CSULB Fall 2012 BSN

CluelessNursingGuy · Mar 16, 2012

@PeaceLoveHapp3ness- The closer your score is to the cutoff, 9.1, the higher the chances you are 1 of the 20-30 alternates.

DarkBluePhoenix · Mar 16, 2012

clueless is right. the closer to the cut off you are, the more likely your an alternate.

lucy. alternates are required to go to orientation to keep their waitlist number. i think it was covered in csulb spring bsn.

i honestly dont know if i am an alternate. its more than likely, thats all.

AnxiousAntsy · Mar 16, 2012

Again, congrats to those who got an interview! I am happy for you guys. Unfortunately, I didn't get one but I will be applying again in the spring with no course in progress so hopefully my chances will be better.

I have a question for those who will be applying to other nursing schools for spring of 2013. Through my search, I have not found a BSN program in southern CA that will be open to applicants for spring of 2013. For instance, CSU san diego are reviewing applications for spring of 2013 class, but you had to apply like last november. My question is, do you know of any BSN programs in southern ca that will accept applications this summer for their spring of 2013 class? I only applied to csulb and I want to increase my odds of getting into a BSN program by applying to other schools.

Any info will be greatly appreciated!

PeaceLoveHapp3ness · Mar 16, 2012

Oh okay then, thank you guys. Now I am wondering whether I am an alternate or not. But when I was talking to one of the members of the CNRA.. I forgot who, he said that they would tell you whether you were an alternate or not, but im not sure if thats exactly true.

lucyc66 · Mar 17, 2012

Yeah, one girl in my group asked the people observing us if they were allowed to tell us our ranking. They said no

DarkBluePhoenix · Mar 17, 2012

Again, congrats to those who got an interview! I am happy for you guys. Unfortunately, I didn't get one but I will be applying again in the spring with no course in progress so hopefully my chances will be better.
I have a question for those who will be applying to other nursing schools for spring of 2013. Through my search, I have not found a BSN program in southern CA that will be open to applicants for spring of 2013. For instance, CSU san diego are reviewing applications for spring of 2013 class, but you had to apply like last november. My question is, do you know of any BSN programs in southern ca that will accept applications this summer for their spring of 2013 class? I only applied to csulb and I want to increase my odds of getting into a BSN program by applying to other schools.
Any info will be greatly appreciated!

Is your class in progress now? and will be done this spring (June 2012?) If so, you can apply for CSUSB winter 2012/2013 BSN program.

Good luck

DarkBluePhoenix · Mar 17, 2012

Peace: Dont worry about being an alternate or not. Chances are, your score is higher than some of ours so you shouldn't worry.

But if it will put peace in your mind. Calculate you score

Science GPA: This is easier to just calculate your GPA and use that number (ex. 3.4) and that is worth 3.4 points

GE GPA: Take the GPA of the four courses and divide by 2. (example 3.0/2 = 1.5) So according to the example, that is worth 1.5 points.

Teas Math: just convert your TEAS math percentage into a decimal and multiply by one (ex. 92.5%=.925*2=1.85 points) According to the example that is worth 1.85 points

Teas Overall: same with the math but you take your overall score instead (i am sure you can figure it out)

Add up the points and that is what you get out of 10. If it is 9.1 or close to it, your most likely an alternate (we are assuming here, but chances are that we are right). If you have a higher score, then dont worry.

That is how you calculate your score.

But relax! I am sure a lot of us (not me) have a really good, if not definite chance of getting in. :)

PeaceLoveHapp3ness · Mar 17, 2012

@ DarkBlue: Thanx so much for your help. I will just try to relax and wait. That's all we all can really do right now.

But not to offend you or anything, you shouldn't put yourself down so much. You have made it this far and that is something to be proud of. I know you shouldn't get your hopes up too high, but you shouldn't put yourself down too low.

And that goes for everyone else also. I don't want to offend all of you since I don't know you all, but I have learned that everything happens for a reason, and if it is your fate that you make it, you will. :)

AnxiousAntsy · Mar 17, 2012

Yes dark blue, my class is in progress now and will be done june 2012. I will look into it, thank you! :)

DarkBluePhoenix · Mar 17, 2012

I am not putting myself down. I am not complaining about it. I am being real, I am not going to get my hopes up for something that I am 99.9% sure of not happening. As I have stated. I have accepted this. I am grateful I have made it this far, just like you and everyone else. But, in the end, its not how far you get, its if you make it there or not. I am not going to jump for joy for not getting in. I want to get in, my chances are low, but I want to get in. I have accepted that my score, based on my 'work' is not good enough. That is on me. I could have done better. But I didn't, not like everyone else. I have accepted it.

It is hard to be the person with the low score, the person in the 'maybe' pile. When you are there, you will understand what it is like. Since I am assuming your not, you can't really understand it.

As for the everything happens for a reason crap, what is the reason for getting to the finish line, when you can never cross it? What is the reason there? None that I can see. If it is for the interview experience, I have had plenty of REAL interview experience.

Anyway, I am not trying to offend you or start an argument. I am, unfortunately, one of those people that rather low-ball it then get my hopes up. At least it wont hurt as bad in the end.

But, if it makes you feel better and by the grace of God that I do get accepted, then I shall grant you the 'I told you so' card to use whenever you feel like it. lol

caligurl9 · Mar 17, 2012

Hi Everyone!
I am new member. I was just curious about what others were saying about the CSULB nursing program and was just surfing the net and happened to find this site!
I also interviewed on Wednesday. My interview was in room 36, I think, at 1pm. I showed up at around 11. I met some people, including BeachSideNic. It was nice talking to members of the CNRA, they were really nice, enthusiastic and helpful. They really calmed me down a bit.
I'm pretty sure I probably had some of you guys in the same interview. I was wearing black slacks, purple flats and a white blazer jacket.
I am just sitting here worrying as usual. Just waiting for the days to pass by. The waiting is nerve-racking. I wish everyone the best!
Good luck to everyone!

I think you were in my group. I was in a purple shirt sitting at the end. Were you sitting next to me? My group had 3 girls and 3 guys. Does that sound right?

So is BeachSideNic the guy who walked us to the interview room?

caligurl9 · Mar 17, 2012

Hey guys! I wasn't able to get on at all today!
I am so glad I met some of you today! I met Chloe, how did your interview go?
I believe Ella was in my group in the interview and we were even partners in that little game (was pretty fun!)
And BeachsideNic, I bombarded you with questions. I didn't have a chance to get to tell you who I was but thanks for giving me some insights!
I met a lot of good people and everyone there seemed really determined to get in.
I thought the interview was really easy, and not really an interview. More of like a group activity with watchers. Well whatever! It is over now the REAL wait begins as we hunt for acceptances letters! May the force be with us! (haha)
Anyway, I didn't even think to ask how many they invited vs how many they would accept. The club people didn't know and probably couldn't tell us anyway, I asked. I didn't think to ask the interviewers because they were professors and probably wouldn't know. Who did you guys ask? I dont want to get my hopes up because two of you said (invited/accepted) 110/90 and one of you said 102/78. So I am not sure who to believe. I should have asked. Oh well.
Now, no more freaking out over the interview, now we will be freaking out over when letters will come in. I hope they come in sooner than mid-April, I really don't want a bad birthday
Anyway I am glad all of us got through it! I knew we all would.

My interview went fine, I think lol. It wasn't bad at all. I'm relieved it's over! It was nice to finally meet other potential students =]