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So, I’m not sure on the science GPA because when I applied I still have 7 outstanding science credits. I had one B and it happened to be in a science, of course ? Ugh. Anyway, my overall and prereq was something like a 3.96 and I got a 95% on the HESI.

The course evaluations are sent via regular mail, and not everyone gets one. There were those that got in for Spring 2021 that didn’t get an eval, and there were those that got in that did. So, I wouldn’t worry if you don’t receive one. Not sure why some do and some don’t. Also, I didn’t get any emails or other communication other than when I initially applied with the login information. The next email I got wasn’t until a couple of days AFTER my portal updated to “Conditionally Accepted” (due to outstanding prereqs).

If Summer is anything like Spring, they may start updating your portals (for approvals) March 20th-ish. For Spring, we were told we’d hear by 11/15; however, the portals started updating around 10/20-10/21. So, around that time you can start looking in to refresh the decision. Yeah, other than the initial email with my password/login information, I didn’t get any emails from UTH until a couple days AFTER my portal updated to “Conditionally Accepted”.

The long winded version, anyway ?

And by the way, that is absolutely NOT to discourage those that may have lower than a 3.3-3.4. You don’t know the applicant pool for any given semester. With all of the “factors” taken into consideration, it very well could be that someone with lower does get in. So, most definitely don’t give up hope if anyone has a lower GPA or test score. Hang in there. By the way, we were supposed to hear back on 11/15 for Spring ... and they started updating the portals on 10/20 or 10/21. An email wasn’t sent until a day or two later. I don’t even know when the decision date is for Summer, but if it’s March 15th, for example, they may actually update on the portal sooner (02/20ish if it follows the prior semester).

I don’t necessarily agree (although I don’t work there, so I can’t say with certainty :-)) and I’ll tell you why —- So, you’re absolutely right that there are people that get accepted with perfect scores and GPA’s across the board, and likewise, there are people with lower GPA/scores that get in as well (although, from those I talked to in the GroupMe last semester, the lower scores/GPAs were the exception, and by lower, I didn’t see any 3.0’s, but I did see a couple with a 3.3 -3.4ish for overall GPA). They’re not solely looking at the HESI score, prerequisite GPA, and science GPA... there are other “factors” (see link below, some don’t apply, such as the essay/interview as of course those aren’t applicable to this particular program.) They take prior degrees into consideration, difficulty of workload for prerequisites, previous employment history, ethnicity/race.. they list out several factors, so you could see someone with 4.0, but maybe they only took one or two classes a semester, etc., so they select someone with a slightly lower GPA that had a much tougher course load, for example. So, it’s difficult to say, but I don’t think it’s a “lottery”, in the true sense of the word. They definitely have a board that makes the selections. https://nursing.uth.edu/prospstudent/criteria-BSN.htm

They don’t send the transcript evaluation to everyone. There were several that got accepted in the Spring that never received one. I got one, but I had prerequisites that I had not yet completed. It seems most that received one, still had outstanding prerequisites. Either way, don’t let that deter you because like I said, some got it, some didn’t.

I’ve heard for past semesters, the total applicants was around 1200ish. Their acceptance rate is right around 10%, which I’ve heard is slightly higher during the Summer semester as less applicants. I know for the Spring, they actually offered seats to closer to 160ish I believe. Not sure if the same will hold true for Summer.

So, I don’t know the listed decision date for Summer, but for Spring the decision was supposed to come out by November 15th ... they started changing the portal for approvals on the 19th of October (I think, give or take a day).

Hi Alicia, Honestly, I’m not sure exactly what they’re looking for. Of course they look at pre-req GPA, science GPA, and HESI —- but they’re also looking at work experience, prior degrees, etc. There were several people who had 4.0’s across the board, or close to it, and scored high on the HESI, while others (based on the GroupMe of those applying for Spring that then ultimately got in), had closer to a 3.5ish (give or take), scoring in the 80’s on the HESI. So, I’d say you definitely have a shot. I know for me, I was worried I wouldn’t be accepted as I had only completed 9 of the required 16 science hours at the time of application (I know they say you can apply with 8, I just assumed they’d rather take someone without the contingency of having to finish them all before the program start date), but I was accepted. So, if you have any outstanding prerequisites at the time of application, I wouldn’t be worried about it or feel as though it will hinder your chances as long as the minimums are met.

Hi everyone! I figured I’d hop in here as I may be in class with some of you come May :-) (Hopefully all of you!) I was accepted for Spring 2021, but unfortunately I had major surgery 5 days before the semester started, so I had to defer until Summer. I won’t have to reapply as I already have a seat. Anyway, just wanted to say hello! And best of luck to all of you! By the way, since I know it will be asked (I was always curious, too :-)) ... First time applicant. Overall GPA 3.96 Prereq GPA 3.96 Science GPA —- Not sure, I didn’t look to see how they calculated it. I’ve only ever received one B in my college career and it was in Chemistry :-P So, the science GPA is less than my overall. HESI: 95%

95% on the HESI I’d have a 4.0 across the board —- cumulative, pre-req, and science —- if it weren’t for my one B in Chem lecture LOL ugh. So, I think I have around a 3.96 cumulative/pre-few, and my science, since the B was science, unfortunately, will be around a 3.8 something.

Has anyone created a GroupMe for Spring 2021? fingers crossed for all of us :-)

Hey Cortney! That is my concern as well. I did apply, but I’ve only completed 51/60 prerequisite hours, and I’m registered to complete the other 9 this fall. Unfortunately, 7 of those are sciences, which may hinder my chances even further. I have three young children, so I put off the lab portion of the sciences that needed to be done in person for as long as possible (I at least wanted to be done breast feeding LOL Pumping on campus didn’t sound fun :-)). Even though my stats are what I’d consider competitive thus far, I’m worried that it somewhat lowers my chances as I’m assuming they’d rather take someone without the contingency of having to complete required courses, particularly sciences. What classes are you still needing to take? Mandy

I had to email the testing center at HCC Coleman, and then they sent me the instructions for paying/registering for the HESI through ProctorU. Their email is [email protected]

So, I was able to take the HESI today through HCC via ProctorU. I am, however, a current student of HCC (I’ve completed all of my prerequisites through them), so I’m not sure if you have to be current student of HCC to take the HESI under them, or if you can take it through them if you indicate that you are planning on applying to one of their programs. On a side note, I ended up with a 95% cumulative on the HESI. I just wanted a minimum of 90% for each of the sections, which I got, so I’ll take it ? Fingers crossed for everyone!

Awesome! Thank you!

Excellent! That’s a great score, so fingers crossed you get in ? Question for all of you —- I’ve completed 52 of the 60 prerequisite hours. My current cumulative GPA (which is also my pre-req GPA as all college courses I’ve completed, ever, have been specifically for UT) is 3.94 (all A’s except one B in Chemistry :-/). Of the 8 hours still needed, 7 of those are science pre-reqs (all 4 labs and Microbiology lecture). I’ve completed AP1, AP2, and of course Chemistry, so I have the required 8 science hours Needed to submit an application, but should I wait until after the Summer semester (taking all 7 science hours still needed to complete that portion) before requesting/submitting my transcripts? Assuming I get all A’s, my science GPA would then be 3.84 (and my overall prereq GPA around 3.96), vs. 3.67 science prereq GPA if I submit prior to the completion of the Summer semester. Thank you for your help!

I called again and spoke to Joanne Mendoza. She said she was told May 1st but that she hadn’t received any additional information. She advised that I just keep checking the website. She also said we should have plenty of time to take the exam over the Summer before the application due date, so hopefully that’s earlier in the Summer rather than later. If I don’t see anything in the next few weeks, I’ll call her again.

So, I just logged in to see if any exam dates had populated but it is still saying that none are available. I'm going to check back later today and if by Monday, it is still saying the same thing, I'll try to get in tough with the Registrar's Office again.

Yeah, fingers crossed some exam dates open up tomorrow. To be honest, that wasn’t the original purpose of my call, I just threw it in there last minute, so I wasn’t writing it down, etc. I called to find out if they would except online lab courses taken over the Summer as schools in the area are offering online only for Summer semester. The woman I spoke to said they would only accept online labs if taken in the Summer; if taken during the fall, they had to be done in person to be accepted.

That’s the way I understood it. The woman just said that May 1st there should be additional testing dates. So, I am going to login on the 1st to see if anything populates.

They may have some HESI dates open up after May 1st according to the UTHealths Registrars Office.

Hi there! I’m also planning on applying for the Spring 2021 session. I’ve competed 51 of the 60 required prerequisites, and I plan on taking the other 9 (4 of which are the four science labs) over the Summer. I’m waiting until after May 1st to see if/when HESI Assessment locations will open and offer testing dates. I haven’t studied for the HESI at all, so I’m going to try to a Summer date to allow some time to prepare. Have you taken the HESI?

Hi everyone! I am so sorry if this is the wrong place to ask, but this is my first post (well, other than the other thread I posted asking the same thing before I found this one :-)) and I’m trying to figure out the flow of the site My questions are this: 1. Did anyone apply and get a conditional acceptance (if they’ve even seen them out?) with fewer than 60 of the required prerequisites, particularly if part of those that weren’t completed being science courses? I’m hoping to apply after the fall semester for Summer 2020, but at that time I’ll only have around 44 credits completed, 8 of which will be science (taking A&P 1 & Chemistry). 2. Silly question, but if you start let’s say, this summer (2019), when will you complete the program? End of summer 2020? Is it only consecutive 4 semesters, which includes summers (ie, summer, fall, spring, summer, done :-))? 3. Did anyone take the HESI without having completed A&P (II)? When I (hopefully) take the HESI, I’ll only have completed A&P I, taking A&P II after the application is submitted. Thank you all so much!