UCF Traditional and Accelerated BSN-2014

Ali Adela · Dec 29, 2013

So you think if I made above an 85 on the teas with my 4.0 pre req GPA that i would be considered a competitive applicant? What is the program like? Would it be hard to commute out there everyday like do you suggest living near UCF?

missind33 · Dec 29, 2013

I see that. Thanks for letting me know. How far away is the finger printing?

Katsmeow · Dec 29, 2013

I can't say for sure, they will also factor in the cumulative GPA and how you do at the interview. If you are invited for an interview you need to take it seriously. For us last year about 180 people out if over 400 applicants were invited to interview for 120 spots. Those that didn't get in we're wait listed. People commute from all over central Florida and your clinicals are scattered over the area.

jv713 · Dec 30, 2013

Hey guys! I am currently in the basic program. I got in last cycle with an overall GPA of 3.65, a pre req GPA of 4.0 and a TEAS score of 83! Any questions lmk!!

jv713 · Dec 30, 2013

And they do not decide your fate right after interviews. In takes a good week to hear back because they are also scoring you on your interview, and adding that score to some overall score which included all of the above I had mentioned in my past post! :)

Ali Adela · Jan 2, 2014

Where do most of your clinicals take place? Do you think it would be smarter to live by the University or do you think that commuting isn't so bad? What did they ask you in the interview? Does your TEAS score mainly determine the amount of money through scholarships you can receive once accepted?

Katsmeow · Jan 2, 2014

Clinicals are literally all over central Florida. There's a lot to factor in if you want to live by campus; transportation and the cost for rent is higher closer to the school. I don't want to tell you what they asked us in the interviews since we didn't have that advantage but I will tell you to keep calm and be genuine. Based on my experience thus far, scholarships I have been awarded are not based on teas scores. They look at your GPA, financial need and leadership experience.

missind33 · Jan 2, 2014

Thanks. Well January 1st started the application window. Good luck!

Ali Adela · Jan 2, 2014

Thank you! :)

NorthernSongs · Jan 3, 2014

I can't believe how few people are commenting on this thread. I'm in the class with jv and Katsmeow and both are great resources. We pretty much lived on allnurses for the six months leading up to interviews. If last year is any indication, there are probably a lot of guests reading and not posting. Join!

1. Relax, but don't relax too much. A little anxiety isn't the worst thing in the world.

2. Relax. I got in with a 3.83 prereq, 3.84 cumulative, and 88.7 TEAS. Some are higher and others are lower.

3. Relax. The interviews matter, but you don't have to be a professional speaker to do well. Think about potential answers to their questions and a few relevant questions you may have (HINT: it's unlikely they'll ask "why do you want to be a nurse?" and if they do, say more than "because I want to help people.") Also, dress professionally and modestly. The interview isn't the time for cleavage or to show off how amazing your legs or glutes are. Males, wear a tie and preferably a suit.

Good luck everyone.

missind33 · Jan 3, 2014

Thank you,

I submitted my ABSN application and am running into an issue with the background check. It requires information that I don't possess (trying to get employment history from someone who's yet to be formally employed). A current student told me the interviews don't matter and that they've already decided the students before then. However, I am interested to see the break down of their admission process.

Ali Adela · Jan 4, 2014

I read the all nurses last year. I agree. Does this mean their are less people applying?