UCLA MECN 2022

[aspiringNP98]

Hi everyone! I have started working on my application for the UCLA MECN program for Fall 2022 and didn't see a forum so I decided to make one so we can experience this process together and help each other out!! ? 

[FutureRN_005, BSN]

I received an email too.  I got waitlisted but #22?? IDK what chance I have. 

I'm glad I got accepted to Mount Saint Mary's ABSN program this Summer but I'm scared that I'll start the program there and get accepted from UCLA by Fall ?

[FNfaye]

Haven't gotten anything yet....:(

[jlmin2]

11 minutes ago, FutureRN1105 said:

I received an email too.  I got waitlisted but #22?? IDK what chance I have. 

I'm glad I got accepted to Mount Saint Mary's ABSN program this Summer but I'm scared that I'll start the program there and get accepted from UCLA by Fall ?

I am thinking about applying there too since the cost of the program is lower than UCLA 

[Alliefornia]

46 minutes ago, JesseR said:

Congrats!  Not sure about the aid/scholarship specifics, but the letter from Mark said, "Due to the generosity of the UCLA Graduate Division, every admitted student who applies for financial assistance will receive a scholarship/fellowship."  Which sounds promising!

I saw this, and am going to call today or tomorrow to get more specific details. I have a high EFC due to working full time in nonprofits in the last 5 years, so knowing average aid and whether it's need based or merit will impact my decision...

51 minutes ago, Reikones said:

Hello! 

I'm not sure. I asked the SON if students can do a Teaching Assistant position, but they said it's not likely. Since the first quarter is mostly classes, I'm sure a remote job is definitely possible! If anything, you can always start the job and leave if you feel overwhelmed with work. 

Thanks for sharing this! Any MECNs lurking who can speak to this? I was also in undergrad full time but always worked 20-30 hours no problem, and currently am working 3 jobs and want to know if it's truly impossible to work throughout the program.
 

also for stats, I had a 3.9 undergrad GPA and 4.0 prereq GPA, and worked/volunteered as a doula, CNA and as a greeter at a vaccine site. I think my hours were maybe 200-300. I also volunteered in the political world for a lot of hours which I talked about in my app.

[kayh08]

For those waitlisted—-I was reading on past forums and some years they took 10 ppl another year they took 20 people, (according to someone who looked at more past forums)..So hopefully there’s a chance for people!! 

[Monafuturenurse]

1 hour ago, Alliefornia said:

I saw this, and am going to call today or tomorrow to get more specific details. I have a high EFC due to working full time in nonprofits in the last 5 years, so knowing average aid and whether it's need based or merit will impact my decision...

Thanks for sharing this! Any MECNs lurking who can speak to this? I was also in undergrad full time but always worked 20-30 hours no problem, and currently am working 3 jobs and want to know if it's truly impossible to work throughout the program.
 

also for stats, I had a 3.9 undergrad GPA and 4.0 prereq GPA, and worked/volunteered as a doula, CNA and as a greeter at a vaccine site. I think my hours were maybe 200-300. I also volunteered in the political world for a lot of hours which I talked about in my app.

Hi everyone, congrats on getting in! I'm a MECN 1 and working during the fall quarter is doable, a lot of us kept our jobs part time. However, Winter quarter is not possible. You will be taking 6 classes, 1 skills lab and clinical (on top of everything else). 

[Alliefornia]

8 minutes ago, Monafuturenurse said:

Hi everyone, congrats on getting in! I'm a MECN 1 and working during the fall quarter is doable, a lot of us kept our jobs part time. However, Winter quarter is not possible. You will be taking 6 classes, 1 skills lab and clinical (on top of everything else). 

Thanks for sharing this! How do you like it thus far?

[FNfaye]

Does anyone know if we will be getting rejection emails today or will they wait until next week? Would love to know before the weekend and accept WesternU acceptance! ? anyone else haven’t gotten anything that got accepted to Western? Congrats to everyone that got in!

[Monafuturenurse]

3 minutes ago, Alliefornia said:

Thanks for sharing this! How do you like it thus far?

Its honestly a great program, the people are amazing and the professors are so kind and knowledgeable! It is probably the hardest thing I've ever done though LOL there's definitely days where I'm drained, but Im grateful every day 

[Reikones]

46 minutes ago, Monafuturenurse said:

Hi everyone, congrats on getting in! I'm a MECN 1 and working during the fall quarter is doable, a lot of us kept our jobs part time. However, Winter quarter is not possible. You will be taking 6 classes, 1 skills lab and clinical (on top of everything else). 

Hello! 

Do you know if anyone in SON TA's? One of my past professors asked me if I would like to TA in the Summer / Fall (and possibly beyond), but I'm not sure if it is allowed. I plan on reaching out to the SON Financial Aid, but didn't know if you knew anything! 

[hikergal]

I received my waitlist notification at around 8am. #8 ? 

[phndreams]

4 hours ago, FNfaye said:

Haven't gotten anything yet....:(

I haven’t gotten anything either and it’s already 2pm. IDK what to do.