Samuel Merritt ELMSN/FNP Fall 2013 Sacramento

ALXiong · Sep 27, 2012

Stay positive everyone!! Goodluck!

so you are the new generation of aggies? I graduated from UCD as well, but a while back with BS in biology. That is great that you secure a job.

To all of you still waiting, I just want to let you know that my accepted package stated that I have to respond by Oct 2nd. If any spots open up, you probably hear after that. Try to stay calm and relaxed! Stay positive!

chlochlo · Sep 27, 2012

so you are the new generation of aggies? I graduated from UCD as well, but a while back with BS in biology. That is great that you secure a job.
To all of you still waiting, I just want to let you know that my accepted package stated that I have to respond by Oct 2nd. If any spots open up, you probably hear after that. Try to stay calm and relaxed! Stay positive!

Hi yes! I graduated with a neurobiology, physiology, and behavior degree! Yes I am a jr.specialist right now for a research lab on campus :) Love meeting aggies! If you don't mind me asking you what have youbeen up to since graduation?? :) Trying to get helpful tidbits so I can be a better applicant!

ALXiong · Sep 28, 2012

Hi yes! I graduated with a neurobiology, physiology, and behavior degree! Yes I am a jr.specialist right now for a research lab on campus :) Love meeting aggies! If you don't mind me asking you what have youbeen up to since graduation?? :) Trying to get helpful tidbits so I can be a better applicant!

You had the same steps as me. I got my first job at UC Davis Medical Center as junior specialist too. Then I resigned and moved back to my home town. Landed a job with Department of Public Health worked there for a year. After that, I went back to research field at UCSF as a staff researcher. I volunteered during weekends at ER and seasonal volunteer for Tax Aid. Did a lot of pre-req at community college. I am sure you are a great candidate too!

What research are you doing?

dooodaadew · Sep 28, 2012

@kimevans711 and @epark87

I feel your pain too. I have yet to receive anything. I'm getting extremely worried too and have been constantly checking my phone and email. Honestly, I'm trying to stay positive, but I'm not going to lie, it's starting to get to the point where I just can't lol. sigh

Anyways, congrats to all who have heard back

jly0162 · Sep 28, 2012

@dooodaadewI second that sentiment. unfortunately ):

JeninCA · Sep 28, 2012

I received an email tonight and I am on the wait list...#35/39. Ouch. I spoke to L and asked how I can improve, etc. and she said this year was one of the harder years for choosing who they were going to accept. Some people were separated by a tenth of a point..that close. If you don't get in, don't be discouraged, we just had some really tough competition. :) I think waiting was the worse part. Now that I know, I am okay with it. This year I also applied to the ABSN (back-up just in case) and am #7 so far on the wait list. So, hopefully that will pan out and I apply later on for the FNP program. Different route to get to the same destination.

Huge congrats to all those who got in. L said she is working late nights, so you should all be hearing soon. Fingers crossed

ALXiong · Sep 28, 2012

I received an email tonight and I am on the wait list...#35/39. Ouch. I spoke to L and asked how I can improve, etc. and she said this year was one of the harder years for choosing who they were going to accept. Some people were separated by a tenth of a point..that close. If you don't get in, don't be discouraged, we just had some really tough competition. :) I think waiting was the worse part. Now that I know, I am okay with it. This year I also applied to the ABSN (back-up just in case) and am #7 so far on the wait list. So, hopefully that will pan out and I apply later on for the FNP program. Different route to get to the same destination.
Huge congrats to all those who got in. L said she is working late nights, so you should all be hearing soon. Fingers crossed

I am glad that you have a back up plan. You will be there eventually, so keep your hard work up! I am sure the ABSN program will be a great option for you too! Hope to see you at the campus this spring.

dardymomma · Sep 28, 2012

I just got my wait list email! I'm thrilled! Hope to see you all in January!!

epark87 · Sep 28, 2012

I just got a wait list email too, good luck guys!

jly0162 · Sep 28, 2012

Just checked my email and was waitlisted as well. There is still hope for us!

@JeninCA : I also applied for the ABSN and figured that the perk of the one year program is that it opens up all the traditional Masters programs for us to apply to. Don't give up on the dream

elegant.lil.lady · Sep 28, 2012

I received an email tonight and I am on the wait list...#35/39. Ouch. I spoke to L and asked how I can improve, etc. and she said this year was one of the harder years for choosing who they were going to accept. Some people were separated by a tenth of a point..that close. If you don't get in, don't be discouraged, we just had some really tough competition. :) I think waiting was the worse part. Now that I know, I am okay with it. This year I also applied to the ABSN (back-up just in case) and am #7 so far on the wait list. So, hopefully that will pan out and I apply later on for the FNP program. Different route to get to the same destination.
Huge congrats to all those who got in. L said she is working late nights, so you should all be hearing soon. Fingers crossed

At least you got on the waitlist! That's a really great accomplishment JeninCA! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Just a little FYI, when I originally applied to the ELMSN-FNP Oakland program and was waitlisted, I emailed Teri and Rhonda (who both interviewed me at Oakland) and asked them what I could do to improve my application. Teri was sooo sweet and emailed me back. She looked over my entire application and gave me some really good and thorough feedback. I'd definitely email them or even Eddielyn and ask for some feedback. :)

JeninCA · Sep 28, 2012

Thanks for the advice, I will give that a try. Never hurts :)