<p>My daughter has a gpa of 3.91 unweighted and 3.97 weighted she is ranked 22 of 469 seniors and has a 33 on her ACT... She wants a bachelors degree in Nursing... She has had 5 college tours in our home state of Michigan with two verbal offers for a full ride scholarship... She would really like an out of state college experience but would probably not pass up a full ride... Does anyone know if out of state colleges are likely to offer what in state colleges would?</p>
<p>If I read this right, she’d qualify for a full ride at the University of Alabama: [Out-of-State</a> Scholarships - Undergraduate Scholarships - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/out_of_state.html]Out-of-State”>http://scholarships.ua.edu/types/out_of_state.html)</p>
<p>And, here’s their Nursing page: [Capstone</a> College of Nursing - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://nursing.ua.edu/]Capstone”>http://nursing.ua.edu/)</p>
<p>Congrats to your daughter! I’m curious as to what schools in MI offered full ride scholarships. My son has similar stats (here in Michigan)…and no such offers coming his way. He will likely be taking advantage of the full OOS tuition scholarship from Univ. of Alabama.</p>
<p>DB … she would get full tuition at UA but not quite full ride, still has housing food etc</p>
<p>UAB in alabama would also offer her full tuition…15K/year against total cost of attendance of 20-24K (works out a bit cheaper than UA as housing is less) total out of pocket would be 5-9K per year</p>
<p>UAB also has a direct admit program to nursing which UA doesnt have</p>
<p>[UAB</a> - UAB Nursing Scholars Program (High School Students)](<a href=“Error 404 | Not Found”>Error 404 | Not Found)</p>
<p>surrounding the UAB campus are about 7 hospitals</p>
<p>[UAB</a> News - UAB schools ranked in top 10 by U.S. News and World Report](<a href=“UAB schools ranked in top 10 by U.S. News and World Report - News | UAB”>UAB schools ranked in top 10 by U.S. News and World Report - News | UAB)</p>
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<p>unless she is an NMF then both schools offer a full ride</p>
<p>OP, are you sure your D was offered a full ride and not full tuition? Not too many schools throw in room and board anymore.</p>
<p>She has had 5 college tours in our home state of Michigan with two verbal offers for a full ride scholarship.… She would really like an out of state college experience but would probably not pass up a full ride</p>
<p>When you say “full ride”, do you mean “full tuition scholarship”…</p>
<p>or do you mean a scholarship that covers Tuition, Room, Board, Books, etc? A full ride includes EVERYTHING.</p>
<p>As mentioned above, The University of Alabama (the flagship) would give your D a full tuition scholarship for her stats if she applies by Dec 1st (the app is quick and easy). She could get more from the College of Nursing, especially if she has higher offers elsewhere.</p>
<p>3.97 weighted she is ranked 22 of 469 seniors and has a 33 on her ACT.</p>
<p>Since your D has strong stats, I wouldn’t worry about a nursing program that doesn’t have Direct Admission. By having to qualify during the soph year allows the school to prevent those who don’t have what it takes to continue. Since your D has the stats to do well in a pre-med program, she certainly has the stats to do well in pre-nursing. :)</p>
<p>Bama has a brand new state of the art College of Nursing building
[University</a> of Alabama News UA?s Capstone College of Nursing Has A New Home](<a href=“http://uanews.ua.edu/2010/08/uas-capstone-college-of-nursing-has-a-new-home/]University”>http://uanews.ua.edu/2010/08/uas-capstone-college-of-nursing-has-a-new-home/)</p>
<p>[Capstone</a> College of Nursing - The University of Alabama](<a href=“http://nursing.ua.edu/]Capstone”>http://nursing.ua.edu/)</p>
<p>This fall over 50% of the frosh are from out of state. Overall, the school has about 45% OOS students…including students from all 50 states.</p>
<p>This thread shows you where some Bama families are from…</p>
<p><a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-alabama/1096387-what-state-everybody-roll-call.html[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-alabama/1096387-what-state-everybody-roll-call.html</a></p>
<p>Your D would also qualify for Bama’s amazing Honors College</p>
<p>UA HONORS COLLEGE <a href=“http://honors.ua.edu/[/url]”>http://honors.ua.edu/</a> </p>
<p>More info about Honors College
<a href=“http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-alabama/804961-honors-colleges-4-different-programs-app-process.html?highlight=honors[/url]”>http://talk.collegeconfidential.com/university-alabama/804961-honors-colleges-4-different-programs-app-process.html?highlight=honors</a></p>
<p>You are all correct in thinking the offers would be full tuition… Sorry I did not make that clear…</p>
<p>while that may be true that she could get accepted to nursing later…it is definitely worth a look at a direct admit…gets rid of alot of pressure… there are benefits to direct admission that should be considered</p>
<p>Parent56</p>
<p>Does UAB still have direct admission into Nursing?</p>
<p>It looks like UAB has students apply their soph year just like Bama does.</p>
<p>[UAB</a> - BSN Admission Requirements](<a href=“Error 404 | Not Found”>Error 404 | Not Found)</p>
<p>From the UAB website…</p>
<p>BSN Admission Requirements </p>
<p>First-time college students who complete the first two years at UAB and then apply for admission to the School of Nursing for the upper-division nursing curriculum.</p>
<p>•Work with an assigned pre-nursing advisor through the UAB Office of General Studies during the first two years at the university</p>
<p>•Students who complete their pre-nursing curriculum at UAB are eligible for priority consideration for admission to the upper-division nursing curriculum as either Nursing Scholars or Pre-Nursing Scholars.</p>
<p>I totally understand why schools do it this way. Some kids just don’t have the stats to become nurses. </p>
<p>Again, I don’t think it’s a problem for this student. She has what it takes to become a RN.</p>
<p>i posted the link above…it is the nursing scholars program</p>
<p>UAB Nursing Scholars Program (High School Students)<br>
UAB Nursing Scholars Program for Entering Freshman</p>
<p>The UAB Nursing Scholars Program is for academically talented high school seniors who are strongly considering a career in nursing. The UAB Nursing Scholars Program insures admission to the world-class UAB School of Nursing upon successful completion of the required undergraduate pre-nursing foundation and core classes. A minimum BSN Foundation GPA of 3.2 and an overall GPA of 3.0 is required for entry into the upper division nursing courses.</p>
<p>Qualifications</p>
<p>A high school senior with a composite ACT score of 25 or above or a composite SAT score of 1130. A minimum high school grade point average of 3.2 on the academic classes required for admissions to UAB. Admission through the UAB Office of Undergraduate Admissions.</p>
<p>Application Process</p>
<p>Complete admission process through the UAB Office of Undergraduate Admissions.
Complete the UAB Nursing Scholars Program application.
One letter of recommendation from a high school administrator, counselor or teacher describing your suitability for a career in nursing.
Write a one-page essay on your selection of nursing as a career and your fture professional goals.<br>
A resume outlining health care interest/experience, campus/community involvement, leadership, and employment.
Official high school transcript.
The School of Nursing Office of Student Affairs must receive the completed UAB Nursing Scholars Program application, recommendation, essay, official high school transcript and resume by posted deadlines.
UAB Nursing Scholars Program Application </p>
<ul>
<li>Application deadline December 1, 2011.</li>
</ul>
<p>Selection</p>
<p>The composite ACT or SAT score, the applicant’s high school academic grade point average (computed on subjects required for undergraduate admission to UAB), and all additional application material will be used in the selection process for the UAB Nursing Scholars Program.</p>
<p>the stats noted are the minimum for consideration but generally admitted students tend to be more in the range of the OP’s daughter</p>
<p>Oakland and Wayne State…</p>
<p>^Are you answering your own post?</p>