MUSC Accelerated BSN

aadrian · Sep 6, 2011

Hi Cindy - I spoke with Bayne Ritter, the admissions specialist for Nursing and she said that notification would be sent out mid-to-late November. Good Luck!

aadrian · Sep 6, 2011

This is the information I recieved from Mardi Long, with regard to the latest class that was accepted (for Fall 2011):

The last cohort admitted looked like this -

Cumulative GPA, 3.4

Key GPA, 3.7

Science GPA, 3.7

100% had related work/and/or volunteer experience

The average reference score was 9.38/10

The average essay score was 9.9/10

There were 360 applications for 60 spaces - very competitive

cindy76 · Sep 6, 2011

Thanks for the info guys! I'm a little bummed, I really don't think I'm going to get it. My science GPA is only 3.0, overall it is 3.79. What is meant by key gpa-pre-reqisites? Someone else told me we'd maybe know by Mid-October, which would be better than November! Fingers crossed!

EmtDD · Sep 7, 2011

I am so nervous yet excited and afraid( mostly because I don't have a back up plan and im from North Carolina so I will be out of state) I know this is the school for me, things in my life has led me to MUSC and I pray every day that I will be accepted

This is my background:

-Associates Degree in Science

-EMT-B state licence june 2011

-American Heart Association CPR &AED Certified

-FEMA Introduction to Incident Management

-FEMA Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents

My Cumulative GPA 3.58

and prereq is a 3.9

I have numerous academic awards ranging from

-Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and colleges 2010

-Received the North Carolina academic excellence award from the governor of North Carolina 2010 -Regional vice president of North Carolina for Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society

And a ton of volunteer experience

Good Luck to Everyone!!!

EmtDD · Sep 7, 2011

I dont think I can make it to November

cindy76 · Sep 7, 2011

Well, if it makes you feel any better it sounds like you're a shoe in! They'd be crazy not to snatch you up! I've been working on my backup plan all day, because I don't think I stand a chance with my low science scores. I think I'm going to pursue my Masters in Health Care Administration-I've got a background in that field.

EmtDD · Sep 7, 2011

Cindy,

Thanks for the encouragement, stay positive as easy as that is to say it is so hard to do. I looked back on GPA's and some people have been accepted with a 3.0! Are you from Charleston? I would feel much more confident if I was instate

cindy76 · Sep 7, 2011

Thanks! My parents live in Charleston, and it's officially still my state of residence. I grew up there, but moved away because my husband is in the military.

chs12 · Sep 10, 2011

I know this is a 16 month program but can someone tell me if this includes summers? Thx!

charlestonsailing · Sep 10, 2011

yes it does include summers. Start in January graduate in May.

wishful12 · Sep 22, 2011

Hey guys!!

I have applied for Spring '12 semester & have my fingers crossed. Here are my stats:

Cumulative GPA: 3.7

Pre-req GPA: 4.0

Unfortunately, I haven't had any healthcare experience which makes me nervous. I am fairly confident with my references and essay though. MUSC is definitely my first choice, but I also have a few back up plans. Good luck to everyone! November will be here before we know it :)

Annaiya, NP · Sep 23, 2011

Hey guys!!
I have applied for Spring '12 semester & have my fingers crossed. Here are my stats:
Cumulative GPA: 3.7
Pre-req GPA: 4.0
Unfortunately, I haven't had any healthcare experience which makes me nervous. I am fairly confident with my references and essay though. MUSC is definitely my first choice, but I also have a few back up plans. Good luck to everyone! November will be here before we know it :)

Do you have any volunteer experience at a hospital? When I applied I was told that health care/volunteer experience is only worth 5% of the application, but that there is almost no chance of getting in without it.