I, being the impatient person that I am, decided to make a thread to discuss the upcoming cycle of applications for Western University of Health Sciences, Masters of Science in Nursing Entry program.
A little about me, my undergrad is a B.S. in Public Health, but I always was interested in the nursing field. After getting my CNA license I decided that this was the field for me and want to eventually go on to become a Nurse Practitioner. I've been working on my application and I'm very nervous/excited to hear back (even though that seems forever away haha). Anyone else applying for this cycle, and if so what are your thoughts on the program??
So...I got my rejection email on Tuesday. I had spoken to Alberto the previous week, and he seemed surprised that I didn't get an interview bc he felt my application was strong. He quickly reviewed my application and told me there was one slightly negative comment in my letter that the admissions people had flagged. While I was a little miffed, I didn't hold it against them. Out of the seven schools I applied to, I have been interviewed by three schools, waitlisted at one (single digit), and accepted to three (including my number #2, USD). So I was fine with this rejection.
Alberto called me on Friday saying that he wanted to offer me an interview, and they took back my rejection. He also said that I no longer had to redo those two courses they asked me to do (Anatomy and Physiology I and II). He said that he felt I should be considered for admission despite the initial review of my application. It seems like Alberto decided to advocate for some of us on our behalf, and went to the Director of Admissions to petition that we get offered an interview. So I guess hope is not lost yet. I'm not sure if they are doing this just to save face, or if they are actually considering us now. But I'll hopefully see some of you on Friday March 6!
Honestly I don’t even know how to feel. In the email I received, it said they made an error in rejecting me because I was accidentally put on the rejection list despite having an excellent application. But it really sounds like we definitely were rejected and they either 1. Didn’t get the amount of strong applicants they wanted so they’re dipping into other pools or 2. Are trying to save face because so many of us with strong GPAs and experience were flat out rejected; which made no sense. I’m not even sure if the people interviewing us even want to be interviewing us, you know what I mean?
For others asking, they opened up 6 more interviews so I’m assuming that’s going to push back when you expected to be hearing regarding acceptance.
Clearly you have impressive credentials, is this your first choice school considering you have 3 acceptances? I'm just trying to understand, I received my rejection this week also and have one other acceptance, 1 waitlist and one interview verdict pending. I feel lucky to be in this position because I know how competitive it is
Honestly I don’t even know how to feel. In the email I received, it said they made an error in rejecting me because I was accidentally put on the rejection list despite having an excellent application. But it really sounds like we definitely were rejected and they either 1. Didn’t get the amount of strong applicants they wanted so they’re dipping into other pools or 2. Are trying to save face because so many of us with strong GPAs and experience were flat out rejected; which made no sense. I’m not even sure if the people interviewing us even want to be interviewing us, you know what I mean?
For others asking, they opened up 6 more interviews so I’m assuming that’s going to push back when you expected to be hearing regarding acceptance.
Well, February is a big month for a lot of schools releasing decisions. I figure they interviewed a bunch of people, those people turned them down, and now they are looking at the pool again. I do feel your worry about whether the people interviewing us actually want to talk to us, or if the University is just trying to make themselves look better. I want to talk to Albert on Monday and get a little more information. I'll be sure to share what I find out.
1 hour ago, calgirl11 said:
Clearly you have impressive credentials, is this your first choice school considering you have 3 acceptances? I'm just trying to understand, I received my rejection this week also and have one other acceptance, 1 waitlist and one interview verdict pending. I feel lucky to be in this position because I know how competitive it is
I live in LA, and my partner lives here as well. If I went to San Diego, it would be a manageable long distance relationship. But if I had the ability to stay in LA and be closer to where I am now, I would prefer that. I also really liked Western's campus (as a graduate medical and clinical campus) and the interprofessional opportunities to work with the other programs.
The other two schools I got into are on the East Coast; I turned them down once I got into a California school. I know how competitive it is in California, so I too feel lucky and blessed to have gotten into a school here already. But if I got into Western, I would definitely consider going. Despite the whole rigmarole and emotional rollercoaster their application has put me through.
According to the portal, they opened three dates - March 6, 11 and 12 - along with two timeslots per day (morning and afternoon). I'm not sure how many people per slot are attending though.
Well, February is a big month for a lot of schools releasing decisions. I figure they interviewed a bunch of people, those people turned them down, and now they are looking at the pool again. I do feel your worry about whether the people interviewing us actually want to talk to us, or if the University is just trying to make themselves look better. I want to talk to Albert on Monday and get a little more information. I'll be sure to share what I find out.
I live in LA, and my partner lives here as well. If I went to San Diego, it would be a manageable long distance relationship. But if I had the ability to stay in LA and be closer to where I am now, I would prefer that. I also really liked Western's campus (as a graduate medical and clinical campus) and the interprofessional opportunities to work with the other programs.
The other two schools I got into are on the East Coast; I turned them down once I got into a California school. I know how competitive it is in California, so I too feel lucky and blessed to have gotten into a school here already. But if I got into Western, I would definitely consider going. Despite the whole rigmarole and emotional rollercoaster their application has put me through.
Yes, please let us know what Alberto says. I am also one of those people who got a rejection email then received an interview invite. Definitely frustrating
USD was my number one choice and I was rejected by them, but at least they did it early, but I understand that if you want to stay close to LA you are going to make compromises. Not sure what to make of Western's strategy its confusing to everyone. Anyway one day we will all be CNLs and this will all be a distant lesson.
According to Alberto, 50 are being interviewed. Seems pretty crazy that 50 more are being interviewed when that’s basically their sitting class and they’ve already done early acceptances.
For anyone with an upcoming interview, it might be helpful to be aware that, aside from your name, the faculty/ staff you will interview with will not know anything about you. They don’t know about your HCE, LORs, grades and essays.
According to Alberto, 50 are being interviewed. Seems pretty crazy that 50 more are being interviewed when that’s basically their sitting class and they’ve already done early acceptances.
And yet they prematurely sent out rejections?! What is going on there LOL
raethehug, BSN, RN
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Honestly I don’t even know how to feel. In the email I received, it said they made an error in rejecting me because I was accidentally put on the rejection list despite having an excellent application. But it really sounds like we definitely were rejected and they either 1. Didn’t get the amount of strong applicants they wanted so they’re dipping into other pools or 2. Are trying to save face because so many of us with strong GPAs and experience were flat out rejected; which made no sense. I’m not even sure if the people interviewing us even want to be interviewing us, you know what I mean?
For others asking, they opened up 6 more interviews so I’m assuming that’s going to push back when you expected to be hearing regarding acceptance.