Chico State BSN Fall 2021

[LJ15]

Hi there! 

I saw that there wasn't a thread yet for Chico's BSN program for this year's round of applications for the Fall 2021 cohort. Hoping to get a feel for this year's applicant pool. 

I wanted to make a thread where we could discuss the program and the application process! Feel free to drop your stats, questions, or comments below.

[Jessica99, CNA]

Just now, cj4857 said:

Thanks! Do you know how many people they usually waitlist? I saw a Chico Nursing Club video where a girl said she was 20th on the waitlist and got in??

Yes! They have 2 lists, the top 40 who get seat offers, and the alternate list which is the second 40. I think being #20 and getting in is highly unlikely at the moment given the competitiveness, but really, who knows LOL

[247nurse365]

3 minutes ago, Jessica99 said:

Yes! They have 2 lists, the top 40 who get seat offers, and the alternate list which is the second 40. I think being #20 and getting in is highly unlikely at the moment given the competitiveness, but really, who knows LOL

Wow I didn't realize the waitlist was so long! Well hopefully I get in haha. Just heard back from being on the waitlist for another school that told me all their spots are filled now ? 

[Jessica99, CNA]

2 minutes ago, cj4857 said:

Wow I didn't realize the waitlist was so long! Well hopefully I get in haha. Just heard back from being on the waitlist for another school that told me all their spots are filled now ? 

Yeah! I think it is just in case everyone rejects the spots LOL. I hope you get in! I'm sorry about the other school. Is this your first time applying?

[247nurse365]

2 minutes ago, Jessica99 said:

Yeah! I think it is just in case everyone rejects the spots LOL. I hope you get in! I'm sorry about the other school. Is this your first time applying?

Yeah its my first time! I got rejected from a bunch and waitlisted for 2. I might just end up doing my alternate major at SJSU if I don't get in to Chico tbh. 

[Jessica99, CNA]

Just now, cj4857 said:

Yeah its my first time! I got rejected from a bunch and waitlisted for 2. I might just end up doing my alternate major at SJSU if I don't get in to Chico tbh. 

There's nothing wrong with that! This is my fourth time applying and my first time I only had 89 points, so you're doing great. I just reapplied until I got in ?. But I am finishing up my own alternate major right now, so I think that is a great idea

[247nurse365]

2 minutes ago, Jessica99 said:

There's nothing wrong with that! This is my fourth time applying and my first time I only had 89 points, so you're doing great. I just reapplied until I got in ?. But I am finishing up my own alternate major right now, so I think that is a great idea

Congrats on getting accepted btw! Its super encouraging knowing that not everyone in nursing school gets in on their first try haha. 

[Jessica99, CNA]

Just now, cj4857 said:

Congrats on getting accepted btw! Its super encouraging knowing that not everyone in nursing school gets in on their first try haha. 

Thanks! But no, most people have to apply at least twice. I met one guy who applied 7 times, but I didn't want to do that if I didn't have to LOL. So if you don't get in, don't let it discourage you, just keep trying and you'll get there.

[247nurse365]

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for them to reply to emails? I've emailed them twice in the last week about my spot on the alternate list and still haven't gotten a reply ? 

[Jessica99, CNA]

31 minutes ago, cj4857 said:

Does anyone know how long it usually takes for them to reply to emails? I've emailed them twice in the last week about my spot on the alternate list and still haven't gotten a reply ? 

It depends. If you’re emailing the prenursing advising email it’ll take longer than if you email ----------------------- directly. But I got an email about an alternate list spot on accident on Friday since they initially counted my score at 93.25. So they’re definitely going down the list for alternates. But also if they are going to get to you, it will take a bit because each seat offer is given over a day to respond.