Rio Hondo ADN Nursing Program

[Davidz0rs]

Hi everyone,

I currently go to Mt. Sac at the moment and will finish all my ADN pre-requistes for Rio Hondo this summer. As for the selection criteria they use overall, I feel that my application will be highly competitive. However, my definition of competitiveness is probably different from others. I was wondering for anyone who currently attends or previously attended the ADN program at Rio Hondo to state your applicant profile (overall GPA, science GPA, volunteer hours, any previous degree, and experience). Thanks, it would help me and many others who are hopeful in entering the ADN program at Rio Hondo College. :)

[Davidz0rs]

Update:

So originally, I was very very low in the alternate list. However, they told me to keep calling because people can either decide other schools, not pass the teas test, or not meet the deadline on time. Months have passed and I did not give up. As a result, as of today Dec 19, I received a call from them saying that I am in provisionally! Basically, I need to pass the teas test on Jan 3rd.

Stats: Bachelors in Sociology (3.3 UC Irvine), A in Micro, B in Anatomy, and B in Physiology. No volunteering experience or second language. However, I did have low income and other little things checked…I don't remember what though. Bottom line - Never give up!.

[SquishyRN, BSN, RN]

Congratulations!

[jeli42]

Continuing this thread for applicants who are starting to apply for Fall 2013. Would love to know everyone's stats... Also, does anyone know how many points are given in each category (Science GPA, Overall GPA, experience, etc)? Thanks!

[jiimmmyyyy]

hey guys! happy new years and good luck to everybody! i was wondering how would this look for an application

B's in all science prereqs. 3.2 cumulative gpa

3 months of CNA experience 200+ hours of experience

Low Income Family - A personal statement showing how rough my life was when I was younger.

First Generation College Student

I took 3 years of spanish in high school. (Does that count as a point for the bilingual section?)

Thank you!

[jeli42]

Hi jiimmmyyyy,

I saw someone on a previous post that has similar stats to you and he/she got in with all B's. She had two health certificates though (CNA and EMT) and an A.A. so I'm not sure how many points extra they got for that. Unfortunately I don't think Spanish in high school counts unless you passed the AP test (I could be wrong). Good luck!!

[Andrew_guzman12]

Hello everyone, I just applied for the RN program for fall 2013 at Rio. Any one else applying for this term?

[jeli42]

Hello everyone I just applied for the RN program for fall 2013 at Rio. Any one else applying for this term?[/quote']

Hey Andrew_guzman12,

I'm also applying for Fall 2013! Rio Hondo is my 1st choice so I'm hoping for the best. Excited and scared at the same time. Good luck!

[ShyeoftheTiger]

I am submitting my Summer/Fall 2013 application tomorrow

Here are my stats:

Science Prerequisite GPA: 3.71

Other Prerequisite GPA: 4.0

General GPA: ??? (I couldn't get an unofficial transcript from CSUS)

TEAS V: 86%

*Veteran

*Need to Work

Does anyone know how the point system works and/or the turn-around time for acceptance notification?

I am also applying at:

Sacramento City College

American River College

San Joaquin Delta College

Pasadena Community College

[jeli42]

I am submitting my Summer/Fall 2013 application tomorrow

Here are my stats:

Science Prerequisite GPA: 3.71

Other Prerequisite GPA: 4.0

General GPA: ??? (I couldn't get an unofficial transcript from CSUS)

TEAS V: 86%

*Veteran

*Need to Work

Does anyone know how the point system works and/or the turn-around time for acceptance notification?

I am also applying at:

Sacramento City College

American River College

San Joaquin Delta College

Pasadena Community College

Wow awesome stats! I'm sure you'll have no problem getting into any of the schools you're applying to :) I have a good science GPA (3.64) but my overall sucks. Wasn't as focused while getting my Bachelors. If I had an overall GPA like yours I would also apply to some Bachelor programs. I don't know how the point system works but if you find out please let us know. Good luck!

[ShyeoftheTiger]

Wow awesome stats! I'm sure you'll have no problem getting into any of the schools you're applying to :) I have a good science GPA (3.64) but my overall sucks. Wasn't as focused while getting my Bachelors. If I had an overall GPA like yours I would also apply to some Bachelor programs. I don't know how the point system works but if you find out please let us know. Good luck!

I just figured out that my over all is 3.1 (no thanks to my university GPA of 2.07!)

I am not applying to bachelor programs because I refuse to pay 4x the cost for the same license! But that's just me... I'll probably take my education in steps, if that makes sense.

[qstah]

Hello fellow students

I applied and got accepted into Fall 2013 LVN --> RN bridge. Took my TEAS V feb. 11

Stats:

3.81 overall GPA

4.0 sciences GPA

TEAS V: 83%

Bachelor in Architecture (i know...change of career), bilingual, first gen college, working 2 jobs as LVN. I also wrote a "personal statement" for the application.

Saw some familiar faces during the TEAS V exam. Grats to everyone that got accepted and GL to anyone applying for the following term.

[dorkiexcici]

Rio-Hondo is not NLNAC accredited. what does this mean?

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