UTMB Summer 2017

[Nurse2bkd00]

Hi future nurses! I didn't see a discussion board for the summer term of 2017, so I decided to make one myself(: Let's use this forum to discuss grades, TEAS, and the application process. This does include venting! We all know how anxiety kicks in when there's a bump in the road. Good luck to everyone that is applying!

I can't wait for the application period opens. Anyone that is re-applying, any tips?

[sophiean97]

So it's better to be really dramatic with the statement? I don't want to write one that sounds ungenuine or desperate.

[Dani.Dickinson]

They want to hear about the exact moment you decided to be a nurse.

[mimi1317]

Now, I am really nervous about applying for even the summer start. The strange thing is, I got waitlisted for the fall with an interview and all during the second round. However for the Spring 2017 start, I got denied with the same score and statement. Now, I did take the TEAS exam again and rewrote my personal statement, but now hearing what Dani is saying, I don't know if my statement is convincing enough for the admissions committee. This is stressing me so much.

[YellowRoseofTX]

DOes anyone know for sure if the TEAS VI is acceptable? I think that is all ATI is offering since Aug. 31 but the UTMB website states the TEAS V as the requirement. I'm assuming they just haven't updated their information yet but I'm wondering if anyone has contacted the school to verify.

[cassy2016]

I hope someone verified because I took the new version since most nursing schools are only accepting versio 6 vs 5. But utmb hasnt specified.

[Ceci25]

I have a question regarding the NCAS application. Under the last tab, for prereqs, I dont know whether to add my microbiology I am currently taking or add my old one. The reason I am retaking Micro is because it expired already. Thanks.

[ilm18]

Does anyone know how long it takes to receive the second application after your transcripts get verified?

[TLBUTMB]

UTMB is still taking both TEAS exams for the next year. Also I am on week 4 for waiting to receive the supplemental application. They told me I should be receiving it by the end of this week at the latest. We will see if this stays true or not.

[jilltx0824]

About how long does it take NursingCAS to verify transcripts once they receive?

[YellowRoseofTX]

Previously when I had to submit applications thru NursingCAS I cut it down to the wire, through all my last minute classes and entrance exam studying I overlooking "allow 4-6 weeks for processing." That being said I think I submitted my application about 3 weeks prior to the deadline and they got everything process with plenty of time to spare. They seem pretty efficient.

[YellowRoseofTX]

Ok, I'm confused. I've taken the TEAS but would like to retake it for a possible higher score. Can I submit my application to UTMB (my NursingCAS one) and go back and add my TEAS score later this month (if I do retake it)? I'm just worried about the schools processing time, do they require your TEAS scores prior to sending their application to you? Hope that all makes sense.

[Guermond]

Just curious, where are you guys getting your GPA breakdowns from? I have transcripts from various schools so it's difficult to calculate. Are they displayed somewhere on NursingCAS?

I just received an email this morning saying I was added to the wait list for Spring 2017. At my interview, the admissions counselor told me to reapply for Summer 2017 as a backup plan without changing a thing or retaking any classes. To give you an idea of where my scores ranged:

Overall GPA: 3.22

Science GPA: 3.18

TEAS Score: 90.7% (According to ATI it's in the 99th percentile)

My grades in college were obviously not nearly as stellar as most other applicants, but the fact that I got wait listed at a school as reputable as UTMB has given me high hopes. I can only hope that things will continue to look up and I'll get accepted either this spring or summer.