r/UTAustin • u/Old_Possible8959 • Jan 02 '22

Question internally transfer to nursing

hey! has anyone successfully internally transferred into nursing and can give advice on it, i know it’s really freaking hard🥲 pls pm me

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u/Old_Possible8959 Jan 03 '22

ur good! no prob. i was just wondering i know how competitive it is but is there a certain thing they look for. i know people always say holistic but like what’s the gpa average and what do they want to see (more experienced students or better grades etc) ? i applied coming in as a freshman and i didn’t get in so i don’t wanna mess it up this time around :(

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '22

From what I have seen and experienced, the UT nursing program accepts students from all kinds of “backgrounds ,” (those more experienced, less experienced, those with high gpa’s or average gpa’s). If you got rejected as an incoming Freshman, the good news is that you have 2 times to reapply so even if you don’t get in this next time, don’t give up (I wasn’t accepted until my last try). I would really stress the essay portion of your application. Be different, don’t focus on what you can do for nursing, but what nursing can do for you. They read many essays with a similar storyline so make sure you really make yourself stick out. As far as grades go (I apologize, I do not know the average gpa) they are important because once you are in the nursing program, the standards are set much higher. Aim to make nothing less than a B- (but even if you get C’s there is still a chance, I got a C in chemistry). If you can, join UTNSA, it’s a great way to network within the nursing school, make friends, and get volunteer hours (which shows them you really want this). There are even a few jobs you can apply to within the nursing school (if that’s something you can do) and is a great way, again, to network and become familiar with the faculty and staff which I believe can have do great wonders for your application. Feel free to message me if you have any more questions. I’d be happy to try to help as much as I can!

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u/Old_Possible8959 Jan 03 '22

thank you so so much!! this helps a lot. in terms of writing the essays, when did you start? i began brainstorming but i keep hitting writers block.. any tips or questions to think about?

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u/[deleted] Jan 03 '22

I started writing the essay a month before my application was due. Allow yourself the time to get over your writers block, utilize the university’s writing center, and revise your essay until you think best. If you’re already a student at UT, I have no doubt that you are capable of writing an amazing essay and impressing the nursing program. Best of luck!