marisapm

I'm kinda feeling it too. I'm focusing most of my energy on getting into the ABSN program at SMU and was offered a spot in the cohort that starts in 10 days!!! Kind of impossible from a logistics stand point. I'm hoping to get into the Fall cohort instead that way I'll know for sure I won't be getting pulled off the WL. Not quite what I'd wanted, but considering Western is 4 years versus all the other programs being 3, I'd finish my BSN in one year and be able to apply to the two year MSN programs that require a BSN and finish around the same time. Still, Western was my first choice and would be the most convenient. I don't like the idea of spending half the first year of being a newly wed living away from my new husband. I'd I really wish they'd give us our ranking, it would make life planning so much easier. Have to admit I'm pretty bewildered at not getting accepted. If figured if I ranked that high in the SMU program, then I'd be a lock for Western...Definitely wrong there.

Congrats Ceci... hopefully more good news is in the pipeline!

I've been taking it as a rejection and pursuing the ABSN program at SMU. I was wait listed number 20 there, which meant my overall rank was 44... I honestly thought I would get in to Western. Pretty disappointing... but I'm moving on and hopefully will start the ABSN in summer or fall then apply for two year MSN programs.

I was blissfully unaware of anything grad school related today due to engagement pictures. It was nice to think of fun happy things happening in September instead of thing not happening.

Haha, did anyone else just get the email from DM about tuition changes for incoming and prospective students. Total false alarm when I saw the email was from her.

Also, do you guys think the facebook group just doesn't have everyone who accepted on it? Because right now it looks like there are only 41 people. I'm wondering if all the spots have been offered and claimed and they are just not in the group. What do you all think?

In the same boat as you. I'm getting married in September and trying to figure out that stuff. Can't really plan a honeymoon because I don't know how everything is going to play out. I also need to apply for jobs, but then it goes back to the same issue of not knowing how long I'd be there for. Knowing where we rank would at least let us plan our lives a little more. I want to just assume from here on out that I'm not getting in to Western this year, but if I book a honeymoon and by some miracle get in then I'm screwed. Every other school lets you know where you are on the list.

Also, do you think they read this forum? I'd be curious to know.

Not to be negative, but I always try to see every possible side/reasoning and part of me has to wonder if those interviewing this week have already been selected as likely admits with the interview being a formality? If they were planning to fill the class with them, then it would make sense to send the alternate status to the rest of us. If it's a full day with 18 people like all the others, they could conceivably fill the remaining spots. Just a thought... I hope I'm wrong

Is anyone else slightly annoyed that the letter started with "Congratulations!" Perhaps they plan on admitting a large number from the interviews that are coming up? What else could it be?

Move over in the boat people... I'm about to jump in and join you on the S.S. Wait Listed at Western! Disappointing to say the least. Time to refocus and make a plan to strengthen myself as a candidate for next year.

Still waiting... my last name starts with a P. I went for a run to clear my head and have decided to keep myself as busy as possible. I know we're all Type A and letting things out of our control is difficult, but I've accepted that I've done my best and all I can control now is my reaction to whatever happens over the next few hours/days/weeks. For my own sanity I just can't keep myself at that level of anxiety constantly. No matter what happens next, I'm glad to have shared this experience with people who understand. If some of you are local to LA/OC, we should all meet up for a drink and commiserate.

Congrats/sorry for the alternate status... I know it's not what we all want to hear. I got waitlisted for Samuel Merrit, but am pretty sure that ship has long since sailed since they have such a small class. It was still really disappointing. Yeah, I'm entering total freak out mode now. Just have that awful sinking feeling in my stomach. I know it's stupid with everything that's happened and I've been preparing for the worst, but a small part of me was still hoping that we'd be getting good news.

Here we go... another week of waiting, obsessive email and snail mail checking behaviors, constant low grade nausea due to butterflies in stomach, insomnia, and abnormal eating habits!

Hopefully we'll find out next week... this is all really starting to take a toll physically. I hope you guys are managing better than I am.