UCLA MECN Fall 2019

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It's that time of year again! I am planning on applying for the Fall 2019 quarter. The summer 2018 information sessions are now open. Who else is applying ?

6 minutes ago, justin123560 said:

I am hoping that you two will get in. Also, check those spam folders!

Thank you! I have my UCLA stuff doubled up so it goes to both my gmail and work addresses- and nothing in either, when I definitely did get emails from both RF at MECN directly as well as updates about my application. So I will just play the anxiously waiting game.

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I have just received an email informing me that I am waitlisted, so they also sent out waitlist emails.

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After my whole 20 minutes of waiting, I too am on the waitlist...

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Just now, RNtobe26 said:

After my whole 20 minutes of waiting, I too am on the waitlist...

Do they tell you what number you are on the waitlist?

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I also got a denial email :( But congrats to those of you who got in!

Just curious, for those who were accepted, what do you think made you stand out? I had really good grades (4.0 prereq, 3.8 cumulative) and have a master's in an unrelated field, but only recently got my CNA a few months ago. I'm thinking that my lack of healthcare experience did me in.

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17 minutes ago, HopefulinIE said:

I also got a denial email :( But congrats to those of you who got in!

Just curious, for those who were accepted, what do you think made you stand out? I had really good grades (4.0 prereq, 3.8 cumulative) and have a master's in an unrelated field, but only recently got my CNA a few months ago. I'm thinking that my lack of healthcare experience did me in.

I'm sorry you were denied. I was denied from USD last month and was crushed, so I know how you feel. I don't think you should give up.

The formula is not one-size fits all. For me, I believe I stood out because I spent months writing my SoP (started in Feb 2018 and submitted it Oct 2018). I ended up with 10 drafts.

I did have a pretty solid amount of hours and volunteer experience, both locally and abroad, because volunteering is my passion. I tailored my SoP to highlight these experiences and discussed my future plans I hoped to pursue as a RN.

I had leadership experience, research experience, and hands-on patient care experience in multiple settings (ER, birth center, rehabilitative therapy, etc). I also had strong LORs from people in the medical field. I think that maybe if you work as a CNA for a year, that would help you! I wish you the best of luck.

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43 minutes ago, justin123560 said:

Do they tell you what number you are on the waitlist?

#25... from previous years, I think I will probably not make it :(

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8 minutes ago, HopefulinIE said:

I also got a denial email :( But congrats to those of you who got in!

Just curious, for those who were accepted, what do you think made you stand out? I had really good grades (4.0 prereq, 3.8 cumulative) and have a master's in an unrelated field, but only recently got my CNA a few months ago. I'm thinking that my lack of healthcare experience did me in.

Personally, I think UCLA really stands by the whole holistic approach to choosing between their applicants (which I personally have always admired). My cum gpa was below 3.0 but I took all science pre-reqs after at a community college and got straight As. I have a job in a field unrelated to health care (but my job serves an underrepresented community which aligns with my nursing goals) and I have a lot of volunteer experience, over 900+ hours. I also spent about 8+ months working on my SOP. I built very strong connections with the people who wrote my letters of rec as well. I can't speak for the people in admissions but I think they REALLY look at your SOP, Personal History Statement and LORs. That's just me.

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8 minutes ago, kaydee_16 said:

I'm sorry you were denied. I was denied from USD last month and was crushed, so I know how you feel. I don't think you should give up.

The formula is not one-size fits all. For me, I believe I stood out because I spent months writing my SoP (started in Feb 2018 and submitted it Oct 2018). I ended up with 10 drafts.

I did have a pretty solid amount of hours and volunteer experience, both locally and abroad, because volunteering is my passion. I tailored my SoP to highlight these experiences and discussed my future plans I hoped to pursue as a RN.

I had leadership experience, research experience, and hands-on patient care experience in multiple settings (ER, birth center, rehabilitative therapy, etc). I also had strong LORs from people in the medical field. I think that maybe if you work as a CNA for a year, that would help you! I wish you the best of luck.

I 100% agree with everything you said. I was actually denied from USD last month as well.

So in short, I think UCLA values why you want to be a nurse, what got you to where you are now and if others can attest to your leadership, passions and academic competency.

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Congrats to those who got in! I just received my rejection letter as well! Do you mind sharing who you asked for letter of recommendation and where you volunteer!

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14 minutes ago, stephanie15 said:

Congrats to those who got in! I just received my rejection letter as well! Do you mind sharing who you asked for letter of recommendation and where you volunteer!

I had a LOR from a professor/chair advisor, physician assistant & nurse practitioner.

I volunteered in Mexico/downtown San Diego as well as through a rehabilitative program at school. I also taught English in rural Thailand and participated in an internship that worked alongside nurses.

My advice would be to stick to one program you’re passionate about rather than having a ton of programs with only a few hours at each.

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Hi all! I was waitlisted at #3! I am most likely going to commit to another school I was admitted to. Congrats to everyone who was accepted and good luck to everyone still waiting on other schools ?❤️

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