UTMB Fall 2012

Thanks for the info.

@readyforutmb...I have no idea how the schools are in Galveston, but I can tell you that my kids have been in a variety of different schools due to numerous moves. Your child should be fine for two years or so no matter where he goes to school. We moved from a very small (much easier) school district in the Austin area to Katy ISD 4 years ago, all of my children are thriving and doing great...they range in age from 10-16. The biggest thing is to make sure that your son is reading proficiently next year and that his basic math skills are good. Those will take him a long way! Good Luck to everyone! :)

@jaybird2009, I see that you are on this board and the UTHSC board. Do you have a school preference? Do you live in the Houston area? If admitted to UTMB are you planning on moving there? Good luck to you! Your scores look very competitive!

First choice is accelerated at UTHSC but Fall Pacesetter is easily gaining as #1 choice. UTMB is favored only in that I think I think it is a cool campus and I like the vibe of Galveston but as a single mom I cannot take that much time off from work so I need speedy programs so I can quit work and fly through and get back to work. I live in the loop and own a condo so moving would be a huge hassle but not altogether out of the equation. I honestly thought that when I started pursuing this that I had little chance of getting into UT but I am feeling a bit more confident that I have a chance. Trying to be optimistic and realistic. I even applied to UT in Tyler where I could move and have the help of my family. So, I have applied for technically 4 programs at 3 schools. Tedious process.

What are your preferences?

Erika421- so do u know anyone that was accepted without even having an interview because of good grades and stuff?

I only know people who have been accepted after an interview but vaguely remember reading a post that mentioned that if the stats are good enough that you can bypass the interview. That would be pretty sweet though, huh?

yes that would be really awesome and the wait would probably be a lot shorter! Im not a naturally patient person... lol

Hi everyone! I am new to this forum but I have also applied to UTMB for the Fall 2012 BSN program! I am so nervous but excited too! I am certainly hoping that my gpa and teas score is high enough to get in! I am so anxious to hear back but I'm sure it will be a while before we start to hear anything. Good luck to everyone!

what is ur gpa and teas scores

My pre-req gpa is 3.45 and science is 3.66 and TEAS was 87.3

well my TEAS was only 88 so i hope so too! lol ur in the top 10% with that so u shouldnt worry too much:up:

Only 88? That is a great score. The science portion for me knocked me down a ton? I haven't taken chemistry in 15 years and know nothing of physics. I also foolishly refuse to do anything but jog my memory of things a day or two before HESI or TEAS b/c I want to actually be prepared for a program and not acing a test that I studied my butt off for just to struggle that hard in the program. Sounds weird but either you know it or you don't. But a disadvantage to some, testing is not there thing. The entrance exams are questionable b/c some people study really hard to ace exam but that doesn't mean knowledge is easy for them. Someone who studied months and took tests many times might not be as prepared for program as someone who took test knowing what they know and accepting grade they get. But it's competition. Interviews are not failproof either. Do I know a better approach? No. They have to do the best they can do but I can tell you that with an 88 you have nothing to worry about. My first choice is UTHSC b/c of length of accelerated program. I would love UTMB as well but wish it was quicker.