Published Jan 12
BloodSweatTears, CNA
39 Posts
Hello, I just applied to UW BSN program and I am very anxious about it. Does anybody apply to this program? If so and if don't mind, would you share your status?
My GPA is very low... about 3.24, but my prerequisites are about 3.9. Hopefully, pre-req GPA offsets the low undergraduate GPA. I am a brand new CNA but no community volunteer experience.
kat julia
2 Posts
hi! did u apply for University of Washington or University of Wisconsin-Madison? I applied to UW Madison!
@kat julia I meant University of Washingnton and I got in.
congrats!!
Julia Liou, RN
10 Articles; 210 Posts
Congratulations for getting into University of Washington! I've been to their campus, and it's absolutely gorgeous! Best of luck in your studies!
Princekaur
3 Posts
@BloodSweatTears, CNA
I also applied for the 2024 cohort, but didn't get in. But then I didn't have a CNA license, and I also have about 220 volunteer hours in places like children's therapy center, emergency department, PCU unit. Do you think I have more chances now? Is there any tips you can give me to apply again this fall?
Thanks.
@Princekaur honestly, I think your volunteer experience is enough for that criteria. I think there are lots of other things they consider because I worked as a CNA only for 4 months to ask my supervisor to write me a reference letter. When I applied, my hours were little over the minimum. So I believe the hands on experience criteria would not have so much impact on my application. I believe GPA and essays are more important. Did I answer you well?
Yes, Thank you so much for all the information. Also, what do you think the essays should be about?
@Princekaur I think I tried to write my thought and reflection from CNA experience. Also my cultural background as minority could be beneficial (?). I can send you my essays if you want to read through and get the idea of what is a good approach to the essay.
Yes, that would be very helpful