Does anyone know why ACC moved their Spring '10 admit date from 10/1 to 11/1?? I was hoping to find out today, but when I looked at their site this morning, I noticed the announcement on their homepage. I am dying to find out whether or not I'll be accepted then. We are moving out from CA to TX and need to find out as soon as possible! (otherwise, may have to defer one semester). Just wondering if this is a good or bad thing (maybe they are adding additional/new instructors and are opening up more spots?)
Yeah, but a 50 is really good when there are not a ton of students reapplying. You have everything done for the degree plan? Including nursing skills? Even 1105 brings your ranking up. I wouldn't retake classes, you passed and shouldn't have to pay more money to do so. Im nearing the end of level 2. It's been okay, but the homework was terrible this semester. Definitely take mental health in the summer, I did, but I am watching my classmates struggle with both med-surg and MH tests. Only two more semesters! I'm looking forward to moving on to level 3 (pedi and OB). I do the online option and highly recommend it.
I'm not sure how many applicants there were this time. The good news is that they did take more students than when I started.
No I wasn't released the petition to take 1105 yet. That should have given me the clue that I wouldn't make it in for Spring Hoping to take it in the Spring. They will let us know in December after re-applying. Is it a semester long class? Or, just a wknd seminar?
What would you recommend doing ahead of time (prior to being admitted in?) I have some time on my hands right now and would love to get a jump start reading some of the material. Which courses do you recommend starting with? Can I get the books online?
Yes, I've heard of the online option and will definitely do that. Where do you do your clinicals? We are still looking at areas to live, and I want to be sure I don't have a horrible commute. Do you pick which hospital you want or is it assigned?
thanks again for the great info. good luck with this semester and moving to level 3, I hear that is fun (I am looking forward to Peds). :)
Hey guys, It seems like there were a lot of 50-51's. I was number 87 with a 52.7. Don't give up hope CA_to_Austin, I had to apply twice. Without those extra 5 points I wouldn't have made it in. The last time I applied, they sent a second letter that included the number of applicants and the cut off rank. Oh yes, and a 46 is pretty good for the first time applying. I had a low 39 my first time!
RN2BE- I asked for the hybrid track (wont know for a couple of weeks if thats where they put me, but I almost instantly emailed them back with my preference) Any advice?
I am not part of the 121 that did make it in. Congrats to all that did!! I have a question for all who may know the answer. What do you think the odds are that some students that got in may choose not to start the program? Have you heard of students doing this? I hope they add some more spots for my sake...
Congrats to those who got in!!! I thought I read on here that last semester they had about 15-20 people defer admittance. Some people on here got turned down with the initial set of letters but then a week or two later, got a followup email saying they had people defer and they were offered their spot. I am in my last pre-req now and taking the HESI on December 18th, then submitting my application for the first time. So the rankings you guys keep mentioning is not necessarily the total points you got right?
For example, if someone has a 3.6 gpa in the 10 pre-req and co-req classes x 10 total number of degree plan courses + 10 HESI score + 6 for first time applicant = 52 total points.
But those 52 points don't necessarily mean that the person would be ranked 52 right? This is where I get confused with the whole ranking thing.
I have heard great things about the online program. So it is true then?? I heard the study guides were great and the instructors were really helpful. If I get in on my first try in Fall 2010, my first choice would be the new onsite Round Rock campus since I live only about 10 minutes from there.
Has anyone heard if they are expanding the program since they will be adding the new Round Rock campus? It seems to make sense that they would since they have the Eastview, Clinical Education Center, and online option already. So maybe more people will get accepted in the Fall 2010.
So ... then your rank of 52 would be put in a list from high to low rank number, you would be given a placement number (1 thru however many people appy). This time there were 121 spots (placement numbers). Does that make sense?
Sort of, so how does ACC decide between people who get the same exact number of points? Who gets the higher rank? My friend and I are both applying at the same time and when she and I figured out our total points, depending on HESI scores, we will be even.
The ranking numbers I have seen are for example 49.2568, so there are some small differences but obvioulsy ranks could be the same. I asked the nursing advisor this question, she thought for a moment and said they look at the date the app was turned in. I don't believe her for some reason. I bet they also look at GPA and HESI score but I really don't know! Well, I am just hoping some people defer this semester
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!
Colleen
Hoping to take it in the Spring. They will let us know in December after re-applying. Is it a semester long class? Or, just a wknd seminar? 
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Yeah, but a 50 is really good when there are not a ton of students reapplying. You have everything done for the degree plan? Including nursing skills? Even 1105 brings your ranking up. I wouldn't retake classes, you passed and shouldn't have to pay more money to do so. Im nearing the end of level 2. It's been okay, but the homework was terrible this semester. Definitely take mental health in the summer, I did, but I am watching my classmates struggle with both med-surg and MH tests. Only two more semesters! I'm looking forward to moving on to level 3 (pedi and OB). I do the online option and highly recommend it.
I'm not sure how many applicants there were this time. The good news is that they did take more students than when I started.
121 vs 112.