Hi there. I am applying for the UofA MEPN 2021 program this Fall, and thought I'd open up this thread for others also applying at this time.
A little about me - I was originally going to apply for the 2020 program, but delayed it a year due to the birth of my youngest in late 2019. I have quite a bit of healthcare experience before the birth of my children, as well as volunteer experience in other areas. I haven't taken the HESI yet, but my stats are 3.5 (last 60), and 3.8 (prerequisites). I have a Bachelors degree in Biology, and am *really* hopeful to make it into this MEPN program. My goal is to be a Nurse Practitioner ? One of my aspirations is to serve impoverished communities in third world countries.
Would love to hear from others, and open up dialogue regarding questions and general advice.
This is my 5th time applying for grad school so for those of you who didn't' make it, I know your pain. I am happy to talk to you if you want - IDK how DMs work on this but if you know how, I'm available!
Congratulations to everyone who got in! We can't wait to officially meet you guys in May!
Provisional = you in! And you'll get into the grad college (it just takes time for MEPN to tell the grad college they approve). I've never heard of anyone getting into one and not the other.
Just to give some perspective, quite a few of our cohort were on the alternate list or were able to switch if they got into Tucson and wanted Phoenix (or vice versa). A lot of people applying have applied to multiple programs and this may not be their first choice - so, hang in there!
Take some time to celebrate your accomplishments & then get your castle branch stuff in, ha.
Didn’t they say it’s 10 alternates? Or could the alternate list be longer?
Congrats to those who were accepted! ?
Yes, it’s 10 alternates for each cohort. I applied last year and was on the alternate list. They wouldn’t tell me what number on the list I was but I did end up getting into the Phoenix cohort (even tho I applied Tucson only). Because of financial reasons I couldn’t accept the offer in Phoenix. I applied again this year (after raising my HESI score and doing more clinical experience) I did get in to the Tucson cohort.
I know it’s SUPER hard to wait but don’t give up hope yet. Good luck!
AZsunshine520
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I’m an alternate