LSU CARE 2017

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I am in the process of applying to the LSU CARE program (2017). This may seem silly, but I just want to confirm... The HESI isn't necessary for this program, right? I already emailed the appropriate person with this question, and was told to "look over the admission criteria page "very carefully"... No "yes" or "no" answer. I need to confirm to alleviate some of my anxiety!

Thanks:)

I got in as well!!! Yes let's make a Facebook page !! How is that done?

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My name is Genevieve Perret. I sent a request to join :)

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I'm in the same situation as you :/ what was your major in undergrad? I'm trying to figure out why and my grades weren't bad, but I wasn't a science major.

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Does anyone know how many students were accepted? Or how many are on the waitlist?

I'm on the waitlist unfortunately and wondering if the odds are good.

Congrats to everyone who made it in!

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I was a double major of psychology and integrative physiology. My over all GPA was just a 3.04. But my science GPA was higher. I tried calling to see what the situation was for the waitlisters, but they didnt answer. All I got was that the director picks whoever she wants when a spot opens. I think in previous years around 75-80 apply and roughly 50-55 are in the actual class size. I am feeling negative about the chances of getting in, unfortunately... BUT you never know you could be first on the waitlist :)

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I am sure there is some system in place for picking, but I doubt they are allowed to tell you where you sit on that list of people waitlisted!

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I received my acceptance letter on yesterday as well. I would like to be added to the Facebook page but I have to create a Facebook first. í ½í¸«

Congrats to everyone.

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This is how it was explained to me: Everyone is ranked on a list. The first 55 are accepted on the first wave of letters they send out. After March 31st, whoever did not pay the acceptance fee will lose their seat. Around mid-April they'll send out the second wave of letters. If 5 seats open up, then the next 5 people on the list will get acceptance letters.

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Yeah thats how I figured it would work. I saw from a previous year that someone was waitlisted and they heard they got the spot like 5 days later. I wonder if they will tell us earlier, since they have been early with everything else. What were your stats if you dont mind me asking? I went to CU, I saw somewhere that LSU students get priority.

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I went to the university of new orleans. My pre-req gpa was about 3.5. I majored in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I'm emt-basic certified but never worked as it. Also first-aid and cpr-certified. I currently work for an accountant.

At my essay they told us you can request a visit with them and they'll explain what you can improve on. Hope this helps!

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Yes, thank you! I am wondering if maybe it was my interview or something bc my stats aren't too far from yours! Anyway, congrats on the acceptance!!!

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Hey guys! I'm in CARE XVI and I was wondering if letters had gone out yet for the next class, so I popped on over here. I just wanted to tell the waitlisters to stay hopeful. My best friend in the program was waitlisted and got a call that she got in a few weeks before orientation. She is a great student and will be an even better nurse one day. Someone else I know got in, and because of a big change in her life a few days before orientation, she dropped out. They called someone else on the first day of orientation to tell her that she got in. I think a few people in our class were originally waitlisted. Good luck! Let me know if you have any questions!

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