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Thanks for sharing your experience. There seems to be a common theme about the past clinical hours and or field experience. It looks like this is something I really have to consider in order to be more competitive. I can ace an interview and be well-read but without the experience, I realize my chances are much less. Can you please tell me a bit more about transferring into a BSN program as a junior...how did you accomplish this? (you can DM me if you prefer)

Thanks a lot for the advice! Funny that you mention MCAT/MD route because this HAS been on my mind the past couple of days. Perhaps it's the universe aligning with my thoughts (HaHa). I feel that my interest in the sciences has helped me do well in those courses as opposed to non-sciences. A retake of the TEAS is in play...I'd like to increase my score by at least 5%. Any advice on how to study for the TEAS, specifically the English portion?

I agree that a student with experience as an EMT or CNA has the advantage in many cases as programs like to see a student with field experience as opposed to none. Becoming an EMT/CNA could definitely help me gain that experience that I don't have. Volunteering at a hospital in the current COVID climate seems unlikely. Thank you for your response and genuine advice!

Hello, I have been considering nursing school for some time now and I've completed the core pre-requisites that most programs ask for. I've done quite a bit of research and looked at ABSN programs and I realize that I am qualified enough to be accepted, but not qualified enough to stand out and get chosen. Programs in my area have point systems in which it makes sense that they pick those with the highest accumulated points. Their points system decreases the probability that I get selected as I find myself accruing an average point total in most cases. Given this scenario, what is your advice on applying to an ADN program as opposed to an ABSN program? How can I improve my competitiveness? Some statistics: Cumulative GPA - 3.25 (STEM degree) Science GPA - 3.81 Non-Science GPA - 3.47 TEAS - 85% (brought down by a low English score, planning on a retake)