SFSU Pre-Health Professions Certificate Program

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I started this thread to search for anyone else who might be applying to a post-bacc program like me, specifically at SFSU. I have basically maxed out on my opportunities to complete prereqs and boost my GPA as much as possible at the junior college, especially after my undergrad GPA isn't too hot. I have researched options, applied to schools already, and seriously considered the advantages of a post-bacc program in general. They cost a lot of extra money, but seem to be helpful with getting into a nursing school. Every person I know who has been in a post-bacc program used it for med school, and they all have positive remarks. I just sent my application to SFSU, and so now I'm curious to see how this all comes together. They have a program specifically tailored for the pre-nursing student, who is looking to fix up his/her GPA. Anyone willing to share his/her experience in this regard is welcome to respond! Thanks in advance :)

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I've seen pre-health programs specifically tailored for med schools mostly because I think med schools require letter of recommendations/sponsorship from pre-med type advisor. When I went to look at their website for SFSU, I didn't see anything for nursing. If they have it though, it sounds like a good idea. I'd totally do it if I knew of a program in my area, I've only seen programs for those trying to go to med school.

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I've seen pre-health programs specifically tailored for med schools mostly because I think med schools require letter of recommendations/sponsorship from pre-med type advisor. When I went to look at their website for SFSU, I didn't see anything for nursing. If they have it though, it sounds like a good idea. I'd totally do it if I knew of a program in my area, I've only seen programs for those trying to go to med school.

Thanks for your response leenak. The SFSU website has not been particularly user friendly for me to navigate in the past. I sort of came across the program randomly as I was researching exactly what their nursing program had to offer. The program says "Pre-Health," but if you read on the left hand side, there are links for pre-nursing. I too have researched med school post-bacc programs, and have been turned off by them, just because they didn't quite seem suited for someone in my shoes. I guess I'll just have to wait and see what happens now. The application was more intensive than any nursing school application I've done thus far, and the program also has an interview.

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I am currently applying to the pre-nursing program. Good luck!!

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Specializes in ER, IICU, PCU, PACU, EMS.

Moved for more of a response.

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I am too! Did you get an interview invitation?

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How did this go for you? did you do the interview? I am wondering because I also applied to a new pre-nursing program they are offering and received and interview invitation. Do you have any tips for the interview?

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I did. It went very well. I am still waiting for a response. I interviewed March 3... :/...How did your interview go?

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I haven't interviewed yet, mine is on April 7th. Hopefully it goes good.

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How did the interview go!? Do you know if they said when they would be sending out acceptance/rejection notifications?

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it went well. they said that they would be sending them out in 3 weeks or less.

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