UTMB Spring 2013

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nikkijean09

26 Posts

UTMB is the oldest nursing school in Texas and they take a lot of pride in that. UTMB's process for selecting students for acceptance differs from any other school in that they look at the student as whole person- not just numbers on paper. They want students who truly care and have the potential to become great nurses. They take the time to individually interview each applicant they are interested in. I do not know of a lot of schools that do that. Instead of simply sending out an email or a letter with an assigned time for the interview they have you call and make your appointment which gives you options and ensures that you know when your appointment is and that you even have one. UTMB SON does not provide students with false information- they may tell you that "you should hear back within x amount of weeks." But if they have said that you will not know for sure until November- Just wait it out! It is still only October! And y'alls semester does not even start for 3 more months. And students were being admitted months and months after the first acceptance letter was mailed out- it just the way it works. Other students who had orgionally accepted thier admission end up declining because they get accepted into other school so a spot opens up and someone else is admitted- it happens. UTMB is a fantastic school that truly cares about their students more than any school I have ever heard of. If the way they do things does not work for you, I understand. But it works for them, and pretty much all of the students that have been accepted. If it doesn't mesh well with the way you expect things to go- I understand, everyone is different, just keep your options open. But history proves that this process does in fact work for UTMB- it has worked every other semester for a very long time. The students that are already admitted into the program serve as proof for that and we sincerely want to help y'all. I know it is hard right now but you really just have to take our word for it- that it will all work out. It will all be okay in the end. You just have to be patient and it will pay off. So I do wish you all luck, and a bright future, because one way or another we will all be RNs together one day working side by side in the same field- regardless of what school we attend or what year we graduate. We share a common goal. And when you are admitted to nursing school and you feel the true madness that will probably never end until you graduate- you will understand the want to help and give back to hopeful applicants and incoming students. Truly wishing you all the best.

doreendoyin

21 Posts

I understand your frustration but patience is essential. UTMB nursing program is ranked 39 in the nation for a reason. It is nice that they, unlike many schools, look at the whole person. It's not just about GPA's and test scores, it's about obstacles you may have overcome and personal experiences that may prove to be a valuable asset. It's about your uniqueness, and your GPA and TEAS score do not provide that insight. It takes time to read personal statements but not only that some people decline acceptance which opens the door to another applicant. I believe the late acceptance is directly correlate to late acceptance letters. I've been wait listed before during my undergraduate degree. I was notified of an opening two weeks before school started. It was too late for me but some people will jump at that opportunity.

I have three kids and currently work as a teacher. I have to resign in December so knowing ahead of time is important but believe me if it was the day before class I would still be ready. Don't lose your passion to frustration. In the end it will all be worth it. Just Believe! Have faith. All will be well.

doreendoyin

21 Posts

I'll be driving 180 minutes round trip to class everyday.

sumokitty

41 Posts

UTMB nursing program is ranked 39 in the nation for a reason.
May I ask where you were able to find this information, I would be interested in their methodology.

Tpluta

46 Posts

In general I don't have a problem with the wait, but I do not understand why some people get early admissions. Especially when their stats are on the lower end of average. To the point of UTMB interviewing every applicant, they may have done that in previous application periods but not this one. Only a few people on these boards have reported being called in for an interview.

nikkijean09

26 Posts

Some people were accepted on early admission that did not have outstanding stats because they were guaranteed a spot in the spring class whenever they did not get accepted into the fall class. I do not know the circumstances of these acceptances whether it was misplaced paperwork, over looked application, acceptance sent to the wrong place- I really don't know. However, that is why some people were accepted with "early acceptance" with out out standing stats. My friend that started the day before classes began- she had already been told she would start with your class (as an example).

As to every student getting interviews- I do know that if you do not get accepted on early admission, every other student accepted receives an interview. I do not know the method to their madness or how they decide who they want to bring in for an interview and who they do not- I am sure it has a lot to do with not only GPA and test scores but also your personal statement. It is very obvious who spent ten seconds on their personal statement and who spend good time on it.

The bottom line is that UTMB SON has done things this way for a very long time. It has worked for them- and you can ask any student in the SON- UTMB SON truly cares about you as a person and as a future nurse and does everything in their power to help you succeed and reach your goals. If you do not understand that now, you will when you get accepted and then you will understand why I have so much pride in my school- Yes, even though it does have some flaws. Just remember that the people in admissions are human beings. Not just a voice on the end of the line. They are doing what they can- no one is perfect, but this system has always worked.

I know, I know, I KNOW, that is easier said than done- I HAVE BEEN IN YOUR SHOES- but just try to be patient. It will pay off. Just let them do their jobs. Just sit back, try to relax, focus on what you will do if you are accepted, start getting things in order, makes sure you have vaccinations, CPR card, look and see who has the scrubs in stock- just have everything prepared so that when you are accepted you can jump on top of it and get things done!!

I PROMISE- there is a method to the way they do things. It seems crazy and I know it is frustrating and full of anxiety but just try to relax and know that they are taking their time doing thing because they care.

Good luck!

sumokitty

41 Posts

So, your saying there is a method to this madness? ;) From what I have researched there is a pretty good retention rate at this school, so I believe in what you say about them actually caring about their students. They must be doing something right. In reading over other threads for UTMB, it seems that some of the people that were "last minute call-ins" had atleast already heard that they were waitlisted, but since people don't show up to orientation, spots opened up, and they get a chance to start ASAP. Last year around this time it looks like people were still waiting on to be asked to interview...and then waiting again. My guess is since they can't interview everyone as before, they've got a lot more to discuss and conteplate before making a final decision about each student...?

nikkijean09

26 Posts

Yes, there is a method to the madnees lol! There is an aswesome retention rate! I promise I wouldn't lie to you lol! Yes, students were waitlisted and then called in during orientation! You will know if you are put on the wait list- so you will know if there is a chance that you will get calle din last minute! I'm not sure what you mean about the interviews though...

sumokitty

41 Posts

I didn't mean that they interviewed everyone before. I was on break and was trying to respond while people were talking to me. From what I understand, in previous semesters people are either denied or asked to interview. Then after they are interviewed, they are either denied, waitlisted or accepted. But it didn't happen like that this time. For whatever reason, only few are being interviewed, but most aren't.

nikkijean09

26 Posts

Even people who are being accepted had never been interviewed?

sumokitty

41 Posts

Yup, Yup.

nikkijean09

26 Posts

Early acceptance or regular acceptance?

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