I thought I'd make this thread for the new application group... even though it's a bit late since we have to all apply soon!
Anyway! I want to apply for the Fall 2012 term but I had some questions. I am an current CSULA student that transferred to CSULA in Fall 2010. I'm a Psychology major but am applying for Fall 2012 Nursing. I haven't taken my TEAS yet, but I'll be taking that on Friday (!!), so I'm very nervous about that.
That said, this is my first question:
I've been getting mixed info from different people. When I visited the Academic Advising Office last Spring (2011), the adviser told me that as long as I did not graduate from CSULA BEFORE I graduated, I could apply to the SON as a BSN applicant. I called SON to see if I could even apply for the ELM program and they told me that as far as they knew, I could not because I did not have my Bachelor's Degree yet.
So right now, I have approximately 2 quarters left in order to finish my Psychology major, approximately 6~8 classes. Ideally, I could finish by Spring 2012, but depending on my other workloads, I could push it back to Fall 2012. The problem is that I'm not allowed to graduate if I want to go into the basic program so I can't apply for graduation just yet. But IF I don't get into the BSN program, then I have to wait another two quarters after May or June or whenever they send out acceptances in order to officially graduate.
So I went to go and talk to my adviser about graduation and if I should even bother applying for Spring 2012 graduation and she tells me that no, I'm not allowed to apply for a BSN but I can go for the ELM program.
Does anyone know which is true? The CSULA advisers tell me that I can't apply for the Basic program but I can apply for ELM while the SON says that I can't apply for ELM because I don't have my Bachelor's degree yet and I should apply for the BSN program. Other graduate schools like APU and UCLA have also told me the same thing - without a Bachelor's, I cannot get apply for the ELM program at their school.
hi! I applied to csula this year too. i think i have 22/23 out of 31 possible points. Prereqs (minus micro because it's not considered part of prereqs GPA): 3.81. Overall GPA: 3.69 as of fall 2011. TEAS (didnt do so well on reading) 99th percentile on english and 56 on reading and 90s in math and science. + 2 points for volunteering. What do you think my odds are of being accepted into the program?
why is micro not part of prereq gpa...? on the papers it all says micro is included in gpa
Do not pay anything until you hear from the program. Luckily CSULA will release letters like the last week of april. That should give enough time to figure if you want to attend or not and pay the deposit. I have the same problem with CSUSB but they said they will refund it for me. Try asking admissions.
To get a rough idea for last falls statistics, go up to the search function and type in 'CSULA nursing fall 2011'
I heard that even some years that alternates up to the high teens of points got in. I highly doubt it will be like that now.
I hope that everyone at least applied to back up schools. You should never, NEVER put all your eggs in one basket. Does not matter what type of programs you applied for or how stellar your 4.0 is. It is better to start an ADN over waiting years to get into BSN programs.
Just my opinion.
But everyone relax. Just a few more weeks, hang in there.
Expect snail mail letters.
As for your denial, did you just get this letter recently? If so, contact the SoN just in case, to clarify. Since it is so competitive and they have plenty of applicants, I doubt they will overturn it. UNLESS you have CONCRETE proof of putting your DL in the packet. I dont know how you would prove that, it isn't like sending your TEAS scores or something which you have a receipt as proof. But at least you can ask. Their nursing dept is one of the only non rude depts I have spoke to. They may give you good news.
I was just wondering if any of you could tell me if the CSULA SON dept. gives out any kind of verification about the applications they receive if you call in, and who should I ask to talk to if I ever get a hold of them. They aren't very good about answering their phone calls (I've called dozens of times with no answer) , and I just wanted to verify with them if they could tell me the exact number of points I have since i'm not sure about the exact number myself (having turned in some stuff in late) and if i am missing anything. I'm also worried that my application has been misplaced among the other 500 (probably just my anxiety about the whole process) but I really just need to know I still have a shot. Has anyone called in asking about their points and status? If so please let me know who to talk to or what specific number I should call.
@msxdbsk Microbiology is not considered in the prereqs GPA of csula's nursing app. The prereqs GPA is based on 6 classes (Bio 200A & B, chem 151, comm 150, engl 101, critical thinking class) Microbio is considered in the overall GPA. It's different.
also, i heard from my friend that its even more competitive this year than it has been before. Apparently, last year, they accepted people who had 19 points. But this year, there are a lot of people who have a 4.0 in prereqs.
Azhan, who is giving you this information about gpas. I wouldnt hold that to be true unless someone from the nursing administration gave you that information
I wouldn't rely so much on last years stats.. this year will be different with the whole service area thing. If someone with a 19 lived closer in the area they would probably take them over a person with a 20 who is a transfer student. Just my guess.
Spiffyness, I believe you are giving out false information.
Service area only affects acceptance into the University, but has no effect on your acceptance into the SON as they give seats based strictly off points. If someone out of area were accepted into the school, and they were up against someone from the area who also got accepted, it would come down to who has more points to determine admission in the SON.
Sirena, congrats! I too have this problem for CSUSB. It says I am on a wait list since i am out of the area. I am almost certain that if you have good grades you will be given priority on the wait list like you probably had.
I have a couple concerns, maybe someone could shed some light. :)
So deadline to accept into the school is May 1. but we might not get letters before that. I do not want to run into problems as CSULA is my first choice. So what are we to do?
I logged into GET and saw that I had a hold. It reads hold item - admissions. and when i open it it reads reason: Documentation required. Does that simply mean I must give a formal acceptance by paying the deposit before May 1? Anyone else see this?
I have already been accepted into the school. and I have already turned in my final transcripts as fall was my last semester.
You will get your letters before May 1st so do not fret!
Anyway, they are just reminding you that transcipts for spring grades are due and that you are on hold. All of us transfers are only CONDITIONALLY accepted pending spring grades (failing a 'golden four' class, not turning in transcripts etc). So that hold will be removed once you turn your spring grades in.
Honestly, I would not worry about the university, if you get accepted to the program, which you will, then admissions will just admit you anyway.
The CSULA advisers tell me that I can't apply for the Basic program but I can apply for ELM while the SON says that I can't apply for ELM because I don't have my Bachelor's degree yet and I should apply for the BSN program. Other graduate schools like APU and UCLA have also told me the same thing - without a Bachelor's, I cannot get apply for the ELM program at their school.
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why is micro not part of prereq gpa...? on the papers it all says micro is included in gpa