Anyone applying to Holmes and Hinds for August 09?

U.S.A. Mississippi

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Hey guys. I was a little devastated when I was placed on the alternate list for UMC's accelerated BSN program. I thought being an alternate was ok until I was told all of the remaining 69 people who did not get accepted are on the list. So...I am on to plan B. I am going to work towards my ADN and then do a bridge to BSN. I already have a BA and was working towards the BSN so I have extra pre reqs already. Anyway, I wanted to know if anyone else is applying to Holmes Ridgeland campus for August or Hinds? If so...HELLO!!!!:D:D:D:D

Specializes in Orthopedics.

My next question is this...I spoke with a representative at Hinds and asked what they look for as far as GPA is concerned. She tld m they take 20 college level courses to calculate your GPA. She said they will take whatever classes make you most competitive. I had a 3.1 from my BA and took about 30 hours or so at Holmes and have a 3.89 GPA. She told me they would look at whatever makes you most competitive. This would make more sense anywas since the majority of the 30 hours at Holmes were science courses. Then when I spoke to the lady at Holmes I was told they take all of your grades into consideration. This would be fine but...I noticed Holmes does not recognize pluses. So for instance, I made a B+ in Statistics. At Holmes they put this into their system as a B. I made quite a few pluses in college. Therefore, my GPA from College of Charleston is reflected in their system as a 2.94!!!! Now, if they were going to be fair about it they would actually raise my grade to an A not lower it to a B b/c College of Charleston had a stricter grading scale. If they looked at the number grade which would have been a 92 to be a B+, that would ba an A on Holmes's grading scale!!!!!!! So, I was really upset when I saw my grade point average was LOWERED by them. I am concerned this will hurt my chances.

PLUS...with a degree we will be competing against people who may only have taken TWO classes!!!! The only pre reqs they have are A&P I and II. How is this fair? I have A's in both A&Ps Why not put us all on equal playing fields? I asked the lady at Holmes and her response to me was, "I can't help it if you made bad grades." Ok, first off I don't and secondly WHAT?!!!! How about put the students I am up against at a senior college and give them Principles of Accounting and Macro Economics etc, and see how they do and then comparre us? Ha! I am just confused as to how any of this is fair to us or to them. It could be bad for them too. They could have done bad in those two classes and did not have a gazillion courses to pull their GPAs up. So...what are your thoughts?

Any thoughts????

I have the point system that hinds uses to determine who is offered a spot...the lady told me the average person has 9 points...with out the gpa points I already had 14 points...she said it was almost sure that I got in...you are being way to hard on yourself!! u r going to get in...if you want i can scan the points sheet and email it to you so u can cal your points...i am new to this whole posting thing ...is there some kinda away you can send me your email without it being posted...do not post your email on here..no telling who might get it!

Specializes in Orthopedics.

The lady told me that too at Hinds. I would love to see the points. It does sound promising. I think we can become friends and them PM each other. I wil send you a friend request. Hold on. Thanks...

hey.. i have not forgot about ya...something is wrong with my scanner..having the bf look at it today...did you receive a letter from Holmes or Hinds saying that your file was complete? I have not received anything..

Specializes in Orthopedics.

Ahhh. Thanks! Nah, have not gotten anything yet. I know my Hinds file is not complete. I just got an email from ACT telling me they are sending off my scores. Holmes already has my ACT scores. Thanks for the scanning. You are very sweet for doing that for me.

Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

Hi, I have applied to Hinds already, but still have to take the NET test on Monday. I was curious if any one knew how it is that they choose students? Is it based on scores of the NET and COMPASS or what? Thanks....

hmmm to be honest something about that just dosent sound right...that might qualify statement kinda makes me think she is not sure herself...but who knows maybe we are getting ahead of ourselves!! lets get in first..lol...:coollook:

I applied for the August 2009 class. Does anyone know what the content for the first semester will include and how will the clinicals and classroom meet and what times?

Specializes in Orthopedics.

Are you talking about the LPN program? The ADN program does not require the NET. Good luck everyone!!!!

Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

Not sure if this one was addressed to me. Ktothek, I found out everything I needed to know about getting into the LPN program at Hinds. Thanks though.

=)

Specializes in Orthopedics.

Awesome!!! How is the program looking for you? I applied to the ADN program. I am nervous! Hope you get in!

Specializes in LTC, Clinic, Med/Surg, Ortho.

Thanks, hope you get in too. I was told that the way they select people for the LPN is by whomever has there paperwork completed and turned in first. I just took the NET test Monday and passed, so I'm hoping I'm one of the ones that gets in for August classes.

Trust me I'm waiting on the mail everyday...:uhoh21:

Specializes in Orthopedics.

I know. This waiting is hard! This is my second time waiting. I applied to an Accelerated BSN program and was waitlisted. Now...I wait again. UGH!

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