I have a previous degree in the arts that messed up my GPA, its about a 2.7. I started taking prereques but got a horrible professor for anatomy plus I worked 2 jobs, I dropped out of that class and did good in my next anatomy course.
I sat with my community college nursing counselor and we went over my grades, in our school we do the chancellor's formula which needs to be at least 75 in that school to be considered for the lottery ADN program. She said since I retook anatomy that would count against me, so I would have a 76 IF I didn't retake it, but since I did I have a 73 now. She said even if I get all A's in my next classes, since I have so many previous units I would still only be up to 74 in the formula. She was kind of snobby and was like well you can always change your major... : (
She said the remediation plan for my school is to get a CNA license, then I would be considered for in the lottery like everyone else even if I don't meet the cut off score. But keep in mind other CC ADN programs in the area also use chancellor's formula which mine would be too low for, so I pretty much can't apply to many CC programs, I can apply to ones that use other criteria, but still, I'm pretty much screwed.
I remember a friend of mine that wanted to be a nurse but was complaining that she got all C's in the main sciences and she would have to go to an expensive private school and was nervous, this was in 2014. I checked on her facebook, it says she graduated from West Coast in 2017, she works at a pretty nice hospital in L.A in the NICU, shes a charge nurse, and she's in an MSN program right now... so she seems to be doing pretty good. But still....the insane loans are still scary to think about. I would love to ask her about it but I haven't spoken to her in years so I won't LOL. I also thought of being an LVN first, but LVN to RN programs still want you to have a good GPA to get in....which I don't...sigh. I'm stuck
I know some people who went to WCU and are still paying off loans, it is ultimately up to you what you decide to do. One, either way it out and apply to as many schools as you can and risk being in a lottery where you may or may not get in or in another CC program where the wait list is 2-4 semesters, or two, apply for WCU and take the chance of paying off the heavy loans. I know its a hard decision just be patient with yourself, I remember a few years ago considering WCU, but ended up applying to CC's as well, and got in within 1 semester. Everyones luck is different, go with what is most realistic for you and what feels right.
I definitely will apply to CC after im done with microbio for sure! I will only apply to lottery systems since thats where I have the best chance, obviously if its based on GPA and stuff theres no way ill get in, but if its several semesters and I don't get in for like a year im not ganna sit around waiting you know? I really don't wanna go to wcu but I'd rather do that than wait every 6 months for years for a new application period LOL
I applied to both lottery system based CC's and CC's that go by waiting semesters. haha, try applying to both, you never know who might choose you or where you will end up. Whatever you choose I hope that you find what your'e looking for. Best of luck to you .
I applied to both lottery system based CC's and CC's that go by waiting semesters. haha, try applying to both, you never know who might choose you or where you will end up. Whatever you choose I hope that you find what your'e looking for. Best of luck to you .
oh so the wait list types do they accept everyone on wait list with highest GPA or you just have to meeet minimum requirement? because im not too familiar with that around here, I just hear either meritt based on lottery based, and if you're not picked you;re an alternate, but I never really heard about the wait list thing
So only speaking for LATTC,for the waiting lists, they do not choose people with the highest GPA, to give you an example, my overall GPA was 3.0 but my sciences GPA was around a 2.5 , with that in mind I had a classmate or several classmates who got in with a 2.5 overall GPA and a sciences GPA of 2.5., we all still got in . They go by first come first served, so the sooner you apply the sooner you'll get in. Im not sure how long the waiting list is now, but it varies, your luck might be different than everybody else. I say this because I had a few classmates who waited about 2-3 semesters(1-1 1/2 years),even with high GPA's like 3.5 to get in meanwhile I only waited about 4 months with a lower GPA. You just have to meet the minimum requirements, attend a mandatory orientation and then they'll put you on the wait list. If people who are on the wait list get accepted into other schools they cut those people off and make space for the rest who are on the wait list. Again everyone's time varies, but if your name is destined to be picked earlier or later it is what it is. Don't give up hope, I know when I was looking for RN programs I was depressed thinking I would never get into one or that ti seemed like it was taking for ever , but you never really know what this life has in store for you. Do your part and the rest will be taken care of when your time comes, it just requires a lot of patience. I know my opinion wasn't asked but if I can offer my two cents, Its better to exhaust all options that are available to you rather than to just stick to lottery based CC's. , in the meantime while you wait, start to look for hospitals to volunteer or get a hospital job that has opening for any position, this will help you get your foot in the door once you're done with nursing school, they never say this to us but its hard getting a job as a new grad, this state is super impacted.
So only speaking for LATTC,for the waiting lists, they do not choose people with the highest GPA, to give you an example, my overall GPA was 3.0 but my sciences GPA was around a 2.5 , with that in mind I had a classmate or several classmates who got in with a 2.5 overall GPA and a sciences GPA of 2.5., we all still got in . They go by first come first served, so the sooner you apply the sooner you'll get in. Im not sure how long the waiting list is now, but it varies, your luck might be different than everybody else. I say this because I had a few classmates who waited about 2-3 semesters(1-1 1/2 years),even with high GPA's like 3.5 to get in meanwhile I only waited about 4 months with a lower GPA. You just have to meet the minimum requirements, attend a mandatory orientation and then they'll put you on the wait list. If people who are on the wait list get accepted into other schools they cut those people off and make space for the rest who are on the wait list. Again everyone's time varies, but if your name is destined to be picked earlier or later it is what it is. Don't give up hope, I know when I was looking for RN programs I was depressed thinking I would never get into one or that ti seemed like it was taking for ever , but you never really know what this life has in store for you. Do your part and the rest will be taken care of when your time comes, it just requires a lot of patience. I know my opinion wasn't asked but if I can offer my two cents, Its better to exhaust all options that are available to you rather than to just stick to lottery based CC's. , in the meantime while you wait, start to look for hospitals to volunteer or get a hospital job that has opening for any position, this will help you get your foot in the door once you're done with nursing school, they never say this to us but its hard getting a job as a new grad, this state is super impacted.
oh well ill defiantly look into applying after im done with Microbiology! thanks for telling me because I had no idea about that school I will look into it. yes I currently work in a hospital at the dietary department, but the thing is once im in nursing school I think I will have to quit because many schools recommend you don't work during your full time program, so I don't know if I quit for 2 years then later I apply they will still take me? I dunno but ya I already have my foot in the door with a hospital already. not the best hospital in california but they do have a pretty chill environment and its a small hospital I would like to get started with
The one thing I will say is it doesn't have the best tracking record but again not all schools do for a reason, its nursing, but it is very doable, and you will learn a lot of self discipline.
As far as working you don't have to quit, they will not ask for prove of you not working, the only thing is if your job is flexible to let you work hours when you're not in school then you'll be set. More than half of my cohort worked either part time or full-time, on days we did not have class, its very hard to work and study at the same time but its doable. I worked part time and full-time while in nursing school, you'll get used to it.
Hey there Mayhlee. How are things going for you in the process with WCU. I spoke to my admission rep today and hopefully should know the outcome of my enrollment in the next week or so. I currently registered with straighterline so that I can repeat Chemistry without paying thousands of bucks for it. I took it 12 years ago and I am just not getting it on straighterline. Do you have any advice or recommendations?
I was hoping to repeat chem and physiology through straighterline. As well as complete english 2, but this is tougher than I thought.
Hello I currently decided on going to a different school WCU is to expensive and not worth it in my opinion. I am not going to a school called Nightingale College it’s a remote BSN school way cheaper and accelerated!!
The one thing I will say is it doesn't have the best tracking record but again not all schools do for a reason, its nursing, but it is very doable, and you will learn a lot of self discipline.
As far as working you don't have to quit, they will not ask for prove of you not working, the only thing is if your job is flexible to let you work hours when you're not in school then you'll be set. More than half of my cohort worked either part time or full-time, on days we did not have class, its very hard to work and study at the same time but its doable. I worked part time and full-time while in nursing school, you'll get used to it.
@Diamondzee1, I graduated from the school already. As far as professors I cannot say much because when I graduated they were in the process of hiring different professors, some professors are no longer teaching the same classes. there are new professors from what I was told. , as far as the system what do you mean by this?
@Diamondzee1, I graduated from the school already. As far as professors I cannot say much because when I graduated they were in the process of hiring different professors, some professors are no longer teaching the same classes. there are new professors from what I was told. , as far as the system what do you mean by this?
Okay, congratulations.
System as in, how was lectures and passing the NCLEX. Did they prepare you guys well? You know sometimes we hear stories about some nursing being too strict and students failing out tremendously. What year did you graduate?
thank you!
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I definitely will apply to CC after im done with microbio for sure! I will only apply to lottery systems since thats where I have the best chance, obviously if its based on GPA and stuff theres no way ill get in, but if its several semesters and I don't get in for like a year im not ganna sit around waiting you know? I really don't wanna go to wcu but I'd rather do that than wait every 6 months for years for a new application period LOL