biglittlev

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1. Applying to UCLA MECN to start Fall 2015?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   Hey everybody, I was #5 on the alternate list and was accepted this morning! Surprised I haven't seen any more on here taken off

2. Applying to UCLA MECN to start Fall 2015?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   She also mentioned my letters of rec could have been better. I submitted four, three good ones and one that I came to realize probably wasn't as good. They only take three, and they stressed that in the info session. So they probably took two of my g...

3. Applying to UCLA MECN to start Fall 2015?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   I was skeptical about my PS, because I DID talk about a similar story I had with my Mom. I was iffy about doing it, but the experience really did inspire me to pursue nursing more...talking about anything else influencing my decision would have been ...

4. Applying to UCLA MECN to start Fall 2015?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   Hey lmkim1121, I spoke to both of the people listed under the contacts for the program, namely RF (can't put full names up on the board). They are both really helpful and friendly though, and always are quick to respond through email. She was glad t...

5. Applying to UCLA MECN to start Fall 2015?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   I'm applying again too! I was waitlisted #37 last cycle, and ended up like #13 at the end. Brutal. @ceecoxy I contacted them about my application too! After I read my PS months after I wrote it I thought that they would tear it apart but they said it...

6. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   Brutal

7. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   I called a couple of days ago and asked what to expect (like if I needed to keep emailing three times a day to see if I gained position), and she said that before she gives an official updated list, the people who were accepted have to commit through...

8. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   lfbze where did you start on the waitlist

9. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

   biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

   Just got my waitlist email too! #37 haha

10. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

    biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

    Totally kidding about the personal statement. Would have made for a damn good story though

11. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

    biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

    I don't know what was more frustrating today, not hearing back or not being able to write back to everyones comments (stupid hospital computers!) 1.) I give big props to the people who got in and who are on the waitlist...it's a huge deal to be picke...

12. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

    biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

    Has anyone been accepted yet today?

13. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

    biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

    I got a call today from a 310 number today! I was so excited I threw my weights down...Wrong number.

14. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

    biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

    I'm going to try and work per diem. I really want to keep my foot in the door, but we'll see because I think the minimum is like 5 or 6 shifts a month, and it would be in South Orange county....

15. UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

    biglittlev replied to ceecoxy's topic in California

    Congrats on getting into your first choice school Get2theChoppa! Don't worry if I get in I'll hold it down for you in your place!