JakkiK

Do we send our transcripts to nursingCAS only or to UTMB as well?

I think you're still pretty competitive!

I didn't have to do any conversions. The math was very simple.... So simple that you need to review stuff you did in elementary school lol. Multiplying, dividing, adding, and subtracting fractions is something I would definitely go over. Rules of operations as well. I didn't study at all for the math besides looking over fractions again and I got at least a 90% all three times I took it. Just try not to be nervous! Go in with the mindset that you can do it and don't overthink the questions. I would spend the most time studying the science sections. That's the hardest! And if you're taking it at the Testing Center USA or whatever it's called in West Houston, don't take any kind of bag or phone with you. They'll make you go put it in your car. I got dropped off and I told them I had no place to put my stuff and all they said was sorry- luckily I got there early enough for my ride to come back and get my stuff. Are you going to the FAN meeting tomorrow? Someone from UTMB is coming!

The grammar section is so ridiculous! I've always been good at that kind of stuff, but none of it makes sense to me on the exam! When are you taking it?

I got an 84.7! I was so excited I cried lol. I think they have automatic acceptance or something like that if you have a 3.75 and an 85% on the TEAS. I'm hoping they round up lol! I went in this time not worrying about it. When I took it before I put so much pressure on myself to do well that I over thought EVERYTHING.

Yeah that's what I'm using. There was hardly any physics on the exam last time I took it. There was a few kinetic/potential energy questions but that was it. There was a lot of biology.

I sure hope so. I'm such a bad test taker, but I'm just trying to go into with a good attitude and not think about it too much- I overthink everything! I'm going through the study guide right now. A lot of what was on the test isn't even in this book....

Oh okay cool. I have a 3.8 total GPA and my not totally sure about my pre reqs, but I know it's above a 3.5. I'm hoping that helps because I suck when it comes to tests! I've taken it twice and gotten a 78 and an 80. I'm taking it again on Thursday lol. Theres not a spot for letters of recommendation on the application, unless that's what the references are. I filled that part out today, and it said that an email was sent to the people. Under my references it has who I sent it to and then "requested" so they have to do something- I don't think they have to write a letter though.

I'm just applying there for now. If I don't get in I'll keep trying, and I might try UT Houston too. Not sure yet. I'm from Galveston, so I would hate to drive to Houston every day. Did you sister have a pretty high GPA? How'd she do on the TEAS?

Oh awesome! Did you apply anywhere else?

Yes I am! I graduate in December!

Are you as stressed out as I am? The application just opened today and I'm already going absolutely nuts!

Howdy! I couldn't find a thread for Spring 2016, so I figured I would start my own. I'm having trouble with this whole application thing (mostly stress!), so I would love to talk to others going through this same process!