I wanted to start a topic for people applying to VCU's ABSN program this fall that starts Summer 2016. I've been reading the 2014 and 2015 threads and found them really helpful, especially reading other stats of students who had been accepted in the past.
I've already submitted my application, sent my SAT scores, sent my college transcript, and I'm just waiting on my references! I'm taking microbio at Emory University in Atlanta through their SON right now, and will be taking A&P 1 and 2 through their nursing school in the spring. Emory made these pre-req classes specifically for pre-health students and offers Anatomy as one class and Physiology as another to be taken together in one semester. I'm worried about taking both in the spring though and how it will look on my application though having them uncompleted currently!
I graduated from Virginia Tech in May with a degree in Business Management and currently work as a consultant. However, I've worked for a healthcare company for three years and also interned for another major children's hospital. My GPA is low... below a 3.0, which is one of my biggest fears (I hated business classes... but it was "practical"). All of the science/health classes I took are A's though. I'm also volunteering at Children's in Atlanta once a week in the ER along and their cancer center. My SAT score is 1280.
I'm also applying to Emory's program in Atlanta and thinking about applying to Bon Secour (not sure about that yet). I've also considered an associated program, but I'm worried about getting a job in Richmond with that degree!
Hoping to hear from past/current students and applicants about their stats and any advice for the application process!
I'm 26 so I have quite a ways to go, but thanks for posting your update! Only 25 more to go. This is the only school I applied to so, I'm sure I will anxiously awaiting my next emails. I'm trying to remain hopeful!
I've been trying to find out tuition information too. I'm a current student here at VCU and I'm just trying to figure out if it's less than I'm paying now. I heard it is but I'm not sure! I'm definitely accepting my offer. I applied to UVA but didn't get in...I guess this is God's plan. I love it here anyways!
according to last years, for summer no meal plan, no housing about 5000. For regular semester, about 6000. But this is just university fees and tuition stuff.
Congratulations everyone! I was wait listed as well but I'm still hopeful. @selbyjess did they say March 15 will be the date they anticipate on notifying my email wasn't specific, best of luck to you.
I also got an email from the school if nursing addmission blog. It said the soonest they know if spaces open up is the March 15. And the latest is the day classes start. It had a little more information in it.
Hello everyone! My name is Chloe and I am graduating from JMU with a Health Sciences Degree this May. I have also been accepted to VCU ABSN for summer 2016! Congrats to all who were accepted and good luck to everyone who is on the waitlist! stay hopeful
does anyone know if there is a Facebook group for us yet?
Hi guys! I'm Kelli, I was also accepted into the summer cohort. I've been following the thread for a while and decided it was time to finally make an account. I graduated from VCU with a psych degree in 2012. If anyone decides to make a Facebook group, please post it on here so I can reactivate mine . Congrats to everyone! I look forward to meeting you all.
. Congrats to everyone! I look forward to meeting you all.
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I'm 26 so I have quite a ways to go, but thanks for posting your update! Only 25 more to go. This is the only school I applied to so, I'm sure I will anxiously awaiting my next emails. I'm trying to remain hopeful!