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Sarah21063 that is great! Any additional information you want to pass on would be great! Did you get any breaks in between your semesters? If so, how long were they?

I really didn't think I would get in, but getting the acceptance started a TON of thoughts in my mind. I am still trying to determine all the fun things that many people may not think about, insurance (not health - car, renters, hurricane related?), where to live, roommate or not?, how much things will cost (scrubs, stethoscope, etc), along with the regular stuff for a budget, cpr classes, doctor visits, immunizations, etc. It has been a whirlwind. Thanks for the positive notes about UTMB. Good luck to everyone!

Sarah21063, Thanks for the hint for Apartments Galveston. They seem nice. I will see what they get back to me with. Are you in the program now?

Both programs are out of state for me. I don't live in Texas. The other program is at the Medical Branch in Galveston, and from what I can determine, it is a GREAT program. A lot more involved with their BACC 2 students than UTA seems to be. I don't think I am going to get into UTA though. My GPA isn't high enough in my 4 science classes (that is the GPA they use!). So UTMB had an essay and everything that went with their application and I think that is great. Plus I had an interview so they had more than 4 grades to determine whether to let me in or not. Still trying to determine costs of moving/out-of-state tuition, etc.

Hey everyone! Been working hard at finding funding and I ran across some good news! I spoke to someone with Financial Aid. She said we are eligible for 12,500 per academic year. So that means 6250 for spring, 6250 for summer and 12,500 for fall (since we won't be there in the spring they use it all for fall!). So that is 25,000!! BUT - we have to reapply for financial aid for the fall in the spring as the academic calendar ends at the end of summer session (make sense - I know I am a bit confused). So it is sounding a bit more promising! Off I go to do more budgeting, but I wanted to share the information I found out!! Have a GREAT day!!

Last spring they sent letters in the mail. No emails & nothing on My Mav so just wait for the mail. I received an email a WHILE back saying we would hear the first week in November. Unfortunately, I have been accepted to a 12mo BSN program elsewhere and have to make my decision before UTA will likely notify me. Paying out of state tuition for the other program will be tough (lots of loans), but hey....I may not have another choice at this point in time. Good luck, quit worrying till the 2nd week in November! Just start getting ready in case you are accepted or wait-listed. Get your vaccines and CPR, etc. Also, look into volunteering at one of the hospitals if you don't already work there. Volunteer work is GREAT on an application (school or job)! Have a GREAT day everyone!

Need help with financial planning for the year! Has anyone done a budget/spreadsheet listing all your estimated costs, etc? I am attempting too but am not sure how much to list for some stuff, or what all to list! Any help would be appreciated! ttnncc

I also got the acceptance notice yesterday, so tomorrow I will be trying to figure out financing and all the costs that will be associated. I would like to get something narrowed down so that I know it will be paid for when I accept. Very stressful time. Exciting but stressful. So if anyone has any hints and helpful info - as I am moving from out of state - please let me know! Congrats to all receiving acceptances!

Krmolina - I am thinking that would be a good place to get to know each other and possibly find roommates, etc when the time comes. (which may be soon if we can find $$)

Does anyone know the address to the FB page. I can't find it. Should someone start a new one? (maybe label it UTMB SON BACC-2 2012)

What about out of state tuition. 15K is less than half of what I need!

DD - Good luck in wherever God takes you!

Does anyone know if they started a Facebook Page for the Spring Program Students? I know someone had mentioned it a while back. Thanks!

I didn't think there was an application fee. Once you are admitted to the school (school fee) and you have your intended major as nursing. Then you get a nursing adviser to view your transcripts to see if you need any additional prereqs. After all that you can apply to the SON and there is no fee for that application if memory serves correct. Good Luck...I may be applying again for Fall soon. Waiting to hear back on spring selections still. I applied to both Accelerated and Traditional in an attempt to increase my chances.

I would have been in that same interview situation had I not had a funeral to go to. I had vacation planned for 2 days after the interview, but since I live out of state I was granted a phone interview. I guess I lucked out. Not sure what you do, can you switch with anyone? Take a vacation day?