Case Western Graduate Entry Program

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Hi All,

I am a prospective student for Case Western Reserve University's Graduate Entry. I am a senior psych major at a state school and will have a 3.4 GPA when I graduate (I'm guessing my pre-req GPA will be about 3.4 as well). I always knew I was going to be a health professional; I took the psych major because I wanted to have the additional patient empathy and understanding beyond treating "the leg in 341" or "the spleen in 254" and provide a well-rounded caregiving experience. I have a couple of questions for someone who is in/has recently completed the program, and I would be SO grateful for your input.

First, I am worried about my transcripts. I will have 2 failed classes, 4 repeated classes, 3 C's and a D. These were mainly due to sickness/deaths of family members (not in my immediate unit, but I have a very close-knit family) or going to an extremely advanced private school my freshman year when I was 18 that I was not academically prepared for.

However, I have good GRE scores, spent time volunteering in hospitals and shadowing nurses, have tons of extra curricular activities (i.e., teaching catechism and being a TA), and have many reputable sources who could write letters of recommendation about how hard I work, how I empathize and work well with others, and my positive, motivated attitude. I've been told by many people that I am very well-spoken and communicate well in writing, which are two skills crucial for nursing school.

This semester I am going to finish up some pre-requisite courses (anatomy, phys, a&p lab, and chem), but my semester ends right before the deadline (May 1) and I won't be able to send a completed transcript out.

My main question is: do you think admissions officials would even consider me as a candidate for this program? I have the drive and the ability to succeed and I hope the aforementioned unfortunate circumstances do not hold me back. To be cliche, I want this more than I have ever wanted anything in my life.

Thanks for reading!

Specializes in Pediatrics.

Did you end up getting into the program? I just found out I was accepted, but I know very little about it and I haven't been able to connect with anyone else in it.

Hi! I was accepted for Fall 2012...when will you two be starting?

Specializes in ER, IICU, PCU, PACU, EMS.

Moved to Ohio State Nursing Programs.

I'm very interested in Case for my MSN as they offer a focus in cardiovascular unlike others I have found. Any ideas on how to afford it?! I could go to OSU for my MSN free, but no cardiovascular specialty and that's what I love...

Specializes in Cardiology and ER Nursing.
I'm very interested in Case for my MSN as they offer a focus in cardiovascular unlike others I have found. Any ideas on how to afford it?! I could go to OSU for my MSN free, but no cardiovascular specialty and that's what I love...

UH and CWRU probably have some sort of partnership related to nursing.

UH and CWRU probably have some sort of partnership related to nursing.

I know they used to (found it on the UH website) but I can't find it anymore. I'm not sure if that means it no longer exists or it's now become top secret :)

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