So I'm going to try this whole process over again, as a repeat offender...I mean applicant for UW's BSN program 2014. I applied last year, made it through the proctored essay portion but was not accepted. After nursing (haha) my wounds w/ large amounts of ice cream, chocolate & such, I've recently found my mojo to try again. Anyone else re-applying or 1st time applying for 2014? I know it's extremely early in the game, but those deadlines come up faster than you think! I've saved all the tips applicants that have applied more than once and hope that 2nd time is the charm.
Anyone else out there getting ready for it? We got this
I feel WAY better this year, but that's mainly because last year was sooo bad. They probably have that essay hanging on the wall with "LOL" written all over it. haha
I paid special attention to what would be difficult for me (I answered the A&B parts on the 1st page and the entire 2nd page was for the C part) in the scenario and wrote how being put in that position would help me toward being a better future nurse... Is it what they are looking for?? I have no idea. I can only hope. If not, it's ok, after talking with people throughout the year I have learned how difficult it is to even get invited to sit for the essay - No one else, of all the people I have talked to (that applied), has been asked to even do the essay, they just got "thank you, but no thank you emails". So that's awesome for me.
This paragraph is to the universe and karma and fate and whatever else I'm missing.... I would love more than anything to be accepted to this school!!!! I absolutely want a BSN from UW hanging on my wall somewhere, I want the UW Seattle "Alumni" bumper sticker one day hahaha and darn it, I look good in purple scrubs.
Yes!!! Everywhere I go, I see UW stickers, license plate covers, etc & I think to myself how badly I wish it was me. I took about 1/2 the page for "C" but now I'm freaking out thinking that how it would make me grow isn't a strong enough reason (grow by learning to communicate with staff & doctors better & deal with conflict since the patient was waiting for an hour & 1/2 with no explanation. I'm the type that will just fix the problem without confronting the persons creating the problems that hurt team work or don't pull their weight) it's driving me crazy! I felt confident right afterwards but now second guessing everything.
Don't worry you two, both your responses sounds great! Remember everyone invited to the essay is competitive for the program, there just aren't enough spaces. I am really wishing the best for all of us!
Do you guys remember how they split up the percentage of each proportions of the application? I remember them talking about it during the info session but I forgot.
I think each section is 20%, and there are 5 sections. Grades, Resume, personal statement questions, recommendation letter, and proctored essay? I'll have to try to find my notes from last year's information session.
I am so happy to hear that they look at everything as a whole and that they break it down by 20 percent on each section. I don't have the best grades but I have a ton of volunteer hours and a ton of working hours in the healthcare setting. April cant come soon enough!!
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I feel WAY better this year, but that's mainly because last year was sooo bad. They probably have that essay hanging on the wall with "LOL" written all over it. haha
I paid special attention to what would be difficult for me (I answered the A&B parts on the 1st page and the entire 2nd page was for the C part) in the scenario and wrote how being put in that position would help me toward being a better future nurse... Is it what they are looking for?? I have no idea. I can only hope. If not, it's ok, after talking with people throughout the year I have learned how difficult it is to even get invited to sit for the essay - No one else, of all the people I have talked to (that applied), has been asked to even do the essay, they just got "thank you, but no thank you emails". So that's awesome for me.
This paragraph is to the universe and karma and fate and whatever else I'm missing.... I would love more than anything to be accepted to this school!!!! I absolutely want a BSN from UW hanging on my wall somewhere, I want the UW Seattle "Alumni" bumper sticker one day hahaha and darn it, I look good in purple scrubs.