Tigerlover

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Yes. I was called out of the blue last week. I was number 2 on the wait list. I went to the office the same day. So did alt. #1.

Thanks so much for all of the words of encouragement. I am going to get on the "alternate admissions list" since I am committed and determined to be a nurse and attend LSUHSC! My intention was to inform CARE X applicants that letters were on the way soon, not to make you nervous with my status. Honestly, after thinking over my interview, (as I've mentioned before) i felt that I could have prefaced my answers with more information, or more of an explanation. So, although the interview was fun and flew by, maybe I thought I did great but could have done better. The students and faculty did have a lot of applicants to interview on the first day. ( To answer some questions, I as told that "wait list numbers" are not given out. I suppose this will be reviewed when the time comes. I live in New Orleans, Lakeview area, for those wanting to know when to expect their letter.) Good luck to everyone. I know that most of you who are now nervous due to my post will get your congratulations letter sooner than later, and, quite possibly, I will see you all in August!

I live in New Orleans.

The letter does not give the number for alternates. I called student services and will let you know if I find out anything.

There are two threads going on for CARE X. I posted on the other one regarding the letter I received today. I am on the alternate list. Good luck to all who make it and can plan ASAP!

news flash: i got my letter today. am i the first? the letter, in a regular envelope, had a one page note inside which read "that due to the number of applicants that can be admitted to the care program at this time an alternate admissions list has been developed. you have been placed on this list for fall 2010," etc.... if anyone is curious, this is a repeat application and my gpa is a 3.5. i thought i did really well on my interview. i did have two unexpected questions that i wasn't sure i answered well due to the sheer surprise of the questions. one was "what do you think has been your greatest accomplishment in life?" well, at the age of 48, that's pretty hard to narrow down as i've had quite a few. the most tricky question was "name a time in your life when you have been treated as a minority culturally, politically, or socially and explain how you overcame it. that one blew me away as i did not see how it applied to an accelerated nursing program. it came out of left field. the male student looked at my confused face and basically said to his interviewing partner that maybe the question had to be reworded, so i did it for them. in addition, i was interviewed by a ph.d. , who did not teach in the program and two students. i thought at the time of the interview that if i were a serious candidate that i would have been interviewed by someone who taught in the care program. good luck to all of those anxiously waiting for letters. if you have any input, thoughts, or analysis to my observations it is welcome as i am trying to decide whether to pursue this program as an alternate. thanks and good luck!

Thanks cpkrn2b2011! You have been most helpful with your busy schedule. I really appreciate it.

I walked out thinking: Words were coming out of my mouth, but I should have prefaced those words with this or that to make it clear to them what I was saying. Was I just babbling? Do I even remember what I really said? It is a surreal experience for sure because we all obviously really want to be there and it means so much. Otherwise, we wouldn't be nervous. So, don't feet alone. If you weren't nervous, something would be wrong! Did you interview with two students and one instructor?

I have the 10:30 spot tomorrow. I am wearing a dress, instead of a suit. I hope to see some of you and meet you. 6th floor, right? And, to answer your questions, yes, I am nervous - but in a good way. Where are you all going to park? Is anyone meeting up before the interviews begin? if so, where? For some reason, emails to this thread had stopped until yesterday. I am so glad to be reconnected!

As far as I know, they called alphabetically, so I'm at 10:30. What are you wearing?:)

Hi nrs.to.be are you interviewing this Saturday?

cbkrn2b2011 How are you? Have not heard a peep. Wanted you to know that I have an interview this Saturday. All of the interviews are being conducted in one day. Have you heard anything about the interview process this year? What do people typically wear - suits? Thanks. Tigerlover.

ChanelCinq, I believe things are different this year because there is a grading rubic for gpa, interview, goal statement, etc. instead of selecting candidates by gpa only. I know the goal statement is worth 20%. I'm not sure about the others. They are still reviewing applications as of today, and interview invites will be sent by mail or a phone call. Some of the medical team are volunteering in Haiti - don't know if this has anything to do with the CARE program, though. I suppose we can't go by last year's schedule. P.S. FYI - Not sure if this was your post about having two prereqs to complete, but all must be finished at the time the application is turned in.

I was wondering the same. I haven't heard anything. Anyone else?