UCF BSN Fall 2017

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Hi guys,

I hope I'm not the only one already obsessing over my application for the Fall 2017 semester! I have finals this week and then I'm finally finished with the nursing pre-reqs and I'll have my AA after just two courses in the spring. The application window for the traditional BSN program at UCF is in February and I'm so ready! I thought we could all come together here like I've seen others do in the past to share our stats and words of advice/encouragement.

Here are my stats:

Overall GPA: 3.71

Science Pre-req: 3.67

Non-Science Pre-req: 4.0

TEAS: 86.7

I feel like my stats aren't particularly competitive for the traditional program so I'll also be applying to Valencia-UCF's concurrent program next May.

Anyone else a little too excited the the next few months to fly by? What are your stats? Are you currently a UCF student or transfer? Are you applying to any other programs?

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K, so. Just me!

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Hello,

I'm also applying to UCF, but focused on the 2nd degree BSN currently as I already hold 2 bachelors. I would prefer the Traditional BSN because it's a bit slower but I think my stats are garbage and I stand no chance against everyone on this forum who have 4.0 everything and high TEA scores.

In any case,

Overall GPA: 3.567

Science PreReq - 4.0

Non-Science PreReq - 3.78

TEAS: 82.0 (I'm terrible at standardized tests. I don't have time to take it again before the deadline for the 2nd degree BSN).

Anyone know if this is competitive at all?

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Hi Lanntis! Your stats look pretty good to me. Way to go on the 4.0 science prereq gpa! When is the accelerated deadline? Can you also apply to the traditional BSN?

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K, so. Just me!

Hi reenec

I have a question: Is Chemistry required to apply for UCF?

I'm taking my prerequisites at Valencia.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.

Thanks Reenec! I wish I had your overall GPA. My first degree after high school I didn't pay enough care to guard my grades. That was almost 10 years ago. I've gotten straight A's ever since though through a 2nd psychology degree in 2014. Nursing will be a 3rd for me. I'm just really ready to get on with a career already!

The accelerated deadline is one month before the Traditional BSN. mid January. I emailed about also applying to the traditional, but the traditional is actually more competitive than the 2nd degree one (since people that don't have a degree already only have that one option). I was told in the email that "no one who has failed to enter the accelerated program has ever gotten into the traditional" ... that was kind of disheartening to hear.

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Specializes in Psychiatry.
Hi reenec

I have a question: Is Chemistry required to apply for UCF?

I'm taking my prerequisites at Valencia.

Farah34,

Chemistry is not required by UCF, just "encouraged". I have called specifically to ask that question though. It's only important that you have another science like Biology etc. to use as your main natural science pre-req. :) Seminole also does not require Chemistry, but Valencia does require it. Seminole concurrent program also requires a "Diet Therapy" component of your nutrition course. I had to take that in case I want to apply to Seminole/UCF concurrent as a back up plan.

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Farah34,

Chemistry is not required by UCF, just "encouraged". I have called specifically to ask that question though. It's only important that you have another science like Biology etc. to use as your main natural science pre-req. :) Seminole also does not require Chemistry, but Valencia does require it. Seminole concurrent program also requires a "Diet Therapy" component of your nutrition course. I had to take that in case I want to apply to Seminole/UCF concurrent as a back up plan.

Thank you lanntis but Valencia don't require chemistry for ADN, that's why I'm asking if I have to take it for concurrent program or not.

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I haven't taken chemistry. I asked both concurrent and traditional advisors and they both said it's not necessary. I did see it on an application checklist which makes me nervous that I might have been misinformed.

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I haven't taken chemistry. I asked both concurrent and traditional advisors and they both said it's not necessary. I did see it on an application checklist which makes me nervous that I might have been misinformed.

The advisor told me taking chemistry will make you more competetive but if you have a good gpa you shouldn't worry about it

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Hi everyone,

I'm also applying to the 2nd degree BSN currently as I already have a BA. This will be a full on second career, so I want to get going and get finished as soon as I can since I won't be working while in school. I can't really afford to take 2 years off.

Here is where I'm sitting:

Overall GPA: 3.75

Science PreReq - 4.0

Non-Science PreReq - 4.0

TEAS: 86.7

I'm getting excited to apply next week! It's taken a year and half to finish out my prereqs at Valencia.

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Wow lavidaverde your stats are so good! It took me about the same amount of time to finish my prereqs at Valencia too. One of the reasons I have my heart set on the traditional program is because it's only 5 semesters as opposed to 7 in the concurrent. It's not a huge difference but still. I have a very supportive spouse but we have a 3 year old and I worry about how long I'll be without work while in school. I know somehow we will find a way to make things work though. Good luck on your app!

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