Like so many here, I have been working on pre-reqs with the hope of being accepted to the LSU CARE program for Fall 2012. It's not too early to start freaking out is it?? :) I have a BA in English with a terrible GPA, but since I graduated 20 years ago, I went on to have a successful career as a management consultant, including a stint with PricewaterhouseCoopers. I am doing my last semester of pre-reqs now - currently have a 3.6 in my pre/co reqs with A(s) in Bio, Physical Science, Micro (so far - we'll see how the rest of the semester goes!), Psych and Sociology. From what I've read, the essay and interview also play a big part in the selection process. Any other tips from people who've lived through this? The deadline is January 15, so I have 3 more months to prepare. I'm worried that my overall undergrad GPA, which is a 2.03, will doom my application even though my pre/co req GPA is strong. I would appreciate any advice about what else I can do between now and January 15th to make the strongest application possible. Thanks all!
If anyone is interested in touring LSUHSC and finding out more about the CARE program, they are having informational sessions, May 3, May 24, and June 7. I attended one last year before I got accepted into the program and it really helps in making you understand what you are getting yourself into. Check out the link below. I also want to wish everyone luck with getting their acceptance letters. I remember how painfully nerve wracking it was at this time last year. Also, a bit of advice, try to take Abnormal Psychology or Genetics this summer, that way you won't have to take it at LSUHSC. It will save you time and extra headaches from course overload! Just make sure whatever course you take, the credits are accepted.
Hi DCMED - nope, no letters yet! I broke down and called LSU last week and the lady who answered the phone said 'they were still working on it.' Argh!!
Thanks so much JSCHEX - That's a great idea. By the time the first session in May rolls around we should have found out whether we were accepted. If I get in, I definitely want to go, and I want to take my hubby with me so he really understands how intense it will be. Do you remember when in April you got your acceptance letter? Was it early in the month or towards the end? I was ok through March because I knew the letters weren't coming out, but now that April is finally here I am crawling the WALLS! :)
I applied in 2009 and received my acceptance letter on April 23, 2009. So it was pretty late in the month. Good luck, I have my fingers crossed for you.
Congrats. You will learn alot. Take the advice of the other CARE student and take ABNORMAL Psych. While others were studying for an anatomy test, I was studying for abnormal psych. Good luck. Keep us "Posted". Andrea
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If anyone is interested in touring LSUHSC and finding out more about the CARE program, they are having informational sessions, May 3, May 24, and June 7. I attended one last year before I got accepted into the program and it really helps in making you understand what you are getting yourself into. Check out the link below. I also want to wish everyone luck with getting their acceptance letters. I remember how painfully nerve wracking it was at this time last year. Also, a bit of advice, try to take Abnormal Psychology or Genetics this summer, that way you won't have to take it at LSUHSC. It will save you time and extra headaches from course overload! Just make sure whatever course you take, the credits are accepted.
LSUHSC School of Nursing | Prospective Students - Informational Sessions