University of San Francisco Fall 2015 BSN Program

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Hello everyone!

I created this thread for anyone who applied/applying/got accepted to USF BSN or program. If anyone has any insight, words of wisdom, or anything else that might be useful, it would be much appreciated. Here is a little info about myself to kick this off...

I am currently living in the SF bay area and Im finishing off a few courses before I transfer to a 4 year college next semester. I applied for USF's BSN fall 15 program and here are some of my STATS:

*Academics: I have a 3.8 in my prereqs and a 3.5 (overall) GPA.

*Experience/Volunteer Work: I am a Army veteran with 8 years of experience in health care. ( I have worked in the ICU & ER, at Brooke Army Medical Center for about 6 months. Went on several humanitarian missions which consisted of providing medical aid to rural communities in developing countries. I've also done a tour in Afghanistan, working in a combat support hospital.)

* Personal statement: Writing has never been my strong suit... :-/.. but I wrote it in story format (based on my deployment) and how the values of the military compliment USF's core values.

*Letter of Recommendation: My human anatomy instructor (PhD)

Lastly, I'll keep everyone posted on my application status if any future students want to use this thread as a point of reference.

(I submitted my application yesterday 1/15/15)

Good luck to everyone!!

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Good luck! I am also considering applying to usf- I am currently going to Sac state but I don't think my chances are very good lol

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Hi there! I applied early decision and got accepted to the bsn nursing fall 2015 program on December 23! My GPA was a 4.0 average from my four years of high school. 4.4 currently. Took 14 honors/ap classes over the last 4 years. (Currently a high school senior). 1940 SAT. I volunteer every week at the local hospital which I wrote my essay on. I made it evident in my personal statement just how much the hospital meant to me. Any idea how many people get accepted into the nursing program??

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Is USF your top choice? I was so happy to be accepted! It has a great nursing program.

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That's awesome you got in! I am a transfer student and actually applied for the spring. I never heard any sort of decision. I ended up calling and all they could tell me was there was no decision on my app but asked if I wanted it to be considered for fall and that I had a likely chance of getting in. I had it switched for the fall so yes I am applying as well. I never received a formal rejection letter for spring which was kind of frustrating but heard it was better to start in the fall anyway. I hope we hear back soon because the wait was awful during December. Good luck!!!

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Wow! That seems totally stressful, but I think it actually is true that its better to start in the fall. Hope you hear back soon! It was really hard waiting for a response but luckily I got to know right before Christmas!

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Thank you so much! That is so nice you found out. I have done some research and I think for the fall transfers we find out at the beginning of March. Its going to be a long month haha

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Yeah the whole thing was very stressful! Its hard to find a lot of stats for USF nursing students. You could find the averages for USF but the nursing program is way harder to get in, so I had no idea if I had a shot or not!

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I think you should apply. I can tell you my friend from school didn't get accepted for fall last year with a 3.2 gpa, minimal volunteer experience, etc. Then went to Peru for a volunteering project, wrote about it in her personal statement and how she's improved overall, has a 3.3 goa(which is still really low), and just got in for Spring. It's all so confusing how they decide.

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Oh wait you did apply duh haha well good thing you got in

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Yeah I think they like people with experience in unique settings. They're really into diversity there. What school are you transferring from, if you don't mind me asking?

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From Chabot college have you heard of it? Yes I agree they do. I really hope I get in as it is my top choice. I applied to a few others though.

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