Evergreen Valley College ... input please?

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Hi everyone,

I just found this site and read a few of the threads. I saw that some people actually graduated from there so I have a few questions that I hope you could answer for me.

I'm from Oklahoma and might make the move to San Jose and attend Evergreen Valley College. However, I don't know anyone who attending and thus, have no personal info on it. I'm really confused on whether to stay in OK or go to Cali.

Is it hard to get in? How hard are the classes? Where do u go to do your classes like pysch..which hospital or medical center? Anyways, anything that you can let me know I will really appreciate it.

Thanks in advance,

Laura

I am very motivated after reading your posts. I am getting ready to apply to Evergreen this fall. Any tips? As far as the application process.

I have been having a hard time getting a hold of the Health Department, no matter how many messages I've left.

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Hello, Determined2B! Keep up the determination and don't be discouraged by not getting a response. The department is really busy and this is finals time.

I would recommend attending one of the nursing program orientations. They are informative and will help you with the application process and any questions you might have. The director mentioned that lots of students are disqualified because they have failed to complete all of the requirements (the reading test especially.) So I would get that done right away and start requesting your transcripts when your final grades are available (if not taking summer classes.) One person gave me great advise about transcripts. She said make sure to request an extra copy for yourself so that you can open it and make sure that everything looks correct and still have the sealed copies for EVC staff. I actually found a really important mistake that way and was able to clear it up before sending in my packet. They receive hundreds of applications more than they have room for. I think the director said that one year they received somewhere around 600 applications of which half were disqualified for one reason or another and then of those they only have room for about 80 each year. Dot your I's and cross your T's ;)

Best wishes and maybe we'll see you around soon :)

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Thank you, LaAngelita! I will mos def consider your tips. And keep them coming... ;)

Anyone else would like to share tips? I am also applying to Hartnell in Salinas, CA.

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Thank you, LaAngelita! I will mos def consider your tips. And keep them coming... ;)

Anyone else would like to share tips? I am also applying to Hartnell in Salinas, CA.

You're welcome. Have you also considered Ohlone College in Newark? They accept applications in the spring only (4/12) (but it would still be for the Fall 2012/Spring 2013 like EVC.) I have heard they have a good program and excellent NCLEX pass rates. Just a thought ;)

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Specializes in Medical-surgical nursing.

La Angelita- did you decide to go the ADN route or the BSN route?

Determined2b- one thing that I found particularly helpful was taking the TEAS exam ahead of time. It really took the pressure off knowing I could study at my own pace and would have more than one chance if I needed it. If you do not take the TEAS ahead of time and are offered a spot at EVC, it seems they give you one chance at the exam. If your score isn't passing, they automatically put you into a remediation plan. Just something to think about :)

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La Angelita- did you decide to go the ADN route or the BSN route? :)

Hi! I'm sorry. I just saw this message from May! I did decide to go the BSN route since SFSU's program is only one semester longer. Did you start EVC this semester? If so, how is it going?

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LaAngelita- Just wondering how you got into the BSN at SFSU. Did you take all your prerequisites for the SFSU nursing program at a community college before you applied to the SFSU BSN program? Were you a student at SFSU as an undergrad? Is there a waitlist for that? Tell me all you can about how you got in and what the process is. Thank you so much. :)

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LaAngelita- Just wondering how you got into the BSN at SFSU. Did you take all your prerequisites for the SFSU nursing program at a community college before you applied to the SFSU BSN program? Were you a student at SFSU as an undergrad? Is there a waitlist for that? Tell me all you can about how you got in and what the process is. Thank you so much. :)

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LaAngelita- Just wondering how you got into the BSN at SFSU. Did you take all your prerequisites for the SFSU nursing program at a community college before you applied to the SFSU BSN program? Were you a student at SFSU as an undergrad? Is there a waitlist for that? Tell me all you can about how you got in and what the process is. Thank you so much. :)

Hi, Splashfly!

I did all of my prereq's online at various CA community colleges (w/ exception of Micro, Physio & Anatomy. Also, when you apply to SFSU you can have multiple classes in progress and one scheduled for the following semester. For example when I applied in Oct of 2011 I had statistics, upper level English and Nutrition in progress with Chem scheduled for Spring 2012. Then when you get accepted it's conditional on having passed your Spring class. This allowed me to apply with having completed barely more than my Evergreen prereq's.

SFSU also has supplemental criteria that helps... Medical experience, second language, and volunteer work w/ underpriv. community. I had a really good GPA, 2 out of three supplementals, and a high TEAS V score thankfully. The competition is tough with about 800 applicants for 80 spots. But if you look good on paper your chances are better than getting into a lottery school.

Another nice perk of SFSU is that their BSN program is only 5 semesters compared to San Jose State's 6 semesters. You can't beat getting your BSN in only one semester more than an ASN!

I hope that helps :)

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Hi LaAngelita!

I have more questions if you don't mind answering. :)

Does it matter if it's online or in a classroom? They don't prefer one over the other right? Also, I'm planning to start out with LVN at maybe unitek or IME in San Jose somewhere. That's good for medical experience right or do you think that is a waste of time and that I should just focus more on getting all the prereqs done? Did you volunteer at a hospital for your experience? Also last question. Were you on the waitlist or anything? Thank you so much. :) I'm just so confused right now.

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Hi LaAngelita!

I have more questions if you don't mind answering. :)

Does it matter if it's online or in a classroom? They don't prefer one over the other right? Also, I'm planning to start out with LVN at maybe unitek or IME in San Jose somewhere. That's good for medical experience right or do you think that is a waste of time and that I should just focus more on getting all the prereqs done? Did you volunteer at a hospital for your experience? Also last question. Were you on the waitlist or anything? Thank you so much. :) I'm just so confused right now.

They don't care if it is online or not as long as the class articulates (check this at Assist.org) and at cvc.edu you can find a list of all online & hybrid classes offered at CA community colleges. I got my medical experience working as a medical assistant for 2 years but volunteering works.

As for the LVN route I think it depends on how quickly you need to be making money and how good your grades are. As for getting prereq's done I recommend looking at requirement for your schools and organizing your time well.

I applied to Cabrillo college which runs only by waitlist and started out in the 800's! I was fortunate enough not to get waitlisted at EVC or SFSU :)

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Thank you so much LaAngelita!

I have a better idea now. Good Luck with Nursing School! I'm hoping to get in asap. :)

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