TCU Fall 2014 Applicants

PD82 · Jan 5, 2014

I went ahead and almost completed my nursingCAS, I input all my classes...which took forever. I would need to take 4 classes before the nursing program starts, which isn't too bad because I can do them during the summer.

I did a transcript request, and just need to upload my hesi scores and resume. Then pay the $45, and submit.

From what I read students are considered for scholarships when they are admitted to TCU, and the nursing program.

I will be applying to 3 other ADN programs and LVN as a worst case back-up.

MsGRN817 · Jan 5, 2014

I went ahead and almost completed my nursingCAS, I input all my classes...which took forever. I would need to take 4 classes before the nursing program starts, which isn't too bad because I can do them during the summer.
I did a transcript request, and just need to upload my hesi scores and resume. Then pay the $45, and submit.
From what I read students are considered for scholarships when they are admitted to TCU, and the nursing program.
I will be applying to 3 other ADN programs and LVN as a worst case back-up.

Here is a link to their site TCUAdmission | Transfer | Scholarship & Financial Aid. It is a short list because they have private scholarships as well.

PD82 · Jan 5, 2014

Nursinghopeful817- thanks!! I will look into that :)

Nursingqueen2b · Jan 6, 2014

@Nursinghopeful817

I will be BSN core complete after this spring semester. I'm taking economics and chemistry for midwestern state. If I go the ADN route I will have a smooth transition and plan on applying to midwestern RN-BSN as soon as I graduate since GN (graduate nurses) can apply to midwestern program. They have 3 app periods fall/spring/summer so I would apply for summer or fall whichever comes first after I graduate.

I initally planned on only applying to BSN programs but I have been debating the price and find it cheaper to get my ADN then only pay for a year for my BSN. The price is a MAJOR difference and the time is a semester difference in regards to TCU and Midwestern BSN programs that are five semesters.

Either way I will be satisfied I just know how competitive nursing schools are! I was going to apply to UT Houston but their admission committee/secretarys and staff is not helpful at all! So that school is crossed off my list. I'm applying to TCU/MIDWESTERN/GRAYSONN COLLEGE/WEATHERFORD COLLEGE.

I shall see what happens

Nursingqueen2b · Jan 6, 2014

@PD82

I have heard of that:no: and magnet status is the reason why I really want to get my BSN :yes: but if I go the ADN route I will defiantly continue onto my BSN.

The application process was something else!! I finally finished mine after spending hours with inputing my grades and double checking them. It took me some time to write my personal statement but I finally completed that as well. Now I'm just waiting on my transcripts to arrive well 2 of them.

PD82 · Jan 9, 2014

I went ahead and submitted my stuff. I will be applying to WC, DCCCD colleges, and TCU for the Fall. Im applying to both nursing and respiratory care.

Does grayson college have a good program? I have not heard of them...I live in keller so its a ways away.

Nursingqueen2b · Jan 14, 2014

I personally do not know anyone who have attended Grayson but from the previous boards I have not read any complaints for the program! I'm taking that as a good sign! I see that you are on the 2014 Grayson Forum. Did you follow the link provided, and do you know how many points you have toward admission?

loveforever · Jan 18, 2014

Im nervous just took my Hesi A2 today and i was surprised to have made a low score because i didn't think it was that bad. It was a pretty fair exam compared to one of my previously test.

Here are my stats

4.0 Prerequisites GPA

4.0 Overall GPA

82 Hesi A2 Exam

Should i Retake the hesi A2 exam?

MsGRN817 · Jan 18, 2014

Im nervous just took my Hesi A2 today and i was surprised to have made a low score because i didn't think it was that bad. It was a pretty fair exam compared to one of my previously test.
Here are my stats
4.0 Prerequisites GPA
4.0 Overall GPA
82 Hesi A2 Exam
Should i Retake the hesi A2 exam?

Hi zaydenlove1. I think your overall stats will keep you very competitive. With the HESI, it depends... what are the individual stats? If you scored less than 80 on anything; especially Math, A&P, or Reading... I say yes, retake it but try somewhere else if you took it at TCU. When I took it there, I scored lower as well. There was no clock so I was rushing, the test administrator was disorganized, and my aggravation with all of that distracted me.

Nursingqueen2b · Jan 20, 2014

@Zaydenlove1

I also made a 82.8 on my HESI.

90-Math

86-Reading

80-Anatomy

80-Grammar

78-Vocabulary

I was bedating on retaking the HESI but I'm not going to take a chance of doing worst on a section I did my best on. I'm just Praying for the best!

@Nursinghopful817 What did you make on the HESI?

MsGRN817 · Jan 20, 2014

The first time I took for entrance to Tarrant County College (which does not require A&P) it I made:

88-Math

90-Reading

96-Grammar

86-Vocabulary

90%

I took it again for TCU because of A&P and Mountain View which requires Critical Thinking because Mountain View doesn't allow piecing scores together and I wasn't sure if I could only take A&P for TCU and this is what I got:

80-Math

82-Reading

90-Grammar

92-Vocabulary

80-A&P

970 out of 1000 - Critical Thinking

84.8% Not Happy :madface: According to the HESI site, I got the "recommended score" for each section, but I was A LOT better in the majority of the sections the first time. I may take it again, but only if no one accepts me anywhere!

loveforever · Jan 20, 2014

yeah I think my nerves go the best of me. Where else can i take it other than TCU cause i need to retake asap because the admission deadline is feb 1st. @Nursinghopeful817.