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Nope! still waiting...

I got the confirmation that my partial transcripts had been accepted on my SJSU email and confirmation they had received them on my personal email, so try checking your SJSU email. My application status also changed once they were accepted. If not, I would contact admissions/the register and see if they have gotten them.

I think your chances are pretty good! I got accepted, but will be declining as I got into my first choice program. From other responses, seems like quite a few people are also declining. Good luck!

I sent transcripts back in January when I sent them to all the CSUs I applied to..never heard anything or saw anything on my portal saying they were received. I saw they were due May 1st so I resent them a few days ago and got a confirmation email from the school this time. So, I would send them now, just to be safe. As for cohort size, they admit 60 students each semester. :)

I got an acceptance email as well. :) I will be giving up my spot, however, as I got into my first choice school. Good luck everyone!

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I just got my acceptance email as well!

Trouss spoke with the director and was told we should know by the 27th. Not too much longer! í ½í¹‚

Hi! I had emailed T about the economical disadvantage, as I did grow up in a low income family. She said that they are pretty strict on approving those criteria and that only 6 applicants actually qualified for it in Fall 2017 (of 469 applicants, mind you). I know it is frustrating, but that boost in points in not given to many. If anything, I think more people are likely to claim the second language and/or medical experience. As I said in another post, just because those individuals qualify for those points, doesn't mean they didn't work hard or have the ability to do well in the program. Sometimes, there are other factors at play, such as family and financial responsibilities which take away from their studies. We also have to take a step back and realize that with over 500 applicants, and Sac States' shining reputation and pass rates, the competition was going to be fierce. I agree that they whole system needs to be reevaluated, as it is not really "fair", but I don't think those two areas of optional criteria are where the problem is.

Don't get me wrong, I think the optional criteria is great. I grew up in a low income family and went straight to work after high school. It was financially impossible for me to work less hours and attend college because I was supporting myself on minimum wage jobs. Now, at 30, I have the support to be able to work less and attend school. I can only image how difficult and exhausting it is for those who work full time while completing their prerequisites. I worked hard for my GPA, but I also had all the time I needed to study. Giving those from disadvantaged backgrounds an boost makes sense, as it doesn't always mean they didn't work hard. Many just have a lot on their plate and cannot commit to spending as much time on their studies. Before applying, I emailed T. about the low income criteria and she told me they are very strict on who gets it (and only 6 students actually qualified for it last application cycle). I think 20 out of the 100 total points is a huge chunk, though. I think the bigger issue is the adjusted GPA. When you're allowing grades to be omitted, it kind of devalues the GPA and makes the point margin much narrower. If almost everyone can apply with a 4.0, it really comes down to the 30 TEAS points and the 20 optional criteria. I think they realized it was not the best system and thats why they are reevaluating. I know it's frustrating for us, as we've all worked really hard to get to this point, but with over 500 applicants you have to kind of expect that the competition is going to be intense. :)

I sent you a PM, but if you want me to forward you the email I can.

You're right. I have a 4.0 (non-adjusted) and 96.0 on the TEAS with 4 points optional criteria. That's 81 points total - one point above the preliminary cutoff. Even with my stats, I'm right on the border. Personally, I think they need to reevaluate the new selection criteria. I'm all for the optional criteria awarding extra points, but I feel like 20 of 100 points is quite a lot. And obviously, allowing grades to be omitted skewed the points. Why even look at GPA if you're essentially letting everyone report a 4.0 if they choose?

The username came from the university, so i'd email/call admissions as well. Did you apply to the university using the Cal Sate apply website? I just checked and I didn't get an email with the username, it came in the mail back in end of Jan/early Feb.

Hi, I also applied to that program (and others), so I know how you feel. Personally, I would accept this offer and pay the enrollment free on May 1st if Sac State hasn't gotten back to us yet (I recognized your username from that thread). If you do end up getting into Sac's program, you'll be out the $200 deposit, but that is better than losing your spot in a program you're already accepted to. You've worked really hard to get to this point; you don't want to wait until spring/next fall to reapply. Hopefully the delay in preliminary results being sent out doesn't mean actual results will be delayed too. I'm still hopeful that they will get them out in time. It is a crappy situation. I wish all of the school would either waive or defer the enrollment payment until after their decisions had been sent out for nursing majors. It would make it a lot less stressful for everyone. Either that, or commit to having their decision out before the May 1st deadline. My top choice is San Jose state, as I live in San Jose. They have said we should know by 4/27 of our status, but if that gets pushed back I will be in the same boat and have to pay multiple enrollment deposits.

Do you have a myCSUSTAN account? If not, you should have received an email/letter a few weeks back with your username and temporary password. Once you're in your account, you should see a green button that says "MAKE A PAYMENT/VIEW E-BILL". Click on that, and it will open a new window. Once you're there, on the left side of that screen there is a box. It will have an option for "Enrollment Confirmation Deposit". Click that and then hit the button to "add to basket". You should be able to checkout and pay for it now. Hope this helps!