Hey! I am applying for the Accelerated BSN program at UT Health Science Center Houston that starts in the summer and had couple of questions. I didn't see any topics regarding that particular session (saw the Spring 2014 one) so I started this one.
So I have most of my prereqs for nursing but I still need to take my science prereqs during the upcoming fall semester. I had taken most of the prereqs (like english, psychology, etc) during high school, like dual credit, and now I just need my science classes and a few extra prereqs (like sociology).
The main question that I had about the application process was if I am eligible to apply just yet? I want to enter the summer term and will complete all my prereqs by Spring 2014. But the deadline is Dec 1 (if i'm right). Would I have to complete my science prereqs first? Or could I send in what I have and continually update them with my grades? I will complete all other requirements before the deadline (taking the HESI in October), but my grades won't be complete till after the deadline.
Thanks in advance for any help and i'm looking forward to other applicants for this session!
I was accepted, but learned today that one of my pre-reqs (History) will not transfer because it was awarded in Quarter credits. UTH only accepts semester hours. I am sooooooo devastated. This is my dream nursing school that I've strived for for the last 3 years when I decided to return to school. Has anybody else encountered this issue before? What was your course of action? Did you get waitlisted?
FYI the Houston Junior League offers free Healthcare Provider BLS CPR certification classes through the American Heart Association. I was able to sign up for the April class, but it looks like it's full now. However, I'm sure they'll be posting classes for May soon so check back frequently and sign up for the class when it's available ASAP, as spots go fast!
Is there a Facebook group started for those who were accepted? I have been unable to find it.
... Is it even necessary? I'm more than happy to avoid anything involving Facebook :)
Yes, there is a fb page. I'd suggest joining. There's lots of good info, files, and documents passed down from upperclassmen. Name of the group is UTHSC Houston SON Class of August 2015
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I got in.
No lie, I sobbed for a good minute.
The board of nursing also cleared me for my background check issues. I didn't have to send in the $150 for further review or pay any extra fines.
My scores:
Science GPA: 3.8125
Pre-req GPA: 3.8246
Bachelor of Science in Biology, 2010.
HESI A2
Taken on 8/26/2013 in Houston, TX
Reading Comprehension - 100.00%
Grammar - 94.00%
Vocabulary & General Knowledge - 94.00%
Biology - 92.00%
Chemistry 96.00%
Anatomy & Physiology - 92.00%
Math 96.00%
Critical Thinking - 900
Cumulative - 94.86% (95.20% for UTHSC Requirements)
Learning Style - Kinesthetic/Analytical
Personality Style - Creative/People