Rio Hondo College?

JZZ01 · Mar 24, 2011

Hi,

My science GPA was a 4.00, but my overall GPA isn't that great (I wasn't that focused when I was getting my BA), so I did what I could do to get extra points (e.g. volunteering, speaking more than one language, having my BA, and having a phlebotomy liscense). Hope this helps. Good luck.

DarkBluePhoenix · Mar 24, 2011

Nice. Anyone know the cut off for points?

I'm applying to the spring 2012

Wyu_24 · Mar 31, 2011

I found out I am 4th on the alternate list for the Fall 2011 semester at RIO HONDO. Really hoping that I get into the program. Has anybody had any experience with the alternate list at this school? I talked to a lady in the nursing building and she said my chances of getting in are pretty high.

futurenurse310 · Mar 31, 2011

Hey WYU, did you call or did you get a letter?

Wyu_24 · Mar 31, 2011

I got a letter in the mail last Monday or Tuesday. I had to sign a paper and return it to the office by the 25th regarding the provisional admittance to their program. When I turned in the paper, I asked the lady and she said I was 4th on the alt list. Did you apply to Rio Hondo as well?

havhope05 · Apr 1, 2011

futurenurse- you should call them. I called them a week ago and found out that I wasn't in any of the lists:( The lady was really nice and said to continue to wait until the first week of april because they might have a second round or something. I'm also applying to citrus college.

wyu- may I ask about your application stats (gpa, certificates, work experience etc)? just would like to know for next time, so I can try to get as much points as I can. I thought that I would have a good chance because I have all the preq's done and graduating this year with a BA, but I really need to do more! :nurse:

Wyu_24 · Apr 2, 2011

havhope - I have a Bachelor's in Business marketing that I received Winter 2009 form CSULB. My GPA at LB wasn't great, only a 3.0. For my pre-req's I got an A in Anatomy and Physiology, and a B in Microbio. Haven't had any work or volunteer experience in a hospital setting.

Hope that info helps. Good luck with your apps!

futurenurse310 · Apr 2, 2011

I called. I didn't get in either =(

I have the same science stats as Wyu

havhope05 · Apr 3, 2011

Thanks Wyu. Best of luck at RHC! I have a good feeling they'll pick you :nurse: . I guess next year, I'll have a better chance at the schools. I just hope they pick me before my sciences expire. I don't want to take micro again! lol.

I was considering doing the Accelerated BSN, but not so sure about the pacing of the program.

Futurenurse: Don't give up, you never know there could be a turn around.

Wyu_24 · Apr 3, 2011

havhope - Thank you!! I really hope so. Where else have you applied to? I agree with you on not wanting to take micro again. That was a nightmare!! I also was considering the Accelerated program, but those cost much more than regular community colleges and the pace like you said must be insane!

havhope05 · Apr 4, 2011

Citrus college so far but I a feel a little doubtful I agree with you on the cost of the accelerated! The plus side is that you finish within a year, but I'm not sure If I could learn in that kind of pace. lol. Did you apply to a lot of nursing programs? Was this your first time applying?

pandacakes · Apr 4, 2011

I'm so disappointed to hear that acceptance letters have been out for a week and I didn't get one. I'm a working LVN and I have multiple years of experience as a CNA. I got straight A's in ALL of my prereq's and a 3.8 in my LVN program. I'm also considered financially disadvantaged. I'm not bilingual and that's the only area I lack points in. I did my prereq's at a different CC but they don't specify that may make a difference. I don't understand why I wasn't a candidate, it seemed like I had a good shot. Gosh, I felt so confident. I will call tomorrow hoping there has been someone kind of mistake.