anyone waiting for letter w/classes left

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I was just wondering how many of you have applied, but still have academic classes to take before the program starts. All of my pre-reqs are complete except 5 non-nursing courses and I plan to take 3 classes in the Summer. I am waiting so anxiously for my letter but worried I won't score enough points to get in this year. Anyone in the same boat and how did it turn out for you. Thanks.

Sorry to hear the bad news Sobelle, that really stinks!!! :angryfire Best of luck deciding what to do next!

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Specializes in OB, lactation.

I'm already in my program, but I applied and was accepted pending completion of summer classes back when I was where you are. All worked out fine! Just stay motivated and keep getting good grades. & learn your A&P!!

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Specializes in ICU, PICC Nurse, Nursing Supervisor.

Isnt it crazy that the competition is so fierce here. I applied to Tarleton LVN - BSN) and Weatherford (LVN to ADN), Ill never get in Weatherford. They go by the points system as well. And my points just dont add up, it was that damn worthless NET test that killed me. I have all but stats left for Tarleton but it is a hour drive for me and I drive a pile. This area is just not great for nursing schools ,so much cometition so if you have less than a 3.99 you get bumped...So SO Sad

I live in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. There isn't a snowball's chance in h$*& that you could be competitive here unless all of your prereq's were done. At the community college where I want to go, they operate on a point system as well. You really have to have every point you can get to compete. Of course, they also consider g.p.a. and entrance exam scores. It is a NIGHTMARE!! I have just applied for the third time. I have excellent exam scores and a 3.62 g.p.a., plus all of my prereqs. complete and am waiting to find out if I'm going to get in this time. There are 100 spaces each semester and nearly 400 apply. It's tough out there. Texas Women's University offers a BSN but they go soley on the g.p.a. Last semester the cut off was 3.7. It's really quite unbelievable considering that just 5 years ago, you could get in with prereq's left to finish. It's nuts!!
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I hope I don't sound totally retarded, but I have never heard of the NET, it isn't a requirement to get into this program...

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Specializes in new mother/baby nurse.
I hope I don't sound totally retarded, but I have never heard of the NET, it isn't a requirement to get into this program...

It stands for Nurse Entrance Test. Some schools require it before admittance. It consists of reading, writing and math, and simple algebra.

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It stands for Nurse Entrance Test. Some schools require it before admittance. It consists of reading, writing and math, and simple algebra.

Some places call it the TEAS

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Thank you both, I figured it stood for Nurse something. :D I wonder why all schools don't require it? Is it the same test nation wide?

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Sorry to hear the bad news Sobelle, that really stinks!!! :angryfire Best of luck deciding what to do next!

Thank you momto4nurse. My husband and I are going to get away for the weekend to discuss our future plans. He has already told me to not worry about it and if it takes one more year, so what. We both know I will be a nurse, eventually.

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It may be irrelevant but I felt like I should post this, anyways, at the University of Illinois at Chicago they look way beyondyour cGPA and sGPA and there are no entrance exams required so this is why I choose this school. Even though high GPA does not promise admission, low GPA almost denies you and admission. How you construct your essay plays a major role because it says a lot about you as long as you answer the questions posed to you. Moreover, this is where you need to be really honest because if a school does not want to accept you for your beliefs then it isn't worth attending. Work as a CNA to see how nurses actually work, one day or two is not enough to get you the inside scopes, that is you have to attend staff meetings and more. It will prepare you or alleviate your nervousness when you first start clinicals. Play sports in the school team, join the school music band, participate at the library, join honor roll societies, learn multiple languages, and participate at your local community hospital. Also make sure the teacher who will write your letter of recommendation knows you well. Even the best writers have a hard time writing their personal statements, but I am glad that I had to write mine during the election times, so in a way I made it sound like I was a candidate.

Here are my specs:

1. speak 4 languages

2. volunteered at hospitals

3. high school music band

4. high school soccer team

5. Phi Theta Kappa member

6. 4.00 science GPA and 3.65 cum GPA

7. volunteered at local Library to help out

8. I worked as a CNA for two years while taking my pre reqs (17 ch or more a semester while working full time).

and more it will look nice on your application.

for those of you who are starting from scratch, you need to do things to make yourself stand out from the rest because you are competing against people who already have Bachellor degree in different fields. This post will not apply to those are going towards ADN so choose a school that's nice and sensitive.

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