11, 2017

Oh good! I really hope that's the case! I emailed her this morning, and she emailed back really fast. I'm in the top 20 as well! She said to check in next week and hopefully she'll have a better idea of our likelihood of getting in. I am so nervous but excited at the same time!!! I hope we get to be classmates!

jeni07 · Apr 11, 2017

That is Great news acd24, so happy for you! Hopefully we will find out soon, so exciting and the wait/unknown is excruciating. I too hope we get to be classmate! Hope the next few days go quickly. I will let you know if/when I hear anything.

anh05f · Apr 14, 2017

Hi Jeni07,

Is this the Linfield nursing program in Portland, OR? If so I am also waitlisted.

jeni07 · Apr 14, 2017

Yes this is the program in Portland Oregon. Have you applied to any other nursing schools? I have applied to both George Fox and OHSU (both 3 year programs). I have an interview with OHSU next week. Linfield is my first choice. Have you emailed Mindy to see where you are on the list?

anh05f · Apr 14, 2017

Yes, I applied to OHSU, PCC, Clackamas, and Mnt. Hood. I have interviews/essays lined up for all of them. I also have my OHSU interview next week, on the 20th. I haven't emailed Mindy, I didn't realize that was an option, but now that I do I will definitely give her a shout. Linfield would be my first choice if it weren't so expensive, 120K for 15 months of education is really steep. However, being done in 15months and being able to work soon after is ideal. Things to ponder.

jeni07 · Apr 14, 2017

Hi Anh05f!

Last year I applied to Community colleges and did not get in (I did have interviews at all of them). I have a 3.9 and 100 hours of volunteering, however they give most points to those who have certifications (CNA, CMA, EMT, etc). I like how affordable community college is, however I know I would need to become a CNA to help my chances. I know some have gotten in without (not many though). I have decided to go a different route this year. Linfield is around $90,000 for 5 terms, I agree it is more than the other schools, however I like the idea of being in the work force sooner (this will help offset some of the cost). I have also heard of some students getting scholarships. My interview at OHSU is at 8:30 on the 20th! Sounds like a long interview :).

anh05f · Apr 14, 2017

I appreciate you telling me this. I knew nothing was written in stone but I thought 3/3 interview selection among the community colleges boded well. I need to remain optimistic as well as realistic. I definitely understand why CNAs and LPNs get some extra points on the application and how their experience will help them during the interview process. However, I really hate the idea of having to pay for CNA or LPN certification just to better my chances of getting into a program. It's just more money and more time for a certification I don't need or really want. My OHSU interview is at 8:00am, I must be the group right before yours.

jeni07 · Apr 14, 2017

Glad I could help, the extra points on the application from where you did your prerequisites also help. I felt that all of my interviews went well. I talked with the head of nursing at PCC, she even went over my essay and said it was really good, she recommended that I become a CNA to help my chances, I know some get in without licensing, just hard to do. I decided to take Chemistry and apply to Linfield. Hopefully you will get in, you should hear soon! I am going to be doubling checking my interview time :), it may be at 8:00 at OHSU.

jeni07 · Apr 16, 2017

Hi again anh05f! I have to apologize I just went to Linfield's site again to see how much the accelerated program is, and your figure of $120,000 was closer than my $90,000 figure, they are saying it is close to $110,000 for the 15 months, it is around $10,000 less if you are not paying for room and board.