UPMC Shadyside 2010 hopefuls

Sharawnda · Oct 19, 2009

Yes, I am applying to Shadyside for Spring 2010. How is the process going for you?

kbm318 · Oct 19, 2009

Well, I took the PSB last Friday, but that's about as far as I've gotten since I can't send anything else in until I know if I have passed or not. However, I have started my essay and already have 2 of the 3 recommendation letters ready to mail out. Hopefully I can get it all done in time, oh well even fall of 2010 would work for me.

osc9904 · Oct 19, 2009

I'm going to apply for the fall of 2010. I will take the PSB in the spring. I took the test last spring, and passed everything but just missed the science portion by a little bit. So now Im just trying to get some more science courses done, that way when I hopefully get into a Nursing program all I will have to really worry about is the Nursing classes. Good Luck Everyone! Let me know how it goes!

Sharawnda · Oct 19, 2009

Well, I took the PSB last Friday, but that's about as far as I've gotten since I can't send anything else in until I know if I have passed or not. However, I have started my essay and already have 2 of the 3 recommendation letters ready to mail out. Hopefully I can get it all done in time, oh well even fall of 2010 would work for me.

I know, I hate the fact that they make you do things a bit Backwards by taking the test, and then sending everythng in...it kinda makes it hard to have a fair chance to get in earlier (like Spring) if you are taking the test late, as I assume that they fill spots as people send in all of their necessary documents. I am taking the test late (in November) because I wanted to make sure that I had enough time to prepare...I didn't decide to apply until late August. If the spaces are filled for Spring, I can wait for August.

amandapanda90 · Oct 22, 2009

I will be taking classes at both Pitt and CCAC in the spring to get the non-nursing classes out of the way-then applying to get in for the fall. I was told that if I start with all the non-nursing classes completed, I can finish in 18 months! Is any one else doing this?

kbm318 · Oct 22, 2009

I almost have mine all out of the way. But I think I will have to retake my anatomy and physiology and also micro because a&p weren't from the same school and my micro didn't have a lab. So I will probably try and finish them up next semester somewhere unless I get accepted for the spring then I will just have to take them where they offer it.

paflightattendant · Oct 22, 2009

It's great to see a thread on here for 2010! I have been posting on the 09 thread. I took my test on Sept.26....and just got it back 2 days ago. I got 99 on math, 98 on reading, 95 on vocab, and 74 on science. I missed passing by 1 point in Science! So it looks like my chances of getting in for the Spring are gone now. I e-mailed Natalie and asked her if I could have another chance to retake it without a redemption course (I was searching the threads on here and I saw that a few other people were allowed to do that) but she said no. It's just so upsetting being so close! Good luck to the rest of you and if you have any questions about the test please let me know!

mateo25 · Oct 25, 2009

Hello! Have had all of my information in since before the end of August. Have called Natalie every few weeks, and she keeps telling me give it a few more. Has anyone else had the same thing happen? I just really want to know what is going on. Have a great day!

kbm318 · Oct 28, 2009

I wish I could say yes but I can't, I'm still waiting to hear about my test results so I can send in my stuff. Best of luck though, I'm sure you will get in. Waiting is the part that sucks the most, I would rather just know right away yes or no, but unfortunately that doesn't happen.

kbm318 · Oct 29, 2009

Well, it has been 2 weeks (just about tomorrow would actually be the day) but I can start checking my mail everyday waiting for results from the PSB. Even though I know it will take even longer than 2 weeks to receive I'm so nervous I just want them already! Ugh I also just checked my bank account and they haven't even cashed my check yet! Do you think this means they haven't even sent the tests out yet? I really hope not. I don't think I cant wait even longer to know, I just want to send my stuff in already and relax until I receive the letter saying if I got in or not.

@paflightattendant - I'm glad you found the new thread I think I was actually posting with you for a day or so. I just wish there were more people on this site applying for 2010 that we could talk to. That really sucks that you can't retake the test only being 1 point off from what you needed. I'm scared I will do really well in all the sections but science. I'm currently taking a biology class so hopefully it will count as my remediation class (if i need it) but I'm sure it won't.

wtrpolokris · Oct 29, 2009

hey kbm318 im right there with you :) i took the test on oct 16th as well. i will definitely let you know if i hear anything. im guessing you will recieve yours before i do tho, because for some reason its been taking a 4-5 days at least everytime i send something to or from pa, so im allready expecting it to get "lost in the mail" thanks so much for starting this thread!