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Hi everyone i have a question about UTarlington BSN campus based program. When i look it up it says to get into the program i need 2.7 gpa is that correct ? I hope not but can you guys helpe me :) thank you all!!

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Specializes in Critical Care; Cardiac; Professional Development.

Don't confuse "minimum GPA to apply" with what is required to get accepted. Acceptance is competitive.

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Thank you :)

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I too am looking into applying to UTA, but I plan on applying for the accelerated program. I have a degree in Respiratory Care, so I'm applying to different accelerated programs. It may be harder, but I'm willing to take the chance.

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It's been a few years since I applied, but it was harder to get in as a transfer student. I had a 3.75 science and cumulative GPA and was told no 2 times and a 3rd time that I didn't even apply for. You increase your chances with "considerations" such as taking 3 out of your 4 sciences from UTA or previously having a bachelors from them. I know a girl that got into the program with her considerations and she had a 3.2 cumulative GPA and a 3.5 Science GPA. If your GPA is lower than a 2.7, then you will definitely need to retake some classes. They let you retake to replace your grade up to a certain amount. Maybe 3 or 4 I believe. There are also a few loop holes where you can retake a different class to substitute a grade of another class that is in the same category such as art appreciation for drawing I. Also apply to multiple programs. Good Luck!

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Thank you so much :)

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I was waitlisted with a 3.869, 91 HESI, and previous Bachelor's. I was accepted a few weeks after being waitlisted, but had already decided to attend another school I had applied to and been accepted at.

Accelerated programs are great, but all Houston based programs are very competitive.

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Pappa22v, EMT-B,

Really? Wow! I have a conditional acceptance at my University which is 6 hours from me. I just need to finish up Chemistry & Pathophysiology to receive my full acceptance. Have you finished your program? If so, how was it?! I also plan on applying to Texas A & M Corpus Christi & TCU.

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I should mention that when I was accepted, it was because I had fulfilled all of UTA's Nursing pre-reqs, and they said that on the phone before offering admission.

My program starts in August, but I am very happy with my decision. It's a traditional program, but I am going to enjoy the summer off and thinking about taking a missionary trip with the nursing school. Also, the upperclassmen and grads I have talked to really loved the program, so I am really feeling good about my choice.

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Pappa22v, EMT-B

Congratulations & good luck in Nursing school. I don't personally know you, but I have faith that you'll make it. Have you heard anything about Midwestern State University's accelerated program? I graduated from there on May 13, 2017 with my Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, but I had no idea that they offered the accelerated program. I applied & received a conditional acceptance, but the pass rate is low. Well, that's my opinion. I saw that they were on probation for having such a low pass rate. It is at 75%. I really want to start the Nursing program, but I want a decent education as well. Do you have any advice?

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Pappa22v, EMT-B

Congratulations & good luck in Nursing school. I don't personally know you, but I have faith that you'll make it. Have you heard anything about Midwestern State University's accelerated program? I graduated from there on May 13, 2017 with my Bachelor of Science in Respiratory Care, but I had no idea that they offered the accelerated program. I applied & received a conditional acceptance, but the pass rate is low. Well, that's my opinion. I saw that they were on probation for having such a low pass rate. It is at 75%. I really want to start the Nursing program, but I want a decent education as well. Do you have any advice?

I would be wary of any school that was on probation. It doesn't bode well, and it also means that graduates will likely have a hard time getting hired. I haven't been in Texas long, so I am mostly familiar with the large programs: UT Austin, UTMB, UTSA, UTA, HBU, Baylor, and TWU.

While I understand the desire of an accelerated program, remember the end difference between an accelerated program and a traditional program is that you get one summer off, so it really ends up being that you finish one semester later! Plus, with the intensity of classes, it's sometimes important to have that time to be able to regroup and prepare for residency applications. Plus, there are many summer internships available for BSN students that really help when applying to jobs.

That being said... there are some excellent options for accelerated programs:

UTA

UTHSC

UTMB

T&M CC

Baylor (they have a 12-month intensive program on-site in Dallas)

TWU has a traditional program, but with a prior Bachelor's it's still only 2 school years with the summer off.

My suggestion, is to look at schools with high pass rates (above 85%) as that's your best chance at having an easy transition later! Look at all the options, and take the HESI and TEAS, and apply everywhere! Do not limit yourself to one school!

Also, I struggled in online Pharm, the teacher was completely unorganized, and it impacted my learning experience. Remember that if you choose an online program, sometimes it's not just about your capabilities as a student but also has to do with the accessibility of the professor and their teaching style.

Good Luck!!!

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What was your gpa ?

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