MJC 2019 application period

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Hey all,

While looking at information for the Modesto Junior College RN program I came across an awesome thread on here for the 2018 application period. It was great to read through and see how much they motivated each other. It gives us an opportunity to stress together and bond while waiting to see if we get in. I am hoping to make a successful thread for those of us ready to apply in May.

Best of luck to all

It’s a tough wait. I’m fairly confident with my 79 points, however, I do not want to get cocky. I know there’s a possibility I could have done something wrong.

I know that I checked my documents a hundred times, had Marcos check them, and Kendis checked them again when I turned them in. I will still be a nervous wreck until that email arrives

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7 hours ago, Xflashxlv said:

why is everyone worried? if your score is high enough, you should get in. You should already know where you stand and you shouldn't be disappointed if you didn't get in because you already know your score beforehand. (unless you messed something up on your application)

You also have to factor in people applying to multiple nursing schools who will not accept their seat. According to allied health counselor marcos, It's usually 6-8 people who won't accept because they got accepted elsewhere (ARC in sac, Delta, CSU Stan, Merced, las positas, etc).

if you are 10-20 in the alternate list, i wouldn't get my hopes too high though. You have to be realistic with yourself here.

I think everyone gets nervous, I'ts human nature.Those who don't are lucky, wish I didn't get nervous. Everyone has worked extremely hard and even those with low points there is still hope that they may be pulled from the wait list. Good luck to everyone else, never give up if its your dream make it happen one way or another. It doesn't matter what road you take as long as you get to your final destination.

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Hi everyone,

There's a facebook group called "MJC Nursing applicants." You guys may join to see what other people are saying regarding this application period.

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I requested to join! Thank you.

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18 hours ago, IreneRN said:

Where did u get rejected 3X?

Stanislaus, Sac State, and USF. Granted, this was my first year applying to nursing programs and those BSN programs are extremely competitive. Luckily MJC has a bridge program with Stanislaus, so if accepted, I plan to obtain my BSN online.

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31 minutes ago, NurseAD said:

Hi everyone,

There's a facebook group called "MJC Nursing applicants." You guys may join to see what other people are saying regarding this application period.

I don't have facebook. Have many people put the points they have on there?

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5 minutes ago, Ann1993 said:

I don't have facebook. Have many people put the points they have on there?

Yes, I believe so. The group was formed during the last application period and was carried over. There's a lot of info on there.

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7 hours ago, callmepri said:

Stanislaus, Sac State, and USF. Granted, this was my first year applying to nursing programs and those BSN programs are extremely competitive. Luckily MJC has a bridge program with Stanislaus, so if accepted, I plan to obtain my BSN online.

BSN programs are highly competitive. They just don't factor in science GPA, but overall GPA as well. Also, they factor in FOUR science GPAs(chemistry included) instead of three. A friend of mine got a 4.0 in science prereqs and 92% on teas and she still didn't get in CSU stan's bsn program. (i believe she was 12th alternate)

Your best bet is to go to the ADN route from a CC, then get your BSN online(and no, u don't have to do the bridge program from CSU stan) because there are plenty of other accredited online BSN programs you can apply to once you get your ADN.

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2 hours ago, Xflashxlv said:

BSN programs are highly competitive. They just don't factor in science GPA, but overall GPA as well. Also, they factor in FOUR science GPAs(chemistry included) instead of three. A friend of mine got a 4.0 in science prereqs and 92% on teas and she still didn't get in CSU stan's bsn program. (i believe she was 12th alternate)

Your best bet is to go to the ADN route from a CC, then get your BSN online(and no, u don't have to do the bridge program from CSU stan) because there are plenty of other accredited online BSN programs you can apply to once you get your ADN.

Is Stan State really that more competitive than MJC? I could have gotten in there, my score actually comes out better with Chem added in and looking at my total GPA. I just don't see a point spending more money just for the school's name... and I'd rather start working in 2 years and still be able to finish my BS in the same timeframe.

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12 minutes ago, halfcourt95k said:

Is Stan State really that more competitive than MJC? I could have gotten in there, my score actually comes out better with Chem added in and looking at my total GPA. I just don't see a point spending more money just for the school's name... and I'd rather start working in 2 years and still be able to finish my BS in the same timeframe.

to say it's more competitive is a major understatement. If you don't have a 4.0 cumulative GPA, 4.0 in FOUR science GPA, 92+ Teas, don't bother applying.(unless you a CSU stan student AND a resident in a specific region(merced/calaveras for example because that's 15 points u won't get to have). Not only that but they only have 30 spaces in their BSN program.

My friend applied with 3.8 cumulative 4.0 in FOUR science GPA, 4.0 in non science requisite GPA(speech, english, etc), 92% TEAS and she still didn't get in(12th alternate). SHe would've gotten in if she was a resident in their specific region (5 points) AND a student at csu stan(10 points_).

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10 hours ago, Xflashxlv said:

BSN programs are highly competitive. They just don't factor in science GPA, but overall GPA as well. Also, they factor in FOUR science GPAs(chemistry included) instead of three. A friend of mine got a 4.0 in science prereqs and 92% on teas and she still didn't get in CSU stan's bsn program. (i believe she was 12th alternate)

Your best bet is to go to the ADN route from a CC, then get your BSN online(and no, u don't have to do the bridge program from CSU stan) because there are plenty of other accredited online BSN programs you can apply to once you get your ADN.

Yes, I am aware of how competitive it is. I know there are other online BSN programs, but I rather do the bridge program with MJC to get my BSN quicker. I did the majority of my science pre-reqs at CSU East Bay and finished my 9 units of upper division there too. They let you take 2 classes online over the summer that are part of the BSN program, and since I do not need to do upper division classes, that would leave me with 26 units for the core BSN courses, 6 units done if I finish the online courses, and only 20 unit left to complete. 70 units can be transferred from a community college and they let you challenge up to 15 units of upper division coursework upon completion of certain courses. If I do not get into MJC, I plan to reapply for Stanislaus and other ADN programs, but I will take classes next semester at CSU Stanislaus to get the points, plus I live within San Joaquin County and I volunteer.

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6 hours ago, callmepri said:

Yes, I am aware of how competitive it is. I know there are other online BSN programs, but I rather do the bridge program with MJC to get my BSN quicker. I did the majority of my science pre-reqs at CSU East Bay and finished my 9 units of upper division there too. They let you take 2 classes online over the summer that are part of the BSN program, and since I do not need to do upper division classes, that would leave me with 26 units for the core BSN courses, 6 units done if I finish the online courses, and only 20 unit left to complete. 70 units can be transferred from a community college and they let you challenge up to 15 units of upper division coursework upon completion of certain courses. If I do not get into MJC, I plan to reapply for Stanislaus and other ADN programs, but I will take classes next semester at CSU Stanislaus to get the points, plus I live within San Joaquin County and I volunteer.

are you talking about the MJC/CSU Stan sequential enrollment where they give you BSN classes over the summer while being an ADN MJC student?

From my recollection in my nursing 115 class, the sequential enrollment is very stringent. The bummer is that you have to commit to working in stanislaus county for THREE years when you're done, and you have to be a resident of stanislaus county as well. There's too many strings attached to that sequential enrollment

https://www.mjc.edu/instruction/alliedhealth/adnprogram/documents/dase_page/03252019_sequential_enrollment_pathway.pdf

Unless you plan to work in the area for THREE years, they probably won't let you in. Also, you still have to do ONE year of online classes from csu stan after your ADN is done. (that is no different than simply applying to any RN--BSN programs elsewhere which also take less than 1 year to complete).

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