Nursing Application for Admission Bachelor of Science 1
B.S.N. Program Information Item Course Format Academic Terms Begin Deadline* for Receipt of Applications, Fee and all Supporting Documents Traditional Weekdays Fall and Spring Fall Only February 1 Application Fee Personal Statement or Essay Official Transcripts from all Colleges Prerequisite Self-Reporting Checklist Official High School Transcript and SAT or ACT References International Students Additional Documents Testing Requirements Interview Prerequisites $50 ($20 to submit online) Required Required Required Required if fewer than 24 college units will transfer One Reference Letter (on form or official letterhead of recommender) TOEFL: minimum 550 (paper-based) or 213 (computer-based) or 75 (internet-based) and International Transcript Evaluation Foreign Transcript Admission Exam To be determined by department Completion of 32 prerequisite units with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a minimum cumulative science GPA of 2.7 Approximate Yearly Tuition and Fees Tuition: approximately $32,882 Room/Board: $10,530 Nursing Department Fee: $300 (per semester) On-Campus Housing Financial Aid Opportunities Available Federal, State and MSMC Grants and Loans; Alternative Loans * Date by which applications and supporting documents must be received to guarantee consideration for admission to the class beginning that term. 2
Nursing Application for Admission Please print clearly with a pen or apply online at www.msmc.la.edu Please indicate the program year to which you are applying: B.S.N. Bachelor of Science in Nursing Fall of 20 R.N. to B.S.N. Option Personal Information Name: female male LAST (family) FIRST middle Other legal/maiden name(s) under which academic records may be found: Home address: Number and street city STATE zip Business address: Number and street city STATE zip Home telephone: S.S.#: Date of birth: Work/Cell: Email: City/State of birth: Are you a citizen or permanent resident of the U.S.? Yes No If not, what country? If you were not born in the U.S., how long have you lived here? Current or most recent college or university: Optional Information The following information will be used for statistical purposes and planning only. Are you Hispanic/Latino? Yes No Check all that characterize your race: (Note: Regardless of your answer to the previous question, please mark one or more races to indicate what you consider yourself to be.) American Indian or Alaska Native Asian Black or African American Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander White Your religious preference: Language spoken at home: Will you be applying for financial assistance? Yes No Are any of your relatives or friends graduates or affiliates of Mount St. Mary s College? Yes No If yes, the name(s) and relationship to you: 3
Educational Information Please list in chronological order all schools, colleges, and universities you have attended. Official transcripts from each institution must be sent directly to the Admissions Office. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. Students who have completed foreign education course work are required to provide an official, comprehensive international transcript evaluation and official foreign transcripts. Please contact the Admissions Office for more information. school/college/university and location dates of attendance degree awarded major Essay or Personal Statement Please respond to the question and attach your statement of two to three typewritten pages to the application. Your file will not be complete until this is received. 1. How will becoming a nurse help you to make a difference in others lives? Letters of Reference Please submit the one enclosed Reference Form or letter on official letterhead from a counselor, teacher or professor who may address your potential to succeed in an academically rigorous program. Please list the names and telephone numbers of your reference(s): Name: Name: Phone: Phone: Disciplinary History 1. Have you ever been found responsible for a disciplinary action at any educational institution you have attended from 9th grade (or the international equivalent) forward, whether related to academic misconduct or behavioral misconduct, that resulted in your probation, suspension, removal, dismissal or expulsion from the institution? Yes No 2. Have you ever been convicted of a misdemeanor, felony or other crime? Yes No Note that you are not required to answer yes to this question, or provide an explanation, if the criminal adjudication conviction has been expunged, sealed, annulled, pardoned, destroyed, erased, impounded or otherwise ordered by a court to be kept confidential. If you answered yes to either or both questions, please attach a separate sheet of paper that gives the date of each incident, explains the circumstance and reflects on what you ve learned from the experience. Your reference will also be asked this question of your record. 4
Work/Professional/Volunteer Experience Please list all employment and/or volunteer experience for the last five years. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. position dates of employment hours/week company/institution Educational Plans How did you learn about Mount St. Mary s College s nursing program? To which other colleges/universities do you plan to apply? Do you plan to live on campus? Yes No Do you hold an L.V.N. license? Yes No If yes, please provide your L.V.N. license number: Have you ever been enrolled in an RN program? Yes No If yes, did you complete the program and sit for the boards? Yes No If yes, when did you sit for the boards: Family Information Please indicate the highest level of education achieved: parent 1: Mother Father Other Some High School High School Diploma Some College Bachelor Degree Some Graduate/Professional Graduate/Professional Degree parent 2: Mother Father Other Some High School High School Diploma Some College Bachelor Degree Some Graduate/Professional Graduate/Professional Degree 5
Signature Enrollment at Mount St. Mary s College signifies a students willingness to conduct oneself in accordance with the appropriate standards of personal behavior and to adhere to the academic policies and other regulations stated in the catalog. Please read and sign the following statement: I understand that if I enroll at Mount St. Mary s College I am expected to become a responsible member of the student body and act accordingly. To the best of my knowledge all the information provided on this application is accurate. Signature: Date: Please return any necessary accompanying documents to: Mount St. Mary s College Office of Undergraduate Admission 12001 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049 800.999.9893 :: nursingadmission@msmc.la.edu :: www.msmc.la.edu 6
Applicant Self Reporting Checklist Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program Please complete the following information regarding your current academic profile. Attach a separate sheet if necessary. For questions regarding our course equivalencies, please visit our website. Science Requirements: For eligibility to Mount St. Mary s B.S.N. Program, the following science courses need to have been successfully completed within the last 5 years of entry into the program. In addition, grades below a C will not be accepted. No. of times course has been taken Pre-requisites: Science List all corresponding Institutions Grade/Term (if in progress, please state IP ) Name of Course Units Example: 2 Chemistry w/lab Best University City College D/SP03 B/FA07 Introduction to Chemistry Chemistry Fundamentals 4 4 Chemistry w/lab Anatomy w/lab Physiology w/lab Microbiology w/lab General Requirements: Please indicate all that apply. No. of times course has been taken General Pre-requisites: List all corresponding Institutions Grade/Term (if in progress, please state IP ) Name of Course Units General Psychology Intro to Sociology English 1A English 1B Public Speaking or Oral Communication Developmental Psych (Lifespan Infancy thru Death) Signature By completing this form, you acknowledge that the above information is correct. You also acknowledge that any misrepresentation of your academic qualifications could result in your disqualification from admission into the B.S.N. Program at Mount St. Mary s College. I certify that the above information is an accurate representation of my academic profile. Print Name: Signature: Date: 7
Financing Your MSMC Education Mount St. Mary s College is committed to assisting students find the funds necessary to pay for their education at the Mount. It is important for students to realize that the responsibility for funding their degree or certificate programs rests with the student and her/his family. This brochure outlines the process necessary to apply for financial aid and the types of aid available to students enrolling in our nursing programs. If you have any questions regarding the process or your individual financial aid package, please contact the Office of Student Financing at 310.954.4190. Aid Eligibility Each admitted student will receive a financial aid package based upon his/her individual financial situation and program. The package will contain all sources of aid for which the student is eligible. All admitted students who have not previously defaulted on a student loan will be eligible for some form of Subsidized or Unsubsidized Federal Stafford Loan. Information on these loans will be included in the financial aid packages received by admitted students, based on their individual eligibility. Additional alternative loans may also be available to qualified students. Plan Your Financing It is important that you plan the financing of your education very carefully in order to remain eligible for the maximum amount of aid you may receive. 1. To be eligible for federal loans or state grants, students must be enrolled in a minimum of six units each semester. 2. We encourage you to meet with a member of the Student Financing Staff to discuss your plans for enrollment. You will only receive aid for the semesters you are enrolled. Note: there are limits on the amount of aid you may receive within one year, so planning is important. 3. If you decide to delay entering your program, make sure that you notify your program director and the Office of Student Financing of your intention to enter at another specified time. 4. Once you are enrolled, if you decide to take a leave of absence from your program, you must be sure that the proper forms are completed and sent to the Registrar s Office. Mount St. Mary s College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national origin, age or handicap in the administration of its admission policies, scholarship and loan programs or in its educational programs. The College complies with the provisions of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974. Mount St. Mary s College is accredited by The Western Association of Schools and Colleges, California Commission on Teacher Credentialing, The Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, the National Association of Schools of Music. 8
Financial Aid Checklist Step 1 Apply for Aid at the Same Time You Apply for Admission While you are applying for admission to the College, you should also be applying for financial aid. Do not wait to learn of your admission to begin the process. Step 2 Complete and Send the FAFSA To be considered, all students must complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) which is available online. Please complete the FAFSA online by going to www.fafsa.ed.gov. Our school code is 001243. B.S.N. Students This form should be submitted between January 1 and March 2 for consideration for the best financial aid packages (California residents should also submit the Cal Grant Verification Form for Cal Grant consideration no later than March 2, if appropriate. Call the Office of Student Financing for further information.) Step 3 Mail Your SAR to the MSMC Office of Student Financing About four weeks after you complete and send your FAFSA to the processor, you ll receive a Student Aid Report (SAR) either to your email or to your home address. Look over the SAR and make any corrections necessary (send the corrected form back to the processor, our staff will automatically receive the corrected information.) The staff will then begin to put a financial aid package together for you. Step 4 Follow the Directions from the Office of Student Financing Once you ve completed the admission process and if you are admitted, the Student Financing staff will be notified by your department, (please note that you must be fully admitted to a degree or certificate program in order to receive financial aid.) Follow the instructions which will be sent to you by the Office of Student Financing very carefully. You may be asked to send additional documents, including copies of tax returns. Delays on your part will delay your receipt of a financial aid package to fund your education. Step 5 Review Your Financial Aid Package After you receive your financial aid package, review it and call our office with any questions you might have. Once your questions have been answered, complete and sign the proper forms and return them to the Office of Student Financing. Step 6 Review Your Payment Plan Options Prior to the beginning of class, you will be required to settle your bill. B.S.N. students may either pay their bill in full or establish a payment plan through the MSMC deferred payment plan for the balance of your bill. Questions? Call the Office of Student Financing at 310.954.4190. Mount St. Mary s College Office of Undergraduate Admission 10 Chester Place, Los Angeles, CA 90007 800.999.9893 :: nursingadmission@msmc.la.edu :: www.msmc.la.edu 9
Nursing Letter of Reference To the Applicant: Mount St. Mary s recognizes the importance of honest and confidential references in assessing each applicant s aptitude for undergraduate study. Under the provisions of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, you are guaranteed the right of access to your files. Please indicate below whether you are willing to waive your right of access to this letter of reference once it is completed. I hereby waive my right of future access to this letter of reference. I hereby do not waive my right of future access to this letter of reference. I understand that a waiver of access to my file is not required as a condition for admission, receipt of financial aid or any other services. Give this recommendation form to your reference with a stamped envelope addressed to the appropriate campus: Mount St. Mary s College Office of Undergraduate Admission 12001 Chalon Road, Los Angeles, CA 90049 800.999.9893 :: nursingadmission@msmc.la.edu :: www.msmc.la.edu Printed name of applicant: Address: LAST (family) FIRST middle Number and street Phone: city STATE zip Applicant s Social Security#: Email: Applicant signature: Date: To the Reference: Your careful estimate of the applicant s qualifications is appreciated. Please check the response best describing the -student s potential for success in the following categories. Character and Personality exceptional above below poor unable to assess Initiative/motivation Leadership Integrity Please give these 2 pages to your reference. Interpersonal ability Acceptance of guidance/direction Ability to conduct self-assessment To your knowledge, has the applicant ever been subject to any disciplinary action? Yes No I don t know If yes, please explain: 10
Academic/Professional Characteristics exceptional above below poor unable to assess Written communication Oral communication Interpersonal communication Time management Abstract reasoning/problem solving Creativity Growth capacity and aptitude Intellectual ability Overall Recommendation Overall estimate of success in the program at Mount St. Mary s College: Exceptional Above Average Average Below Average May encounter some difficulty Poor How long have you known the applicant? How well do you know the applicant and in what capacity? What do you consider to be the applicant s outstanding talents and strengths? Please give specific examples. Please feel free to use additional sheets if necessary. How well do you think the applicant has thought out his/her plan for this program of study? General comments: Signature: Typed or printed name: Date: Position: Institution: Email: Phone: 11