Ivy Tech Spring 2018 Hopefuls

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Hopefully no one has started a new group yet. Anyone out there applying for spring? Applications are opening in 2 days so I figured we could help each other through the horrible wait of the application time and

then selection time. I am applying to the Fort Wayne campus with a low score of 123.82.

That score should be good, I got into Gary/Crown point for Spring 2018 with 126.

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Hi Guys!!! Fall 2018 hopeful here. Im applying to Lawrence, Muncie, Kokomo, and TH with a score of 127 for the ASN programs! Good luck everyone!!!!

**oops sorry wrong thread guys lol

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I applied for ASN for fall 2018 at the Lawrence Campus & didn't get in. I can't apply to multiple campuses since I will have to work while in the program. I had all As & 1 B in A&P with a GPA of 3.74. I got a 72% on the TEAS. The science was the hardest part for me since I took most of my prerequisites 6 years ago & I didn't give myself enough time to study. I have reapplied for Spring 2019 & I'm hoping to get in. I am going to study for the TEAS test while I wait on my response. I'm only retaking it if I don't get in. I have to take a half day off of work to take the test & I hate standardized testing... Test anxiety! I would like to know what the lowest scores were that still allowed them to be placed in the program...? I know someone that got in with a 74% on TEAS & 1 B just like myself... Any advice?

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I go to the Lawrenceburg campus, it was one of the campuses I applied to. This is my second semester and there were at least six students in my class that didn't apply to the Lawrenceburg campus and they called them and offered them a spot in the RN program. Two of are from Indy, one from Martinsville, two from Anderson, and one from New Castle. For myself it's one hour and forty minute drive but I love this campus and the instructors. Some of those students had put in transfers to get closer to home, don't know if they got it yet. That's something to consider, you can always put in for a transfer if a spot is available. All of those students I mention also have jobs. But they were able to make it work. Think of it this way, at least you'd have a foot in the door.

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I have thought about it since I really need to increase my chances of getting in. I get worried about the drive when we have bad weather. I guess if you get accepted it's worth the drive. I chose to apply to Columbus as well. Maybe I will try a few more. That takes true dedication to drive that far every day but I'm sure its worth it. Best of luck to you.

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The interesting thing about my drive is that it's so pleasant that the hour and forty minutes go by fast. I only spend maybe 20 minutes on the interstate. As for bad weather, there were a few days last semester, but fortunately I drive a four wheel drive trail blazer. Yes, it is worth it. I love my campus, the instructors and my classmates. We had a small conversation on Facebook the other day how we couldn't wait for the fall semester to start back up because we all miss each other.

Going back to the application process, my campus was actually number five on my list of eight campuses I applied to. I actually got in on the first round pick. The campuses I applied to were two hours or less from home. To be honest, I'm really glad I didn't get into the first four campuses. I really love my campus, and they had a 100% pass rate this past spring for the NCLEX exam. Those pass rates are based on the very first attempt. Well, anyways, thank you and best of luck to you as well.

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That is all very encouraging, thank you. I have wanted to give up several times, especially after receiving my denial letter. I wondered if they sent you to clinical sites close to your campus or close to home? I have finished all my prerequisites and I have nothing left to do. I really wanted to try to get in for spring 2019. I'm going to take your advice and apply to several. I haven't talked to anyone that drives that far. I used to drive an hour to work everyday and people thought I was crazy. I wasn't sure if I could do more than an hour. I guess anything is possible when you really want something.

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worng board, worry!

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anyone applying in the spring of 2020? I only have a score of 107 and not sure if I should risk it or wait. I know spring isn't as competitive but still not sure. I've seen some got accepted with around the same score.

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I almost hate admitting this but I got in with a 112. I wasn't going to apply but my husband talked me into it by saying even if I only got into the LPN program at least I could be a nurse sooner. So I applied for spring 2018 admission. I decided to apply to all schools that were 2hrs or less away. I got into the Lawrenceburg campus the very first round for RN. And let me tell you...I LOVE THAT CAMPUS!!! The instructors are good and they are not the type that just pass you along, they don't give breaks (making it easy) but they are good and will teach you everything you need to learn. Another interesting thing is there was 18 in my first semester. They took at least 6 students that didn't even apply and offered them a spot. They took it and will be graduating this December. Just because your score isn't very high don't let that be an indication that you'll do poor in nursing school, but I will tell you it's hard. It's very hard. The style of testing is different. I was a biology major 11 years ago and i have taken some serious biology classes like immunology and let me tell you those were easy compared to the nursing exams. If you are serious about wanting to become a nurse then you can do this. It takes work and dedication but only you can be the judge of what you're capable of. Oh, and another thing... my campus is very respected by the area hospitals in Ohio, Kentucky, and their own local hospital. Plus they received a 100% pass rate on the NCLEX that semester and I know they just had a 100% pass rate this spring semester as well. To claim that honor means everyone had to pass the first time they took the NCLEX.

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I am currently applying for the Sellersburg nursing program, I have all As for the prerequisites and am going to take the TEAS on May 5, have gotten a low score on the practice scores I've taken which would put my score to about a 130/160, but hoping for some encouragement

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