TWU Spring 2018

nrvhy, BSN · Jun 11, 2017

Apply for the semester you want to start Nursing School.
I wouldn't be able to tell you how competitive your numbers are, but with an application deadline of August 15, I don't know if you would be able to retake any classes. I'm currently taking classes at HCC and the 2nd 5-week Summer Session ends at August 12. That wouldn't be enough time to get your class grade and get the transcript to TWU.
Just focus your efforts on doing really well on the TEAS. I want to say that with a solid TEAS (>90%) you are a competitive candidate. If someone who knows what competitive numbers look like at TWU can chime in that would be appreciated.

Thanks so much for your feedback. Great point, I didn't even realize that I was already past that window since classes already started last week for the 1st 5 weeks. I'll definitely hyper-focus on the TEAS. As wishful thinking and motivation, I plugged in 90s across the board on the spreadsheet, and my points ended up totaling 59.47. I'll just hold onto that happy thought until I take the exam! :yes: My only hope at this point is that more focus will be placed on our total points rather than our GPAs (or any other score) individually... that's what I've gotten so far from reading past TWU threads. Crossing fingers!

nrvhy, BSN · Jun 11, 2017

Does anyone know how many times you can take the TEAS? Do they take the most recent score like most other schools? I've taken it twice already, but never under the TWU code. I know with the HESI some schools limit you to two attempts, some it can't be over a year old, etc... I have an overall 84% for my last attempt and know it would drastically increase my odds if I could bring that score up. Of course my biggest fear would be scoring lower.

Hey @Brandon_Hare, I'm not sure about the number of times you can take it, but I do know that they take the most recent scores. This is quoted from the TWU-specific portion of the NursingCAS: "I have taken the TEAS and scored at least 64% (no rounding up) on each of the 4 subject sections, AND an official score report has been sent to TWU. (Most recent attempt considered, only.)"

Bestnurse94 · Jun 11, 2017

I'm nervous about taking the teas! I scored an 85 on ati's version A assessment without studying, took version b two weeks after studying and made a 77. Soooo nervous I am applying with a 4.0 nursing core GPA

opokong · Jun 13, 2017

Does anyone know how many times you can take the TEAS? Do they take the most recent score like most other schools? I've taken it twice already, but never under the TWU code. I know with the HESI some schools limit you to two attempts, some it can't be over a year old, etc... I have an overall 84% for my last attempt and know it would drastically increase my odds if I could bring that score up. Of course my biggest fear would be scoring lower.

You can take it as many times as you wish. Yes, they take the most recent score so if you're satisfied with your score then just log in to ati and send the scores to twu. I'm in the same boat, I've taken it 3 times but none of those times did I use the school code.

Brandon_Hare · Jun 13, 2017

You can take it as many times as you wish. Yes, they take the most recent score so if you're satisfied with your score then just log in to ati and send the scores to twu. I'm in the same boat, I've taken it 3 times but none of those times did I use the school code.

Thanks for the reply. I'm hesitant to take it again since I've been out of classes for a year now trying to get into a nursing program and am worried I may have forgot some things. I do have plenty of time between now and the application deadline to do a lot of studying then test. I need to plug some different scores into their spreadsheet to see how it will affect my overall points.

opokong · Jun 13, 2017

Yea that's a good idea. I also did a google search and found a few practice tests online. I also took my a&p classes at HCC and I notice that some teachers have their PowerPoints available to the public just in case you need a refresher for a&p and chemistry or something

lbointy · Jun 14, 2017

3.3 nursing gpa with a 90 on the teas with a bump, not sure if I should apply with a gpa like mine

opokong · Jun 14, 2017

3.3 nursing gpa with a 90 on the teas with a bump, not sure if I should apply with a gpa like mine

Did you enter all your info into the excel worksheet? You have a great teas score and you said you had a bump so you may be alright. If anything, talk to an advisor, see what they say.

SunshineNRainbows, BSN, RN · Jun 14, 2017

3.3 nursing gpa with a 90 on the teas with a bump, not sure if I should apply with a gpa like mine

SO what were the total points, and which campus are you applying to?

lbointy · Jun 14, 2017

Points? And the Dallas campus

alamo9 · Jun 14, 2017

Points? And the Dallas campus

Fill the following excel sheet with your numbers and you'll be given amount of points that they use to determine your acceptance into the college.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=1&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwiz0KyGhr7UAhUr7oMKHecWCucQFggoMAA&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.twu.edu%2Fdownloads%2Fnursing%2FCopy_of_GPA_WS_for_web_11.20.15.xlsx&usg=AFQjCNFIlKTwVjP6BsA65Nt-G1NuQZ3mew&sig2=fwIqMuPaFmYa0mgpJTIYUQ

I went ahead and filled your numbers in with a 3.36 Nursing Core GPA with 90 TEAS score and your total points awarded is 49 including your Bachelor's Bump. In comparison I have a 3.72 Nursing Core GPA with 90 TEAS and I also end up with 49 points.

I have seen students applying for the FALL 2017 semester get accepted to the Houston Campus with points in the low 40's. Keep in mind that the Dallas Campus is significantly more competitive.

MandM1305 · Jun 15, 2017

Hey, everyone!! I'm applying for TWU Dallas Spring 2018. My stats are:

Nursing Core GPA: 4.0

Pre-req GPA: 4.0

TEAS: 87.3%

No bump or previous bachelor's.

I'm hoping this is enough to get in and that I will get to meet all of you wonderful people!