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| No. 10 | 
Oct 16, 2009, 10:15 AM
 Re: CCAC Spring 2010
Thanks for all the information dondk!!
I have a 3.8 GPA and I got an A in both A&P1 and A&P2. My score on the NET was either an 83% or 84%, I can't remember. I'm in microbiology right now, so once that is over with I'll just have my nursing classes to focus on. I think that makes me a pretty competitive applicant, but nothing is a sure thing!! Just keeping my fingers crossed and hoping to get into Boyce's evening/weekend program.
Hopefully we hear something soon!! Good luck to everyone!   | | Advertisement Sponsored Links | | | | No. 11 |
Oct 16, 2009, 02:07 PM
 Re: CCAC Spring 2010
Hello everyone and thank you for your much needed updates for Spring 2010. I too have applied to CCAC and I'm coming all the way from Arizona the waitlist here is unbelievable (2yrs). I'm anxiously waiting for any news from the school as well, you all have been really helpful in sharing your information. On the school's voicemail it says all will be notified by Nov 5th of your status, so just alittle while longer. I'm hoping to be in the runnings with only NRN classes to complete just wanted to say thanks for the info and hope all goes well for everyone. Question tho if one doesn't make it for Spring do you start the process all over again with transcripts and all? Does anyone think maybe there's a better chance at getting in for the Fall session due to more campuses accepting students at that time? Just wondering,thanks
| | No. 12 |
Oct 16, 2009, 02:20 PM
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Oct 16, 2009 at 02:35 PM by dondk
Re: CCAC Spring 2010
The only other thing I was told by a department head that they have a 25-30% washout rate, with a good 10% being washed out in the first semester, this was for both spring 2009 and fall 2009.
As this was mentioned, they stressed the importance of having at least 1 or more of the A&P and/or Micro with a B or better. The grades in those classes are factored after everyone is given a standing score, those grades are a bonus so to speak. I am still trying to find out how a person is scored, that seems to be the biggest mystery of them all.
They mentioned that a 75 or better on the NET was good, although they do get a considerable amount of 90 or better on the NET. When I asked about that, the response was odd. The theory is those with prior degree's or considerable college experience tend to do worse than those right out of high school. I know I asked several of my classmates what their scores were and their background and the correlation seems to be true. I have not found someone with a previous degree getting above an 80. Go figure!
Those under a 70 on the NET are accepted, so the NET does not carry as much weight as they claim. SO, if anyone has a low NET, don't be discouraged. This seems to be more GPA driven than anything, one person mentioned CCAC GPA was VERY important.
One last thing, those not accepted for the Spring, reapply for the fall. There are very few cases where an applicant is not accepted on the second attempt. The only difference in the fall is that with the addition of North and South the competition for certain locations are very high. Yes, you have to completely re-apply. Since your transcripts should be on file, the reapplication should be very easy.
| | No. 13 |
Oct 16, 2009, 02:38 PM
Re: CCAC Spring 2010
EXACTLY! It mentions in the admissions packet that you get a ".75" added to your "score" if you have an "A" in either A&P 1 or 2 or in Micro but doesn't mention what the "scoring" system is. Perhaps it simply means that if you have shown you can do good work in those classes, you are given more consideration? Or maybe it means that literally .75 is added on to your GPA, (assuming the NET is nothing more than a "weed out", that they don't actually consider the score but just make sure you achieved the minimum score). Just a thought.
In any event, it sounds like it's a bit more competitive than I had originally thought. I can't help but think though, from the few that have responded on this post, that we have are all in good shape. Retention is key, it keeps money in their pockets, so I can't help but think that those with previous degrees are in better shape, (meaning we've proven that we can make it through a program).
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Oct 16, 2009, 03:29 PM
Re: CCAC Spring 2010 Originally Posted by Bobsdaughter  EXACTLY! It mentions in the admissions packet that you get a ".75" added to your "score" if you have an "A" in either A&P 1 or 2 or in Micro but doesn't mention what the "scoring" system is. Perhaps it simply means that if you have shown you can do good work in those classes, you are given more consideration? Or maybe it means that literally .75 is added on to your GPA, (assuming the NET is nothing more than a "weed out", that they don't actually consider the score but just make sure you achieved the minimum score). Just a thought.
In any event, it sounds like it's a bit more competitive than I had originally thought. I can't help but think though, from the few that have responded on this post, that we have are all in good shape. Retention is key, it keeps money in their pockets, so I can't help but think that those with previous degrees are in better shape, (meaning we've proven that we can make it through a program).
I agree with your thinking on the NET. The more I brought it up over the last few months the more I took away it had little impact. There are two I believe on the decision board that want the NET to be thrown out, they feel it is not representative of the applicant. They feel current and previous course work is the most relevant.
Previous degree's... the good and the bad on this. Through my digging, most of the people told me that CCAC current GPA carries the most weight. Previous degree's carry "some weight", more if that degree has bio courses, less if it did not. It does not matter if the degree is 2 years old or 10 years old, carries the same weight. I know of several applicants with Masters, more than one was told their masters meant very little to the application.
The real problem I have been told is not retention, it is satisfactory NCLEX scores. CCAC has been slipping over the past few years. It is also well known some campuses have issues with their clinical instructors. Supposedly there has been or there is going to be a shakeup/shakedown of some of the faculty.
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Oct 16, 2009, 03:42 PM
Re: CCAC Spring 2010
Got another question you mentioned CCAC GPA is important, I had to transfer all of my credits in does this have a negative outlook on my app.? seeing I have not taken any courses at CCAC? If you know the answer to that one.
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Oct 16, 2009, 03:48 PM
Re: CCAC Spring 2010 Originally Posted by dondk The only other thing I was told by a department head that they have a 25-30% washout rate, with a good 10% being washed out in the first semester, this was for both spring 2009 and fall 2009.
I wish a thread like this existed when I was applying to CCAC earlier this year. It's really hard to get information about CCAC in general. I sent in my application in the begining of January and didn't get a response until the beginning of May. I'm a first semester student and after we had the big dosage calc exam earlier this month, some students have been missing. You only get 2 tries to take the dosage calc exam, so I don't know if people just didn't do as good or if it's because people are on medical leave, which is what I'm hearing a lot of. Lecture is smaller and my clinical group is even smaller.
| | No. 17 |
Oct 16, 2009, 04:01 PM
Re: CCAC Spring 2010
Wow that's scary but I hear that's how it usually goes the group gets smaller as you get further into the semester's. How are you holding up? pretty good I hope..
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Oct 16, 2009, 04:22 PM
Re: CCAC Spring 2010 Got another question you mentioned CCAC GPA is important, I had to transfer all of my credits in does this have a negative outlook on my app.? seeing I have not taken any courses at CCAC? If you know the answer to that one.
I don't think so to be honest, 95% of my course work is transfer credit. I am retaking one course not because I did poorly, but they did not think it was a direct match (scary, it is Micro and I had a A from the university where I took it). Originally Posted by Chocobean I wish a thread like this existed when I was applying to CCAC earlier this year. It's really hard to get information about CCAC in general. I sent in my application in the begining of January and didn't get a response until the beginning of May. I'm a first semester student and after we had the big dosage calc exam earlier this month, some students have been missing. You only get 2 tries to take the dosage calc exam, so I don't know if people just didn't do as good or if it's because people are on medical leave, which is what I'm hearing a lot of. Lecture is smaller and my clinical group is even smaller.
I spoke with a few 2nd semester nursing students who provided some decent numbers. They started with about 90 in the class, the dosage calc exam you mentioned trimmed their class by 12, by the end of semester 1 they were down to 72 students. Mid 2nd semester they are at 69, which agrees with the wash out rate that I was told. Honestly, that is why I asked what the washout was, that says a lot about either the program, the applicants or both. I don't know if you wash out, if you are able to reapply or what it takes to get back into the program.
I hate to say this, but it appears you really have to network to get some information on the CCAC program. Which is really odd, you would think they would want this info out there, it only helps people making informed decisions rather than trying and failing or not being selected.
| | No. 19 |
Oct 16, 2009, 04:32 PM
Re: CCAC Spring 2010
I'm SO glad there has been traffic on this blog! No, CCAC doesn't give out a ton of information. As a matter of fact, the adviser I met with back in June actually gave me "bad" information, but that's neither here, nor there.
For anyone looking at this blog that is attending CCAC's nursing program currently; How does scheduling work? Are the students able to chose their schedule, or is it assigned? Also, are you able to "switch" programs ever, (ex. switch from Eve/Weekend to Day program say like the second semester)? I'm just curious about the "feel" of the program since the information I've gotten has been so limited. Thanks again and best of luck to all!
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