guess i'll get our thread started. i've watched these over the last few semesters, and it's a great way to share information and get to know each other.
i applied earlier this month, and got an e-mail this evening letting me know that i am eligible regarding my prerequisites. i was surprised to get something back so quickly since the deadline is july 1. anyway, that's the first step in the process...a long, long process. :) hopefully, there will be plenty of us on here to keep each other company.
look forward to getting through this process with you.
hello..if any of you are from the san antonio area..can you recommend any apartments..i know january will get here verrry soon so i would like some help since im not from s.a.
Hi everyone. I just got my acceptance letter for Spring 2011. Does anyone know what the class profile is? May not be available until after all have accepted their offers. Rumors swirling around about really low grades being accepted, but I have yet to know or hear of anyone applyling with less that hi 3's gpa and high 80's teas. Any thoughts?
Hi everyone. I just got my acceptance letter for Spring 2011. Does anyone know what the class profile is? May not be available until after all have accepted their offers. Rumors swirling around about really low grades being accepted, but I have yet to know or hear of anyone applyling with less that hi 3's gpa and high 80's teas. Any thoughts?
Most nursing schools make admissions decisions based on a two things, a person's ability to complete the program and the ability to pass the NCLEX. Schools get funding based on the number of people who start compared to the number of people who complete the program (the % of people who graduate) as well as the first time pass rate on the NCLEX. Therefore, schools are going to look at all of the information in your application and see if you have a chance on completing the program and passing the NCLEX on your first try. You may not agree with it, but that is why there is such a high emphasis on entrance exam scores. It tells them if you are a good test taker. They also look at how tough of a course load you have. Yeah, someone may have a 4.0 but only took 1 or 2 classes a semester. That's why you hear about people with high GPA's not getting in and others with a Biochem degree and a 3.2 getting accepted.
I'm not saying I'm a genius, but I know I was one of those where they looked at the whole person and not just the grades. I have a previous Bachelor's Degree, several years of being a project manager, and an EMT. My overall GPA with 160+ hours is around a 3.3. My science GPA with upper level classes like Biochem is around a 3.6. I got a high 80's on the TEAS. I still got in with those scores. I'm sure they looked at all aspects of my application and saw that I have the ability to complete the program and I'm not a bad test taker despite not having a high 3 GPA.
For those of you trying to get in, don't lose hope. There are tons of high stats thrown around on this site and it's easy to get discouraged. I know I've been discouraged in the past few months reading threads on here. Keep doing your best and remember that not everyone who gets into nursing school has a 4.0.
it's my understanding that they based admission on TEAS, GPA, and essays in that order. at the open house i attended, they did not mention anything else that would be taken into account. the fact that the TEAS is worth 60% might explain why people who did well on the TEAS didn't necessarily have to have a high GPA. my GPA is only 3.55, but i got a 91 on the TEAS. but who knows...i'm just glad i got in. i've been looking forward to this for two years now. yaaay!
so...where is everyone from? are you going to relocate? i'm just south of austin and will be commuting.
Has everyone finished all of their Pre-Reqs or are you all still taking classes this semester? I am taking CHEM 1407 this semester.. its my last class of the Pre-Reqs (YAY!)
When I applied my gpa was a 3.26 and my teas score was an 81.2... I felt super discouraged but I applied anyways...I feel real lucky and I am so glad that they decided to give me a chance :redbeathe yep so don't give up my peeps!
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I got my acceptance email today! so excited, can't wait to start!