REMINDER!!! The deadline to submit your Fall application is nearing. As of now, the deadline has not changed from February 2 (short of 4 weeks away).
This is my second time applying--I was wait listed for the Spring term. Currently, I am studying to take my TEAS exam again on January 27th. This exam was the only portion of my application I was not confident in. I scored a 70% without refreshing my memory on key concepts by studying before hand. I did find the test to be a "you either no it or you don't" kind of thing so from personal experience--STUDY!
I have no outstanding prerequisites and my sciences are as follows:
AP1. -- B
AP2. -- A
CHEM -- B
MICRO -- A
I had the privilege of chatting with the last group of students and found this forum to be quite helpful! Please use this post as a way of communicating, sharing experiences, and giving advice. Hopefully, we will be classmates in the Fall!:)
Congratulations, emilykwas! Yes, "provisional admit" means that you need to submit your final grades for the semester before your status can change to "admit institution." For any of you provisional admits- your final grades must be A's and B's only.
As for those of you who have been waitlisted, have faith! If not this semester, then maybe next spring. Do not give up! I stuck with it, and here I am, about to finish my first semester at UMSON. The waiting list feels like a rejection, but it is not. All it means is they want you, but there weren't enough spots for you. April to September is a long time. You never know who may change their mind or not make the grades, and a spot will open up. Regardless, just keep forging ahead. I can tell you, come August, when the waitlist closes and the application deadline nears, it is so nice to already have your materials in. Last summer, I got an email asking if I wanted to remain on the waitlist. All I had to do was reply with a "yes." Easy!
While you are on the waitlist, start thinking of other things you can do. Formulate your next back up plan. What other classes can you take? Is there any volunteer work you can do? Nursing home volunteering will be helpful for your first semester clinicals. Look for internships. Get creative and start thinking of other things you can do to gain experience, test your abilities, and keep your mind sharp. Work as much as you can now, and SAVE your money! You will need it once you're in school. If nothing else, take some time to enjoy yourself. What?! Yes, go enjoy yourself. Binge watch some Netflix. Catch up with your friends. Hit the gym. Cook delicious dinners for your family. Read for fun. Once you are in nursing school, all of those things will be put on hold, so enjoy them while you can.
I'm still at committee ready ... I have a major surgery tomorrow so I pray afterwards I hear great news ... I am so nervous for the surgery and the outcome if I will be accepted !!
So there can't be a C? I'm just so nervous about my chemistry class. I would still have a 3.4 science GPA with it as a C. Or is it just based off grades and not the GPA?
Congratulations! Provisional Admit means you have a seat in the fall class provided you complete your outstanding courses with a grade of B or better. Your final transcripts must be received by the office of admissions no later than the first day of Orientation. If you drop a class or get less than a B your offer of admissions will be rescinded. Sadly, that does happen even if the student delays submitting the last transcript until Orientation. That's a double shame because by then it is too late to take someone off the wait list to offer them a seat. Your offer letter will explain that. Welcome to Shady Grove! You will hear from me this week.
No Cs for any classes not finished before the application deadline even if they are not prerequisite courses. Bear down and work hard, you don't want to lose your seat. Best of luck!
If you are wait listed, is there anyway to find out how far you are on the list? And do you have to apply again for spring or do you automatically get put on the list?
this may not apply to BSN student. I'm still hopeful.....still holding my breath. Congrats and best of luck to all.
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Congratulations, emilykwas! Yes, "provisional admit" means that you need to submit your final grades for the semester before your status can change to "admit institution." For any of you provisional admits- your final grades must be A's and B's only.
As for those of you who have been waitlisted, have faith! If not this semester, then maybe next spring. Do not give up! I stuck with it, and here I am, about to finish my first semester at UMSON. The waiting list feels like a rejection, but it is not. All it means is they want you, but there weren't enough spots for you. April to September is a long time. You never know who may change their mind or not make the grades, and a spot will open up. Regardless, just keep forging ahead. I can tell you, come August, when the waitlist closes and the application deadline nears, it is so nice to already have your materials in. Last summer, I got an email asking if I wanted to remain on the waitlist. All I had to do was reply with a "yes." Easy!
While you are on the waitlist, start thinking of other things you can do. Formulate your next back up plan. What other classes can you take? Is there any volunteer work you can do? Nursing home volunteering will be helpful for your first semester clinicals. Look for internships. Get creative and start thinking of other things you can do to gain experience, test your abilities, and keep your mind sharp. Work as much as you can now, and SAVE your money! You will need it once you're in school. If nothing else, take some time to enjoy yourself. What?! Yes, go enjoy yourself. Binge watch some Netflix. Catch up with your friends. Hit the gym. Cook delicious dinners for your family. Read for fun. Once you are in nursing school, all of those things will be put on hold, so enjoy them while you can.