I got a 75% on my TEAS V test. I know I needed to get at least 85% on my Teas V score to be competitive on most BSN programs.
I found out that West Coast University is now accepting Teas V scores with a minimum score of 58%. So with a 75% score on the Teas V, I was a qualified applicant and I didn't have to take their HESI exam.
Once you're qualified based on taking their HESI or Teas V, the biggest qualifying factor you have is getting approved for Financial Aid or Private Student Loans. If you have all your finances straight, then that's when they secure your spot in their Nursing Program.
However, my biggest gripe right now and most of the students that I have spoken with is that they have a weird system of transferring credits. Each student I spoke to had different experiences on what classes transferred to that school and what didn't.
For example, WCU transfered all of my science classes that I took at Los Angeles Valley College:
Anatomy
Physiology
Microbiology
Psychology - Intro
Psychology - LifeSpan
BUT, they didn't transfer my General Chemistry.
They transfered my CAL STATE LA:
English 101/102 but they said that both my English 101/102 class that I took only transfers over to their English 140 Written Communication I, but not to their English 140 Written Communication II.
They also didn't transfer the following G.E. classes that I took in CAL STATE LA:
Philosophy
College Mathematics
Public Speaking
Their reason is that CAL STATE LA is a Quarter system and WCU is a Semester system. This is how they calculate it: 1 quarter unit = 0.67 semester unit
In addition, if they don't think your class is equivalent to their class they won't accept it as transfer credit.
My biggest advice is to go to their transfer credit website: 4
I suggest a great website to help get through nursing school
Many awesome reviews and students struggling with passing have increased scores beyond their imagination. I joined the group on facebook. If you need help look up "Simple Nursing" and "Simple Nursing for Nursing Students" on facebook. Students are having a better school experience when using the study guides and video.
Something to help struggling students and those who just want to better themselves in the program and understand their subjects better without all the reading of textbook.
Also helps in passing NCLEX with top scores.
Students support each other and the help is great in a stressful experience.
Hello everyone! I am going through the application process right now for WCU to start in January. It has been a little difficult and they seem to rush you through the process. But I do feel that I going to WCU would be more beneficial in the end. I have a BA in European Studies, so I am really worried about what classes will transfer over, I am waiting for my financial aid appointment where they'll inform me about which classes will transfer over and how much the tuition will end up costing. I talked to another student who will be starting her program soon, and she said that you could contest and attempt to transfer more classes if you have the syllabus and information for the classes that you transferred over. After I have my financial aid appointment I'll update you guys on how it went.
Does anyone else have a bachelor in anything else and are trying to get into WCU? And are there any WCU students who had to get a private loan, how easy or difficult was it?
First you have to meet with an admissions representative who will inform you about the basics of the school and the course schedule. Then you have to enroll (a lot of paper work) and submit all of your transcripts from any colleges that you have attended, after enrolling (at this point enrolling is not a contract and you do not have to pay anything) you will set up an appointment to meet with a financial aid officer (before meeting with them you have to apply for a FAFSA) who will inform you of which classes qualify as transferable and how much your final tuition will be. (You do have the opportunity to challenge for more courses to be transferred.) Then you'll get your classes for the first term and then I believe you start paying. Not sure yet. Will update more later.
I have a Bachelor of Science in Human Services. I plan to attend in January. I am scheduled for my HESI in November. I am studying for it to make sure I have a good score so I gave myself more time.
I have all my transcripts but they won't take them until after the test. So I shall see next month.
I am using my Post 9/11 GI Bill and possible Yellow Ribbon as well along with Financial Aid.
Before you do anything at that school you have to have admission exam scores. Then they will start you with the process of enrolling and getting setup.
Not sure yet. Will find out when I start the process and get to the financial aid portion. I take the HESI next month along with turning in my transcripts.
Hello, i recently got accepted and yes they surely rush you through the process but they were very friendly and professional and all credits transferred which makes me very happy. Ill be starting next week though no private loans, i did well on the teas and that gives you money
ShondaJ
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I suggest a great website to help get through nursing school
Many awesome reviews and students struggling with passing have increased scores beyond their imagination. I joined the group on facebook. If you need help look up "Simple Nursing" and "Simple Nursing for Nursing Students" on facebook. Students are having a better school experience when using the study guides and video.
Something to help struggling students and those who just want to better themselves in the program and understand their subjects better without all the reading of textbook.
Also helps in passing NCLEX with top scores.
Students support each other and the help is great in a stressful experience.