UTMB Fall 2013

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Hello! I searched the site and seen no one made a topic about the people trying to enter in Fall 2013 so here is it :up: I am applying to UTMB for Fall 2013. I've written my personal statement and filled in the application. Now i'm waiting on nursing CAS to receive all my transcripts and to take my TEAS test on Jan. 8. I'm so nervous. How is everyone else coming along?

@Rmegster-- Do you happen to know what the lowest Teas score that UTMB has accepted within the last applicant pool? I'm so very nervous as my Teas score was low and I feel it may affect my chances at getting in. I have already sent everything into Nursing Cas and I'm praying my personal statement stands out! I too will just have to wait and see I suppose. Any insight or opinions will be GREATLY appreciated :)[/quote']

Utmb never gives out their 'lowest teas score' that they accept each semester. They will only tell you what is considered passing.

From what I've heard from my fellow students, teas scores were very variable anywhere from 60s to 90s. They look at the whole application and use a formula to rank each piece.

I know that probably doesn't ease your mind at all. I wish I had a better answer for you :)

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Applying to nursing schools has been the worst! I have a bachelors already (anthropology) so I'm applying to UTMB's accelerated BSN program [as well as UTHSC (first choice), TWU, UTA, TA&M corpus'].

Has anyone done an interview or know what to expect? I have absolutely no medical background so I'm worried that will work against me.

Thanks!

Interviews are a good thing. It means they want to know more about you. Don't be scared. Medical experience is not the entire focus of the interview. They want to see your communication skills and learn more about why you want to become a nurse. They could ask you some situational "what would you do if" type questions or ask for a writing sample. Make sure to bring questions for them too!

I really enjoyed my interview and I tell everyone that it is ultimately the reason I chose UTMB. I loved what I heard from the interviewer about the school and its faculty.

UTMB used to interview the majority of its qualified applicants, but starting this last semester, they only interview a small portion, so please don't stress about not being interviewed, it does not mean you're not getting accepted!

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So will all of the correspondence from UTMB will come through the mail? Do they do anything by email? (I'm not very good at checking my "snail mail". I guess I'd better start! )

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So will all of the correspondence from UTMB will come through the mail? Do they do anything by email? (I'm not very good at checking my "snail mail". I guess I'd better start! )

Mystar typically changes first (hooray for instant gratification!), then an email, and then you will receive an official letter via snail mail. On occasion, students got a letter in the mail before mystar changed for them.

Also- don't give up hope if people on this board have mystar changes or get their letter before you! When I was applying I was accepted two weeks after the first set of students and even more people were accepted after that. As for being waitlisted...there are a LOT of students in my class who were accepted right before orientation or even during the orientation who are now thriving in nursing school!

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@Rmegster Thank you for your insight. I hope it all works out! I still haven't received anything via mail or email. However I will keep my hopes up!

@Kittybitties - Did you receive a interview request from UTMB or UTHSC?

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Will they accept general biology as your science elective?

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Will they accept general biology as your science elective?

Yes!

http://www.son.utmb.edu/programsofstudy/bsn/bsnprerequisites.cfm

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Hi im new..but im applying to UTMB now, since they extended the application deadline to Feb. 15!

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since they extended the app deadline to feb 15, can i retake my TEAS test even though i already sent them my scores from the other test?

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Extended deadline? Wow. I wonder if there was a shortage of applicants? (wishful thinking I'm sure!)

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Extended deadline? Wow. I wonder if there was a shortage of applicants? (wishful thinking I'm sure!)

I REALLY hope that's the case!!! Hay you never know that could be the reason

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Thank you Jesus! UTMB extended their deadline to 2/15! I was so afraid NCAS wouldn't receive my transcripts in time, AND I'd already submitted my payment...I hope this is the last time I'll have to deal with them, their business is absolutely terrible and a rip-off, I can't believe they are using their services. Someone said something about a fee for the supplemental app UTMB sends out? How much will I have to pay for that??

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