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I have applied and just sent in my transcripts to West Coast North Hollywood. I have a telephonic financial aid appointment coming up next week and am just curious if anyone knows exactly what is going to be talked about in the financial aid meeting? And when do they usually let you know if you're accepted or not?

I hope school will still somehow be in session regardless of the virus or not. I am extremely excited to start school.

If anyone is a graduate of West Coast University, or if anyone knows someone who graduated - how long did it take after graduation to find a job, and where was the job? (Hospital, clinic, salon...)

On 8/24/2020 at 12:07 PM, zespheley1 said:

What does your proposed schedule look like ? And do you know what will be online vs on campus x amount of days a week?

We usually get schedules 30 days prior to start date but all GE’s are online, plus a few core classes are also online but with other classes in the same term not being online so it’s hybrid 

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For the BSN program at least, you need College Math AND Statistics. It says on their BSN Curriculum page you need 2 courses of math MINIMUM. 

If you don’t have college math completed, the school allows you to take it with them, but you would save $$$ if you can take it at your local CC or online! 

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Specializes in Pre-Nursing Student.

Hi All. So I have some preliminary info. WCU sent me a draft proposal of which of my prereqs were accepted. It looks like all my sciences taken at community college within the last 5 years were accepted. Also intermediate algebra at CC along with statistics taken a Los ANgeles Pacific University. 

I would need to retake Chemistry and physiology because I completed them over 5 years ago. Also need to complete English 2 because I have not yet taken it. 

I'm not enrolled yet, but looking to start in the Jan session. If so, I will take Chem, phys and english 2 through straighterline. WCU accepts up to 12 transfer from Straighterline. It's online college credit courses, at a fraction of the price compared to WCU, and it's self pace. I've done some research and found that if you are disciplined you can complete a course in about a month.

 

Also update on financial aide-

I was able to qualify for $16,000 per academic year through their own centennial scholarship. I'm super happy about that. So in the end I will get $16,000 scholarship money, $9500 federal loan and about $10,500 will come out of my pocket (annually) upfront to secure my seat. I figured that to be about $40,000 of my own between out of pocket and loans. Luckily I can also get some of that reimbursed through my employer.

 

For me, it's worth not waiting for CC program acceptance and earning a BS in an accelerated program. 

 

Any questions..please let me know. Happy to help. 

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Hi thanks for the info. I got an email last night saying to go explore Blackboard and received my login information. How did/ who did you talk to about pre- reqs? I’m in the Nov 2 start and figured it should be done by now..

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I received an email from ------------------------------- the registrar with an unofficial proposed schedule. 

I spoke to my admission counselor and she did say that they would not finalize any of transcripts review and schedule until around Nov, because they are currently working on the Nov students. The one I received was preliminary. 

 

Best of luck to you Negin. I will keep in touch to see how your start goes. 

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Thanks for responding!! I know ------------------------, I just sent him an email. Strange how they made schedules for the Jan start but not Nov?! I hope this isn’t a problem going into the program..  good luck to you as well!! Thanks again ? 

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Hi guys! How long did it take for WCU to confirm they received your transcripts? I sent my transcripts over about 2-3weeks ago and I understand with covid there may be some delays... My advisor had stated I would receive an email when the transcripts have been received but I am a little worried I sent them over too late (I am anticipating to start in Nov). 

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1 hour ago, CP78 said:

Hi All. So I have some preliminary info. WCU sent me a draft proposal of which of my prereqs were accepted. It looks like all my sciences taken at community college within the last 5 years were accepted. Also intermediate algebra at CC along with statistics taken a Los ANgeles Pacific University. 

I would need to retake Chemistry and physiology because I completed them over 5 years ago. Also need to complete English 2 because I have not yet taken it. 

I'm not enrolled yet, but looking to start in the Jan session. If so, I will take Chem, phys and english 2 through straighterline. WCU accepts up to 12 transfer from Straighterline. It's online college credit courses, at a fraction of the price compared to WCU, and it's self pace. I've done some research and found that if you are disciplined you can complete a course in about a month.

 

Also update on financial aide-

I was able to qualify for $16,000 per academic year through their own centennial scholarship. I'm super happy about that. So in the end I will get $16,000 scholarship money, $9500 federal loan and about $10,500 will come out of my pocket (annually) upfront to secure my seat. I figured that to be about $40,000 of my own between out of pocket and loans. Luckily I can also get some of that reimbursed through my employer.

 

For me, it's worth not waiting for CC program acceptance and earning a BS in an accelerated program. 

 

Any questions..please let me know. Happy to help. 

This helped so much, thank you for this information!!

 

Do you know if it's easy to get a job after? Or like which hospitals specifically to apply to that will hire us? I keep hearing bad things but I still am going to end up attending WCU.

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I know quite a few nurses...as my sister is an RN. I've her group of coworkers who have said that it does not seem to have a negative impact graduating from WCU. one has a family member who graduated WCU and did not have trouble finding a job. I also know a chemoinfusion nurse who told me the same. He graduated WCU and found a job right away. I'm in Ventura county and it does not seem to be an issue around here. 

25 minutes ago, darthcozmo said:

Hi guys! How long did it take for WCU to confirm they received your transcripts? I sent my transcripts over about 2-3weeks ago and I understand with covid there may be some delays... My advisor had stated I would receive an email when the transcripts have been received but I am a little worried I sent them over too late (I am anticipating to start in Nov). 

I confirmed that mine were recevied within the same week I requested they be sent. The colleges allowed for electronic sending of the transcripts. I called my admissions counselor a few days after they were sent to confirm.

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36 minutes ago, CP78 said:

I know quite a few nurses...as my sister is an RN. I've her group of coworkers who have said that it does not seem to have a negative impact graduating from WCU. one has a family member who graduated WCU and did not have trouble finding a job. I also know a chemoinfusion nurse who told me the same. He graduated WCU and found a job right away. I'm in Ventura county and it does not seem to be an issue around here. 

I confirmed that mine were recevied within the same week I requested they be sent. The colleges allowed for electronic sending of the transcripts. I called my admissions counselor a few days after they were sent to confirm.

Thank you for the info! Unfortunately my schools are not offering electronic sending of the transcripts... ? Hoping they won’t be too delayed! 

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23 hours ago, darthcozmo said:

Hi guys! How long did it take for WCU to confirm they received your transcripts? I sent my transcripts over about 2-3weeks ago and I understand with covid there may be some delays... My advisor had stated I would receive an email when the transcripts have been received but I am a little worried I sent them over too late (I am anticipating to start in Nov). 

Hi, I’m in the same start date as you. NOHO campus? I still haven’t received any news about my transcript eval either. I heard from my advisor that it’s 30 days prior to start so I’m guessing October. Keep me updated please if you hear anything 

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On 9/6/2020 at 10:26 AM, Negin said:

 

 

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