Applicants to Portland area schools 2011

[Ginnym1981]

How's everyone doing with their Apps?

I applied to MHCC, CCC, PCC and Linfield.

It's my first year applying and I'm a nervous wreck!!!

How long does it usually take to hear whether or not you got an interview?

I was glad to see CCC changed their deadline to Feb 15th like the other OCNE schools-I think it'll make the waiting more bearable!

Anyone else want to share points to see how tight the competition is this year?

Other than Mt. Hood, I don't get too many discretionary points.

Heres what I *think* I have (figuring them myself):

MHCC-63 points

CCC-50 or 51 points depending on how they round up your gpa

PCC-54 points

Good luck everyone!!!

Let the nail biting, stalking the mailbox begin!

[Ginnym1981]

I don't know about Linfield, but PCC told me around May I should hear something. I hope to hear, "We feel compelled to give you a full scholarship. In fact, we insist that you not pay a dime". LOL. Don't think it'll happen though.

May?!?!

Is that to get your interview invite or after interviews are held and them letting you know if you go in or not?

[airbender]

On PCC's nursing page, they say the essays for the top applicants are on April 19th and 20th....I would guess they notify the top people around the end of March.

[Ginnym1981]

Oh great thanks!!

I just read on Linfield's site that they start sending notifications on April 1st.

[kamaboko]

May?!?!

Is that to get your interview invite or after interviews are held and them letting you know if you go in or not?

I took it to mean final acceptance.

[ValerieBPDX]

I got my first letter today! I got in at University of Portland for Spring 2012. It is sad that it will be so much longer until I hear from any other schools. I also applied to OHSU and Linfield's accelerated 2nd degree programs. Didn't apply to any of the community college programs--I want a BSN and didn't want it to take 3 more years. I was also on the edge for PCC (the advisor, who was rude BTW, said I would be on the edge) with I think 57 points, because I don't have a CNA and hadn't finished Bi 233 before fall. I think it's crazy that you get extra points for finishing prereqs early and waiting around for a year, so I only applied to BSN programs. Good luck to everyone! I hope you all get in to your first choices!

[Kuku1981]

Congrats. i am happy for you. What is yoru first choice? My friend did not get into UP. I applied to PCC, Mt hood and Linfiled. I am kind scared b/c CAs did not release my application yet.

We, people who applied in 2011, should get together soon for a drink and make the wait short. It is killing me as well.

[kamaboko]

I got my first letter today! I got in at University of Portland for Spring 2012. It is sad that it will be so much longer until I hear from any other schools. I also applied to OHSU and Linfield's accelerated 2nd degree programs. Didn't apply to any of the community college programs--I want a BSN and didn't want it to take 3 more years. I was also on the edge for PCC (the advisor, who was rude BTW, said I would be on the edge) with I think 57 points, because I don't have a CNA and hadn't finished Bi 233 before fall. I think it's crazy that you get extra points for finishing prereqs early and waiting around for a year, so I only applied to BSN programs. Good luck to everyone! I hope you all get in to your first choices!

Congrats!

[kamaboko]

For those either receiving acceptance letters or...denial...it would be nice if they could post their points, GPA and health care work history so we can hopefully see a pattern.

Thanks,

K

[JDNurse2Be]

Hi Everyone...

I applied to the 2 accelerated programs at OHSU and Linfield, and also PCC. I'm crossing my fingers and I feel like I put my best foot forward this first year of applying! I'm finishing up my last prereq. for Linfield this spring...otherwise I'm all ready to go and look forward to door opening SOON!!! Also liking working as a CNA since February...it's been eye-opening and a great introduction to skilled nursing - working at a rehab. facility in my area.

I wish everyone the best of luck. Hold on to your dreams and find a way to reach your goals no matter what!

[yellow6t]

Hey Everyone,

Just wanted to see if anyone has heard from schools such as PCC, MHCC, and CCC. I know someone last year who heard from schools this upcoming week, but that was last year :S

Good Luck Everyone!

[gardenstt]

All I have heard from CCC is that essays are in 2/3 weeks. I just want to get it over with so I can stop thinking about it! :)

[NurseToBe3]

I haven't heard from MHCC or PCC yet. I know PCC's interviews are in 3 1/2 weeks... MHCC had a lot of power issues and full closures recently and I heard they may be delayed in mailing out letters. I'm anxious too!!!