2015 hopefuls for tradition nursing @ vcu

[Hopeful_]

Hi my name is lois, Im applying to the traditional nursing program at vcu and I am nervous about the whole admission process, mostly because I don't think my grades are good enough to get in and this is the only school I applied to. If anyone has any information on what students VCU lets in that would be much appreciated. And what was your GPA and SAT/ACT scores when applying to VCU? Thanks

[sparks14]

Hey, I'm applying to the program too! I'm a first year at VCU- do you go here? I'm also nervous about my gpa- what did you get, if you don't mind sharing? According to the info from the pre-nursing group on blackboard, the average gpa for fall 2014 was 3.82. Specific SAT/ACT scores aren't noted, it just says most accepted students have a score of over 1100(math and reading combined). Good luck!

[Hopeful_]

My GPA is 3.47 and I'm super nervous that's not going to be enough, I've heard the traditional program is really competitive, what is your GPA??

[sparks14]

3.6... but something that a lot of accepted students emphasized was a good personal statement and recommendations/references. I know some people have gotten in because of those things. If your ACT/SAT score is fairly high, they could make up for slightly lower gpa, I suppose. Do you currently attend VCU?

[Hopeful_]

No I dont. I'm a transfer student from a community college. I guess the only thing to do now is to wait and see and pray that I get in. I hope you get in too :)

[sparks14]

Good luck on your application and current semester!

[twixlover95]

Hi! I also applied for the 2015 Traditional Nursing Program. I'm super nervous about it too. Have you heard anything back yet?

[Hopeful_]

No I have not, but they did send an email saying that decisions would come out on April 10th. I don't think anyone has received anything, still have about 10 days to go.

[twixlover95]

Okay thanks! I just wish I knew my chances of getting in.

[Hopeful_]

Well what was your GPA and test scores?? Did you write a good personal statement?? It's nerve wrecking for everyone but you just Absolutely have to believe that you've gotten in and you will.

[twixlover95]

My GPA is a 3.8. My ACT was a 26. I have my LPN already and I'm taking honors courses at my community college so I'm hoping that helps too. I think my personal statement was fine but I don't know what they'll think of it. Well at least there isn't too much longer to wait!

[Hopeful_]

You really have a good chance of getting in, You're way above average, your GPA is great, and do you mean ACT scores instead of SAT's?? Average ACT is 21. And VCU is A college highly based on academics so if your grades are good and you don't have a perfect statement you still have much of a chance at getting in.