Western Health Sciences - Direct Entry MSN - Fall 2013

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I didn't see a thread, so I started one.

I am planning on applying this fall for the Direct Entry MSN program. Anyone else?

No idea why they seem to keep extending the deadline. Could be many reasons! I'm kind of glad this time around because my letters of rec are lagging! No this school does not have rolling admissions. Everyone is notified around the same time for interviews and accepts/non accepts, etc.

If I get accepted to Western, I am not applying anywhere else except in Chicago. UIC is my first choice :)

Kritkat, are you applying to both Western and UIC now to start next fall? Or will you wait to see if you get into Western, and if not, then apply to UIC? I'll be applying to several schools in the spring so I can time when I'll hear back from Western. I'd hate to be backed into a corner and forced to place a deposit to a school that wasn't high on my list.

I am applying to Western U and other schools as well. UIC is one of them and its my first choice. I will be moving to Chicago right after I graduate in May 2013. Attending UIC then (for the Jan 2014) would be a nice way to begin my stay in Illinois! Apart from UIC, I am also applying to Rush, De Paul, Loyola and Millikin in Illinois :)

Hello everyone! I am glad I was able to find this thread. Like a couple of people on here I also applied last year and was placed on the alternate list. I know for a fact that if it wasn't for last year's thread I would have definitely freaked out. So I would like to thank Maseca for starting that thread and also for caring enough and returning to check up on us :yes: . I was wondering if any of the people who were chosen as alternates received some kind of denial or rejection letter/email? Well, that is it for now but I hope that this thread grows like last time and I wish all of us on this one the best of luck! If anyone has any questions feel free.

Ucefrain, I was wondering the same thing! It stated in our interview packet that we would recieve something but I never did either...

Hey Blueeyes i remember reading it somewhere also and that is why I was confused when the months passed by and no notice. I guess I just wanted "closure" :) But anyways, I am excited for this year and I have left the past in the past. I have to say it was a great learning experience!

Hi and welcome to the thread, Ucefrain!

What was something different that you did this application cycle compared to last years? If you don't mind sharing :dummy1:

Hello Kritkat and thanks! So that was something that had me really troubled when it came time to apply again. I wasn't sure what I needed to "fix" since I had gotten into the alternate list. So, I decided to call Western and ask them what I could do different. Their answer was reassuring because they said that not much needed to be changed. The major changes I made was mainly my letters of recommendation, minor changes to my personal statement and the time of application. I am not sure if these changes alone are going to be enough to get me into the program this time around and that has me worried because now it is too late to change anything but I am hopeful that this time around I will be somewhat more competitive. I hope this answers your question and if not let me know :yes:

Hey y'all, just found this thread! I'm currently applying to Western, MGHIH, Yale, and Samuel Merritt for fall 2013. I live and work in Texas, but would like to be back on one of the coasts (CA native). The minuscule amount of students accepted to these programs has me, admittedly, freaked out. All my apps are in now, so I suppose all I can do is go about life and pray/hope for the best! My undergrad GPA was WAY less than amazing, but thankfully my prereq grades have been good. I wish they would take a look at my TEAS or GRE scores, too (asked them already, and they said no lol).

I'll be checking on this thread from time to time to see if anyone's heard from the admissions office (e.g. interview invites). Good luck y'all! :woot:

Hey vballtrumpeter welcome to the forum! I hope everyone is doing great. I just noticed that today is the deadline to apply to the program so that's exciting! Well, just wanted to post something in order to keep this forum alive :) Last year there was a lot more people in the forum I hope people keep participating. Maybe things will get somewhat more busy when interviews get closer! :cool:

Turned in everything and am hoping that my application is strong! Here's to waiting! :)

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