UNC BSN May 2013

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I just wanted to see if anyone was applying for UNC-Chapel Hill's BSN program starting in May 2013!

I applied for the ABSN in the fall and was waitlisted.. so I reapplied for the BSN this go around. I was wondering the same thing about when we'd find out since it was the 8-9 week mark last time. I have the same feelings as others -- it seems like second degree people (which I am - Bio and Sci Ed) were not as favored as undergrads. My BFF was admitted to the ABSN last time and she said that she was one of the "older" students and she is just 30... if that tells you anything.. Anyway, fingers crossed this time! Last time I was able to call the SON and they told me the day they were releasing decisions online.. has anyone tried this this time?

I just looked online and it says we should get our decision online no later than April 1st....that is soooo long from now! I was thinking it would be mid-march. I too am second degree, and it makes sense that they would favor first degree students...just hope it's not true:/ is anyone going to call? :D

I think I will try to call next week, and will for sure post here about it. The absn program I got into is in Colorado, starting April 1st. I REALLY need to know sooner than that if I am getting into UNC-CH:nailbiting: ! My husband is in the Army..and about to be stationed in North Carolina. Does anyone know how the school views out of state students? It seems like most of us are second degree seeking.... Wolfpackmommy: Since you were waitlisted, I would love to know what your application looked like..GPA/healthcare experience/etc... if you don't mind sharing..

Good luck everyone!

I just wanted to see if anyone was applying for UNC-Chapel Hill's BSN program starting in May 2013!
Hey! I'm really glad this got posted as well. I applied for the May 2013 BSN matriculation. I've been digging for info quite a bit and it looks like most answers went out around March 9 last year. I am not a second degree student - I was supposed to graduation from UNC Wilmington this may but the admissions officers at Chapel Hill told me not to do it....so that'll be getting put off. Do y'all mind sharing your stats?Thanks!

I hope decisions go out that early, that would be great! If you dont mind me asking, how come the admissions officers at Carolina told you not to graduate?

Well they said you're ineligible to apply if you graduate the term before they matriculate. I had to pick up a Spanish minor to avoid graduating this semester. They had to completely change the "category" of my application over the phone. It was strange honestly. It's like they have 2 different review teams for 1st degree and 2nd degree students. The woman on the phone didn't come out and say it exactly but it definitely did sound like its easier to get in as a 1st degree applicant like you're all saying. My mother's comment on it was "it's like the only place they want you to have a degree from is UNC." Whatever. Good luck regardless!!

I got a 3.8 on pre-reqs and science but cumulative undergrad GPA is laughable (

I'm really hoping they don't care about overall either. I mean they really shouldn't because the overall gpa comes from so many different classes it's not even fair. Mine is pretty low too (3.3) and my prereq is a 3.7. You've done some pretty awesome stuff that'll be great competition for the rest of the applicants

Your stats seem good to me, and you should be fine since you're a first-degree seeker! I agree the cumulative GPA's are tough because the range of schools and majors are so broad...

What I would like to know is how many people applied for this 2 year BSN? Looking at the UNC-CH website, it doesn't say the percent of applicants applying for the BSN and ABSN...just that 400-500 apply and they accept 64 for the ABSN and 104 for the BSN. My guess is that more people apply for the ABSN...

UncHopeful--thanks for the information! Hopefully having two committees is a good thing..? Haha I just wish they'd let us know already. It sounds like everyone is coming in strong. Yikes! I've been volunteering since August in peds in the hospital nearby and I've got a 3.6 cumulative GPA from my first degree. I'm still working on one pre-req but I'm hoping to come out with a 4.0. I just don't have an extensive medical background or tons of volunteer hours (and I hear that's what Carolina looks for). I hope more apply to ABSN! Did you?

I didn't apply to UNC-CH's ABSN. I found out that I was to move to NC just in time to apply to the BSN. If I don't get in, I will be going to an ABSN in Denver that starts April 1st :unsure: Did you apply to other schools?

Gosh! What are you planning on doing with those dates so close? I imagine that's pretty nerve wracking. I also applied to UNCG and Duke, but Carolina is my top choice...just wish it wasn't so competitive! Haha and I'm worried about my pre-reqs not being complete yet.

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