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I'm applying to the second entry nursing program in February 2018 for Fall 2018 admission. I'm applying to York, Humber, Trent, Nipissing and potentially Western. I'll be applying with a BA in psych. This is probably super premature, but I wanted some reassurance from fellow applicants. I also wanted to know if anyone, past or previous applicants, know the weighting of Additional Information forms and how they're considered during the application process? I was diagnosed with ADHD during my second year of university, after being misdiagnosed two previous times, and it's certainly had an impact on my grades. My GPA is going to be something like 6.7 on a 9.0 scale. And this really has me worried. Has anyone else had any experiences with Add. Forms?

Good luck to all!

Did anyone else on here apply to compressed as well as 4 year programs?

Yes, I applied to 10 programs in total (I know that's a lot, but I was scared b/c of my GPA); 4 year programs include Western, Fanshawe, Western-Fanshawe, George Brown, Seneca, and Centennial.

How about you?

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Jeeeeeeeeez, 2 days with no celebratory "I got int UofT" posts, what the heck lol.

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Yes I did and got into ryerson and George Brown collaborative program

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Yes I did and got into ryerson and George Brown collaborative program

What GPA did you apply with, if you don't mind my asking? Also, congrats!

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Oh nice I feel ya for being scared! I applied to Trent and Ottawau Pembroke location as well as RPN programs. My GPA isn't that competitive though :/ so I felt it wouldn't be high enough to get into alot of the more competitive RN programs but now im regretting it haha. Have you completed your undergrad??

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What GPA did you apply with, if you don't mind my asking? Also, congrats!

Sorry totally forgot to quote you in the last comment

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I'm going to address some of the questions you guys have about U of T (I'm currently in the program...)

I have nothing but positive things to say about the program. The faculty is AMAZING. They are so supportive and they really go out of there way to get to know you and do what they can to help you succeed. Such a change from undergrad. I really don't think "failing out" of this program is a common occurrence. If you find yourself struggling, there are so many people and resources you can reach out to that will support you.

In terms of the workload, it is busy but I definitely have time to do things on the side. A lot of students work part-time/volunteer/participate in extra-curriculars on the side. It's completely manageable. That being said, you have to put effort in. You need to keep up with the material because you apply it in your clinical practice and this is an expectation. Your CI's typically know what your learning in classes and they apply it to new skills that week in clinical (at least this is my experience).

It's definitely possible to get 85+ in the program but you have to be willing to put the effort in. We have tests for every course and there is a total of 4-5 papers in semester 1 and 4 papers in semester 2 (roughly). The papers are a little more difficult to get 85+ on, however, it's been done. I think U of T has a false reputation of being an absolute grade killer (at least for this program). The faculty doesn't want to see it's students fail, but they have high expectations!

In terms of placements, of course I am biased but I really don't think you can have a better placement experience than at U of T. A large portion of the placements are at downtown hospitals and all of them are within the GTA (always within 1 hr of your home). In first year, you have a maternity/geriatric/medical+surgical/pediatrics and mental health placement. Every placement has been a really positive experience and all of my CI's have been great.

Hope this helps, I can try my best to answer any more specific questions you have!

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I'm going to address some of the questions you guys have about U of T (I'm currently in the program...)

I have nothing but positive things to say about the program. The faculty is AMAZING. They are so supportive and they really go out of there way to get to know you and do what they can to help you succeed. Such a change from undergrad. I really don't think "failing out" of this program is a common occurrence. If you find yourself struggling, there are so many people and resources you can reach out to that will support you.

In terms of the workload, it is busy but I definitely have time to do things on the side. A lot of students work part-time/volunteer/participate in extra-curriculars on the side. It's completely manageable. That being said, you have to put effort in. You need to keep up with the material because you apply it in your clinical practice and this is an expectation. Your CI's typically know what your learning in classes and they apply it to new skills that week in clinical (at least this is my experience).

It's definitely possible to get 85+ in the program but you have to be willing to put the effort in. We have tests for every course and there is a total of 4-5 papers in semester 1 and 4 papers in semester 2 (roughly). The papers are a little more difficult to get 85+ on, however, it's been done. I think U of T has a false reputation of being an absolute grade killer (at least for this program). The faculty doesn't want to see it's students fail, but they have high expectations!

In terms of placements, of course I am biased but I really don't think you can have a better placement experience than at U of T. A large portion of the placements are at downtown hospitals and all of them are within the GTA (always within 1 hr of your home). In first year, you have a maternity/geriatric/medical+surgical/pediatrics and mental health placement. Every placement has been a really positive experience and all of my CI's have been great.

Hope this helps, I can try my best to answer any more specific questions you have!

You are so incredible to go out of your way and share your experience. Thank you so much. It was super helpful and really greatly appreciated!

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Thank you. Because my GPA wasn't so good, around B, I took all the requirements again( online courses in UNB) and sent them a transcript covered with A+. Lol.

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For anyone hoping for Queen's, an extra spot should open up :) I declined my offer and accepted the offer from UofT a couple days ago.

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For anyone hoping for Queen's, an extra spot should open up :) I declined my offer and accepted the offer from UofT a couple days ago.

Did you do anything else to accept besides through OUAC? I know the email and acceptance letter said to accept your offer through OUAC, but I'm scared I might have missed something and that there's still more to do!

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Did you do anything else to accept besides through OUAC? I know the email and acceptance letter said to accept your offer through OUAC, but I'm scared I might have missed something and that there's still more to do!

I'm pretty sure all that's left for us to do now is send the $500 tuition deposit. Those were the only 2 steps outlined in the Bloomberg website as well

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