Goodwin Accelerate BSN Program (Points?)

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Specializes in Biology.

Hello, 

I am applying to Goodwin's Accelerated BSN program. Due to unprecedented circumstances, all of my eggs are in this one basket and my career path (and essentially my life) is on hold for another year if I do not get into this program. Does anyone know the point score of someone who got in or an average? or any statistical insight into the acceptance of this program? 

I have estimated that I will end up with around 17-19 points depending on my TEAS score. (4.0 GPA, 4 classes at their school, completed BS degree, TEAS score somewhere in the low to high 80s) Is this anywhere close or should I start thinking of a backup career plan? 

I am frustrated because I was assured by a recruiter that my estimated score is within the mean, but no one else within the school will even hint if I am anywhere close. I am just told that ever class differs and "we recommend you do as well as you can". I need some hope! 

Someone, please give some insight! Thank you. 

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Hi,

Im curious as to how you got the 17 points. I was told by my advisor that If you got your BS degree from a different school then it doesn’t count. The the cut off points for the last cohorts was 8 points. Good luck 

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Specializes in Biology.

Hello, 

Thanks for the follow-up, that helps a lot. Turns out, I was looking at the wrong point system. Looks like I am in the range of 11-13 points. 

If you have any other information, it would help ease my anxiety. Otherwise, I will just continue to study hard for the TEAS.

Much Thanks 

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Specializes in CNA.

I have also heard about this option, but I was a slacker when I did my bachelor’s degree and I’m not sure if this is going to be an option for me.

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On 12/18/2020 at 4:24 PM, CobraFan89 said:

I have also heard about this option, but I was a slacker when I did my bachelor’s degree and I’m not sure if this is going to be an option for me.

I was a slacker too, to be honest. I have taken on a lot of debt to either accumulate a new GPA or to replace grades that were below the cutoff. I have been pursuing the prereqs and necessary GPA for going on 2 years... I hope I get in! Goodwin allows you to use the GPA accumulated at their school so long as you take 4 courses with them. For someone like myself, it gives me the opportunity to prove I have matures since the last time I was a student. If I were to work off my prior GPA, I would need to take 13 classes and get all As just to meet the minimum requirements for the state ABSN programs. 

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Specializes in Community Health.

I also applied to Goodwin’s ABSN program for this fall. I’m super nervous as my situation is kind of the same as yours with my life on hold for this program. I’m wondering when they are sending out acceptance letters if you knew? 

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7 minutes ago, melissab97 said:

I also applied to Goodwin’s ABSN program for this fall. I’m super nervous as my situation is kind of the same as yours with my life on hold for this program. I’m wondering when they are sending out acceptance letters if you knew? 

I was told the first week in March and it’s sent by mail. Just curious, how many points did you get? 

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28 minutes ago, Hopeful Male Nurse said:

I was told the first week in March and it’s sent by mail. Just curious, how many points did you get? 

I only have like 10 or 11 I think ?I took 4 classes this past semester at goodwin because my bachelors was from a different school. my GPA is a 3.8 but I also only got a 72.7 on the TEAS

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On 2/8/2021 at 4:17 PM, Hopeful Male Nurse said:

I was told the first week in March and it’s sent by mail. Just curious, how many points did you get? 

have you heard anything yet

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Specializes in Biology.

I have not heard yet but everyday I am more hopeful it will come. 2 for 4 courses, 4 for GPA, 6 points for TEAS score = 12 points. 
 

Got a lot riding on this. Really wishing for some good news. How many points did you get? 

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12 minutes ago, Hopeful Male Nurse said:

I have not heard yet but everyday I am more hopeful it will come. 2 for 4 courses, 4 for GPA, 6 points for TEAS score = 12 points. 
 

Got a lot riding on this. Really wishing for some good news. How many points did you get? 

Me too I am so anxious everyday. Good luck to you! I have 2 points for 4 courses 4 for GPA and 4 points for my TEAS score. So I have 10 points and I’m really hoping that’s still enough judging from the cut off of 8 points from the last cohort. 

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Specializes in Biology.

Fingers crossed for the both of us. Mail just came, STILL NO LETTER ? 

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