UCLA MECN Fall 2014?

[ceecoxy]

Hi- Is anyone applying to UCLA's MECN program for next fall?

[frank_sf]

@ morganw1, thank you for the updates.

@ ceecoxy the program at UCSF is a 3 years program that leads you to graduating with an specialty. USF or University of San Francisco also has an entry program for the non-nurse. I think is easy because they don't require GRE. Just requires 2 letters of recommendation and is enrollment is open twice a year. Couple of my ex-classmates from State got in right away.

FYI, I also compared their curriculum with other programs and it seems like their course load is lighter. Although is a private institution, Jesuit, it has good ratings and you get connected to a great network after you finish, which is basically what you pay for in a private college. University of San Francisco (USF)

[MIB23]

I understand that they don't factor in course grades that were taken after the completion of your bachelor's, however, is there a separate calculation for prerequisite GPA or science GPA?

[morganw1]

@MIB23,

From my understanding they look for A's and B's in science courses and prerequisites. They stated that a C is only meeting the minimum requirement and it's better to have B or above. However, they also mentioned in the info session that even people with 4.0's in both undergraduate and prerequisites still don't get in. They were also making sure that people didn't solely apply to UCLA and had backup schools because there is no magic formula to getting in….or so they say.

[morganw1]

I wouldn't worry about having a super high GPA or prerequisite GPA. The heart of the application is the statement. I remember them stating that having a C can hurt your chances but there are ways to overcome that.

[winchester21]

I am already anxious and it has only been one month *face palm* I did get an email about sending transcripts again when fall 2013 grades are posted. Anyone else get a similar email?

[pixelizedalexis]

Same! Super anxious. And yeah, I received a similar email about sending in transcripts.

[katy_erine]

Hi everyone,

I submitted my application for Fall 2014 in late October and I wanted to say good luck to everyone! I believe we hear back between March-April. I finished my undergrad at CSULB with a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Care Administration. I was a former Clinical Care Extender at a hospital in LB. I am currently a Research Asst. at a clinical research organization that sponsors clinical trials. This is so exciting. How is everyone doing and what backgrounds do you all have? Again good luck!

[morganw1]

I got the email today about transcripts. I applied on the day of the deadline so i'm assuming those who did too will receive one today. I have two prerequisites left to finish. I'm taking human physiology now and will take human anatomy in the spring.

[lbcgrl]

joining this thread :) I applied to UCLA MECN 2014 as well. The waiting game is so nerve wracking! I also received the email about sending in additional transcripts as I finish them.

Seems like there are a lot of UCLA Care Extenders on this thread - I am one as well! Good luck to everyone!

[RMJLA]

Hey Winchester, I also got this e-mail. I just finished up my oral communication class. I got really excited when I got the e-mail.

I was hoping it was a sign that they generally liked my application, if they were going to go to the trouble to e-mail me about transcripts so early on....

[morganw1]

Where is everyone else applying to? I've got a long list of schools for spring deadlines but for now I've only applied to USD and UCLA for Fall.

[peppymint]

As of now, just UCLA and CSULB for their BSN program. A lot of schools aren't accepting my English class from my undergrad degree, so I need to re-evaluate that. What about everyone else?