Fall 2021 College of the Desert

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Hi All! ?

I just wanted to start a thread for those trying to apply to College of the Desert for Fall 2020. At this point, all that's left for me is to take the TEAS, double check that my science classes will be accepted and that they'll accept my communications class. I'm nervous and excited all at once! Any tips or advice people have heard about the program? Any other random information or tid bits that people know about the program is welcome too! ?

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8 hours ago, taragarofano said:

So, yeah- they totally changed the point system! If I calculated everything correctly, I'm at 67. I got above a 90 on my TEAS, which I did not expect, and that gave me a bit more of a cushion.

I submitted my application and got the confirmation email, so now it's time to wait.

How about you? 

Wow that’s amazing congratulations! I actually ended up scoring really low on the TEAS so my points are at 51 ? feeling a little discouraged but we will see what happens.

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2 hours ago, Jenifer Quintero said:

Wow that’s amazing congratulations! I actually ended up scoring really low on the TEAS so my points are at 51 ? feeling a little discouraged but we will see what happens.

EVERYONE is going to get lower points with this new point system! We're all in the same boat. I would definitely NOT feel discouraged yet. I'm actually taking Argumentation and Statistics this semester, just in case I need to re-apply (but also cause I need 'em for a BSN in the future)- so that's one way to increase your chances for next time

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34 minutes ago, taragarofano said:

EVERYONE is going to get lower points with this new point system! We're all in the same boat. I would definitely NOT feel discouraged yet. I'm actually taking Argumentation and Statistics this semester, just in case I need to re-apply (but also cause I need 'em for a BSN in the future)- so that's one way to increase your chances for next time

Thank you for the reassurance! I actually already took stats and argumentation. I basically almost maxed out the points for the last two sections on the application. My downfall is not having any points for section one and I also got a B in A&P II so that ruined my 4.0 and I lost 5 points on the science GPA. I really am hopeful that maybe it’ll get in or get into the waitlist. Is there any other schools you applied to?

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On 9/17/2021 at 10:23 AM, Jenifer Quintero said:

Thank you for the reassurance! I actually already took stats and argumentation. I basically almost maxed out the points for the last two sections on the application. My downfall is not having any points for section one and I also got a B in A&P II so that ruined my 4.0 and I lost 5 points on the science GPA. I really am hopeful that maybe it’ll get in or get into the waitlist. Is there any other schools you applied to?

Hey! I've been wanting to get back to you. Life LOL... I have NOT applied anywhere else. I'm putting all my eggs in this basket. I don't have child psychology or Chemistry, which a lot of other programs require. If I don't get in, I'll prob take those next semester and try elsewhere. We'll see. I'm ready to accept any possible outcome. How about you: where else did you apply? I need to broaden my options as well! Still have my fingers crossed for this program as well! Hope you get in too. Seems to me you're qualified and motivated. Hope to see there ???

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15 minutes ago, taragarofano said:

Hey! I've been wanting to get back to you. Life LOL... I have NOT applied anywhere else. I'm putting all my eggs in this basket. I don't have child psychology or Chemistry, which a lot of other programs require. If I don't get in, I'll prob take those next semester and try elsewhere. We'll see. I'm ready to accept any possible outcome. How about you: where else did you apply? I need to broaden my options as well! Still have my fingers crossed for this program as well! Hope you get in too. Seems to me you're qualified and motivated. Hope to see there ???

Aw thank you so much!! I really hope to see you there. You are definitely getting in. You have the highest points I’ve seen so far. This is also the only school I applied to! My fingers are crossed as well!! I hope they send out acceptance emails in the next couple of weeks. ?

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4 hours ago, Jenifer Quintero said:

Aw thank you so much!! I really hope to see you there. You are definitely getting in. You have the highest points I’ve seen so far. This is also the only school I applied to! My fingers are crossed as well!! I hope they send out acceptance emails in the next couple of weeks. ?

Thanks! I'm just worried I did something stupid on the application that disqualifies me- like, at first I sent it Registered mail rather than Certified (so I sent it again). I actually applied to nursing school in Louisiana before I moved here, but they disqualified me because they didn't have all of my transcripts, but they did. Someone didn't file the transcript with my maiden name properly.  That's the kind of stuff that keeps me up at night. Hoping to get a decision soon, so I can move on:) 

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On 10/4/2021 at 7:39 PM, taragarofano said:

Thanks! I'm just worried I did something stupid on the application that disqualifies me- like, at first I sent it Registered mail rather than Certified (so I sent it again). I actually applied to nursing school in Louisiana before I moved here, but they disqualified me because they didn't have all of my transcripts, but they did. Someone didn't file the transcript with my maiden name properly.  That's the kind of stuff that keeps me up at night. Hoping to get a decision soon, so I can move on:) 

Hey! Did you get accepted?

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3 minutes ago, Jenifer Quintero said:

Hey! Did you get accepted?

 

Oh man...I don't know yet! I had another issue, something like the one above, so they DIDN'T accept me. But I contacted the department head and straightened it out, so they're looking at my application again (which I'm super grateful for!). So, I'm still sitting on the edge of my seat. 

What about you? ?

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19 hours ago, taragarofano said:

 

Oh man...I don't know yet! I had another issue, something like the one above, so they DIDN'T accept me. But I contacted the department head and straightened it out, so they're looking at my application again (which I'm super grateful for!). So, I'm still sitting on the edge of my seat. 

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Wow I’m sorry you’re going through that. I really hope something works out and you are able to get into the program. I actually did get in! 

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Yay! Congrats! I'm so glad you got in! Hopefully, I'll see you there:) 

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Congratulations you guys that's very odd that I had 50 points and didn't even get picked as an alternate.

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53 minutes ago, _T_ said:

Congratulations you guys that's very odd that I had 50 points and didn't even get picked as an alternate.

thank you!! that is very odd? I know someone with 48 points that was put as an alternate. but she applied to the RN and LVN-RN. 

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