Georgia State University, Fall 2011 Application

tuahla · Aug 26, 2011

Hi, I know its not directed at me, but yeah, its fine if you take biology. They say its better if you take chemistry, but I took biology and they admitted me. (Biology is much more easier to me, which was why I took it.) Good luck!

Mirashu · Aug 26, 2011

Hi mybebe001,

Yes, as far as I know either sequence (biology, chemistry, or physics) will qualify for admissions into the nursing program. There are no added benefits to taking one sequence over the other. I took the biology sequence and was admitted for the Spring 2011 class. If you want to be positive, you can contact Angela Corely in the nursing department. She is very nice and always helpful.

-Mirashu :-)

hlee · Aug 26, 2011

hey guys! i am applying to the traditional program spring 2012. do you guys think that certain topics can be too controversial for the essay required by the nursing program? i am trying to come up with a good topic i can really relate to and write well about. i can really use some help and ideas. i want to write a good essay because my program gpa is not that high. =/ thank you

Mirashu · Aug 27, 2011

Hi hlee,

I really can't say whether something would be deemed too controversial. I think that's up to whoever is grading it, however, I was told that the essay is mainly used to check for grammar, style, and structure. They need to know if you are good writer because you will be writing a lot of essays.

The other thing I can say is that the essay, program GPA (not overall GPA), core sciences classes, and TEAS score are rated on a points system. From what I remember the points system goes something like this....the essay is given 1 point if it met criteria (mentioned above), you get points from 1-10 based on your program GPA, 1-10 points based on your core sciences grades, and 1-10 points based on your TEAS score. They add up the points and then take the highest. I know that you do not get points for being a second degree student, having work experience, or having extra curricular activities. Now, they may take all those things into consideration if there is a tie between two students...but that is just my speculation.

My advice to you is to go talk with an advisor, bring a copy of your transcript, and have them explain the scoring system in detail for you. In this way, you know what to focus on that will increase your score the most. Don't worry if you have a low GPA because Georgia State has a wonderful policy about being able to retake classes for a better grade and only looking at your most recent grade for the class (so they won't factor in previous low grades). I hope that helps! Let me know if there is anything else I do to help you.

-Mirashu

hlee · Aug 28, 2011

Hi Mirashu, thanks so much for your reply! It was very helpful! I talked to the advisor last week and she gave me great advice. I am retaking 2 classes this semester and hopefully it will boost my program GPA. The advisor told me the average program GPA is 3.8. Do you know if core science grades include the chemistry or the biology we are suppose to take or just AP and microbiology? Thanks so much for you help!

Mirashu · Aug 28, 2011

Hi hlee,

I'm not really sure which classes are included for the core sciences classes. I think it varies depending on which program (Accelerated or Traditional) you are applying to for admissions.

-Mirashu