The University of Texas at Austin | Alternate Entry Master of Science in Nursing (AE-MSN) 2023

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Starting a thread for those applying to UT's AE-MSN program for 2023.

Hello all!  Quick question - Do we need the GRE for this application cycle?  The website says it continues to be waived, but then once applying on ApplyTexas it states it's necessary.  Thanks!

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Specializes in Nursing.

The GRE is not required. I think it says that on ApplyTexas because it is a standard application. I've already submitted my application and got an email from ------------------------ stating "The GRE is not required for your application."

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On 9/23/2022 at 4:42 PM, Roma10 said:

Hello all!  Quick question - Do we need the GRE for this application cycle?  The website says it continues to be waived, but then once applying on ApplyTexas it states it's necessary.  Thanks!

Nope! I contacted the department head and asked the same question just in case. The GRE is not required for this application cycle. 

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Specializes in Nursing.

I just applied as well. Good luck!

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I just applied for PMHNP!

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Specializes in research.

Just applied for CNS! I have two years of healthcare experience and I finished my B.A. in Psychology with a 3.94 GPA. I did not take the GRE this cycle. Wishing everyone the best of luck!

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On 9/28/2022 at 5:41 PM, natalierose02 said:

I just applied for PMHNP!

Good luck! That's the track I applied to as well. I'm so nervous, and it's ONLY October 13th. The next few months need to fly by! Let me know if you get an interview. 

 

On 10/4/2022 at 1:13 PM, cacaophony said:

Just applied for CNS! I have two years of healthcare experience and I finished my B.A. in Psychology with a 3.94 GPA. I did not take the GRE this cycle. Wishing everyone the best of luck!

Good luck! That's a great GPA. I didn't take the GRE either. Honestly, that was what held me back from applying in the past. But now my A&P classes are expired so I'm in the process of retaking them. What kind of healthcare experience do you have? Good luck!

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I also applied to the PMHNP program. Becoming a psych NP is the whole reason I got into nursing in the first place. I was going to go to grad school to become a psychologist but love medicine and thought this was a way better career. I started working in behavioral therapy to work toward getting accepted to a psychology program than switched gears, got my CNA certificate and have been working in a hospital to get experience for grad school applications. It’s super stressful! It sounds like we all have good GPAs! Hopefully we all get accepted. I’ve heard really great things about this program.

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8 hours ago, Leahpsych said:

I also applied to the PMHNP program. Becoming a psych NP is the whole reason I got into nursing in the first place. I was going to go to grad school to become a psychologist but love medicine and thought this was a way better career. I started working in behavioral therapy to work toward getting accepted to a psychology program than switched gears, got my CNA certificate and have been working in a hospital to get experience for grad school applications. It’s super stressful! It sounds like we all have good GPAs! Hopefully we all get accepted. I’ve heard really great things about this program.

Hey Leah! I considered the mental health counseling route. I work in counseling right now, although it's not a mental health role. I know we have a while to wait, but let us know if you get an interview. I'm going to try to keep this thread updated on any emails I get. Good luck! I hope you get in! 

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Specializes in Medical Assistant.

Hey y'all, I just applied for the PMHNP track too. I have a BA in Philosophy and have been working as a medical assistant since 2019.

My undergraduate GPA isn't great (around 3.2) but my prerequisite GPA is a 4.0, and I have a lot of work experience in mental health/drug and alcohol treatment facilities. I've been working hard to even get to a place where I can apply, and it's finally happening! Fingers crossed for all of us. :) 

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Has anyone heard anything back yet? Applicants started hearing back mid October last year. Maybe that was an anomaly, but it's making me nervous. Or even more nervous than I already was. 

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Specializes in Medical Assistant.
1 hour ago, SarahNylander said:

Has anyone heard anything back yet? Applicants started hearing back mid October last year. Maybe that was an anomaly, but it's making me nervous. Or even more nervous than I already was. 

Nothing here yet, but I noticed LEADs applicants seemed to be contacted first last year. Some PMHNP applicants didn’t hear anything until the beginning of December, so I wouldn’t stress too much!

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