CSULB Fall 2013 BSN

[redwards6]

I just submitted my application yesterday and thought I'd start a thread for this process! I was involved in one last year when I applied, and it was really helpful to know what was going on, and where my stats where with others! I was told that they are expecting over 500 applicants, and we would hear back by the end of February! Good luck everyone!

[gogo1717]

Gmo77677, I remember you posting that your score was a 9.7. That's really high so you should call the office on Monday and ask them about your application to make sure everyone's on the same page.

Congrats to everyone else that got in! We jumped past the second obstacle and are onto the third. More waiting and waiting after interviews!

Yeah, I'm hoping its because I've participated in an interview the first time I applied. I sent an email, I'll have to wait and see.

Yes, good luck to all! Just remember relax...hardest part is done ; )

[choe.cm]

Does anyone know what to expect for the interview? Do we get asked questions? Anything nursing related?

[hdcsulb]

I got an email today for interview as well. Im so glad now.

I attended the information section back in september. And they told me it's not an "interview". they won't ask you why you want to be a nurse or something like that. They will have us gather around and do some activity like introduce or something. Im not sure. But it's not a real interview. ANyone with experience can tell us what to expect? does it mean we are accepted to the program already?? or the "interview" will play a critical part in the process as well?

I will call -------------- first thing on monday and ask her about this.

[liz_hansen]

I got an interview too! Yay!

[gobeach2013]

Can those who received the invite post your score out of 10 again? Im curious about the stats and the cut off score

My score is 9.44

[hdcsulb]

Mine is 9.45

what is an alternate anyway? will an alternate only fight against other alternate or against admitted too? I figured not participating in this forum for the last 3 weeks was a good idea lol. I had no idea when they would send emails. I thought it would be a month after the deadline so I was looking forward to mid march. Getting an email today was a bit surprising to me.

[optimind]

I got an interview too :)

My score is 9.45 btw

[Rgo8316]

I'm at a 9.24, with an interview invite. I think I'm one of the lowest scores getting the invite on this thread at least. I really hope I'm not an alternate!

[optimind]

Will alternates receive email for interview too? I see in the pool stats last year there were 82 admitted among 336 qualified alternates. That's a lot!! Will we be informed if we are alternates?

[gobeach2013]

Optimind, I believe "qualified alternate" means those students who meet the minimum requirements -- thats why theres so many listed under the pool stats. Alternates are selected to be interviewed as well. I heard that we are already ranked even before the interviews and the dept knows who they want (approx 90 students). The other 30 are the alternates that are also ranked but are selected if the students from the 90 opt out. The interview is just to check if we know basic English and to check our communication skills.

[optimind]

Optimind I believe "qualified alternate" means those students who meet the minimum requirements -- thats why theres so many listed under the pool stats. Alternates are selected to be interviewed as well. I heard that we are already ranked even before the interviews and the dept knows who they want (approx 90 students). The other 30 are the alternates that are also ranked but are selected if the students from the 90 opt out. The interview is just to check if we know basic English and to check our communication skills.[/quote']

Oh I see. I remember in the info section, she said that they would let computer do the whole thing to rank us based on our scores. The top 90 ones will be admitted. So yes, I guess a list of admitted students was already made. I also remember she said the interview would be "fun". So it's not something critically affecting our admission. What's bad is we don't know if we are on the admitted list. So another painful waiting is still ahead

[choe.cm]

I have a 9.43. I wonder where the cut off will be this year. It seems so much higher for fall than spring.

I am excited for the interview. It sends like there was a written portion last year as well.