Any Fall 2008 UCLA - MECN Program Applicants out there?

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Are any of you starting to get anxious about the forthcoming decisions? We have another month or so yet to know, but I still want to know NOW! :innerconf ... Wanna share in the waiting process? Have you heard anything about the # of people they are accepting? Anything?

I did, and I procrastinated like a dummy and she emailed again and finally it was down to the day before reviews and she emailed me and I emailed it back. Got an email saying it was not able to be downloaded and so I faxed it. Maybe I faxed to the wrong number. This was in my opinion my own fault. I'm gonna just think of it as fate's way of saying this was not meant to be for me, at this time anyways.

I waited so long, she had no time to follow up. I'm gonna take this as a learning experience and work on building up my resume and make sure to get all my materials in EARLY next year. She said they could keep my stuff for review for next year, so at least I know they have most my stuff already.

Have you applied to other nursing programs? Hopefully you will get into a good program for this fall. What bothers me is that many of the schools that I have applied to say that if you aren't admitted this year then you have to submit your application package again from scratch. That itself doesn't bother me, except getting the letters of recommendations. Each school requires three letters. If you apply to several schools how often can you hit the same person up? I found out that Mt. St. Mary's Accelerated BSN is still accepting applications (until sometime mid-March) for this fall. I just don't see how I can go back to the same people again. Many of these forms require a lot of thought.

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OMG, I can't believe what happened! I was told they didn't have my resume so I emailed it to Shelli. I got an email back saying that they couldn't download it. So I faxed it. Well I just called her and she said they were not able to review it because they never got my resume. So I guess that's it. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I guess I was not meant to be in that program. I'm just happy to know. Call her too, the relief is worth hearing the news IMO.

Moral of the story: Get you materials in EARLY & follow-up to make sure they are received!!

I'm very sorry nursingstudent hopeful. I wish you the best of luck.

In fact I wish everybody here all the best. I hope you all get accepted to the school of your choice.

I have also tried to keep my sanity by reading this thread. I had been dreading yet anticipating the arrival of the mailman. Yesterday, I recieved a small envelope stating that I was on the wait list. Although I feel very relieved I still feel a little nervous. I agree with some of the previous posts, if we do not get accepted, well maybe it was for the best.

For all you that have yet to recieve anything, maybe you are on the waitlist too. Lets keep hoping for the best:nuke:

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hey guys - I decided to reply b/c someone mentioned that there are some threaders who haven't been responding - I got waitlisted for UCLA's program. By the sounds of it, it looks like I could make it into the acceptance range in a couple of weeks, but I am beginning to think philosophically - if I wasn't meant for ucla for this program, that's why i didn't get into it right away. If I got waitlisted, that probably means that it's not the most ideal environment for me to become a nurse in. I have many personal reasons why I was skeptical about ucla's program (pre-waitlist letter) so this is why I think I was meant for the school I gave my acceptance of admission to. I feel good about it. Though I think I will still keep my name on the waitlist - perhaps just to smile when I happily decline.

What do you think are the chances of a waitlister being offered admission?

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Hey Everyone,

I will be the first to say I got a thin letter today- yes, rejection. It was rather cold and impersonal- definitely a form letter- the office staff knows how to use mail merge that is for sure:icon_roll. Dated March 3- my instincts were correct earlier in the week when I heard nothing. So very predictable that the acceptances went out first, waitlist second and then the rejections. I emailed Dean Cardin, at her invitation, for some insights into what I could do to overcome deficiencies the committee obviously found and held against me. In a way, I am glad it was all or nothing- I don't want to agonize over making it off the waitlist. I put my life on hold long enough holding out hope for acceptance.

Not sure if this is the right program for me- I will definitely cast a wider net next time. Hopefully, I can get some constructive feedback that will help me be successful next application season. UCLA is competitve because of the name and the in-state tuition but it is not for everyone.

Good luck to all on whatever path you take into nursing,

Oda Mae

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Hey Everyone,

I will be the first to say I got a thin letter today- yes, rejection. It was rather cold and impersonal- definitely a form letter- the office staff knows how to use mail merge that is for sure:icon_roll. Dated March 3- my instincts were correct earlier in the week when I heard nothing. So very predictable that the acceptances went out first, waitlist second and then the rejections. I emailed Dean Cardin, at her invitation, for some insights into what I could do to overcome deficiencies the committee obviously found and held against me. In a way, I am glad it was all or nothing- I don't want to agonize over making it off the waitlist. I put my life on hold long enough holding out hope for acceptance.

Not sure if this is the right program for me- I will definitely cast a wider net next time. Hopefully, I can get some constructive feedback that will help me be successful next application season. UCLA is competitve because of the name and the in-state tuition but it is not for everyone.

Good luck to all on whatever path you take into nursing,

Oda Mae

I'm sorry... I'm pretty sure I will be in the same boat soon. I didn't get anything today and it didn't seem like anyone got an acceptance today. I have one more school that I have applied and will apply to MSMC.

Good luck and don't give up!

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Hi everyone,

I got home about an hour ago after working very late. I knew there wasn't going to be good news waiting at home for me. I opened the mailbox and there was the thin envelope right on top. Although I knew what was inside it still felt like a knife in my stomach when I read the words. This hurts much more than the previous two rejections. This was my alma mater and I had dreams since I was 14 years old when I would spend my Sundays doing research at the biomedical library that I would be going to school one day in that vast medical center. However, I sealed my fate over 30 years ago when I got poor grades in my first two years. I have one last shot at a master's program when I interview at CSUF in two weeks. Hopefully, I'll have at least a 50/50 chance at that point of getting in.

Oda Mae I am terribly sorry that they didn't accept you. You are right. It was a cold and impersonal form letter. I would have expected them to at least offer some words of encouragement in pursuing our dreams. What probably saddens me more than anything is that I won't be able to spend my days with the wonderful people that I have met here. :cry: Although we haven't met in person I feel that I know most of you already. I wish everyone great success at UCLA and in your careers as nurses.

Kathy

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Hi Kathy,

It was a disappointment but not altogether unexpected. Are you going to try to contact the Dean? I have a very unique background which may have played against me- I am really curious to find out the reasoning behind my rejection. I will post any information I am able to gleen.

I hope your interview goes well and you gain admission. UCLA is my alma mater too for grad school and I went to the University of Virginia as an undergrad. It would have been nice to stay a bruin.

I too am sad that I will not be embarking on this journey with the wonderful people I have met here. I hope we can stay in touch in some way.

Take care,

Oda Mae

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I'm sorry... I'm pretty sure I will be in the same boat soon. I didn't get anything today and it didn't seem like anyone got an acceptance today. I have one more school that I have applied and will apply to MSMC.

Good luck and don't give up!

I hope you get a thick envelope but like you said, no one is hearing good news at this point. I wish I could be more optimistic.

Maybe I should look into MSMC too- I feel a little burned out at this point and feel the need to regroup and tackle this application process with a fresh perspective. I am pretty sure my letters were not my strong suit- I had to get them from people who know me now and they are not in the medical field. My volunteer and patient care activites, although considerable, are somewhat remote at this point. I am planning to spend time at the LA Free Clinic. I haven't had physiology in the past 5 years- perhaps I should take that and ace it. I can see this year will go by fast strengthening my credentials and preparing to reapply. I am not discouraged and I am not going to let this rejection define me. It is their loss they chose not to offer me a seat..... this year.

Let us know where you end up and good luck!

OM

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I hope you get a thick envelope but like you said, no one is hearing good news at this point. I wish I could be more optimistic.

Maybe I should look into MSMC too- I feel a little burned out at this point and feel the need to regroup and tackle this application process with a fresh perspective. I am pretty sure my letters were not my strong suit- I had to get them from people who know me now and they are not in the medical field. My volunteer and patient care activites, although considerable, are somewhat remote at this point. I am planning to spend time at the LA Free Clinic. I haven't had physiology in the past 5 years- perhaps I should take that and ace it. I can see this year will go by fast strengthening my credentials and preparing to reapply. I am not discouraged and I am not going to let this rejection define me. It is their loss they chose not to offer me a seat..... this year.

Let us know where you end up and good luck!

OM

umm... yeah so I was about to apply to MSMC and it's like $15,000 per semester (there are 3 semesters for the program)! YIKES~! I rather wait a year and reapply to public schools :bugeyes:

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OMG, I can't believe what happened! I was told they didn't have my resume so I emailed it to Shelli. I got an email back saying that they couldn't download it. So I faxed it. Well I just called her and she said they were not able to review it because they never got my resume. So I guess that's it. I'm a firm believer that everything happens for a reason. I guess I was not meant to be in that program. I'm just happy to know. Call her too, the relief is worth hearing the news IMO.

Moral of the story: Get you materials in EARLY & follow-up to make sure they are received!!

wow how is it that they didn't tell you in that form back in December with the checklist of things they're missing?????? That is MESSED UP.

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umm... yeah so I was about to apply to MSMC and it's like $15,000 per semester (there are 3 semesters for the program)! YIKES~! I rather wait a year and reapply to public schools :bugeyes:

Masaemasae,

that is a lot cheaper than UCLA, by the way. UCLA (for my program that I am in right now for my MPH) is $32,500 per year plus $2,500 for the Summer part of the program, totaling near $70,000. Just as a warning, I think all professional programs are somewhat costly.

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Masaemasae,

that is a lot cheaper than UCLA, by the way. UCLA (for my program that I am in right now for my MPH) is $32,500 per year plus $2,500 for the Summer part of the program, totaling near $70,000. Just as a warning, I think all professional programs are somewhat costly.

Pretzelpug is absolutely right- professional school tuition at UCLA and probably all UC schools has gone up dramatically. You also need to do a cost analysis of sitting out another year vs. starting now- you are delaying your earning a nurse's salary by a year. I personally would bite the bullet and get going with a training program- I do not think MSMC is out of line at all from what I have heard. I also do not think it is that important where you get your degree from as long as it is accredited and graduates have a track record of getting desirable positions after graduation- there is such a critical need for nurses.

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