Alvin Community College (ACC) Fall 2024

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Anyone applying to ACC Alvin for Fall 2024? I didn't see a post for it so thought I'd start one. I believe we find out sometime in May. I was actually in Alvin once before a few years ago but I had to withdraw because of some life stuff. I'm currently going to a private school but I'd much prefer to go back to Alvin since I know it's a great program and much cheaper for me. 

MJ707 said:

Hello! That is so great to hear, thank you so much for your insight!! I'm so glad you met someone who was so helpful during the program, that is so awesome! 

It is- not going to lie nursing school is quite arduous, for me it has been more the schedule/numerous assignments for others its the exams, but you get to learn so much and meet some awesome people along the way!

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CamilleC said:

It is- not going to lie nursing school is quite arduous, for me it has been more the schedule/numerous assignments for others its the exams, but you get to learn so much and meet some awesome people along the way!

Ooo I bet nursing school has been a lot and so true too! I'm sure depending on the person sometimes assignments and/or exams may be more difficult. I'm so glad you met awesome people along the way!! 

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CamilleC said:

Hi all, I just happened to be on here as I was searching for something. I am currently in third semester at Alvin. As I applied in the fall for a Spring start I can't quite speak to when you will hear but if you have questions about the program I'd be happy to answer-I had a very sweet girl in third semester talk to me prior to starting and throughout first semester which truly helped so would love to pass that on if anyone has any questions.

That's awesome someone was able to help you! I think students realized later in the first semester that it was easier/better to lean on each other to make it. For some (like myself), that realization came too late. I definitely realized what it takes to succeed in the program and how much I need to study in order to progress to the finish line. It truly is no joke. Nursing school is unlike other healthcare programs. 

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CamilleC said:

Hi all, I just happened to be on here as I was searching for something. I am currently in third semester at Alvin. As I applied in the fall for a Spring start I can't quite speak to when you will hear but if you have questions about the program I'd be happy to answer-I had a very sweet girl in third semester talk to me prior to starting and throughout first semester which truly helped so would love to pass that on if anyone has any questions.

I do have a question, though: how do you study the material or study for the classes? Last time I filled out the learning objectives, and use that as a study guide. That was basically our study guide but they didn't give an exam review, at least not in the first semester.  Some people would just read. I think the most important part is to figure out how to study and if it doesn't work after the first exam, change it quickly. That was my biggest hurdle. 

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CamilleC said:

Hi all, I just happened to be on here as I was searching for something. I am currently in third semester at Alvin. As I applied in the fall for a Spring start I can't quite speak to when you will hear but if you have questions about the program I'd be happy to answer-I had a very sweet girl in third semester talk to me prior to starting and throughout first semester which truly helped so would love to pass that on if anyone has any questions.

I appreciate the reach out! My question is what were your stats? Im scared my GPA or HESI scores aren't high enough to be competitive. Theyre good but im just nervous!

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chempansy said:

I do have a question, though: how do you study the material or study for the classes? Last time I filled out the learning objectives, and use that as a study guide. That was basically our study guide but they didn't give an exam review, at least not in the first semester.  Some people would just read. I think the most important part is to figure out how to study and if it doesn't work after the first exam, change it quickly. That was my biggest hurdle. 

I definitely think studying in nursing school is quite different from your prereqs. Some people have really struggled with the application side of clinical judgement towards the questions, they aren't knowledge based but being able to recognize priorities. The saying theyre all right answers which is the MOST right explains it well. You need to have both a good grasp on the material as well as be able to critically think through it.

 

I will say as my prior degree was in political science I had done a lot of that so I've really enjoyed getting to learn about the pathophysiology and treatments. My studying looks quite different from most I more just study whatever is interesting to me, and deep dive down the patho and related issues and there's always been enough crossover that I've done well on the exams. I don't know if you were at Alvin but I DESPISED first semester. It was the legalities, philosophies, delegation and the only thing interesting was assessments where at least we were learning about the body. Everyone finds their own path on how to study and be adaptable if one strategy doesn't work on your first exam switch it up. We get access to sooo many sources like ATI and elsevier that have some practice questions, read all you can in the time. But also don't waste time reading if that isn't making the material stick. You'll find your way!

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ALWILL said:

I appreciate the reach out! My question is what were your stats? Im scared my GPA or HESI scores aren't high enough to be competitive. Theyre good but im just nervous!

I know my HESI was a 94, I had all As in my prereqs, I had a prior bachelors but with a horrible GPA from A&M ha, I got a phlebotomy cert but that ended up not counting anyway. I will say we have several who were waitlisted get in. I was also accepted at San Jac but went with Alvin. I know one was 18th or so in line and she's here doing amazing.  

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CamilleC said:

I definitely think studying in nursing school is quite different from your prereqs. Some people have really struggled with the application side of clinical judgement towards the questions, they aren't knowledge based but being able to recognize priorities. The saying theyre all right answers which is the MOST right explains it well. You need to have both a good grasp on the material as well as be able to critically think through it.

 

I will say as my prior degree was in political science I had done a lot of that so I've really enjoyed getting to learn about the pathophysiology and treatments. My studying looks quite different from most I more just study whatever is interesting to me, and deep dive down the patho and related issues and there's always been enough crossover that I've done well on the exams. I don't know if you were at Alvin but I DESPISED first semester. It was the legalities, philosophies, delegation and the only thing interesting was assessments where at least we were learning about the body. Everyone finds their own path on how to study and be adaptable if one strategy doesn't work on your first exam switch it up. We get access to sooo many sources like ATI and elsevier that have some practice questions, read all you can in the time. But also don't waste time reading if that isn't making the material stick. You'll find your way!

Thank you for that info! I will take that all into consideration. I remember some people were pretty upset after the first exam because they weren't expecting the "the first nurse to create xyz philosophy.” Those were easy points missed but people were overthinking and expecting there to be more difficult, clinical concepts. We were focusing on the harder stuff. I did appreciate that the exams (although computerized) allowed you to strike out answers that you knew weren't correct. 
 

I realized that I lowkey have test anxiety and sometimes get overwhelmed by the other answer choices. I can go into an exam knowing what I need to and still not pass 😂. I was in Alvin a few years ago but I had to withdraw, so I'm re-applying. I'm ready to hit the ground running if they let me in again. At least I know what to expect and how much I need to study to feel confident about going into exams. I also need to figure out a better way to study. I'm currently at a private and I learned a trick to help me study so I'm gonna try that Alvin and see if it works. Thanks for the encouragement!

 

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What are yalls stats? I have a 3.6 GPA and made an 85 on my HESI test. I'm very nervous about making it in! But I pray we all get accepted somewhere! 

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3.5 GPA And 90 on my HESI.

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3.33 GPA and 94 on HESI

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From what I remember, I have a 3.35 GPA, 80 overall, 96 on the reading section. Associate's degree, healthcare license. I believe the last 3 are what got me in the last time. If it got me in one time, maybe it can happen again. 

Ugh we should hear something within the next 3 weeks! The wait is killing me already. I just need to know for peace of mind. Put me out of my misery already 😂

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