Hi all, I've been lurking on the boards for about a year and a half now and finally the time has come for me to apply. I haven't found any boards about UVA MSN applicants for the 2015 cohort so I decided to start one. I'm also applying to VCU's ABSN program as well, and perhaps GMU and ODU, too.
I was hoping to get some feedback from others applying because truth be told, I'm very nervous about my stats because while I am above the minimum requirements for GPA and pre-reqs, they are still below the comparative applicant averages. I also am very interested in talking to others who are going through the process of applying!
I'm graduating this December with a BA in Philosophy from Virginia Tech. My GPA is 3.16 and I doubt it'll increase much more with this last semester I have ahead. I've completed all the pre-reqs with a 3.5 avg gpa and I'm going to take the GRE the beginning of September. I work as a care companion at a local nursing home and have experience with late-stage Alzheimer's patients and the geriatric community as a whole. I don't have a CNA license however. I also volunteered and interned at a women's shelter working with clients over the phone and in-house, as well as training new interns/volunteers. My other job is unrelated to healthcare and involves working in a research lab as a lab tech and although I have not done any formal research, I have helped grad students and the PI with small projects in addition to the typical duties of dish cleaning and lab maintenance.
UVA is definitely my top choice but my stats are so mediocre in comparison to the other applicants of previous years, I'm feeling discouraged. I'm not sure what else I can do to improve my chances other than study my butt off for the GRE and write mind-blowing statements, and hope my letters of recommendation are as glowing as my recommenders say they will be.
Anyway, I'm looking forward to chatting with others applying and going through the process and hopefully we will be classmates in the near future!
Hey guys I don't know if anyone was planning on making the group but I just went ahead and made one. It is called UVA CNL Class of 2017 and should be searchable.
thanks blondyesb and likewise i just joined too (and friended ya) fyi the request will be coming from me, Hallie, not somebody named tom or carlos like you might expect. they are my dogs haha.
I have a question for Kaitlyn, Danielle, or any other current CNL students.
Do you guys know of any students who have also taken a language course while enrolled in the CNL program, even if it is just pass/fail or audit? As a CNA in Southern California I have quite a few patients who *only* speak Spanish, and I've been self-studying for the past few months to better work with these individuals. It has made a huge difference in my caregiving and I would love to continue learning in a more formal setting. Is there any possibility I might be able to enroll in one of UVA's language courses, or do we simply not have enough time? Any thoughts?
Hey All☺️For all students who have been accepted or previous students, not quite sure where to start now after submitting deposit. Any suggestions on where to start looking for off campus housing or best places to live? any type of information would help. Thank you
So once if I remember correctly, I didn't hear much form the school until once the deadline to accept/deny addition past. It feels like a lifetime ago! ha But You need to start working on your FAFSA and information will come out for the Conway Scholar. I will say that Financial Aid is something you are just going to have to have patience with. The money will come through and as things get closer, I can explain more. But it's just a long process. Nonetheless, if you (or anyone else) has accepted, get to work on the FASFA it's just one of those that is annoying to do so just go ahead and get it out of the way.
I'm excited for you too!!
Yes, great idea (Facebook page)! I tried to set up my email through "first step" for new students which was either in SIS or on the uva homepage.
Thanks Kaitlin! What should we expect as the next step? Will we be hearing from the school? So unbelievably excited about moving forward!!
fyi the request will be coming from me, Hallie, not somebody named tom or carlos like you might expect. they are my dogs haha.
blondyesb
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Hey guys I don't know if anyone was planning on making the group but I just went ahead and made one. It is called UVA CNL Class of 2017 and should be searchable.