ACC Spring 10 admittance

I ranked 45.82 with all nursing pre-reqs and co-reqs done and a HESI worth 7 points (and placed in the 240's). I am hoping/praying to get in for Fall with those 5 extra re-app points bringing me to a 50.82. This is the number that matters, so focus on that. But, I've heard they turned away everyone under a 51 this time. So, I don't think I would make it because do they round up? Would my score be considered a 51? I don't think so...

The overall ranking is based on how many people apply during the application period. I think almost 300 this time around. I'm still waiting to hear exactly how many that was for the Sp 10. With my ranking score, I place 240something. Out of what? I don't know. I've also asked the Dept for stats from the previous 2 yrs. Once I get them, I will post them here. I want to know if the program is getting more competitive, which I bet it is, as there are many folks like me doing this as a career change (having all co-reqs done), etc., making the overall applicant pool more competitive.

For me, its tough, because we are basing our move from CA on my acceptance to this program. Hoping to hear by April, but I've read it can be as late as June! Thats crazy! Any word on that?

Anyway- congrats to those in and keep your fingers crossed that the rest of us make it in for Fall 10. I know mine will be permanently crossed until then!
Good Luck
CA-to-Austin soon!

Hi
I found out the stats for the past 4 semesters (see below). There was a significant jump between Fall 09 and Sp 10 (over 100 additional applicants with the lowest ranking at a 51, 5 points more than in the Fall). Of course, this would be the semester I apply for This is huge. What I take away from this is that the applicant pool is getting extremely more competitive (maybe due to a high # of re-applicants or a higher caliber student, who knows).

But, my guess based on these results is that if things continue this way that Fall 10 will only be more competitive (probably 52-54+ ranking being the lowest offered with more than 400 applicants).

Hoping they do admit more with the new campus opening. Any word on this? I am stressed I will not make it at a borderline of 50.8 (that is including my 5 re-app points...Ugh). But, its just "wait and see" at this point.

Just wishing this career change could move a little bit faster...
Good luck
SP 10

359 - # applied
51 - lowest ranking offered a spot

FALL 09

262
46.8

SP 09

200
45.4

FALL 08

163
43.51

Thanks Echo2112- good luck with the program and Congrats for getting in. Yes, you must have had a 51 or higher as that was the lowest rank offered a spot. I've come to the reality that I may or may not get in in the Fall, but will likely get in Spring 11. Sounds worlds away. And, yes, have looked into UT (and others) alternate entry MSN programs. Mostly, I have been scared away by the additional pre-reqs required. I'm tired of taking simply pre-req courses! Last I checked, I would have 4 maybe 5 more additional ones to do, prior to even applying. That seemed like too much just for entry to a program, but now, with my reality check of possibly waiting another year to start an ADN, I may think about it for Sp and next Fall. We'll see. Another hurdle is making this move from CA to Austin (also dependent on husband's job offers). But, we'll get out there soon!

Again, good luck with the program. Wish I was in with you!
Colleen