BCIT August 2012

dmak26 · Apr 5, 2012

I did not make it =(
I guess I will have to ask what I need to improve on.
Congratulations to all of you who got accepted and shortlisted

Awww.. I'm sorry to hear that..

If you haven't done so finish all the required electives before hand. If you still need to complete at least 5 courses (ENG, LIBS, PSYC) then technically you arent wasting that much time (only half a year). In return for that half a year you will probably save yourself many tears from the stress of having to do them while you are in the program (I hear its mandatory to cry while in nursing school).

And if you are trying to be independent like me then try finding a job that will help pay for school (and possibly give you required experience).

Anyways, don't give up =)

vana_ · Apr 5, 2012

Thanks dmak26!

You're so kind! I have many PSYC courses under my belt but I guess if they're asking for the 1st yr ones, mine may be outdated-- about 6 years, that includes ENG. I took my awhile to get my BSc done for this year. I guess I'll need to order a new transcript for next intake since it should state that I hold a degree.

I guess I will have to re-take these courses, I guess it helps if I take them at BCIT? And I do need to take the LIBS course.

I emailed an Advisor for what was wrong with my application, so that I could improve on it, if I don't hear anything, then I'm going to try to get in touch with someone in the nursing dept via email or in person--if I have to get my butt to that campus!

I will not give up, it was my 1st time applying and I've seen other forums and post where some keep trying!

Hehe I'm already like you dmak26! I currently am working 3 jobs, my weekly work hrs are a good approx 60 hr/week.

I'm also looking into some RPN programs too

nameless9 · Apr 6, 2012

Hey vana_ and others,

Did your status on mybcit actually change/receive anything? I am wondering because mine continues to say "pending department review" and have still not received anything. I had asked my advisor a question early in march and did not receive a reply until this past monday where i was also told the "department is completing their review this week". After seeing here that some got shortlisted and some got a rejection (?) I am wondering whats up. Anyways just trying to figure out if receiving nothing is the rejection basically.

Thanks

nameless9 · Apr 6, 2012

Also, definitely apply again ! I am planning on that as well if it doesnt work out. Lots of people seem to get shortlisted the second or third time around

vana_ · Apr 6, 2012

hi nameless9,

I kept checking and refreshing and then it said "non offer", mine said still pending for a very long time. Also I did not receive any sort of email and I believe short-listed applicants did. Looks like if you havent heard anything re-fresh your mybcit a few times.\

A few of my friends are already bcit nursing students and it was my first time applying and they said the august intake is pretty competitive so hopefully we'll have better luck next intake

nameless9 · Apr 6, 2012

oh okay, sorry to hear that. I guess I will keep checking until I know for sure then (also my first time applying). yeah thats what i'm hoping for now too. hope for january!

pippa20 · Apr 16, 2012

I hope everyone got their references and letter of intent in, only a few more weeks of waiting and we will know if we have a seat or not. Good luck to all who have been shortlisted we are in the last stage. :)

And i hope all those who where not short listed try again next year, and don't give up.

dmak26 · Apr 17, 2012

Wow they freaked me out today. I was on my computer and my MSN messenger had a popup that informed me BCIT nursing sent me an email.

The contents of the email said

"thanks"

Probably in response to my letter of intent submission..

ARDHDADJADJGAD!!11! (my mind during the 2 seconds it took to open the email haha)

scary XD

carelesswhisper · Apr 21, 2012

Do we need submit a letter of intent? I thought it's only optional?

dmak26 · Apr 21, 2012

It is optional. I had to because I failed 2 semesters years ago.

It also seems like they are getting somewhere. On MyBCIT they updated that they received my references.

Old Soul · Apr 22, 2012

Hello everyone,

I just found this forum today!!! It would have been nice to share some of the moral support on here throughout the process, but better late than never I guess. I am also shortlisted for August 2012. I opted to send a letter to the Selection Committee as well. I have some poor grades from a while back that could affect my application. I thought it would be the best opportunity to try and plead my case. Hopefully we all get to hear by the 30th!!

JuliaSemper6666 · Apr 23, 2012

I have a history and english degree from UVIC. I have been accepted into BCITs nursing program. School aside, my boyfriend lives in California and is American. We looked at our options and I did some research on studying nursing in the USA but as an International Student, the preminums to attend school were too expensive. Can you please put me in contact with the nurses you know who studied in the USA or the names of the school they attended for 1 year.

Please let me know,

Regards,

Julia

Hi friends
I am a BCIT nursing graduate and came across this post and wanted to share some of my personal experience with you all.
I graduated around 3 years ago and also have a BA from UBC prior to BCIT. I must say that BCIT was a tough program and many students were seriously challenged.
I wanted to suggest to you all to look elsewhere if you are having to wait behind the doors to get into BCIT..specially if you have a previous degree...many USA universities offer Nursing degrees (bachelors of sci) in 1 year if you have a previous degree/bachelor..i did not know this when i decided to study nursing and could have saved thousands of dollars and years of schooling. Just an idea that if you are able to relocate...there are other schools with great opportunities if you want to become a nurse
Good luck to you all wanting to get into BCIT...you will be changed through the experience.