SFSU Fall 2015

space monster · Apr 13, 2015

The website said it would be considered, but it was optional. So is it counted for or not is my question

The way I understand from the info session I attended it is that you will get points toward your application for having volunteer service/paid healthcare experience, but if you are strong in the other areas such as TEAS, GPA, etc. (and get a high number of points for those), getting 0 points for volunteering might not matter. Similarly, for the SFSU Sequoia program, you can get points for living in the Sequoia Health District, but it's not required that you do so.

You want to get as many points as you can, but you can make up for a lack of points in one area with higher points in others.

pckillmonger · Apr 13, 2015

I have never heard of a point system here at SFSU, and when I attended the info meeting there weren't any sign ins or whatever. The only thing I know is that they weigh everything. What I am thinking is that they want well-rounded people in the program so for example, if someone got an A in chemistry then they'll want a person who had a B to balance each other out. On top of that, people who have gotten into past programs have had GPAs that were below like 3.7 but they got 85-90 on their TEAS, so I think it just all depends.

space monster · Apr 13, 2015

I have never heard of a point system here at SFSU, and when I attended the info meeting there weren't any sign ins or whatever. The only thing I know is that they weigh everything. What I am thinking is that they want well-rounded people in the program so for example, if someone got an A in chemistry then they'll want a person who had a B to balance each other out. On top of that, people who have gotten into past programs have had GPAs that were below like 3.7 but they got 85-90 on their TEAS, so I think it just all depends.

They did specifically mention points at the info session I attended, but that was for the Sequoia program (and it was also for applicants to the cohort that started this past fall). Like you, I think they are looking for well-rounded applicants, but it may be that a point system helps them narrow down the huge pool. We were told at this year's info session that they were introducing the interviews because they had admitted people in the past who looked very good on paper but didn't have great interpersonal skills.

Not too much longer until the end of the month... good luck everyone!

pckillmonger · Apr 13, 2015

They introduced interviews last year and this year but they didn't do them. I even asked what type they were going to do but they said there weren't any interviews so darn! Lol. But yeah, can't be too long now. Good luck to you and everyone else! :laugh:

Angel_12 · Apr 14, 2015

I emailed them and asked them about the interviews during the application period but they said there won't be any interviews :) :yes:

space monster · Apr 14, 2015

I emailed them and asked them about the interviews during the application period but they said there won't be any interviews :)

Actually, we did have interviews in March for the Sequoia program. They said they were piloting it with our group, so maybe they will roll it out to all applicants next year. It was nice to know I'd gotten a little further along in the process, but still very nerve-wracking!

Angel_12 · Apr 15, 2015

There will be no interviews for Fall 2015 cohort :sneaky:

space monster · Apr 15, 2015

There will be no interviews for Fall 2015 cohort

Right, not for the main campus program. For the SFSU/Sequoia BSN program (which takes place at Canada College but is identical to the main SFSU BSN), there were interviews in March.

I got an acceptance email yesterday for the Sequoia program. Did anyone else hear back? Maybe the main campus applicants will hear soon!

3doodle · Apr 15, 2015

I got an email yesterday. I've been accepted into the SF State/Sequoia Nursing BSN program! Good luck to everyone for whichever program you desire. I hope some of you are in my cohort.

space monster · Apr 15, 2015

I got an email yesterday. I've been accepted into the SF State/Sequoia Nursing BSN program! Good luck to everyone for whichever program you desire. I hope some of you are in my cohort.

Congrats! I sent you a PM with my email if you want to connect before classes start.

kind1 · Apr 16, 2015

Yes, I heard back yesterday for Sequoia Program!

ask94536 · Apr 16, 2015

Do they send email notices to personal emails? We don't check for the message anywhere else right?