lonestar nursing 2014 hopeful

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Hi, just wanted to start a post about my process of applying at lonestar. Hope to hear from other applicants! I have just taken my HESI and will be applying for the spring semester with a score of 11.54

Yes, I am a little confused about scores lower than mine getting acceptance letters and me only getting an alternate letter. I hope I didn't do something wrong, as far as I know I did each step correctly.

That's what I mean about them looking at something else. I was told by my anatomy prof. That someone with all As didn't get in once and someone with lower scores did. It's very strange and odd how things work.....

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Well if that is truly the case then I would suggest you continuing to bug -----. She may not have the final answer and may refer you to the lady over the entire nursing program in the Woodlands but someone should be able to answer your questions.

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I have an 11.3628 and was accepted as an alternate. I just pray that this is what God has planned for me.

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Did yall apply to both CyFair and Kingwood?

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Yes did you guys apply to both or just one? Did you complete all pre-req. including pharm.? How did you score on the hesi?

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I applied to Cyfair first, Kingwood second. My HESI was 88.8% and I have completed all of my pre-req's except for Pharm with a good GPA. Kingwood Nursing Director confirmed just a few hours ago via email that it is strictly based on the application score and score alone. I am waiting to hear back about what the discrepancy might be.

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Momma_D did you get an Alternate from Cyfair? Was that your first choice?

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There is no discrepancy in regards to being selected, being selected as an alternate, being put on the wait-list, or being outright denied. As mentioned, the selection process is based off of score and score alone, so statistically, if you have 200 students apply and they all have for example, an 11.33 or above, the top 50 students get selected, the next 50 are alternates, the rest wait-listed or denied if they fell far below the score cut-off.

Unlike other schools that convene a selection board and external factors have influence on the decision making process; Lone Star is just the numbers. On the bright side, a fair number of alternates usually get called up because students will have accepted another slot in a different program, I know several LVN alternates who started day 1 this year. Hell, I know of students who were selected but just dropped the ball and let the opportunity pass. Regardless if you're selected or listed as an alternate, follow through with the admission criteria, the background checks, vaccinations, orientations, etc and be ready. Worst case scenario, you have to reapply for the next class and your CertifiedBackground is already to go (Maintains its status for 1 year).

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Echo I think Coastie is just a bit confused because she had an 11.19 and if you remember jenjen got accepted with an 11.14

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Does anyone know how we should proceed in regards to student loans? Or should we wait to hear information about it in orientation.

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For those going to orientation today, can y'all report back on how many people were there today?

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We were given very limited information regarding student loans and financial aid at the Tuesday orientation. I think its safe to say we will have to take that up with the financial aid office.

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