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.
Are the pre-reqs difficult at csula? Im going in as a freshman for pre-nursing this year but I am starting to get a little scare I might not make it in.
What options does one have if they do not make it in?
Are the pre-reqs difficult at csula? Im going in as a freshman for pre-nursing this year but I am starting to get a little scare I might not make it in.
What options does one have if they do not make it in?
No the pre-reqs should be the same no matter where you go.
The only thing different is at universities, the grades might be computed differently.
Oh and CSULA is on quarter system (I believe) and that is 10 weeks.
Can be a little short if your not used to it
All you can do is try your best. Get into the classes themselves (easier said then done) and try to work really hard and get As
Get some healthcare experience either by volunteering or getting a CNA job.
Here is a little secret: APPLY TO AS MANY PLACES AS POSSIBLE.
You may want to attend a certain program, but your not guaranteed in. Therefore to increase your chances in, apply to other programs. They mostly have the same pre reqs anyway.
If you do not make it in then you either try again next year, or finish a BS/BA in some unrelated field and apply to EL-MSN programs or ABSN programs.
Are the pre-reqs difficult at csula? Im going in as a freshman for pre-nursing this year but I am starting to get a little scare I might not make it in.
What options does one have if they do not make it in?
If you have the ambition and motivation to get into an RN program, then achieving an A in your prereq classes should not be a problem. As for class difficulty, it all depends on the individual and how he/she studies. From my experience, anatomy and microbiology were the two most challenging prereq's I had to take.
So for those of you who paid your $100 to the university, did you get anything from csula confirming your acceptance decision? (Besides the receipt) Because nothing on my csula portal or GET account changed. In fact, my green admission check mark turned into the green circle meaning "completed," so I am a little confused. My friend got into UCLA and accepted the school and got this super nice checklist of things to do now that she paid the $100. Just wondering if I need to call the school to confirm my decision..
@ darkI'm thinking it may be a good thing that u didn't receive a denial letter. At this point, if ppl received denial letters, it means the ppl who haven't received anything probably still have a decent shot because it's not a for sure no. And I'm pretty sure theyve already weeded out the ppl who are not even close to getting into the program. So stay positive for the both of us and imagine both of us in there! I was just thinking about how cool it would be to meet u at orientation and being able to put a face to a name. Keep your head up
@ darkI'm thinking it may be a good thing that u didn't receive a denial letter. At this point, if ppl received denial letters, it means the ppl who haven't received anything probably still have a decent shot because it's not a for sure no. And I'm pretty sure theyve already weeded out the ppl who are not even close to getting into the program. So stay positive for the both of us and imagine both of us in there! I was just thinking about how cool it would be to meet u at orientation and being able to put a face to a name. Keep your head up
Honestly, I have been thinking the same thing as well. I think, I am hopefully waitlisted which is better than being denied! Even if that call comes a week before school, I would be the happiest person!
And I am imagining being there! It would be great because its close to where I live. I could take the train if traffic sucks too much. If we get into the program, maybe some of us that live close could care pool to clinicals and stuff!
Thanks, I would really like to meet everyone on here as well. I know I can be a bit negative sometimes, but I try to be as realistic as possible. I know your score is really good and that maybe they decided to just forget sending emails and to just send notices by mail like originally planned? You should definitely receive your letter next week!
I think receiving nothing is better than receiving a rejection letter. We are still in the running. I am praying everyday day we get in!
So for those of you who paid your $100 to the university, did you get anything from csula confirming your acceptance decision? (Besides the receipt) Because nothing on my csula portal or GET account changed. In fact, my green admission check mark turned into the green circle meaning "completed," so I am a little confused. My friend got into UCLA and accepted the school and got this super nice checklist of things to do now that she paid the $100. Just wondering if I need to call the school to confirm my decision..
Since I paid my deposit electronically, I thought I would get more than a receipt from them. I haven't received anything. I am still pending transcripts too.
I will order some tomorrow and send them in so that I am set.
Since UCLA is a UC school, I would imagine they would be VERY different to how CSULA works. Paying the deposit is like saying your accepting your spot at CSULA. Check what GET says and send in your final transcripts and your good to go!
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.
DarkBluePhoenix
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damn..........