SFSU Spring 2020

I'd apply elsewhere, this school is not all its cracked up to be and you will most definitely end up very disappointed.

9 hours ago, Medictofollow said:

I'd apply elsewhere, this school is not all its cracked up to be and you will most definitely end up very disappointed.

Can you elaborate on why you feel this way?

I applied!

I'm 3.9 GPA

No teas

Background in non profit social mobility programs. Lots of working with marginalized groups including Indigenous Tribes, People of Color, immigrants, LGBT, People with Disabilities etc. I trained nursing students on how to communicate better with their patients.

I also worked as a veterinary assistant for 2 years and now in the human hospital for 6 months.

I was 16 on the waiting list earlier this year so I hope this time it clicks with my extra hospital experience!

Where do you think my biggest weakness is?

On 9/21/2019 at 3:04 AM, CarrotSpice said:

I applied!

I'm 3.9 GPA

No teas

Background in non profit social mobility programs. Lots of working with marginalized groups including Indigenous Tribes, People of Color, immigrants, LGBT, People with Disabilities etc. I trained nursing students on how to communicate better with their patients.

I also worked as a veterinary assistant for 2 years and now in the human hospital for 6 months.

I was 16 on the waiting list earlier this year so I hope this time it clicks with my extra hospital experience!

Where do you think my biggest weakness is?

Your stats look amazing to me! Since you’ve been through the interview process once, can you describe what that was like? Did you feel like you were able to share biographical information that could elevate you as a candidate or were the questions more general?

The questions were very general and also random "describe a time when you showed this quality" type. The interview was 4 of us and three of them and we each had 2 cards in front of us with the questions written on the back where we couldn't see them. They'd pick someone at random, you'd flip the card, read the question for the first time, and answer it as best as possible in 3 minutes. You couldn't take more than 3 because they had to get through 8 questions in 30 min. All in all it was 2 questions and 6 minutes max. I think the group aspect was just for them to consolidate time explaining the process.

I hated it as an interview style but think I did well. I managed to work in some of my background but just can't compete with 10 years tech or lvn hospital experience.

The what questions you got were random based on where you chose to sit. Two people got questions that would've suited the other person more, so there's a significant luck component. I wish we all received a list of questions at the beginning and then we're able to choose some and answer in the order we liked. I also wish we got more than 6 minutes to make a case for an incredibly important life changing decision. I'd rather everyone get more of a chance to put their best foot forward.

Good luck and hope this helps!

13 minutes ago, CarrotSpice said:

The questions were very general and also random "describe a time when you showed this quality" type. The interview was 4 of us and three of them and we each had 2 cards in front of us with the questions written on the back where we couldn't see them. They'd pick someone at random, you'd flip the card, read the question for the first time, and answer it as best as possible in 3 minutes. You couldn't take more than 3 because they had to get through 8 questions in 30 min. All in all it was 2 questions and 6 minutes max. I think the group aspect was just for them to consolidate time explaining the process.

I hated it as an interview style but think I did well. I managed to work in some of my background but just can't compete with 10 years tech or lvn hospital experience.

The what questions you got were random based on where you chose to sit. Two people got questions that would've suited the other person more, so there's a significant luck component. I wish we all received a list of questions at the beginning and then we're able to choose some and answer in the order we liked. I also wish we got more than 6 minutes to make a case for an incredibly important life changing decision. I'd rather everyone get more of a chance to put their best foot forward.

Good luck and hope this helps!

This is an incredibly helpful description of the interview process. Thank you so much for taking the time to describe it to me. I hope that I make it to this step in the process! Good luck!

12 hours ago, Shannon831 said:

This is an incredibly helpful description of the interview process. Thank you so much for taking the time to describe it to me. I hope that I make it to this step in the process! Good luck!

You're welcome and good luck to you too! I hope the interview process is different for the accelerated program but I doubt it will be since it's the same school.

Hey everyone,

I applied also! My stats are:

GPA: 4.0

TEAS 88.0

I have 120+ hours of volunteer experience, volunteer every Sunday to serve food to the homeless, tutor underprivileged kids who can't afford academic help, and also am proficient in over three languages. Good luck to everyone! ?

Hi everyone! Did anyone get invited for interview? I know this doesn’t guarantee being in the program but can someone explain the process afterwards? Thank you:)

YES! I'm thrilled. October 28th. CarrotSpice outlined the process nicely above.

On 9/28/2019 at 9:27 AM, CarrotSpice said:

The questions were very general and also random "describe a time when you showed this quality" type. The interview was 4 of us and three of them and we each had 2 cards in front of us with the questions written on the back where we couldn't see them. They'd pick someone at random, you'd flip the card, read the question for the first time, and answer it as best as possible in 3 minutes. You couldn't take more than 3 because they had to get through 8 questions in 30 min. All in all it was 2 questions and 6 minutes max. I think the group aspect was just for them to consolidate time explaining the process.

I hated it as an interview style but think I did well. I managed to work in some of my background but just can't compete with 10 years tech or lvn hospital experience.

The what questions you got were random based on where you chose to sit. Two people got questions that would've suited the other person more, so there's a significant luck component. I wish we all received a list of questions at the beginning and then we're able to choose some and answer in the order we liked. I also wish we got more than 6 minutes to make a case for an incredibly important life changing decision. I'd rather everyone get more of a chance to put their best foot forward.

Good luck and hope this helps!

Thank you so much!!

2 minutes ago, Shannon831 said:

YES! I'm thrilled. October 28th. CarrotSpice outlined the process nicely above.

Ahh so excited!! Congrats ? I wonder how many people get selected for interview and then how they weed out later on ?

I've heard that there are usually about 400 applicants, 100 interviews, and 40 admitted. They make their selections based on the combo of application strength and interview. No pressure, lol.