What do they "really" look at on your application???

[Java Mama]

Hi Everyone,

I finally applied to the nursing program last week after 2 1/2 years of taking all of my pre and co-req's. They say we won't find out until the end of May or beginning of June. My question is.......how many people actually evaluate our informational packets? We had to submit quite a few things and I would really hope they take the time to read everything that we submitted. Does anyone have any knowledge what they really look for when going through applications? Thanks.

[nohika]

It really depends on the school, to be honest.

[jsh431]

My school looks only at GPA and credits taken at the school, that's it. Not even your name, they have no idea of who is applying. At least this is what I hear. So it all depends on your school. But I would imagine if they are asking for an essay and references then they most likely do take those into consideration.

[Assailants]

Pre req GPA, test score for w/e your program requires, work experience, ability to speak another language...volunteering/low SES/disadvantaged background stuff secondary

[CrazyCatLadyRN, BSN, RN]

my school is purely grades, classes you took( like if you took any extra that were not required), and HESI A2 scores.

[juliaann]

Mine is scoring us on cumulative GPA, science GPA, # of pre-reqs you have done already (you can apply while still having a few to take, asusming you take them while you're waiting to hear back about acceptance, although it's far better to have them all done, since if you fail the pre-req(s), you can't start the nursing program even if you've been accepted), and 5 short (2-3 sentences) answers to questions about why you want to be a nurse, why you chose that school, ect.