Yes, it is extremely early to begin talking about the Spring 2018 class, however, I thought it would be nice if we could all get together here and go through our pre-req/application/acceptance journey. It would be fun to lend support, chronicle our stresses and excitements and see how everything unfolds for us from now until the first day of class (assuming we get accepted).
I'll start:
I'm taking my pre-reqs at Lonestar (10 hrs for Spring, 14 hrs for Summer). I plan to take 18 hrs for Fall and will be testing out of 15 hrs via CLEP. I work PRN in a Critical Care unit at a major hospital. I will be taking the HESI in May; once Spring semester ends. Lastly, I have high hopes to be accepted into the Honors program once I am eligible to apply, since I have a deep interest in research.
I hope to hear from some of you! The application deadline is September 1 and there is a webinar info session at 10am tomorrow.
Hi Everyone! Quick question ... did anyone apply to UT who only had a work permit (for example through the program DACA)? Or does anyone know someone who applied & was accepted with the work permit? Thank you:)
This thread has been eerily quiet for the past few days. Any news for anyone lately?
Most individuals who have been accepted have moved over to the facebook page for our cohort. I think the only individuals who are waiting now are those that were wait-listed. We have already had accepted students day and now it's just waiting for orientation day.
Also, pocket prep has an app that I liked. Do as many practice questions as possible.
Thank you, that's very helpful! I'm signed up to take it in 3 weeks, therefore any advice on how to organize studying is appreciated. I took the HESI in Aug and made a 95 so I feel that most of the material is somewhat fresh on my mind still, but I'm wondering how different the two exams really are? I know the TEAS covers more science, but are the english, reading, and math sections fairly similar? I have a very limited amount of time each week to study, so I'm trying to deligate my time as effectively as possible.
Hi everyone, hope I haven't totally missed the boat to ask questions of those who have already applied. I recently decided that I want to become a nurse. I don't have any previous experience working in medicine, but I think I have the right personality for the job, I prefer to be on my feet than sitting at a desk, and I think the science behind medicine is really cool. I have a long way to go in terms of taking pre-reqs - at least another year since I am working full time. This makes it hard for me to find time for volunteering at a hospital, which I know I should do to make sure that I like the hospital setting. However, I wanted to ask whether UT Health (BSN Pacesetteer) reviews applicants based on their prior medical work/volunteer experience? Is it going to hurt me as an applicant if I don't make time to volunteer? Also, does UT Health have an essay/personal statement, letters of recommendation, or interview? Or is admission totally based on GPA and test scores alone?
Hi everyone, hope I haven't totally missed the boat to ask questions of those who have already applied. I recently decided that I want to become a nurse. I don't have any previous experience working in medicine, but I think I have the right personality for the job, I prefer to be on my feet than sitting at a desk, and I think the science behind medicine is really cool. I have a long way to go in terms of taking pre-reqs - at least another year since I am working full time. This makes it hard for me to find time for volunteering at a hospital, which I know I should do to make sure that I like the hospital setting. However, I wanted to ask whether UT Health (BSN Pacesetteer) reviews applicants based on their prior medical work/volunteer experience? Is it going to hurt me as an applicant if I don't make time to volunteer? Also, does UT Health have an essay/personal statement, letters of recommendation, or interview? Or is admission totally based on GPA and test scores alone?
Thank you!
The admissions process behind UT Health is not very transparent. It is not clear to me that they even consider work experience or volunteer hours, and there is no admissions essay. But, the website says that they do.
UTMB appears to have a more holistic and transparent approach. You are given an opportunity to highlight work experience and volunteer hours via admissions essay and interview.
If volunteering and work experience are not your strong suit, TWU only looks at GPA and grades. They then assign you a point value and those with the highest "points" are accepted. Their process is very transparent.
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Hi Everyone! Quick question ... did anyone apply to UT who only had a work permit (for example through the program DACA)? Or does anyone know someone who applied & was accepted with the work permit? Thank you:)