I am currently in the process of applying to UFV's BSN program for the Fall 2020 intake and figured I would create a new post where those of us applying for the Fall 2020 intake can share/help each other out with the application/admission process. Anything from discussing GPA for pre-reqs, volunteer/work experience, etc. A little bit about me - I am just about finished my HSCI degree from SFU but took this semester off to retake some of the high school pre-reqs (Chem 11, Bio 12, Math 12). I did fairly well in these classes during high school but figured I could retake them again and see if I do any better.
As far as my healthcare related experience goes, I have been volunteering at a seniors home for 6 years now, and was recently hired by the same seniors home to work as a recreation aide. I also worked as a recreation aide at another seniors Independent Living/Complex Care facility for about 1.5 years. I also spent a year volunteering at a high intensity rehab unit where I helped the OT facilitate various exercise groups (this was during a time where I was still unsure between OT and nursing).
I'm hoping to complete my high school pre reqs by the beginning of January so that I can make the January 31 deadline. This will be my first time applying to UFV or any nursing program for that matter.
Hopefully this forum can be a place where us prospective UFV BSN students can help each other throughout the application/admission process and give each other pointers! Best of luck everyone! ?
How’s everyone feeling about UFV saying that the fall semester is going to be all online? Personally I’m suuuper nervous and I’m not a good online learner but not sure if I want to decline a potential seat because of it ?
How’s everyone feeling about UFV saying that the fall semester is going to be all online? Personally I’m suuuper nervous and I’m not a good online learner but not sure if I want to decline a potential seat because of it ?
I'm doing my first online class right now and I'm definitely not a fan. I feel like it would be so hard to learn what we would be learning online but it would be more structured than what I'm doing now so who knows!
2 minutes ago, tanveersidhu said:
Do you guys think they’re sending out the emails based off of last names?
I'm in the first half of the alphabet and I received mine today so that's definitely possible! I'm sure they'll send out more tomorrow ?
hi guys! I'm hoping to apply to UFV for the Jan 2021 intake, but I'm just tagging onto this post to find some information about the fall intake. I currently have an A+ in Bio, A- in Eng 105, B in Math, which I'm going to try to upgrade and I still need to take Chem. I also volunteer at a hospital and an alzheimer's care home and should have well over 100 hours by the time I apply. Is there anything else I can do to increase my chances of getting in! Thanks and good luck to you all.
I have applied. I am still doing my upgrades but have until Aug 15 to complete it. I am feeling a bit overwhelmed with acheiving straight A's. No pressure at all! LOL. I don't know what anyone can do to increase their chances. From what I understands, its your Academics(pre reqs), your references, interview and the in person workshop. To my understanding it is a point system and each of these areas is where they evaluate.
I am in my first year of nursing @ufv and remember how stressful the whole application process was. I checked the forum for my intake constantly LOL. I just came across this one and thought I would drop in.
CONGRATS & goodluck on the interviews. If anyone has any questions let me know! I honestly didn't do to well on my essay so if you are in that boat, you can definitely still take it home with the interview.
Thanks for the comment!! How much prep did you do for the interview? It’s hard not knowing what kind of questions we’ll get
Honestly, I didn't really prep at all because I had noo idea what they would ask! It was nerve-wracking not knowing what the questions would be but looking back I prefer that as I probably would have waaay over thought my answers if I wasn't put on the spot like that!
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How’s everyone feeling about UFV saying that the fall semester is going to be all online? Personally I’m suuuper nervous and I’m not a good online learner but not sure if I want to decline a potential seat because of it ?