UCSF MEPN 2020

kmd1005 · Jul 11, 2019

Update: I received a very prompt response from Sergio Saenz (Director of Outreach and Recruitment)?

Our statements do need to be double spaced, but it did not specify a font so I am going to just use times new roman or arial (as long as it's legible and not some swirly/fancy-type font, i think those are safe). also make sure to write the document in Word and convert to PDF. There is also a presentation available here that looks quite useful:

https://prezi.com/view/G8Htfw7Q2pbQ3profo4D/

Good luck!

Raverlane · Jul 12, 2019

On 7/11/2019 at 9:25 AM, kmd1005 said:
Update: I received a very prompt response from Sergio Saenz (Director of Outreach and Recruitment)?
Our statements do need to be double spaced, but it did not specify a font so I am going to just use times new roman or arial (as long as it's legible and not some swirly/fancy-type font, i think those are safe). also make sure to write the document in Word and convert to PDF. There is also a presentation available here that looks quite useful:
https://prezi.com/view/G8Htfw7Q2pbQ3profo4D/
Good luck!

Thank you, kmd1005!

I notice the Prezi presentation from Mr. Saenz has a slide recommending that applicants put their specialty as part of their headers - on both the personal history and goal statements.

I notice this doesn't match the directions on the online application - which just ask applicants to put their name at the top of the goal statement.

Would you (or anyone) know which one is correct? My apologies if this seems neurotic to ask, but thought it'd help others who may also be wondering.

Thanks,
Raverlane

New_RN33 · Jul 19, 2019

Hi all! It's great to have found this thread!

I'll be applying to the PNP-MEPN; can't believe applications are due in less than two months!

I went to an information session last week and talked to some current MEPN students. They all emphasized "knowing your story" and nailing your personal statement!

Good luck to you all! This is such a nerve wracking process! We'll get through it :)

Guest1122310 · Jul 19, 2019

Hello @JWho!

I wish I had gone to that info session! Possibly could've met you, too. I think I will try to make the one on August 8th.

Thanks for the tip about the personal statement. It is definitely the part of my application I am spending the most time/effort on and feel the most anxious about.

nrs.717 · Jul 26, 2019

I will be trying to make it to the info session on the 8th. Is anyone else going? Also does anyone know if they take the higher grade of a repeated course? Thanks

nrs.717 · Jul 27, 2019

Also, is anyone conflicted as to what specialty to choose?

Anisap, MSN, RN · Jul 28, 2019

Hello everyone!!!

Has anyone finished their personal history statement?

Thanks!!!!

Jtmbrome7700 · Jul 30, 2019

Hi y'all, thanks for being so detailed in the application process! I'm about to start mine and this is super helpful when walking through it. I'm barely making the cut off of all pre-req's save for 2 by December 15 so it convinced me I should apply. Coming from Seattle, it would be a dream to stay on the west coast where it seems these programs are hard to come by.

Anisap, MSN, RN · Jul 30, 2019

On 7/30/2019 at 12:45 AM, PsychNPWA said:
Hi y'all, thanks for being so detailed in the application process! I'm about to start mine and this is super helpful when walking through it. I'm barely making the cut off of all pre-req's save for 2 by December 15 so it convinced me I should apply. Coming from Seattle, it would be a dream to stay on the west coast where it seems these programs are hard to come by.

Good luck!!!!!! Are you applying for the Psych specialty? As in your username?

Marin520 · Jul 30, 2019

Hi Y'all,

I began my application a couple weeks ago. I don't know why I feel nervous completing this application but for some reason I do. I will be applying to CNM/WHNP track. Has anyone else applied perviously to this cohort?

Good luck everyone!!

New_RN33 · Jul 30, 2019

@Marin520 I'm in the same boat; I feel nervous also!

@ilee6 @Haron717 I might be attending the UCSF info session on the 8th! USF has an info session the same day for their Masters program from 4-5. UCSF is definitely my top choice but also wanted to check out back up options.

Is anyone applying to other schools?

@Anisap haven't finished the personal history statement yet.

Sergio sent me a Goal Statement tool that clearly outlines the differences btwn the Goal vs. Personal History Statement. I'll ask if I can share that with the group!

nrs.717 · Jul 30, 2019

1 minute ago, JWho said:
@Marin520 I'm in the same boat; I feel nervous also!
@ilee6 @Haron717 I might be attending the UCSF info session on the 8th! USF has an info session the same day for their Masters program from 4-5. UCSF is definitely my top choice but also wanted to check out back up options.
Is anyone applying to other schools?
@Anisap haven't finished the personal history statement yet.
Sergio sent me a Goal Statement tool that clearly outlines the differences btwn the Goal vs. Personal History Statement. I'll ask if I can share that with the group!

@JWho I am applying to both UCSF & USF! Also finishing up my application for UC Davis. Please send us the Goal Statement Tool if okay with Sergio! Thank you!!!