SassieRN

I understand they want people with a good GPA. But, when you have a 3.8 that is current in all or most of your course work that pertains to the degree and classes that were not so good several years ago, that's a different story. I understand that a little explanation is needed but when you are asked for a detail by detail story...THAT is a bit much. Things happen to people, it doesn't mean that you have air your dirty laundry to the entire world. Really, it is nobody's business. It is enough to say that something happened in your life such as bad or abusive marriage, divorce, death, etc. but to explain the details of them is really too much to share.

I think everyone should steer away from of these online universities and stick to a bricks and mortar school that incorporate online learning. Just be sure if you choose a program that the practicums you may need to complete are already contracted within the facilities in your area. I live and work in a world-wide known facility and they do not contract with many of these "so-called" online schools. That tells you something.

yes, actually i sent an email to the president, [email protected]. i am not usually one to complain and write letters but this matter needs attention.

Thank you! It didn't bring me down at all. I think their admissions process is unprofessional and unacceptable. What I explained in my writing is only the tip of the iceburg. The way she spoke with me over the phone in such a condescending manner was unprofessional. I guess that is why I am a nurse and she is not.

after some thought, i will not be attending walden university. i was very angry over the holidays due to the stringent requirements for their goal statement. it was very difficult to write and brought back a lot of things that i did not want to deal with, especially, over the holiday season. i was mad and very frustrated. i don't feel i have to explain my whole entire life story of why my grades 10-20 years ago are not up to your standards and what happened along the way. what counts is now! especially, since i am a professionally licensed rn with 2 bachelors degrees and have taken several graduate course with a 4.0 gpa. i decided this university is not for me. in my opinion, this is not showing a supportive attitude for potential students. i felt it was very intrusive. i have applied to several universities and received acceptance. i have never had to explain the deep darkness of my life. i feel it was none of their business. from the reviews that i have read, i will not be attending this school. any school that does not support the positive things that you can bring to their university and focuses on the negative aspects of one's lifetime is not a school i want to attend. i save lives everyday and i require an education that will focus on the high standards of current nursing care.

BEWARE of WALDEN UNIVERSITY! They call you constantly. You do everything they ask... then...BOOM! The infamous goal statement! Due to poor grades 20 years ago out of high school (a lot of us have been there) and an ADN, 2 bachelor degrees and 5 graduate classes (with a 4.0 GPA) taken at another university, later, I have to explain my whole entire life story of why my grades 20 years ago are not up to "their" standards and what happened along the way. I wrote a 2 page letter with an overall general explanation. I had it proof read prior to sending it. The editor stated it was very well written and this was coming from a professional PhD educator. The "advisor" from Walden stated they wanted more. They wanted a detailed explanation done for review by December 27th and this was December 24th, Christmas Eve. Not a time to hash up my life but I did. Out of spite, I wrote 7 pages. It was very difficult to write and brought back a lot of things that I did not want to deal with, especially, over the holiday season. I was very angry and very frustrated. I decided this university is not for me. In my opinion, this is not showing a supportive attitude for potential students. I felt it was very intrusive. I have applied to several universities and received acceptance. I have never had to explain the deep darkness of my life. I feel it was none of their business. From the reviews that I have read and my experience, I WILL NOT be attending this school. Any school that does not support the positive things that you can bring to their university and focuses on the negative aspects of one's lifetime is NOT a school I want to attend. I am a professional nurse saving lives everyday and would like them to try it. I bet they couldn't do it like we do everyday. DO NOT GO TO WALDEN UNIVERSITY!

I have applied to the MSN Leadership. I am hoping to start January 3rd. I think I have everything in. I have had several hoops to jump. Being the holidays, it is hard to get everyone moving to get the items I request to be sent to Walden. I suppose I will find out Monday! I am excited!

I saw in another post you are in Liberty University's Program? How is/did it go? Can you provide me some insite as it would be greatly appreciated. I just got accepted. Thank you!