Was waiting for someone else to make this thread, but I'm too anxious!
I am applying for the Summer 2019 application cycle at UT Health Science in Houston.
Stats:
HESI Overall: 92.4
Nursing Pre-req GPA: 3.88
Science Pre-req GPA: 4.0
Cumulative GPA: 3.41
My science Pre-req is excluding Chemistry. I'll be taking that in the Spring along with a few last minute pre-reqs. I have 2 F's in random classes on my transcript from a few year ago when I lost my mode of transportation. Unfortunately that's bringing my cumulative GPA down. Still feel like I have a shot though, so I am applying!
I'll also be applying for UTMB Fall 2019, Lone Star Fall 2019, and reapplying to UT Health Fall 2019 (if need be).
Yeah it seems like Fall semester is more based on grades because more 4.0 GPA students apply. But since Ut is also a Medical school, I bet they pick students like medical schools usually do. Try to look at the incoming student body as a whole and pick a range of individuals to bring diversity.
As a current student, I can vouch for this! We’re all pretty similar yet so very different. There’s a variety of backgrounds in my current cohort so if you want to find the perfect formula for “what will get you in”, I’ll tell you one thing about nursing here and now... There’s a lot of “right” answers, but you’re always looking to pick the MOST right answer. As I learn more, I have a feeling that that’s how they pick students for acceptance. I don’t think there’s much set criteria past what they’ve told us already to apply. I think it may just be solely discretion based.
Obviously that puts NO ONE at ease so if you want to ignore me, I won’t be offended at all lol
I'm not sure if I could've added my volunteer experience as work experience because it think it was specific about compensated work. I've volunteered at Methodist for quite a bit but I just listed my Whole Foods job ?
They’re really flexible about everything except for tests, labs and clinicals. Those are really the only things where times are pretty strict!
My schedule is this:
Monday: 7-8:50 Health Assessment lecture, 9:15-11:15 HA lab (there’s 3 different lab times being mine, 11:30-1:30 and 1:45-3:45! These are assigned but you’re given the chance to switch if you find another willing student!)
Tuesday: 9-12 Care 1 lecture
Wednesday: Pain and suffering from 9-12 for Pharm then 1-4 for Patho! Bring plenty of coffee and snacks y’all. I’m not kidding!!!!
Thursday is an off day! YAY SLEEP
Friday (for the first 5 weeks) is a clinical simulation class from 8-12, 8-10 being a “lecture” and 10-12 being a lab to prepare you for clinicals.
Thanks so much for this its nice to mentally prepare haha good luck with all your classes!
Today could very well be the day y’all find out so CONGRATS IN ADVANCE!!!!!!?
I’m going to work on starting the facebook group but I need someone who would be willing to “co-run” it with me. Pending acceptance- any takers?? Please let me know asap! The position will go to whoever messages me first (since that’s only fair)!
Good luck to everyone!!! Acceptance or not, never forget how incredible you are and NEVER give up!! If nursing is your passion, YOU WILL GET THERE!!!! Speaking from experience to ease any broken hearts, some “setbacks” are actually a giant blessing in disguise. Faith isn’t the absence of fear, it’s the presence of hope- SO DONT LOSE HOPE!!! :)
The lack of activity on this forum is making me anxious!! Lol
Girl you have no idea lol. I have my laptop open over on my desk and the volume up as loud as it can go. And everytime someone comments I hear the notification and come look lol.
I noticed on UTMB's Fall forum that they have not yet gotten their notifications either, and it's a little later for them than past rounds. I know they are a completely separate school, but that is making me prepare myself for not hearing back today.
Kelsey_park
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As a current student, I can vouch for this! We’re all pretty similar yet so very different. There’s a variety of backgrounds in my current cohort so if you want to find the perfect formula for “what will get you in”, I’ll tell you one thing about nursing here and now... There’s a lot of “right” answers, but you’re always looking to pick the MOST right answer. As I learn more, I have a feeling that that’s how they pick students for acceptance. I don’t think there’s much set criteria past what they’ve told us already to apply. I think it may just be solely discretion based.
Obviously that puts NO ONE at ease so if you want to ignore me, I won’t be offended at all lol