Being an alternate for any of the Lonestar Colleges..

Mody · Nov 4, 2008

The people that were accepted have to turn in their intent to enroll form by a specific date, and pass a background check. If they don't return the form or don't pass the background check that is when they will start adding the alternates.

Perhaps someone who has been accepted will post the date that the form needs to be returned by, then you will know when to expect spots to open up.

missgoo · Nov 6, 2008

Hey Just Curious What Your Score Was I Had A 11.1 And Was Denied Kingwood Thier Cut Off Was 11.4 So May Be You Have A Chance.

smilbig · Nov 7, 2008

Don't know if this info helps, but here goes:

I got accepted to Cy-Fair & the letter of intent return date is 11/24. I am an alternate at Kingwood also. My points were 11.4448 (I was thinking it was 11.4888 for the longest time, but it wasn't!) The letter of intent to be an alternate must be turned in by 11/14. Kingwood has orientations on 11/21 and 12/2. Cy-Fair has orientation on 12/4.

Background checks and Hep B immunizations must be finished by 12/1 for both programs.

I really figured I would get into Kingwood's program and don't know a whole lot about Cy-Fair's. Do you know much about it?:typing

TeeRN2Be · Nov 7, 2008

One thing I wanted to tell both of you guys (gals :lol2: ) is to make sure that you attend an orientation session for both because they are mandatory from what I understand.

Kim- can you call Kingwood to see where you are on the list? Maybe that can help you make your decision easier. Also, Cy-fair has it where you have to take their Pharm or pass their test.

smilbig · Nov 11, 2008

Okay, so I'm waiting on a call from the director of Kingwood's program to see what position I am in on the alternate list. There are 13 alternates for Kingwood. I went ahead and sent my acceptance to Cy-Fair as well. I am glad to be going somewhere in January, but I'll feel much better when I know exactly where! (and to be honest...Cy-Fair seems a little frightening!) I know I can be successful at either campus, I'd just like to know which one I'll be at! :bugeyes:

EricaSAFJAF · Nov 12, 2008

Hey Just Curious What Your Score Was I Had A 11.1 And Was Denied Kingwood Thier Cut Off Was 11.4 So May Be You Have A Chance.

an 11.34 something lol...I'm pretty sure I'm not at alternate for kingwood bc I haven't received anything from them...I'm just happy to be an alternate at cy-fair and hoepfully I get a call soon lol!

EricaSAFJAF · Nov 12, 2008

Don't know if this info helps, but here goes:
I got accepted to Cy-Fair & the letter of intent return date is 11/24. I am an alternate at Kingwood also. My points were 11.4448 (I was thinking it was 11.4888 for the longest time, but it wasn't!) The letter of intent to be an alternate must be turned in by 11/14. Kingwood has orientations on 11/21 and 12/2. Cy-Fair has orientation on 12/4.
Background checks and Hep B immunizations must be finished by 12/1 for both programs.
I really figured I would get into Kingwood's program and don't know a whole lot about Cy-Fair's. Do you know much about it?:typing

Thanks for all your info! All the alternate letter for cyfair said was to e-mail kathrine moteiro a current phone number and email address to be reached at...so I did, plus asking a few questions and she hasn't responded...so like 2 days ago, IO send another e-mail, and have yet to receivee anything, i checked to make sure i had her e-mail right lilke 5 times and i did! But there was no date to have the letter of intent to be an alternate for cyfair, just to email the lady but i geuss that is the intent if you email her lol...

and we're coming up the 1st and i have yet yo hear from them on whether i should go ahead and get a background check or what, I wouldn't even know where to begin because they have me so clueless lol

and no i dont know a whole lot about cyfairs program, other than its the hardest one in the district, about half of their students drop out of the program before graduation...when the other schools have really high success rates lol..but im sure that doesnt make you feel any better.. ifeel like ive been waiting so long to get into nursing school thast i will make whatever school i get into, work! lol but thanks for your info@

EricaSAFJAF · Nov 12, 2008

One thing I wanted to tell both of you guys (gals ) is to make sure that you attend an orientation session for both because they are mandatory from what I understand.
Kim- can you call Kingwood to see where you are on the list? Maybe that can help you make your decision easier. Also, Cy-fair has it where you have to take their Pharm or pass their test.

well I would love to attend an orientation, but they have not sent me, or told me when it is, or where for that matter...I'm just going to call in the morning lol

smilbig · Nov 12, 2008

Well, don't think that you haven't gotten the information because you're an alternate. The only info. I got was the date of the orientation, 12/4. I don't know time or place either. I feel the same way that you do. I have been waiting for so long, I'm fine with going to CyFair. In fact, knowing that it is the toughest makes me want to go there in a weird, self-torture kinda way! When I get background check information or anything more on orientation Erica, I'll let you know.

EricaSAFJAF · Nov 13, 2008

Well, don't think that you haven't gotten the information because you're an alternate. The only info. I got was the date of the orientation, 12/4. I don't know time or place either. I feel the same way that you do. I have been waiting for so long, I'm fine with going to CyFair. In fact, knowing that it is the toughest makes me want to go there in a weird, self-torture kinda way! When I get background check information or anything more on orientation Erica, I'll let you know.

Thanks! I called them about 50 times today and not one answer lol, and I have not received an e-mail from them either...I'm getting really ****** off lol..

smilbig · Nov 14, 2008

Okay, got the info. from CyFair today. I made an appointment with F.A.S.T. to get fingerprinted for a TX criminal history record check. It's $44.20 (check or money order) or $45.69 if paying by credit card. I got an appointment for tomorrow afternoon. They say it takes a week for the check to get done. Also, they included orientation information. It is from 8:30 - 3:00 on 12/4 in the College Denter, CENT 152. There was also a release form included that was an okay to share information with the clinical agencies that they are affiliated with and the Board of Nursing. That is the latest I've got ~ hope it helps.:paw: