CSULB Fall 2014

yeah same here, I just contacted them and they said it was a 9.26. Idk... must have something to do with the calculations unless they already have their associate degree in which case they would have priority.

Was the cutoff of 9.26 for the admissions or the interviews?

They also said they will be accepting transfer students in the spring.

That was for the interview, but most likely everyone who was interviewed (including the alternates) will get in because a lot of people deny their acceptance because they've gotten in elsewhere.

Idk if 9.26 is the cutoff if other people with 9.0 - 9.06 got interviews.. 9.26 might be the cutoff where the alternate list starts

No, I verified today that 9.26 was the cutoff for the alternates as well. There must have been some error when calculating those numbers since they aren't directly from the department.

These were the stats from last year

Fall 2013 Stats

452 total applicants

Rating: 9.15-9.98

82 Students Admitted

Average Science GPA 3.9

Average GE GPA 3.84

TEAS Test 87.74

TEAS Math 93.77

The lowest admitted applicant was in the 9.15 range and they were an alternate, so it will be interesting to see how much the stats have increased from this time last year.

I had 9.18.... No interview... I have 4.0 gpa, and did great on teas.... was a 9.6, but my in progress class dropped me to 9.1.

Now i will be accepted to my other applied school, csula (because they dont penalize for in progress class)

I know if i apply for spring @ LB i will make it, but that means i have to turn down csula... Crappy decisions.

UCLA doesn't even penalize for in progress classes. Who does cal state LB think they are? A Harvard extension? ...lol

You didn't see the class in progress rule when you applied? Its been that way for a while.

I would just start csula if I were you, I heard they have a great program.

Just called... NOT ONE applicant w/ an in-progress class was admitted.

Lowest score accepted, 9.36

The lowest alternate has a 9.26.

She told me to apply for spring with micro complete and there is no way i will not be admitted, as i will then have a 9.62.

There were 604 applicants. This was the highest cutoff score they have had.

She assured me that the people starting in Spring semester finish only 12 weeks behing fall starters. And, because they are so backed up with paperwork at that time, graduation is held at the same time for both cohorts.

She also told me that the trimester program is easier to get into for Spring starters, because many fall starters opt out of the trimester (they want summer break)

She ended the conversation with, "Your scores are excellent; just reapply when the class is finished, and I will see you in the spring".

You didn't see the class in progress rule when you applied? Its been that way for a while.

I would just start csula if I were you, I heard they have a great program.

I knew, but i thought my medical background/grades/score might still get me in. Why would they allow someone to apply with no chance of getting in?

Anyway. I will just start in the Spring. And finish 12 weeks later, no big deal....

After grinding so hard for the last few years with school/the ambulance job, It will be nice to take a vacation before I start the program. Maybe catch some nice winter surf back in hawaii for a few weeks to get my chi refreshed...

:)

I had 9.18.... No interview... I have 4.0 gpa, and did great on teas.... was a 9.6, but my in progress class dropped me to 9.1.

Now i will be accepted to my other applied school, csula (because they dont penalize for in progress class)

I know if i apply for spring @ LB i will make it, but that means i have to turn down csula... Crappy decisions.

UCLA doesn't even penalize for in progress classes. Who does cal state LB think they are? A Harvard extension? ...lol

You seem to be clearly upset that you didn't get an interview. Your stats are great. However, I think the issue here is that you applied too early. I, too, wanted to start immediately the next semester after I finished all my pre-reqs because I hate wasting time also. Most schools don't even let you apply with a science course in progress and those that allow will adjust your in-progress grade to make it fair to those who've already completed those courses (and who knows, just because one is a straight 'A' student doesn't mean he or she will get an A for that in-progress class). So I decided to wait to be on the safe side (It will be 2 semesters gone by since I last took my last pre-req). Just be patient and apply again if you really want to get into CSULB. No need to bash them. The nursing staff do read these forums.