I am considering applying to UBC Nursing for the September 2012 intake... but I'm not quite sure if I'm eligible to apply...
My primary concern is my post-secondary credits... everyone seems to have already completed a Bachelor's before applying? As of now, I have 40+ credits... by the end of June 2010 I'll have 50+ credits (which is the deadline for all transcripts), but they're a combination of first-year science, calculus and language courses with only a couple of second year o-chem... would that be ok?
I am currently a Langara student, but I have studied at SFU before until my relocation.
I've also read on the website that the average age of applicants were 21-47 (please don't quote me on this, I can't remember the exact range)... and I'm now 18 (will soon turn 19 though), but I have the requirements it's just that I'm unsure if it's alright that my 50+ credits are mostly first-year...
My GPA now is 3.3 and hoping to boost it up after this semester...
I volunteer regularly at a senior home and am a certified lifeguard and swimming instructor, worked part-time at Timmys until relocation and now have a part-time job at a local grocery store... I just hope age isn't that big of a deal because I know what I want and I'm working for it...
Congratulations Soandroid! Also, @facepalm, my final test was marked and transcript was ready within 3 days so I think you should be fine if you are communicating with them the urgency. They were super nice. Good luck!!!
was just wondering if you knew for sure that you can defer admission? My circumstances have changed a bit and I need some time to make money and pay off the debt from my degree. Any help you can provide would be greatly appreciated.
I know for sure because I've done all the paperwork already, and was told by *****, the program assistant that I'm all set. You have to write a deferral letter explaining your reasons to *****, the program coordinator. I emailed mine to *****, and she brought it to the admissions committee to discuss. Then from there, they will either approve or disapprove the deferral. But contact ****, she responds to emails almost immediately and is SUPER helpful through the process.
The entire process after sending in the deferral request letter only took a day before they gave me their decision. Then after that you have to sign a few things and fill out a few forms.
I have an update for all the wait list people. I have moved up nine spots, from 22 to 13. So I hope that is good news for the rest of the people on the wait list as well. I was also curious if anyone out there knows how many people from the wait list do make it into the program from previous years? I am keeping my fingers crossed and not trying to stress about it. I hope everyone is enjoying their summer :]
Thanks for sharing the good news with all the wait listers....i was on number 17 on the wait list so its a good news for me as well...do u mind me asking that how didi u find out about your current status on the wait list ..did u email someone or called the nursing school?
I found out by email the nursing school. They said that you can check in time to time to find out what your number is on the reserve list. I am sure you could call too but e-mail is so much easier for me.
Has anyone heard anything more from the wait list? It has been really quite lately. I have to say my anxiety is at an all time high...being so close to being in the program but not all the way.
I am hoping to enter UBC nursing in a few years. I was wondering whether or not it would matter if I start off in UBC Science or UBC Arts, and then go into nursing. Or is it mandatory that I go UBC Science, then apply for Nursing in my third year.
I think you might want to ask questions on the other thread... its more active. I recieved an interview invite and hold an arts degree - with a high GPA and a broad range of volunteering experience. So its up to you what you want to pursue before nursing!
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Congratulations Soandroid! Also, @facepalm, my final test was marked and transcript was ready within 3 days so I think you should be fine if you are communicating with them the urgency. They were super nice. Good luck!!!