Western University of Health Sciences

YellowBoneRN · Mar 18, 2009

Ok thanks for the info. They just received my deposit on Friday so I should be receiving more info soon.

I just got my acceptance letter today. Is there anyone who can tell me more about Western U? I am thinking this is my first choice!

AllRhi8 · Mar 21, 2009

Hey all,

Found out what was taking so looooonnngg..... i got alternate acceptance. This was the only school i applied to but after being on this site.. I will definitely try other schools next application season.

Congrats :yeah: to everyone that made it.. hopefully ill get a chance to join you!!!

ZooGurl3 · Mar 21, 2009

Hi AllRhi!

I don't know if this makes a difference to you or not, but I was accepted to WesternU but won't be attending, I just haven't told them yet! That means at least 1 alternate will get in!

AllRhi8 · Mar 21, 2009

ZooGurl3,

Thank you for the reply... it gives me hope! I only applied to Western and I did it last minute. If I don't get in this year, Ill definitely keep on trying.

So I'm guessing you got accepted somewhere else? If so, CONGRATULATIONS and Where will you be attending?

- AllRhi8

YellowBoneRN · Mar 22, 2009

I just got my acceptance letter today. Is there anyone who can tell me more about Western U? I am thinking this is my first choice!

I also got accepted to Western U...what does the locals think of the school. Cannot find anything negative. They were once called another name...

seattlejen78 · Mar 24, 2009

Hey all,
Found out what was taking so looooonnngg..... i got alternate acceptance. This was the only school i applied to but after being on this site.. I will definitely try other schools next application season.
Congrats to everyone that made it.. hopefully ill get a chance to join you!!!

hi there, i had my interview and haven't heard yet as well. Did you get a letter as well as an email, or just a letter?

thanks

Sarah7781 · Mar 25, 2009

When did they send all the letters out?

AllRhi8 · Mar 25, 2009

I received my "alternate acceptance" letter last friday, March 18th. I also found out that another person from my interview group received it last week. I didn't receive an e-mail just a letter in the mail with the letter of intent.

I hope this helps anyone who is playing the waiting game.. I guess Ill be still playing the waiting game until Aug 3rd!!

Good Luck!

seattlejen78 · Mar 27, 2009

I received my alternate letter as well and just sent it in. Does anyone know how they choose who gets any of the available seats?

AllRhi8 · Mar 28, 2009

I heard that when a seat becomes available.. they review all the files and choose the best candidate to replace the candidate who isn't taking the seat. There isn't a ranking list, just a pool of applicants.

All we do is wait..

Livenlearn · Mar 28, 2009

I heard that when a seat becomes available.. they review all the files and choose the best candidate to replace the candidate who isn't taking the seat. There isn't a ranking list, just a pool of applicants.
All we do is wait..

You are correct. They do not have rankings and you really never know where you stand as an alternate unless you get accepted. It is a very difficult place to be in and all of you on the alternate list have done all you can at this point. Try and relax.

Western University attracts highly qualified individuals and must choose from this pool who they will take. Just because you weren't accepted doesn't mean you are not highly qualified to succeed in this program. There were more applicants this year than last year so the competition was much higher.

I had heard they only took 4 people off the alternate list last year. The previous year they had taken all alternates. It just depends on the pool of applicants and where they ultimately decide to go to school. If for some reason you are not given a seat this year. I suggest taking more classes, volunteer and speak with the admissions counselor after the Fall semester starts. They are there to help you and can give you ideas on how to strengthen your application.

GOOD LUCK to all the alternates! :heartbeat My heart goes out for to you.

Livenlearn (Former Western alternate)

Pauligirl · Apr 1, 2009

Hello everyone! And congrats to those who have been accepted into the program! :yeah:

I have a few questions for the people who've been accepted, as well as the other applicants. I'm very curious about your academic and career background...excluding anything related to G.P.A's and pre-req grades.

-What degree(s) did you have when you applied? BA, BS, MA, MS, ...? And what was your major/minor?

- Any previous health care experience, direct patient care experience, or related certifications?

- Community service or volunteer activities?

- Are any of you "second career" applicants? If so what was your previous line of work?

Feel free to post your resume's :chuckle:chuckle