UIC Fall 2021 BSN Program

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I submitted my app for UIC yesterday. I'm anxious for the result. So for anyone else who applied what is your GPA and your extracurricular activities? I'm a transfer student with a 3.2 GPA and I've worked at an animal hospital for 3 years. 
I got denied last year due to my GPA so I'm just trying to figure out my chances, and where I can improve if I get denied again. ? 

11 minutes ago, DisplayName2015 said:

I got an interview!! Super nervous. I got rejected from the Nursing program at a UW-Madison, but got accepted for a Biology Major at University of Arizona. It was a roller-coaster of emotions today. LOL

My interview is on Tuesday. Did anyone get a confirmation email regarding your interview? I never got a confirmation but emailed myself a link to the zoom site. Does anyone know what kind of questions they will ask? 

I only got confirmation that with a chosen date, but I copied that link separately for easy access. Congratulations on your acceptance btw!! I’m still waiting to hear from JKC and few programs I applied to. It’s so crazy you already got some responses back ?. As far as the question goes, we can just throw in some general questions but you’ll never know what you get. I think starting with why you want to be a nurse and/ or on that particular program is a good start. Plus probably what are your goals and one of the STAR questions (those are behavioral questions you need to be able to solve). Hope it helps ☺️

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Also... does anyone know how those groups will work?? Are we all going to see each other and be asked the same questions one at the time ? Or do they split us into meeting groups?? I have no idea what to expect  

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Hi everyone! I’m so happy that there was a thread made, I’ve been reading past ones lmaoo. I received the invitation for the interview today. man I was so excited! lmaooo I also counted how many slots there are. I signed up for Tuesday in the afternoon! I wish everyone the best of luck & im so happy that we can keep up with each other through this thread! 

5 hours ago, coffee_scrubs said:

Hi guys! I got an email about the interview invitation for next week. Have you guys received one too?

I also received mine! I wish you the best on your interview! 

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On 1/16/2021 at 9:34 PM, DisplayName2015 said:

I submitted my app for UIC yesterday. I'm anxious for the result. So for anyone else who applied what is your GPA and your extracurricular activities? I'm a transfer student with a 3.2 GPA and I've worked at an animal hospital for 3 years. 
I got denied last year due to my GPA so I'm just trying to figure out my chances, and where I can improve if I get denied again. ? 

don’t doubt yourself, you brought your GPA up!! that’s amazing, keep your hopes up! in regard to credentials, I have a 4.0 GPA. I’m finishing my last two prereqs this Spring. for experience, I work as an emt, had about 2 years of experience as a volunteer, & I shadowed at an e.r. for a couple months. thank you for making this thread, I think it’ll put us somewhat at ease knowing there’s others in our same position anxiously waiting! 

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3 hours ago, harlem32 said:

Hi everyone! I’m so happy that there was a thread made, I’ve been reading past ones lmaoo. I received the invitation for the interview today. man I was so excited! lmaooo I also counted how many slots there are. I signed up for Tuesday in the afternoon! I wish everyone the best of luck & im so happy that we can keep up with each other through this thread! 

I also received mine! I wish you the best on your interview! 

Congrats ! Hope we all get in ??

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I JUST got my interview scheduled for Wednesday 2/24 from 4:00 to 4:30. Anyone have any idea what the questions we will be asked? Also, I was never aware about the mock interviews :( If anyone could post any mock interview questions would be greatly appreciated!

 

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5 hours ago, neuro_domi said:

Also... does anyone know how those groups will work?? Are we all going to see each other and be asked the same questions one at the time ? Or do they split us into meeting groups?? I have no idea what to expect  

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This type of interview is not commonly used by health professions programs. However, it is the type of interview used by UIC’s College of Nursing.

In a group interview, there are typically one to two interviewers who may be current students, basic science faculty, clinical faculty/practitioners, and/or admission professionals. There may also be as few as two or as many as five applicants being interviewed at the same time.

While each group interview set-up is different, it is common that the interviewers have a set list of questions. Typically, each applicant in the group interview is asked the same question(s). In this type of setting it is important to focus on specific examples that you can use to illustrate your response. It can be easy to get lost listening to the responses of the other applicants, so remain focused on your experiences and strong points. Pre-health advisors offer mock group interviews for UIC students invited to interview with the College of Nursing. Emails are sent out with registration information in the Spring semester."

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has anyone also met with any current UIC nursing students? Would love to also hear what was being asked during their interviews and experiences 

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On 2/5/2021 at 2:58 PM, isa2000 said:

Hey! I got an email yesterday. It was just for mock interviews though, not for the real thing

What questions were asked during the mock interviews if you don't mind me asking, I missed my chance to attend to a mock interview ?

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10 hours ago, lala1999 said:

I've always heard to never interview on Monday bc its the beginning of the week and people are tired and to never interview on Friday because people are looking to the weekend... not sure if this applies in all cases but I chose Wednesday just in case!

what time did you pick on Wednesday? I chose 4:00-4:30

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4 hours ago, domdom56 said:

Copied and paste from the UIC Website

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This type of interview is not commonly used by health professions programs. However, it is the type of interview used by UIC’s College of Nursing.

In a group interview, there are typically one to two interviewers who may be current students, basic science faculty, clinical faculty/practitioners, and/or admission professionals. There may also be as few as two or as many as five applicants being interviewed at the same time.

While each group interview set-up is different, it is common that the interviewers have a set list of questions. Typically, each applicant in the group interview is asked the same question(s). In this type of setting it is important to focus on specific examples that you can use to illustrate your response. It can be easy to get lost listening to the responses of the other applicants, so remain focused on your experiences and strong points. Pre-health advisors offer mock group interviews for UIC students invited to interview with the College of Nursing. Emails are sent out with registration information in the Spring semester."

Thanks!! 

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Hi guys! This is the week of our interviews! Good Luck y'all and I hope all of us get into the program! ? 

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