Get Into Nursing School – Quick Tips
2011
Questions to ask the nursing school academic adviser
We all know nursing school is very competitive these days. It is a good idea to consider applying to more than one nursing school in order to up your chances of getting accepted into a program. Applying to more than one program can be daunting since different schools have different requirements. Some schools want you to have all of your pre-requisite courses completed prior to applying so that they can get a clear picture of your academic ability. Other schools require that you have courses completed by the time you actually start the program, which can be months away from the day you get your acceptance letter. As such, it is important to consult with the academic adviser of the nursing schools you want to attend. You will need to formulate a plan for which pre-requisite classes to take and and what times during the school year.
Here are some questions to ask the adviser:
- What courses do I need to take in order to apply to your program?
- Will your program evaluate my transcript and how much does that cost?
- What is the minimum GPA for your program? (You’ll want to be well above the minimum!)
- If I get a bad grade and retake a course to improve my grade will your school accept the better grade?
- What are the application deadlines?
- Does your school require healthcare job experience or volunteer work?
- Does your school accept letters of recommendation?
- How many students do you accept into the program each year?
- How many applicants do you typically have.
- Does your program have a waiting list? (I got into nursing school from the waiting list. It’s not a bad thing to be on it!)
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