Hey! I was hoping to start a thread consisting of summer 2017 applicants to Ohio State's Graduate Entry program. I just finalized my application and submitted last Friday! Well before the deadline in October so I'm hoping that helps. I guess you can say I'm an overly proactive type of person lol. Blessing and a curse. But I've completed all pre-reqs except Microbiology..... which I'm in right now until December. My GPA isn't strong at all 3.2. I'll be taking the GRE in September so I'm pretty much dedicating a lot of my time to studying for that...
Anyways, I hope to meet more people who applied/will apply this year for next summer :)
Can I know everyone's stats that got accepted? Also what did you guys say in your purpose statements? I am trying to get a feel for what they are looking for. I am applying next year. Any help would be SO GREATLY APPRECIATED!! :) :) :)
Congrats to everyone that got in!!!
And for everyone who did not-- try again next year!
Hi!! I'm a senior at OSU...BA in Psychology this May 2017. I have a cumulative GPA of 3.7, completed three of my prereqs (Anatomy = B, Nutrition = A, Microbiology = B).
I am currently a senior at Ohio State as well. My major is in biology and I have a 3.78 GPA. I got all A's in my prerequisites. I shadowed a NP and worked as a nursing assistant this past summer to get some experience in the field.
For the Facebook page I had no idea what I was doing to be honest haha, I should have made a group but if you can think of a better format feel free to make one!! :)
As for my stats, I am a senior at OSU. Human nutrition major, ~3.3 GPA. Prereqs I had all As and Bs. I am an STNA and worked in assisted living for about 8 months previously and did shadowing in a few hospitals and outpatient centers with NPs in my area of interest (WHNP) and I volunteer for a few organizations. For the statement, I would have to say make it personal to yourself and your experiences. If you have anything you've experienced in your life to come to this career decision make that clear. I just made mine as personal and honest as possible. But I will say from going to the overview sessions, they love to see that you have shadowed someone to see what their job roles are. Along with that, research the job and what you can do with it--they want to make sure your goals align in the program! Good luck!! :)
Hi I was offered a spot in the FNP specialty for this coming year. My advice would be not to get hung up on what other people's stats are. Do the best you can and let what is unique about you and why you want to be an NP shine through in your personal statement. Going to an overview session or two is helpful if you want to know average GPAs and prereqs completed of applicants who were admitted. I believe last year the average accepted applicant had a 3.46 GPA and three prereqs completed at the time of admission. I have heard they prefer applicants who have experience in the work force and shadowing, etc. who aren't fresh out of undergrad, but again, that's not a rule.
As for myself, I have a BS in Biology and a Master of Public Health. I had two prerequisites completed at the time of application, and I worked really hard on my personal statement. I had a few trusted friends proof read it and offer suggestions as well. I believe they also said at an overview session they prefer applicants get letters of rec from academic sources, but professional references are OK.
My best advice - be compelling in your personal statement and who you ask to write letters of rec. They list several questions they want answered in the personal statement -- make sure your statement speaks to those questions as well. That's what you have control over at the time of application. Also, don't compare yourself to others applying or who have applied previously because they clearly consider the whole package. People get rejected who have near 4.0 or 4.0 GPAs and all the prereqs completed with A's, so don't hang your hat on that.
I got accepted to the Pediatric program! Congrats everyone :)
Like most people have said, don't worry about the stats. I had a 3.45 GPA and majored in Respiratory Therapy at OSU for undergrad. They take four things into account (according to the meetings I have gone to in the past): personal statement, letters of rec, pre recs, and GPA. Personal statement was stressed the most. Make sure that you put actual goals that you have in mind for yourself. Also, go and talk to the grad-entry advisor. They give great tips! You can find their email on the website. I got my letters of rec from two undergrad professors who know me very well and one from my clinical instructor who also knows me very well. I had all of my pre recs done at the time the application was due.
My best advice is do your research! Talk to people within the CON. And go to informational sessions. They honestly give out the best tips and you can meet some of the people that you may be working with in the future. Good luck!
My bachelor's was from 20 years ago in Human Development and Family Studies, not from OSU. My gpa from that was a 3.1 and I have done two of the five pre reqs, was in progress with two at time of app. Mix of As and Bs from those. I have worked out of the home little of that time-have been at stay at home mom for three daughters. I had a letter of ref from a current prof from CSCC (but who only knew me for about a month) and a fellow volunteer friend. Had almost zero healthcare experience. Had been a volunteer EMT for about nine months about 20 years ago. No shadowing. I thought my personal statement was decently strong and I was able to incorporate a lot of what work experience I did have into it along with some personal history stuff that I thought was relevant. I think I was a long-shot acceptance so I would also not go by comparing to others. I read two personal statements from current students before I applied and thought that there was absolutely no way I would get in but surprise, here I am. Don't underestimate yourself and like pp said, it's not all about the gpa.
I will make a group instead of a page so that we can see who is in it and be able to post in it without it being a public page that anyone can like or join!
Also, as for stats, it depends on what program you apply to- FNP is the most competitive so having above a 3.5 is very important. Each speciality has different requirements and looks for different things.
I am a firefighter/EMT and the first female firefighter to ever be hired at my department. That made me stand out among others. They look for things in your personal statement that make you different and you have to show that you have learned from those experiences and that they have encouraged you to pursue the speciality you apply for. Obviously, if you mention a negative experience you had with children and then apply for the pediatric NP, it won't look good.
My best advice is not to give you stats, but to go speak to the directors of the specialities you're interested in and shadow people in those specialities to confirm that is what you want to do. I wanted to be an NP until I shadowed some NPs and realized how much more I relate to staff nurses than NPs. Make sure it's what you want to do and What you're passionate about. They can really tell by reading your personal statement if this is truly the profession for you.
Here is the link to the group. Just hit join and then I will approve it when I am on facebook. If you want to be the admin, let me know and I will let you have it all!
3.2. I'll be taking the GRE in September so I'm pretty much dedicating a lot of my time to studying for that... 
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Can I know everyone's stats that got accepted? Also what did you guys say in your purpose statements? I am trying to get a feel for what they are looking for. I am applying next year. Any help would be SO GREATLY APPRECIATED!! :) :) :)
Congrats to everyone that got in!!!
And for everyone who did not-- try again next year!