Seattle U - APNI 2012

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Anyone already applying at Seattle U? Which track? I haven't finished my pre-req's, so I am probably not too competitive this year, but I am going to apply anyway. I am applying for the nurse-midwife track and my background is Microbiology (UW).

ec7855, there is a podcast from an old information session on the website, by Dr. Carr. I thought it was very informative!

And I agree, you should include how you overcame your challenges in your personal statement. I haven't yet added that part in mine (no inspiration to write) but it's important for them to see how you deal with setbacks. Good Luck!

Where is the prompt for you essay? I recall a lady from admissions informing me that i'll receive a prompt after I submitted my application but never encounter such a thing. I know we're suppose to e-mail or snail mail it to the admissions dept. but what exactly are they looking for in the essay? I don't see anything clear on the website or in the online application? Little help...

Yes, it's not clear at all. You can mail CV and letter of intent or email to [email protected].

Go to http://www.seattleu.edu/nursing/ and to the write of the page, click on "download from itunes". This is the info session and it gives a lot of detail of what should go in the essay.

ec7855,

Here are a few brief notes I took during the information session at SU on November 9.

•Mail resume/letter of intent to Grad Admissions Office, or e-mail it to them

•Each track is different – over 300 applicants, 286 made minimum requirements, 100 asked for interviews, 50 offered admission across all tracks. 1/6 – 16% acceptance rate overall last year (approximately)

•Ability to work with orgs such as Doctors Beyond Borders through SU's program (later on)

•Letter of intent length – no set number of words or pages – reflect why you’re choosing seattle u/why you want to come here, background, why you’re choosing seattle u, what you want to do with nursing. be succinct (as short as you can) 12 pt font

•Resume – can include additional talents – language skills, certifications etc.

Calinca,

I'm already glad I decided to join this forum! I really appreciate your support. We're all just trying to do something that we're passionate about and make a difference, but after going through so many threads for different schools, all I've been thinking about is how much competition I have. Its nice to see that this community is particularly warm and helpful to each other.

That being said, I'd love to talk sometime privately about application stuff! I wish I'd known about the writing event at UW, but unfortunately I have a lab at the time which I can't miss :(

As for my GPA, its kind of a weird situation. It improved a lot towards the end of my undergraduate career (during my major courses) but I have a couple of really random low grades that occur with really high grades in other classes. Its sort of a personal perfectionism thing I used to deal with - when I feel like something is too hard and I can't achieve perfection, I sort of gave up (reminiscent of my columbia u app). Things I excelled at naturally, well, I did just that...excelled, easily. So my grades are interesting but definitely above a 3.0 overall and especially in the last portion of my studies.

The really funny thing is now that I'm done with my Columbia application, I feel surprisingly ready to finish my SU personal statement. I clicked so well with SU's admissions officers and philosophy and I know exactly what to write. In fact, I wrote countless (around 20) half-done personal statements for CU, and I just couldn't integrate them all into one short essay. But for Seattle U, one of those essays works perfectly, I just have to develop it a little bit. I guess I'm a lot more inspired to write because Seattle U focuses on certain things like vulnerable populations etc., and that provides me a little bit more focus.

That being said I have some really supportive instructors at UW that know me well and also at Bellevue College where I'm finishing up prereqs. I'll definitely have a couple people look it over and make sure this time my essay is strong!

Knowing how supportive the admissions panel is, I feel like I'm more confident in applying here. I REALLY want to get into SU because its an absolutely perfect fit. Also if I can't be on the east coast, I'd prefer to be in my home, at a great local nursing school here than anywhere else.

Let me know if you want to chat sometime!

Hey pooja, i have a BS in psych as well (from UW). I graduated a couple of years back. I think you'll be okay. Try not to stress so much. I'm sure your solid GRE and good grades in your prereqs will let them know that you have the academic capabilities for this program. It's really easy to get psyched out, but I bet your personal statement wasn't nearly as bad as you think it is. Have you had others read it and comment on it?

thanks for posting the details from the SU information session. It's helpful to those of us who are out of state!

hey all! i'm applying to the fnp tract, with hopes of focusing specifically in women's health as an fnp. i'm really excited to apply to SU! best of luck to all as you wrap up applications. i wish they had an info session around thanksgiving, as i'll be home to see family :):) ah well!

Question! ;)

Should we mention we have kids in our essay? How do the adcom see people who have kids - I know they are not supposed to ask you this kind of question in the interview. Students, do you know if many other students have kids or is it pretty rare?

Thanks!

Quite a few have kids, one of us has 5 kids!!! As long as you make it clear you have a great support system (if they ask) I don't think it'll hurt you. And they do ask in the interview about how you will be supported and survive through the program. They DO NOT want you working during the program, so DON'T tell them if you are.

Great to know! As far as age, how would classify your cohort? (just curious) Would you say you are a group of typical grad students (early twenties) or more like a non-traditional cohort, 30's, or even 40's? Or a good mix of both? Any foreigners (particularly latinas?)? I know they can't reject me because of age or nationality, I am just curious - I would love to be in a very diverse group.

I don't plan on working, so that's good!

Yes they most definitely ask how you will handle the two-three years of the program in regards to social and financial support. I think these questions are intended to see whether the student is realistic about their expectations. Having kids will not count against you. Many of the students in our cohort has kids and are doing extremely well.

Calinca-when you say foreigners, what do you mean by that? International students? Ethnicity other than Caucasian? Our cohort has a mix of different ethnicity, but like any other program, Caucasian is dominant.

Not quite sure about the typically age, but definitely more toward the 30's. There are a few in their early 20's, but the majority are older, considering that this is usually a second career for most students.

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