MUSC Accelerated BSN

charlestonsailing · Oct 17, 2009

Wahoo. Got a call today. I guess someone didn't want to go and now I am in!!!

Yipee!!!

The two sweetest words in the entire English language...

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Just kidding but just so damn excited! See you all at orientation!

Woot Woot!!

twinkletoez · Oct 18, 2009

wow! lucky you!

i am so bummed about not getting in, but i am definitely going to reapply for fall. the essay is killing me.

GOOD LUCK in your first semester!!!

Carebear28 · Oct 19, 2009

Congrats Leigh & charlestonsailing!

Are you guys going to the Nov. 13th meeting? I am down in CT and I don't think I'll be able to attend, but I'm wondering if this is something I really need to go to!

Sheepwithagun - did you go to that first orientation? How big of a deal is it if I can't go? Any advice?

charlestonsailing · Oct 19, 2009

twinkletoes,

I know exactly how bad you are feeling. Believe me I was so depressed. I wish you had been able to get in. Are you sure it is the essay that did it? I have no idea why I was an alternate and then selected. Personally I think them putting much stock in only 100 words is silly at best. 100 words isn't enough for a complete paragraph really. Anyways, I know I wasn't able to believe things were going to work out and the thought of waiting another 8 months to get started was personally very depressing to me (I left a high paying career to hit this.) I am sure it is equally as painful for you. I don't know a good answer to tell you other than in my expereince, generally things have a way of working out ok most of the time. I hope that is true for you and if there is anything I can do for you, just ask.

As to the orientation, I am going but I live here so it is pretty easy for me. The lady I spoke with said that a lot of out of town people come so they can try and find roommates. The orientation itself is only two hours long. Seems like a long way for you to travel for two hours. If they have no objections I will record the audio for you and email it to you if you can't come. If they aren't ok with that, I will email you a synopsis of what was covered.

charlestonsailing · Oct 19, 2009

Twinkle one other idea if you are intent on coming to good old Chucktown,

Trident Tech has an accelerated ADN program that begins in summer. They don't have a waiting list for it and you have to have a prior degree I think. Just another thought even though I know you want to go to MUSC.

leighley · Oct 19, 2009

Hi all,

Congrats charlestonsailing!

I plan to attend the meeting on the 14th, but like charlestonsailing said, mainly to find someone to live with! I have an idea of the area I'd like to be in, but def. need someone to live with, so that's my main reason for attending. I didn't realize it was just a 2 hour event though, so if I didnt live in SC, I would not be attending.

I'm excited to start and to meet you guys! :)

twinkletoez · Oct 20, 2009

I applied to trident...as a back up.

when i called they said i was really close and my gpa and everything was on average what they accepted. she said that i should work on my essay and reapply. i am making all A's this semester..so that will help my GPA (even though it's not bad) and I am retaking the ACT and working on my essay. I just got a job at a pharmacy and I am going to start volunteering at the hospital along with the nursing home that I volunteer at..and if i don't get in fall 2010..then i give up lol

middlehess · Oct 20, 2009

hello all!

I am also on the alternate list. I was told that 50% was gpa and SAT/ACT was 35% and essay was 10%. was anyone else told that? i'm praying I get in!

Carebear28 · Oct 20, 2009

Just an FYI - For those of you who have been accepted - Charlestonsailing has created a facebook group, you should join if you have facebook...

MUSC Nursing Students Spring 2010 :coollook:

mell260 · Oct 20, 2009

hello all!
I am also on the alternate list. I was told that 50% was gpa and SAT/ACT was 35% and essay was 10%. was anyone else told that? i'm praying I get in!

What were your statistics if you don't mind me asking! I have a feeling if I apply I will end up on the alternate list at best:crying2:

middlehess · Oct 21, 2009

hi. I have a 3.4 and 4.0 in prereqs. I only had a 21 on the ACT.

Sheepwithagun · Oct 21, 2009

Hey, guys when MUSC gives you the list of stuff you need to order (uniforms, skill lab bags, etc.) let me know if they have you ordering your skills lab bag from Grace Training Supply...