How can I better my chances of getting accepted into the College of Nursing at the University of Illinois?
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U of I is really good.\n\nlots of things can help...grades, references, test scores.\nDo you have any clinical or research experience? That would probably be one of the biggest contributions.\n\nGood luck
645003
When i started applying for college i tried to get inf. from the guidance counselor in the colleges i was applying to they usually are better at getting inf. for you and to tell you what you need and the also put me in contact with a student who had already gone through the experience and that way it made it easier for me and my mom
1098611
Admissions into universities is always something of a mystery. Do they go for high test scores? How does community service fit in? What about your ethnic background, does this help any? There are websites out there such as http://www.myfootpath.com/ that for a fee of about $20 will send you information on how to increase your chances to getting into the university of your choice, supposedly from couseling experts. But I'm sure this is no different than your highschool counselor giving you information. But who knows? Maybe they have the inside track. Good luck!
1037513
go to www.dora.state.co.us/nursing/\nthe website tells you step by step what to do. depending on when you move up there, MAKE SURE YOU KEEP ALL OF YOUR SCHOOL STUFF: transcripts, college syllabus, everything;which in turn save you a lot of headache and stress!
886153
I didn't go there, but I know a lot who did because I go to UIC.  From what I heard, it's a fine school with lots of opportunities.  The students have no problem doing well at UIC.\nGood luck!
584033
Getting into any nursing school in the US right now is extremely competitive (even community colleges). If you don't have a high GPA, nursing school isn't an option. Perhaps you should look into becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant or Patient Care Technician. While working, perhaps retake some classes and repair your GPA. If the grades you got are the best you can do, nursing probably isn't a good match for you.
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To really have a good competitive chance.\n\nSAT - 2150 and above, aim for at least 700 a section, that includes the SAT II's. Pick your strongest subject and take the SAT subject test, try to get 750 and above.\n\nYour ACTs could definitely improve.\n\nBe sure to have good extracurricular records. Actively participate in different activities. It would also look good to do volunteer.
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The best way is to ask the school for help.\nFind out if there are any recruiter in school.  \nPerhap, internal.
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apply for them at the colleges you wish to attend
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Try www.college-net.com/overture I'm a Texas LVN and I'm considering it.
761244
Let me see if i can help you. I am a freshman at WSU (wichita) and i am also majoring in nursing. I was really confused too. Once your excepted to the university you start all your general ed classes, or pre-req's. That is usually done your freshman year, and even depending on the college your sophmore year as well. But just because you accepted into the university does NOT mean that your automatically in the nursing school. Usually nursing schools are competitive and look at a students GPA, which usually has to be about 3.0. After or when your close to finishing all ur gen. edu classes, apply to the nursing school then.  I hope that was clear enough. Good luck. PS: talk to your advisor or counselor about the classes you need to take and your other classes, they will probably help more than i can.
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Don't give up, college is there to educate you and they will do whatever they can to help you succeed.  There will be tutoring, and they even offer it free.  All nursing schools are competitive, but even if you can't get in right away, you can take classes that will go towards your degree while you are waiting to get in.  Another idea is to go the LPN route which is a bit easier, and after you have your LPN, you can always go back for your RN.  Best of luck to you and whatever you do, do NOT give up!!!
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<>RN programs are very popular; there are waiting lists all over the country.  While you are waiting, you could try to take some of the requisite courses that might have room.  I would suggest A&P (anatomy & physiology) or biology.  That way, you'll be finished with them when you do get in.
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I don’t want to break bad news to you but she can’t physically go to get her RN degree without attend a “Bricks and mortar school” unless she holds a LPN or LVN degree. Here she can get into contact with Indiana State University. They have a bridge program that will allow her to get her RN. Otherwise, she is stuck. \n\nHowever, as a nursing professor in a program, I would recommend that she contact her local nursing school program. Here have her find out what relateds (the classes she needs to complete to get either her ADN or BSN such as English classes, math classes, etc.). From here she can take the list because any good faculty member would provide her with a list of these classes. She can then go onto an online program. Make sure that it is accredited by the six accreditation programs recognized by the US Department of Education. Also make sure that the nursing program will recognize these classes. While I think that online classes are a good thing, you have to contend with state boards of nursing. The boards will not recognize online programs except in a few cases. How hard would it be for her to attend a program where you are stationed? Even if it is in one of the US territories there are still programs there. I do wish you best of luck in this career avenue. There is such a shortage of nurses today and it won’t get any better soon. \n\nAlso, please have her talk with her immediate superior. Let her explain to him or her current career aspirations. There might be a way that she could explore training through the navy. I worked at VA system with a naval trained RN and he indicated that he got this through the navy. It can’t hurt. It might be uncomfortable for her to do this as I am not sure of the chain of command in navy. I was in army after I got my RN and I taught LVNs in the army. Many have gone onto get their RNs. Does the navy have such a program?
885121
Collect the earlier history of the college before your joining and make an article on it.  I wish you good luck
296519
Well, I know someone extremely close to me that is going to college to become a nurse. Evidently, since you are smart enough to get on Yahoo answers, and ask a question, you can be a nurse. You are smart enough, apply for a pell grant so you don't have to pay for helping people. Don't worry, the doctor you work for will still have enough money to buy an available island of his choice.
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I did not quite understand the ins and outs of your situation, but if you are determined to go to this particular school, perhaps you should make an appointment to see the chair and ask his/her advice about what you could do to better your chances of being accepted.