NursStudentToo

I am reaching out to Unitek to apply for the LVN program (in Sacramento), wanting to connect with others who are attending, or planning to attend, Unitek.

I just received my denial letter today. I am crushed beyond words. The letter just stated that I was not selected as part of the randomized selection process. I am re-considering Unitek now, the price tag scared me but what choice is there now? I am getting older and I can't just keep reapplying year after year, but potential student loans into my retirement years? yikes! I applied for two LVN programs this time and was denied by both (one lottery, and one that isn't lottery and is out of the area). Honestly, I really thought my chances of getting in to one or the other would be good. I am a graduate of SCC, with a 4.0, work at a local hospital, etc. - as we all probably think about our own chances - but nope. I sure wish I had done this when I was younger, nursing programs were a "dime a dozen" back then, but I was busy being a single mom and thought to myself "I'll pursue my dream later" (lesson here is don't put off your dreams). My son now has his master's degree from a university, now is pursuing a law degree, but I can't even get into a LVN program at a community college with a 4.0 and 12 years experience. Congratulations to those who got in! For those that didn't, don't give up!

Hello, I have extensive work experience as a medical assistant, an associate’s degree, and other health-related certification (pharmacy tech). Also have a 4.0 GPA. I applied for the LVN program there, spent an incredible amount of time getting my application prepared, worked really hard to start applying for these programs (I’ve been working full-time+ and needed to get to the point of being able to devote to a program, hoped this work experience would also “pay off”). I was notified that I was disqualified due to “missing items”. Unfortunately, there was no possible way to obtain some of the items, or at least not during the time period, due to offices being closed/heavily impacted due to Covid. I can’t express enough how hard I worked to put together this application (especially with impacted offices - difficultly reaching people), and how hard I worked to be considered as a strong applicant, only to be turned down for reasons seemingly out of my control. I won’t give up, I’ll keep applying at other schools as well. I believe that someone will recognize how hard I’ve worked for this, honored to work for it, and continue to do so. I believe someone will recognize my unwavering devotion and dedication to patient care. I once attended Shasta College, received all As, loved it there, therefore really had my hopes up, so you can imagine my disappointment. Best of luck to you.

Hello, I’ve submitted my packets to Sacramento City College and Shasta College. Does anyone know about when we should receive a response, as to whether or not we are accepted? - I check status daily. Good luck to all of us!