I am extremely surprised there isn't a thread that exists for students applying to CSU LB for Fall 2015!!
Here are my stats, but enlighten me on one part, what does the general gpa consist of? I actually went to CSULB and met Monalisa, but she said the nursing program only looks at eight classes... Maybe I should call to reassure how they calculate the cummulative GPA, but my other scores are set.
Science GPA: 4.0: 4
TEAS Math: 100 : 2
TEAS Overall: (90.7x2)100:1.814
GE GPA: TBA
So far so good, but being that a 3.0 is the cut off gpa for general and science for the program I am giving myself a 3.0/2= 1.5 as a score and my points would be a 9.314 as a default. Hopefully it will be higher.
Well, we had to do more careplans at a time, and the schedule is more scrunched together. But according to one of the professors on campus, th. Trimester professors didn't abide by the Syllabus and made it faster and more intense. the way you learned the material was bunched up together instead of spaced out to kinda ease you into the program. But if you're able to handle high intensity, go for it. Don't get me wrong, the basic program isn't exactly easy either, but its spaced out more. Plus, last fall was the first time they did the 5 semester set up, so I guess it could be different. Also, you will be in your 3rd semester in summer, which is known to be the most intense. 3rd semester is when you do the icu rotations. Idk, maybe it was just too fast and intense for me, but I thought I would save someone else the hardship I had to go through!
Wow.... It sounds intense.
Is it possible to keep your grades high during the trimester program? Or is it just too much to expect a 3.7+ GPA?
And is there time to do any internships or externships during the trimester program? I'm asking because i'm pretty sure I want to go grad school in the future (not sure for what yet) and GPA matters.
I know the people who were admitted to the nursing program have already received a follow up email, but have any alternates received a follow up email?
I know the people who were admitted to the nursing program have already received a follow up email, but have any alternates received a follow up email?
I haven't received anything yet. I'm checking everyday!
Does anyone know what the cut-off point to get into this Fall 2015 is? I'm going to apply for Spring 2016 and very willing to know. I would appreciate a lot!
Interesting, what made you choose CSULA over CSULB? (If you don't mind me asking)
Honestly, it really comes down to money and location. I don't have any extra cash saved to live near campus for CSULB so I'd have to commute. From the greater LA area the commute isn't too bad, but if you're leaving long beach in the late afternoon/evening it's probably 2+ hours commuting.
Personally, the only reason I would choose CSULB would be the trimester program. The NCLEX passing rates are a non-factor because in the end it depends on the student. They are both great programs with the general consensus that most view CSULB a little more favorably but I know a few CSULA students that enjoyed the program there. Those same students got hired at great hospitals such as CHLA, UCLA, Cedars, and USC. If you're looking at graduate school afterwards, CSULB is probably a better choice since they don't run a +/- grading system.
In the end just go with the program you think you'll be happiest with.
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Wow.... It sounds intense.
Is it possible to keep your grades high during the trimester program? Or is it just too much to expect a 3.7+ GPA?
And is there time to do any internships or externships during the trimester program? I'm asking because i'm pretty sure I want to go grad school in the future (not sure for what yet) and GPA matters.