UTMB Spring 2016

[JakkiK]

Howdy! I couldn't find a thread for Spring 2016, so I figured I would start my own. I'm having trouble with this whole application thing (mostly stress!), so I would love to talk to others going through this same process!

[Dfalck3]

Yes, that is true. That's why I'm applying to TWU as well, they really want high TEAS scores, good GPAs, and they give you points for having a previous BS (which I do not have though) and if you took the pre-reqs in TWU.

[shasbus]

is TWU a better school than UTMB?

[Pennyfri]

No. They're all my top choices to be honest! UTMB feels so family like so I don't know. My interview went well. Guess we shall see.

[shasbus]

Ok I did some research here Best Nursing School Rankings | Nursing Program Rankings | US News

and...

UT-Austin #13

UTHSC-Houston # 26

UTMB-Galveston #43

TWU-Denton #46

[Dfalck3]

I don't really think it's better at all, I do think it depends on what you want. I personally like UTMB better, but from what I know, TWU nurses are preferred in the houston area. UTMB is my first choice though, so hopefully it will happen!

[thechemistRN, BSN]

Hey guys, I was given acceptance to UTMB last August 5. I interviewed last 7/15.

Here are my stats:

international GPA: 2.54 (PI)

US c/sGPA: 4.0

TEAS Scores:

Reading- 78.6

Math- 90.0

Science- 97.9

English and Language- 86.7

Adjusted Individual Score- 88.7

[shasbus]

@Dfalck3 TWU nurses are preferred in Houston area? That's interesting! I wonder why? I looked into TWU and it showed 1-2 extra pre-requisite courses I needed to take. I am SOOO done with pre-reqs honestly! It's between UTHSC-Houston and UTMB for me. If someone attended both of their campuses, can you give some feedback why you would choose one or another? I know someone said UTMB has more of family atmosphere... Any other thoughts?

[Dfalck3]

@Dfalck3 TWU nurses are preferred in Houston area? That's interesting! I wonder why? I looked into TWU and it showed 1-2 extra pre-requisite courses I needed to take. I am SOOO done with pre-reqs honestly! It's between UTHSC-Houston and UTMB for me. If someone attended both of their campuses, can you give some feedback why you would choose one or another? I know someone said UTMB has more of family atmosphere... Any other thoughts?

I know! I don't really know why, I do know they are very well prepared (I have a friend that goes to TWU in Dallas). I heard that TWU nurses are liked over others in the Houston area from some people that work in MD Anderson, and then also from a friend that goes to UTHSC-Houston. I really don't know why. There's one thing that is unappealing to me (but it's a characteristic that my friend who goes to TWU likes), is that TWU has 4 semester but with summers in between, so it takes a bit longer to finish their BSN.

I have been in both campuses (My husband goes to UTMB so I'm around a lot) and I was in TWU a lot when I lived in Dallas.. I really think they are both amazing schools, but I just liked the way UTMB works better; they have great student-counseling, they have an amazing simulation lab (That might not be the correct name), and they work with several good hospitals.

I really think it ends up being a matter of personal preference and that you can't go wrong with either choice (UTMB, TWU or UTHSC).

[shasbus]

@Dfalck3 Thanks for your reply! I definitely want to graduate faster, so 4 consecutive semesters is the way to go for me.

[krissabeth]

Hello, I was wondering if the people that were accepted could tell me how they were notified of their acceptance?

I had my interview on 7/29 and I am extremely anxious to hear back!

Thank you.

[gimggirl]

Does anyone know if a wait list has started?

[Prenursing2015]

Hello, I was wondering if the people that were accepted could tell me how they were notified of their acceptance?

I had my interview on 7/29 and I am extremely anxious to hear back!

Thank you.

You will receive an email. They will also update mystar.