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I applied to Columbia State's RN program today!! I am hoping to get in and to attend the Franklin, Tn campus! I have completed all of the prerequisites and non-nursing classes. I technically could attend a BSN program if it wasn't for my GPA, 2.81. I am wanting to finish the 4 classes for I need for a BSN program so I can apply for a bridge program in the last months of the program. I am going to go to school all summer and if I have to take statistics during the Fall semester. I am super nervous!! I have their point system in front of me and I only have 5 points (bummer). The lady said they have to be super choosy with their program which added to my nervousness. Anyone else apply to the program? Anyone have any advice?
VLeysath - If you don't get in, I would recommend doing some ACT prep. I took the ACT for the 1st time this past December...got a 19...not bad for never taking it and graduating in 99. I purchased the study prep courses through ACT and brought my score up to a 21 right before applications were due at CSCC. If I do not get into a program at NSCC or CSCC for this fall, I'll retake the ACT and reapply for the Spring at CSCC. I did get accepted into the BSN program at Aquinas but really do not want to pay the $22K/year to go.
Did you get an email from Aquinas about their programs? I applied to them and received an email from them stating they are focusing on their mission of education. They are having financial problems and are focusing on creating teachers. I agree with what you are saying about what to do if someone doesn't get in. I only have a 19 on my ACT and its 6 years old. If i do not get in I am going to retake my ACT this summer after I complete College Algebra. GREAT Advice!
This is from the paper they gave me when I applied.
"Selection Process:
GPA must be 2.5 or better to be considered for a spot in the program.
A maximum total of 8 points in assigned to each applicant as follows:
ACT:
19 = 1 point
20-21 = 2 points
22-23 = 3 points
24+ = 4 points
A&P I:
1st Try A = 4 points
2nd try A, 1st try B = 3 points
2nd try B = 2 points
C = 1 point
1 point is also given for a prior Bachelor's degree (again, with maximum allowable points being 8)"
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Thanks that helps alot. I guess I got 5 or 6 depending on if that the min ACT req. to get in which is a 19. Not good chances:no: