Not sure if anyone else has started a thread for this application cycle, so if not let's start one! I'll be applying to the program, but my undergrad gpa is not competitive in the least. Either way, here are my stats:
Science pre-req: 4.0
other pre-req: 3.75
Over all undergrad gpa: 3.26 (pretty low)
I'll be taking the TEAS 2x if I don't score higher than a 90% the first time to balance out my application. Ive read and in a prior year's thread that if you are above average in 3 of 4 categories you are pretty much set. I'll update this once I take the TEAS. Anyone else applying? What other programs are you considering? My stats will fall into the range of accepted applicants, maybe we'll be classmates in 2019! Also it's been quite some time since i took the TEAS any study tips for the science portion?
Does anyone know about a facebook group being made for this cohort? I know its a little early but I don't live on Orlando and really want to start figuring out where to live and potential roommates.
I do not have facebook, but will also be moving back to Orlando and in need of roommates.
9 hours ago, nlmccormick said:
Congrats to all! I can't wait to meet everyone ?
Does anyone know if we are supposed to register for the general orientation if we were not previously UCF students?
I went to UCF previously and the general orientation I'm 99% sure is for first-time-in-college students while the transfer orientation is for not-first-time-in-college-but-first-time-at-UCF students. I emailed for clarification on whether I need to go as someone who has previously attended UCF.
Congrats to everyone who got admitted, best of luck to those waitlisted, and hope to meet some of you at the meet and greet on April 5th!
*Edited to add this for any future applicants who may read this. I got accepted and my GPA stats were unimpressive: Overall of 3.34, PR Sci of 3.66, PR non-Sci of 3.71. I got a 96.7 on the TEAS. If your GPA is less than their 3.96 crazy insane averages, do not sleep on the TEAS! It is much more cost-effective to do well on the TEAS than to retake classes. As far as test prep, I just bought the "ATI TEAS study manual: TEAS 6 Study guide and Practice Test Questions" off Amazon and studied for approx 2 months from that (light-moderate studying--I also took a summer class and worked full time then). I highly recommend that book; it covered just enough but not too much. It comes with 2 practice tests, one that I took before I started studying to help me figure out what I needed to focus on and a second I took when I felt "ready" as a pre-test.
I didn't do the best on the TEAS test, only took it once and barely scored above the minimum requirement. I guess I wasn't aware of the importance placed on the TEAS score above other things like GPA. I also am an alumnus which I thought might help my chances. My Stats are:
Undergrad cumulative GPA: 3.75
Science Pre-Reqs- 4.0
Other Pre-Reqs- 3.8
TEAS: 78.7
I was invited, my stats for the curious:
Overall GPA: 3.12 (including 2 classes I failed and retook, not sure if they count those) Science Prereq GPA: 3.25 Non-science Prereq GPA: 4.0 TEAS: 92
I was surprised by the weight of the TEAS as well, which I'm sure is what saved me. With my overall/science prereq GPA being low I really doubted I was going to get in.
Does anyone else's CB account say "In progress" for Eligible for Placement?
Yes. On the email sent with the instructions, Charlenne states that this is not supposed to be complete until "the program start date". The program determines if we are eligible for placement based on the background check, so that is why it is pending, I believe.
Anyone who was waitlisted hear back yet regarding acceptance into the program?
Nothing yet. I looked through the other threads from previous years and a couple people found out around the 23rd-ish. I’m gonna wait until the end of the week.
Has anyone received an invitation from the waitlist? I’m curious now since It’s pretty late in the business day and I don’t think there’s gonna be a response today ?. I know a few people have received the alternative options email but no ones reported any invitations.
Has anyone received any information yet regarding the immunization records/drug screen/CPR etc?
I’ve been anxiously waiting for it & I’m going to sign for an apartment soon so I get a good rate but this waiting for the MOA is making me hesistant sign!
Has anyone received an invitation from the waitlist? I’m curious now since It’s pretty late in the business day and I don’t think there’s gonna be a response today ?. I know a few people have received the alternative options email but no ones reported any invitations.
Same here! Haven't received the alternative options email yet.
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I do not have facebook, but will also be moving back to Orlando and in need of roommates.
I went to UCF previously and the general orientation I'm 99% sure is for first-time-in-college students while the transfer orientation is for not-first-time-in-college-but-first-time-at-UCF students. I emailed for clarification on whether I need to go as someone who has previously attended UCF.
Congrats to everyone who got admitted, best of luck to those waitlisted, and hope to meet some of you at the meet and greet on April 5th!
*Edited to add this for any future applicants who may read this. I got accepted and my GPA stats were unimpressive: Overall of 3.34, PR Sci of 3.66, PR non-Sci of 3.71. I got a 96.7 on the TEAS. If your GPA is less than their 3.96 crazy insane averages, do not sleep on the TEAS! It is much more cost-effective to do well on the TEAS than to retake classes. As far as test prep, I just bought the "ATI TEAS study manual: TEAS 6 Study guide and Practice Test Questions" off Amazon and studied for approx 2 months from that (light-moderate studying--I also took a summer class and worked full time then). I highly recommend that book; it covered just enough but not too much. It comes with 2 practice tests, one that I took before I started studying to help me figure out what I needed to focus on and a second I took when I felt "ready" as a pre-test.