TWU Spring 2010

[goopsy]

Is anyone out there applying to TWU for the Spring of 2010? Just thought that I would start a group for all of us hopefuls so we could share information and have a way to communicate with each other.

Have you taken your HESI A2 yet? Have you taken all of your pre-reqs? If not, what do you have left to take?

I have taken all of my pre-reqs, and I just took my HESI yesterday. I didn't think it was bad at all, but I prepared for it for about 3 weeks.

If you haven't noticed, TWU has made some slight changes that I think some people will not be happy with. They are taking into consideration the first grade made at pre-req attempts for several of the classes like A&P, micro, and another class. What do you think of this? I wonder how it will change the applicants chances of getting in?

Good luck and I look forward to meeting you!

[txnurstud, CNA]

Thank you! I plan to start this fall (Aug 2009). I will be applying for the Summer 2011 admission process at the Dallas campus.

[goopsy]

for the fast track? well good luck...just some advice: do your best to get a 4.0 or take the pre-reqs at TWU. This last admissions cycle was crazy for fast track, and I am sooo serious when I say this that anybody who had less than a 4.0 GPA and less than a 90 on the NET did got into the program. and that is not over-speculation. my friend who had a 3.9 did not get in! and her NET was high. so good luck to you! and make those A's.

[txnurstud, CNA]

Yes, I am trying to get into the fast track program. WOW!!! I knew it was required to have A's in your pre-reqs but didn't know how strict it really was to enter nursing school at TWU. I have decided to drive to denton just because of the jump in the gpa if I take my pre-reqs there.

Thanks for the advice...I would love to keep in touch with you to check on how things are going for you while you are in the nursing program at TWU. I have sent you a contact request or friends invitation. I hope you accept it. ;-)

Did you take the HESI A2 right after you finished all of your pre-reqs? Did you get additional study material to make such a high score on the HESI?

Thanks again for all of your advice!!!! :hrnsmlys:

[goopsy]

Well, that info was the fast track program. The regular semesters are not as competitive since fast track takes only 30 people and regular takes 90 or 110 depending on what campus the fast track is at that yr. I am glad you are going to denton for the jump; it's well worth it. I just took my HESI on May 24 and finished the pre-reqs in January/wintermester. Now im taking my pre-reqs for UTA so I have a backup plan incase I get rejected from either of the schools; I don't have a preference since both schools are great. I had several study guides, and Im glad the test is over with so I can kick back and relax (as far as TWU is concerned since Im taking pharm right now for UTA).

[txnurstud, CNA]

When you say fast track program are you referring to the Weekend Program (only 30 ppl)? I thought there is a weekend program and a fast track program, are the two programs separate? Is the program that accepts 90-110 the regular nursing program offered at the Denton campus?

Unfortunately, I haven't attended the TWU Nursing School Information Session because I thought the sessions were more geared for weekend program.

I am considering UTA as well in fact I will be going to a counseling session in July to learn more about the various nursing programs UTA offer. I heard they are developing several methodologies to deliver the nursing education. Have you attended a counseling session yet? I heard they give you an assessment to assess your best method to learn (independent, team based, online, classroom-hands on, etc.).

I have to take every pre-req except Stats since I have a BBA and the only science course I took was environmental science. :-) So I plan to get those A's and apply to all the nursing programs in DFW area.

My goal is to land at TWU or UTA and let the choice be mine. =)

[goopsy]

"When you say fast track program are you referring to the Weekend Program (only 30 ppl)? I thought there is a weekend program and a fast track program, are the two programs separate? Is the

program that accepts 90-110 the regular nursing program offered at the Denton campus?"

At TWU, there is the regular/generic track (fall and spring students), fast track (for 2nd degree students), and weekend program (you guessed it...weekend students). I don't know how many are taken for the weekend program, but I don't think it is popular. So those are 3 separate programs. If fast track is offered at the Dallas campus, then only 30 students are accepted for the summer, then to balance it out, only 90 students are accepted for the following fall semester at the Dallas campus, and 110 students accepted that fall for Houston campus. Does that make sense?

"Unfortunately, I haven't attended the TWU Nursing School Information Session because I thought the sessions were more geared for weekend program."

My information session was on an individual basis, although it was supposed to be a group thing. I was allowed to ask all kinds of questions.

"I am considering UTA as well in fact I will be going to a counseling session in July to learn more about the various nursing programs UTA offer. I heard they are developing several methodologies to deliver the nursing education. Have you attended a counseling session yet? I heard they give you an assessment to assess your best method to learn (independent, team based, online, classroom-hands on, etc.)"

I have had two counseling sessions there, but no one really told me about my learning assessment; that would be good to know though. I'll have to ask them about that next time I am there.

"I have to take every pre-req except Stats since I have a BBA and the only science course I took was environmental science. :-) So I plan to get those A's and apply to all the nursing programs in DFW area.

My goal is to land at TWU or UTA and let the choice be mine. =)"

You are right on with that goal. I will let you know where I get accepted to! But I am sure there will be much more talk on this thread before they even decide

[txnurstud, CNA]

Oh, this make sense, I guess I would be competing with those 30 students so I know a couple months out how serious I need to be when taking my pre-reqs. Again, I truly appreciate your responses...it has been extremely helpful.

I look forward to reading more threads once the acceptance letters or calls go out to all of the applicants to TWU/UTA/Baylor.

Have a great night!!!

Thanks again! :nuke:

[Ashley M.PNP-PC, BSN, MSN]

Has anyone purchased the Evolve Reach Testing and Remediation Admission Assessment Exam Review, 2nd Edition book and thought it helped for the HESI A2?

Or the Barron's Nursing School Entrance book? There are so many books out there, I would like to know which one was really helpful. They all seem to have practice exams which are good.

I have already taken the HESI A2, just didn't reach the score that was competitive enough so unfortuantely I have to wait to take it again. I'm just a nervous wreck right now, so any help would be great!

Thanks!

[goopsy]

mixedsensation,

I am so sorry to hear that! but don't get discouraged. last semester that happened to me on the NET, I wasn't competitive, so I had to wait. I was so sad, but I guess everything works out somehow.

Yes, I used both of those books. In the barron's one, it was so general (not just for HESI), but it was a good review and helpful to me.

I wish you luck and let us know if you need anything!

[Ashley M.PNP-PC, BSN, MSN]

Thank you so much Goopsy! :) are you in the program now?

[goopsy]

no, I am applying for this Spring!! I hope we all get in! That would be amazing! :)

[kimmy088]

i FINALLY got my acceptance to the university!! It took almost 5 weeks bleh! but at least it's here and i feel much better now! :)