Anyone Applying to NGCSU for Fall 2013?

mrees85 · Oct 10, 2012

How low was your GPA? What kind of Biology have you taken? What was your TEAS?

I cannot say if this is true, but the college seems to break students into groups and except them based on their qualification within said group, including new high school grads, pre-nursing students, and folks returning with an Associates or Bachelors degree.

You don't need micro or A and P to get in, but ya it does help. And the BS in chemistry sounds like a good thing, too, because you have a background in science.

astronomia · Oct 10, 2012

Most schools don't expect you to have your core completed when applying to the program, as long as you finish the core before beginning nursing classes or you submit some type of plan in which you can complete your core while in the program. I did attend NGCSU, but I was a chemical engineering major at the time. I knew a girl trying to get into their ASN program, and she said they pretty much required you just take math modeling and English 1, TEAS, and have a GPA of 2.75 or higher to get in the program, but this was ~2 years ago, so I don't know if things have changed, or if there is more to it. Here is the requirements from their website: Requirements

milesamelia · Oct 10, 2012

I have a 3.2 and I have taken Biology 1&2...I got the impression that the school ranks you by GPA and TEAS 5 (88.7) and that they don't take into account what classes you have taken...my biggest concern is people typically seem to have a 3.6 or above and it doesn't seem fair to me that they compare my 3.2 to someones 3.8 high school gpa! I guess I'll just have to see what happens!

astronomia · Oct 10, 2012

Most schools do rank you by GPA and TEAS, unfortunately. I was an engineering major and my recent math class was calculus, which I earned a B+ in, which is wildly more difficult than the college algebra course required for nursing students that I was exempt from. I certainly would have gotten an A+ in the algebra class, but most schools tell me they don't care about class difficulty...it's the grade that counts.

Since you already have a B.S., you'll probably receive some special treatment. Most B.S. students are held to different standards than your average pre-nursing student who has no prior degree or medical license under their belt and are evaluated separately. Just don't give up! Some schools don't even look at your overall GPA...just the GPA of pre-requisite courses for their nursing program. I'm really not too familiar with NGCSU's program though, so I'd suggest e-mailing one of their nursing advisors with questions about the program. The faculty at NGCSU has been incredibly kind in my experience and more than helpful.

amherrington · Oct 13, 2012

I applied for Fall 2013. This is my 2nd time applying. GPA is my issue. Should have at least a 3.2...just playing the waiting game...still have to take my TEAS. I have finished all my A&P's and Micro. I also know that there have been people get in with lower GPA's and TEAS scores. Not sure about North GA but most schools work in a point system. You are assigned so many points based on several factors like if you are already a student at that college, if you have finished all your pre-req's, overall GPA of sciences, test scores, etc. DId you apply to more than one school? That is one thing I learned...never put all your eggs in one basket. I applied to 1 in 2010 and 1 in 2011...this time I applied to 4.

astronomia · Oct 14, 2012

Oh dear, that is rough. I'd suggest taking your TEAS as soon as possible! A high TEAS score can redeem a lower GPA at most schools. I personally found the TEAS exam incredibly simple. I don't know how NGCSU's points system works...I don't really have any intention of going back there.

As far as applying to schools goes, I haven't applied anywhere yet. I've been too afraid with so many advisors having poor things to say in regards to my own GPA/TEAS score. I decided to take an extra semester to boost my GPA before I apply to GSU's ACE program (my first choice, as it's my current institution), Piedmont's Athens campus, KSU, and possibly GCSU. Hopefully one decides to take me, and that one of yours accepts you!

Nikki_Mason · Oct 14, 2012

This will be my second time applying to NGCSU. u applied for Fall 2012 and was wait listed. I also just reapplied to NGCSU for Fall 2013. My stats are B's in both A&P classes (taken in 2007 & 2011). And I have an A in Microbiology but its from 2001. I graduated with a BS in Biology in 2001. My GPA is a 3.00. My TEAS on the other hand is low- 74. So I am retaking it Oct 23 at 8am. Hopefully I make a better score and won't get wait listed this year.

Although you don't have to have any pre-req classes completed before applying, you have a better chance if you do. Besides would you really want to take English, Math, A&P, Micro, etc while taking the nursing courses? I would rather just focus on the nursing classes.

They do have a point system or ranking system as I was told. GPA, TEAS, & classes taken all count. As well as having a degree or having been on the previous year's wait list.

So good luck with everything! I will post my TEAS exam score after I re-take it next week.

NAA MOMO · Oct 15, 2012

In my first year. Had a 3.6 GPA , 74 on TEAS and got wait listed. I don't know how they accept students. I had all my classes and have seen people still taking A&P. Good luck!!

Nikki_Mason · Oct 16, 2012

I meant I applied for Fall 2012 and was wait listed....Sorry..lol

Nikki_Mason · Oct 23, 2012

Well I took the TEAS again today and got a 76.7. I was wait listed last year with a 73.3 on the TEAS. Looking at my score I couldn't really tell much difference but a 3.4% increase but looking at the Percentile Rank it is a big improvement. I had a 75% for Program Percentile Rank when I took the TEAS for Fall 2012. This time I have a 83% for Program Percentile Rank for Fall 2013. Hopefully I won't get waited listed again and if I am wait listed I will get in this year....Let the waiting begin!

NBerry · Oct 24, 2012

I am applying to Armstrong (in Savannah) and if I don't get in, which we should find out this week, will be applying to North Georgia due to a possible move to Dahlonega. I know at Armstrong, for the BSN program, they do have a point system: In Eng (1&2), Math/ Alg, Bio/ Chem (1&2), Stats, Dev Psych, Psych, A&P (1&2), and Micro they score you A= 1, B= .5 C= .25, then you add your overall GPA to that total, then add 1 point for having a Bachelors degree, and also add a point if you are an Armstrong student (the avg score for acceptance is a little higher for the Fall program I've heard). Armstrong is the only program, that I have found, that will tell you that your degree gives you a little bit of an advantage. I have a BHS degree and called NGCSU and was told that everyone is on a pretty level playing field. I have a 79.8, which is an advanced score, on my TEAS and the woman from NGCSU nursing department told me that I may want to retake my TEAS. I thought this was a little odd because I know plenty of people who have been accepted to other BSN programs who have proficient scores on their TEAS. I just was a little surprised by that. If you don't get into NGCSU, I would suggest taking your A&P2 and Micro, making A's, and possibly apply at Armstrong. They will add a point for your degree and they have two classes a year so you don't have to wait an entire year to apply for the program, like at NGCSU. Plus, you could earn your BSN. I had no idea that NGCSU was so competitive, especially with so many slots. Armstrong only has 80 slots per class. Good luck to all of you!!! :)