anyone applying to CU for 2010?

[Sand_Dollar]

Is anyone going to put in their application this fall for Spring or Summer 2010?. I'm excited about finally getting to put in my application, I'll be attending the August 1st info session and be applying for the summer session. I will still be taking pre-reqs in the spring and I was so relieved when I found out I don't have to have everything finished to apply. My GPA is currently 4.0 and I should (I hope!) be able to keep that up until next spring. I'll be done all my sciences at the end of this summer semester and only have a couple math, a history and a pile of social sciences to do (music appreciation anyone!). The admission essay is making me nervous, but I have lots of time to work on it - I hope my GPA helps me out and they don't rely on essay alone.

I'd love to be in contact with anyone looking to get into CU.

BTW - I was going to go to DSN, but changed my mind since I decided to retake some old classes, and since we're paying for our own kids to go to college at the same time, needed to keep the cost down.

[alippin]

I just got my acceptance letter in the mail for Summer start date!!! I am so excited and yet still in shock!!

[Sand_Dollar, BSN]

CONGRATULATIONS alippin!!!! :clpty: I'm stuck waiting till March, lol. Keep your fingers crossed, maybe we'll be in the same class!

[One1, BSN, RN]

Congratulations alippin, that is awesome!

[Xtina2010]

Congrats Alippin on being accepted!

Would you mind telling the rest of us waiting to hear your bio so that we can see if we are at least in the same ballpark! THANKS!

[alippin]

Sure I'll give any information that may allow you to compare. I currently work with Alzheimer patients and have for the last year. In my essay I went in to great detail about the care I provided for my grandparents and how it changed me. My GPA is 3.8 and my pre req grades were mostly A's with a few B's. I was really shocked and I am still am that I was accepted in the priority review. I am very excited for next year!

Let me know if any of you hear anything. I look forward to making many new friends on the journey!

[SummitRN, BSN, RN]

Feel good alippin! I was told most priorities apps are just rolled into the general apps and very few priorities are accepted as priority.

I applied. I hope they let me in with my 3.6GPA...

[Xtina2010]

Thanks Alippin! Sounds like you were a great candidate! Where did u do your undergrad? Are you going to CU for sure? Congrats again!..I hope I will meet you in June!

[alippin]

I am working on my acceptance information now and I am definitely attending in June! I did my undergraduate at SPC in Florida.

[Sand_Dollar, BSN]

alippin - Are you doing the accelerated program or the two year?

[alippin]

I am doing the two year traditional.

[Sand_Dollar, BSN]

Cool! I wasn't sure, just checking! That's the one I've applied to as well. Man, the wait is driving me crazy! lol

[Sand_Dollar, BSN]

I just got an email from CU and I have copied it below for those who are interested. I am worried enough as it is, now I just feel sick.

~SD

*****

Thank you for applying to the College of Nursing, University of Colorado Denver for Summer 2010 and Spring 2011. We received an unusually large number of applications this year. As a result we are extremely busy working to meet our deadlines. We are sending this message in hopes that it will answer some of your questions without having to contact us personally.

Below is the application process with approximate dates.

1. By January 15, 2010, you should receive an email informing you of the additional information we need to complete your application. You will also receive an email if we have everything we need to complete the processing of your application. The postmark deadline for all transcripts is January 31, 2010. Official transcripts must be sent from the issuing institution to the College of Nursing using the address at the end of this message. Sealed transcripts mailed by anyone other than the issuing institution are not considered official.

2. By February 28, 2010, you should receive a second email indicating that we have completed processing your application.

3. In mid to late March, admission decision letters will be mailed out.

Reasons to Call an Admission Specialist: Some items often required additional time to arrive in our office, so you should call 303-724-1812 to check with an admission specialist to see if the following items have arrived. However, due to the workload volume, it can take up to 5 business days to respond to emails and voicemails.

1. Study Abroad Course Work - If you have taken any study abroad course work (even if you are not using any of the courses as prerequisites), we may need an official transcript verifying the grades and grade points. Only an admission specialist can accurately determine if a transcript is needed from the study abroad program.

2. Transcripts from International Institutions - If you attended a college/university in another country and want to know if your official transcript has arrived, call the number above.

NOTE: Official transcripts must be mailed by the issuing institution directly to the address below. Sealed transcripts mailed by anyone other than the issuing institution are not considered official.

3. World Educational Services (WES) - If you attended a college/university in another country, we require a course by course evaluation from WES (http://www.wes.org) Call the number above to find out if the WES evaluation has arrived.

4. TOEFL Scores - The TOEFL test is required of all applicants whose primary language is not English. This includes US citizens, permanent residents and international students. Call the number above to find out if your TOEFL scores have arrived.

5. Advanced Placement, CLEP and International Baccalaureate Scores - These scores are needed only if you want to use any of the courses for a prerequisite or elective. Call the number above to find out if your scores have arrived.

Mailing address:

UC Denver, College of Nursing

Mail Stop C288-6

13120 E. 19th Avenue, Rm. 3255

Aurora, CO 80045