RUSH GEM program possible applicant in Chicago IL

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Hi everyone!

I am new to this site, and I don't really have anyone else to talk to about nursing, so I figured why not just ask on here.

I have 1 more semester left of my undergrad at UIC, and I am hopefully graduating with a degree in Psychology and a Biology Minor. I have really good relationships with professors that I can as for a LOR, as well as research experience, and volunteering at RUSH university. I also plan on shadowing a physician in the spring semester, as well as get my EMT licence since I will be off in the spring. The only downside is my 2.87 gpa. The GEM program requires at least a 3.0. Although I have yet to take the GRE, i know i have to do phenomenal. Should I even try?

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Specializes in Leadership, Psych, HomeCare, Amb. Care.

RUSH U. has information sessions every month, I think.

Best bet is to go and have a little informal chat with one of the professors.

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RUSH U. has information sessions every month, I think.

Best bet is to go and have a little informal chat with one of the professors.

Yeah I'm planning to go to the one in June hopefully. If I do have an informal talk with one of the professors, I just don't know how to explain myself fully about the worry about my gpa

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I'll be there as well. I'm still trying to figure out if I need the gre or not

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FutureRnWaiting, Can I ask you if you're applying to that GEM program? and how your academics were in your undergrad? I still haven't taken the GRE yet but I'm just confused on what I should do before I apply to this program. From one person figuring things out to another, I would really appreciate your advice! :)

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I think you have a chance =) please don't give up. I am just trying to figure out If I have to take the GRE. My Undergrad is a 3.7 science is 3.2 idk

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ummm thats no where close to where I stand! lol I also think you don't need to take the GRE since they waive it if you're above a 3.5. It should say that on their website, I also remember the admissions guy talking about that at the open house.

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They actually said it's at a 3.25 then they will waive it. Hmmmm but idk. so you already attended an information session?

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Yes I did, I think theres one in the beginning of each month, you should go to one!

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What kind of information do they give us? and how do I know if I need the Gre. Any thoughts

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We have to fight to pursue our dreams as Rush students in the GEM program. Let's do it

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FutureRnwaiting, have you been admitted to the program? I apologize in not responding. I had summer classes as well as finishing up my last term of my undergrad.

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