lovespeds

Hey guys. I'm a junior in the program right now at TTUHSC. I believe the average gpa for my class was above a 3.7, but I know of someone that had a 3.6. Some extra things that may push you over is volunteer hours, good NET scores, and TTU for undergrad. A little hint if you get put on the waiting list (which half the class does so don't freak out) call the admissions people (Elsa Sullivan) and stay on her radar. Ask if there is anything you can do at that point (which there is not, but asking makes you look good) and just let her know how much you want to be in the program. I had a friend who got in because of this :) Hope to see yall around this summer!

I've found nursing school does look into your extra curricular activities very closely and does consider the amount of hours you took per semester. At this point the best way to get competitive is continue getting all As on the classes you are currently taking, VOLUNTEER or work in a health care setting (this is probably the biggest thing you can do right now!). Nursing schools want to know and see that you are committed to the field of nursing and health care and plenty of people in my class were accepted or rejected based on this one factor. Also, study your butt off for the NET (which is the nursing entrance test for nursing school). If you do well here, the school will see that you have the knowledge and ability to do well in their program. When you submit your application be sure to acknowledge your low gpa and explain it to them and ham up all the other activities you were concurrently doing. Hope this helps! Keep in mind though that nursing school's do heavily look at gpa's. Wherever you are applying I would get in contact with the school and STAY in contact. Schools let people in based on how much they want it. Continuously check up with the admissions officer and ask for an update/ if there is anything further you can do. And VOLUNTEER!

pedirn1, I saw that Cook Children's offered you a job last year in an earlier posting. It is my dream to work there; would you mind telling me what your gpa was? I am currently still in nursing school. Thanks