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 trying to kick my pre-nursing school to-do list this week and was trying to purchase a parking pass for summer. Parking services told me they aren't open for purchase until May 17th- the first day of our orientation. I was hoping to have one by then so that the first day wouldn't be chaotic. Anyone heard anything else about this?
Hey guys! so I got an email yesterday saying that I am 3rd on the waitlist, but they cant guarantee a spot but they can offer me a spot in the traditional program this fall. I think that will actually work better for me, with working and planning a wedding! I am so excited to being going back to school.
I am applying to the Accelerated Nursing program at VCU and I am a little worried about my gre scores. Can anyone accepted into the program share what scores they had? thanks.
Specializes in Medicine, Step-Down, Cystic Fibrosis.
My GREs were 800 and my SATs 1090 (from a scale 11 years ago, out of 1600) - they said if you didn't take GREs they'd look at SATs. Not sure if they even look at either but both of mine were abysmal lol
If you don't mind me asking, what was your GPA, pre-req grades and volunteer experience? I am also a senior health sciences major applying to VCU's program for Summer 2017. I'm super nervous so ill take any advice you have haha Thanks in advance :)
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I'm trying to kick my pre-nursing school to-do list this week and was trying to purchase a parking pass for summer. Parking services told me they aren't open for purchase until May 17th- the first day of our orientation. I was hoping to have one by then so that the first day wouldn't be chaotic. Anyone heard anything else about this?