Thought I would start a thread for the fall semester! Anyone who wants to share their stats or anything about the application process can post them here! My stats as of now...
Pre-nursing GPA: 3.54
Science GPA: 3.67
HESI: 87.7
Pretty worried that my stats aren't good enough. Scored low on the A&P section of the HESI (80%) but made an A in the class...hoping maybe that will help even it out? I get discourage when I read through the other threads and see people get rejected with 4.0 GPA's and 90s on the HESI. I do have 80 volunteering hours at a children's hospital but I doubt that would help me enough.
Thanks so much for sharing with us you've been super helpful! This has definitely taken away a little of my anxiety about getting in! My stats are just about the same as yours (90.2 on the HESI and 3.4 prereq GPA) and I will be graduating with a health degree from TAMU in August! Sooo gig em, good luck this summer and thanks again!!
Omg! That's awesome, congratulations in advance! Gig'Em! Thank you so much and remember to stay positive!
Specializes in Neuro, med surge, Jack of all trades.
Hello!
I know many of you are probably super anxious to hear if you've been admitted. I was in your shoes a couple months ago and got accepted for this summer! Notifications came in about a month after the deadline. However, from 2 informational sessions I attended they mentioned summer is the least competitive and where less students apply, compared to Fall and Spring. So that is why it is probably why it's taking them longer to review all applications and send acceptances. Some of the things I can tell you are that UTHealth does not have a specific way of choosing students. There are people with 4.0's that don't get in, while others with lower GPA's that do. It is completely random in my point of view. As to HESI scores, anything above an 80% on each section is considered competitive. Also, transcript evaluations should be sent to every student that applies. If you did or did not receive one, it does not mean anything, it's just to show where you stand academically and with your prerequisite courses. If you guys have any questions, please do not hesitate to ask me. I have a YouTube channel called "Amabely Flowers," where I've given some tips/useful resources for those applying on a video titled "Quick Update." I will begin school in 11 days and will be posting videos throughout my nursing school career. Please try to stay as positive as possible, because there's no exact way to determine who will get in. I wish all of you the best!!!
Actually, UT Health Science Houston does have standards by which they allow people in their program.
I had a 96.6 on my HESI, a degree in biochemistry with a 3.92 GPA, and I almost didn't get in because they only have 1 (sometimes 2) people that verify your entire transcript, course by course. They were concerned that an alternative history course I had taken did not meat the requirements.
I received a rejection letter, proved that the course did meet the requirements, then received an invitation. Turns out I was #2 for my HESI. #1 was 1.4 ahead of me.
I never met a single student that had a low, near-80, HESI. I met a few with mid and upper 80 HESI's. Many had perfect 4.0 science/math pre-reqs.
80% is not competitive for UT, I promise.
After grades, HESI scores, are factored, they also look at demographics of the class. They won't tell you this if you visit them, but if you are fortunate enough to speak to one of the people manning a booth at one of their college sessions, you'll get a quick run down. Remember: the UT system is the last system in the state of Texas to apply race as a qualifier for entry. This isn't news, or shouldn't be, given the lawsuits of the previous years against UT, which have all failed.
An interesting note: during our information session, we were told males were given a slight preference. Perhaps the good doctor spoke too openly, or hypothetically, but I want to believe that may be true. My class had 10% males, and the class after me about 14% male.
Finally: Brace yourself for starting in the Summer- it's the most difficult experience ever. You'll be taking Physiology and Pharm at the same time, most students have a problem with that. The other courses are cake. Take heart, though, in knowing that your final semester will be in Summer, and all clinicals, crammed, but more relaxing, and you'll only have 1 exam to prepare for. Summer is the absolute worst.
My advice: study hard, learn to excel at labs (they offer open labs sometimes- practice makes perfect, don't waste the opportunity, or to practice skills with an audience, because you will be asked to do complete skill assessments later on, in front of everyone, solo). Make friends with Dr. Yu, and Dr. Hanaman (sp), and whatever instructor seems to take an interest in you. Instructors at UT, and being friendly with them can make an enormous difference in your experience.
Know that the group you start with will not be the group you end with. Your cohort will be whittled down further and further until, having passed through the most painful crucible, you stand with those who had the fortitude to get through it all. The UT experience is vastly different than the other schools in the area. It is far more difficult in many ways.
Specializes in Neuro, med surge, Jack of all trades.
I was accepted into Texas Women's. They're actually having their orientation tomorrow where we will register for classes, so even if I was accepted into UT I don't think it will be an option for me anymore. TWU offered me quite a bit of financial aid and I don't want to mess with it!
TWU's program is superior to UT's, I feel, having been through UT's, and helping my close friend get into TWU's program (he's 1 semester from graduating, I've been helping him the whole time).
It's paced better, which makes a huge difference, but there is less emphasis on erudition. Take that as you will. UT wants to prepare students for the NCLEX with every exam you take. TWU seems to focus on just getting concepts down. They both suffer from ego-infused/anecdotal examination questions.
TWU does a lot of hand holding, which UT does not. I really would have enjoyed that. Further TWU has a remarkable track record for research, where UT lacks (despite having an entire department dedicated to that). But, that's my opinion.
I hope you enjoy your time at TWU. The sad thing about TWU is the ugly as heck scrubs. Hahaha, but know that TWU students in their final semester have a golden rep in the med center.
Actually, UT Health Science Houston does have standards by which they allow people in their program.
I had a 96.6 on my HESI, a degree in biochemistry with a 3.92 GPA, and I almost didn't get in because they only have 1 (sometimes 2) people that verify your entire transcript, course by course. They were concerned that an alternative history course I had taken did not meat the requirements.
I received a rejection letter, proved that the course did meet the requirements, then received an invitation. Turns out I was #2 for my HESI. #1 was 1.4 ahead of me.
I never met a single student that had a low, near-80, HESI. I met a few with mid and upper 80 HESI's. Many had perfect 4.0 science/math pre-reqs.
80% is not competitive for UT, I promise.
After grades, HESI scores, are factored, they also look at demographics of the class. They won't tell you this if you visit them, but if you are fortunate enough to speak to one of the people manning a booth at one of their college sessions, you'll get a quick run down. Remember: the UT system is the last system in the state of Texas to apply race as a qualifier for entry. This isn't news, or shouldn't be, given the lawsuits of the previous years against UT, which have all failed.
An interesting note: during our information session, we were told males were given a slight preference. Perhaps the good doctor spoke too openly, or hypothetically, but I want to believe that may be true. My class had 10% males, and the class after me about 14% male.
Finally: Brace yourself for starting in the Summer- it's the most difficult experience ever. You'll be taking Physiology and Pharm at the same time, most students have a problem with that. The other courses are cake. Take heart, though, in knowing that your final semester will be in Summer, and all clinicals, crammed, but more relaxing, and you'll only have 1 exam to prepare for. Summer is the absolute worst.
My advice: study hard, learn to excel at labs (they offer open labs sometimes- practice makes perfect, don't waste the opportunity, or to practice skills with an audience, because you will be asked to do complete skill assessments later on, in front of everyone, solo). Make friends with Dr. Yu, and Dr. Hanaman (sp), and whatever instructor seems to take an interest in you. Instructors at UT, and being friendly with them can make an enormous difference in your experience.
Know that the group you start with will not be the group you end with. Your cohort will be whittled down further and further until, having passed through the most painful crucible, you stand with those who had the fortitude to get through it all. The UT experience is vastly different than the other schools in the area. It is far more difficult in many ways.
Thank you for your input. I appreciate the advice! I do agree that an 80% "overall" for HESI is not competitive enough. However an 80% or higher on each "section" of the HESI will at least catch someone's eye, as opposed to a 75% on each section (since that is the minimum requirement on their website). I honestly thought I had no chance of getting in, given my stats. So quite frankly, Im not exactly sure what stood out in my application, might have been my previous degree. Once again, thank you for your advice! I will definitely take that into consideration!
Happy Mother's Day to any of you moms out there trying to enjoy the day but are secretly super anxious deep down about whether or not you'll get into UT this fall! Yay!
The only days I really get excited and nervous for are Fridays... seems to be their favorite roll out day. So, needless to say, I'm living Friday to Friday.
I have a spreadsheet on my laptop at home, where I took each semester going back about 6 semesters and input the application submission date as compared to the "official" notification date. I then also compared the "actual" notification date as well. Lowest common denominator was usually about 70 days. At least we are past 60 days!
I have a spreadsheet on my laptop at home, where I took each semester going back about 6 semesters and input the application submission date as compared to the "official" notification date. I then also compared the "actual" notification date as well. Lowest common denominator was usually about 70 days. At least we are past 60 days!
Omg you're awesome!! I just can't believe we're still a month away from the deadline on the website.
Is anyone going to the information session on Friday at 1? In past cohorts I know they've sometimes given out updated dates as it starts to get close to the notification date.
I do have 80 volunteering hours at a children's hospital but I doubt that would help me enough.
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Omg! That's awesome, congratulations in advance! Gig'Em! Thank you so much and remember to stay positive!