Texas Tech 2nd Degree 2016 Cohort?

snwbal41786 · Jul 30, 2015

Hi everyone!

New to the thread. I applied for the Austin/Hill Country area cohort. I received an email about an interview yesterday and my interview date is Aug 11th. Is anyone who's applying from out-of-state right now? I'm currently in Oregon but I grew-up in the Hill Country and I still have family there. I'm honestly no sure if I'm going to attend the interview or not d/t the move, which is good for all of you hopefuls! Is anyone else somewhat annoyed the interviews aren't on a Monday and Friday? It seems like that would be easier for traveling purposes.

Has anyone heard what some of the specifics they're looking for regarding applicants? I know generally speaking GPA, TEAS scores and CNA experience. Does everyone have a lot of CNA experience thus far? I just completed the training and will be testing this weekend for certification. I currently work as a social worker and have hospice and nursing facility experience with that.

Looking forward to hearing from anyone!

pinkparistx · Jul 30, 2015

@brownsaucey, if they haven't told you anything then they probably only rescheduled some people. My original interview was 3pm on 8/10 and now it's 11am on 8/12.

pinkparistx · Jul 30, 2015

@snwbal, I don't know about the numbers but I do know that they look at each applicant as an individual. I think they would consider someone that has experience in health care, is sure of wanting to become a nurse, and is ready for an accelerated program... over someone who could only present the highest GPA and TEAS scores.

almarios · Aug 3, 2015

Excited to announce I was invited for an interview as well in Dallas! Hope for the best! Good luck to everyone!

snwbal41786 · Aug 3, 2015

So I'm not sure how many of you have received a f/u email regarding the interviews but I found-out today the interviews are web-based. I don't know about everyone else but talk about a huge relief!

Does anyone know from past interviews or talking to past applicants what Texas Tech's interview looks like (e.g. questions asked)?

evenursetobe · Aug 5, 2015

@snwbal41786 My questions last year were very simple and easy. They first asked me why I want to be a nurse? What got me interested in nursing? They asked what kind of support I have to get me through the program and how I would I manage my time. They also asked me what specialty I saw myself working in. Where do I see myself in 5-10 years and what hospitals do I live near. I think that was it. At some points the conversation kind of just flowed and at other times it was a straight question they had. They were all veryy nice. I almost found myself being too friendly rather than professional.

snwbal41786 · Aug 5, 2015

Thanks for your help evenursetob. Did you end up being accepted? If so, what did you think of the program? Where were you located?

evenursetobe · Aug 5, 2015

I didn't get accepted last year. I did get interviewed though. I have applied again for this year. I assume they'll ask me mostly the same questions as last year. They will probably want to know what I have done to improve for this year. They encourage people to keep reapplying. I applied for Austin last year and this year I applied for everywhere except for Amarillo and Odessa.

snwbal41786 · Aug 5, 2015

Well good luck this time! When do you interview next week? Was last year a web-based interview as well?

Nessa510 · Aug 6, 2015

Who sent the email about the web-based interview? I called them and Jeanette confirmed that the interviews are in person and I believe that was the case last year, except they didn't have the Austin interviews in Dallas.

snwbal41786 · Aug 6, 2015

Nessa510, are you local or in Texas? I'm in Oregon so that may be why I have the web-based interview. I was told this by Jeanette and sent the logon information.

Nessa510 · Aug 6, 2015

Oh okay makes sense then. I'm in Houston...goodluck!