For those of you that have been accepted, and for those that are waiting, etc.....how does your school accept you?
I've heard a few different things. Like....waitlisted, either in or out based on gpa, etc.
I'd just like to see some of the different guidelines that different schools are doing. I haven't even started my pre-reqs yet, but will be planning on applying to about 5 different schools. Some have a waiting list, some don't, and some are based on gpa, etc.
I applied to two schools in Northern CA and was accepted to both BSN programs. CSUEB (Cal State East Bay) worked on a point system. No letters or recommendation was required. Maximum 50 points awarded for GPA (prerequisites) and 40 points maximum awarded for scores on the TEAS test. There were also a minimal amount of points (I think 5) awarded for being fluent in a second language and also for having work experience in a healthcare environment. My GPA was 3.9 and I scored in the 99th percentile on the TEAS but had no extra points for second language or work experience. I applied in November and they sent me an email of conditional acceptance in May, I just had to submit my last prerequisite grade at the end of May which I have done. I also had to have a drug test by end of May, health forms, and all my vaccinations and tb screening done by end of June, and in August I have orientation and also take my mandatory CPR class.
San Francisco State based completely on GPA and you also got some points for multi-cultural experience, second language, or health care employment. They said a competitive GPA was a 3.7 range. There was no letters of recommendation required, but they said if you didn't have any of the extra points even if you had a 4.0 you would not be admitted. I had Multicultural experience because I volunteered with elderly care. I got a conditional acceptance at the end of April, but I decided to decline because CSUEB was closer. I don't know where you are applying to or what programs but best of luck to you. It is torture waiting all those months and of course you spend years getting all the prereqs done in the first place. So just really do your best and you will get there.
My school doesn't have a wait list...if you don't get in you reapply the next year. GPA weighs heavily on getting in I believe. I got in the first year I applied and I know ALOT were not accepted.
I'll be attending an ADN program and they accept by GPA but more importantly by biology grade. You need a 2.0 GPA and a biology grade of C or better to get accepted so they get tons of applications.
You have to take A&PI, Math 120(intro to college math), Developmental Psy, and Eng 1 before you apply.
You also have to take the NET before applying.
They also tack on an extra .1 each to your GPA(for sake of admissions) for ranking in the top 90% for NET and if you take the majority of your pre-reqs at that school.
I know it changes every semester but I asked what the lowest GPA for Fall 07 was and they told me 3.39. I currently have a 4.0 but I have only taken 3 classes. The real test will be this fall when I finish up my pre-reqs.
My school bases acceptance mainly on the NLN RNpre entrance exam. You also get bonus points for completely A&P 1 & 2. Which I'm soooo glad I have already completed. But 80% of your acceptance is based on the exam, which I'm kinda freaking out about.
with my school they go by your grades you make in your pre-reqs and what you score on the pre-entrance exam.for the pre-reqs you have to make a c or better.and for the pre-entrance exam you have to make a 80 or higher.and they take the first 80 people with the highest scores from the pre-entrance exam.
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In my school, it's based on 2 areas:
First, you can apply while you are in your last semester of prerequisites. I was taking Organic Chem when I applied. I was accepted but it was contingent on passing my last prerequisite, o-chem.
They look at your prerequisite GPA, and then your overall GPA. Then they look at volunteer work and personal achievements-- for me, I tutored Biology for 2 years. They also ask you to write a personal 250 word essay when you submit your application. I found out later that the essay heavily weighs on your chances of getting in. Apparently the essay is what makes you stand out when the committee is reviewing applications.
The community college in my town (like most) you have the waiting list. You need a B in all your prerequisite classes, and average a B in A&P. 2 years later you get to start.
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I applied to two schools in Northern CA and was accepted to both BSN programs. CSUEB (Cal State East Bay) worked on a point system. No letters or recommendation was required. Maximum 50 points awarded for GPA (prerequisites) and 40 points maximum awarded for scores on the TEAS test. There were also a minimal amount of points (I think 5) awarded for being fluent in a second language and also for having work experience in a healthcare environment. My GPA was 3.9 and I scored in the 99th percentile on the TEAS but had no extra points for second language or work experience. I applied in November and they sent me an email of conditional acceptance in May, I just had to submit my last prerequisite grade at the end of May which I have done. I also had to have a drug test by end of May, health forms, and all my vaccinations and tb screening done by end of June, and in August I have orientation and also take my mandatory CPR class.
San Francisco State based completely on GPA and you also got some points for multi-cultural experience, second language, or health care employment. They said a competitive GPA was a 3.7 range. There was no letters of recommendation required, but they said if you didn't have any of the extra points even if you had a 4.0 you would not be admitted. I had Multicultural experience because I volunteered with elderly care. I got a conditional acceptance at the end of April, but I decided to decline because CSUEB was closer. I don't know where you are applying to or what programs but best of luck to you. It is torture waiting all those months and of course you spend years getting all the prereqs done in the first place. So just really do your best and you will get there.