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Hey guys, for those of you that had gotten selected before knowing your results in the previous lotto, was your evaluation status still pending or was it completed? I'm nervous because I applied for radiology and I was unselected because my application did not get evaluated and I'm scared that it will be the same for my RN program

anyone here trying for any other programs? I'm still waiting to hear back from merced college, mjc, and city college of sf. I basically applied everywhere within a 2 hour radius from me but have already been rejected from sac city, delta, and now fcc

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katerina00 said:

anyone here trying for any other programs? I'm still waiting to hear back from merced college, mjc, and city college of sf. I basically applied everywhere within a 2 hour radius from me but have already been rejected from sac city, delta, and now fcc

What are your stats if you don't mind sharing? Are you able just to apply to BSN programs too?

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MBunnny said:

What are your stats if you don't mind sharing? 

On my first round applying I have a bachelors degree already in health science/public health, science GPA 3.7, non science 4.0 (or 3.6 depending if they count chem and math), I have 2 years experience as a CNA, first attempt TEAS was a 75, and I only have one science re-take that happened during covid that most of the programs haven't counted as long as it's not more than 2 or 3. I think my stats are decent but my TEAS definitely brings me down. When I first took the TEAS I was attempting to get into a private for LVN which all I needed was a 62% so didn't apply myself as I should have. I had no idea most nursing schools only allow 2 attempts to take it or I 100% would have done it differently but you live and you learn ig ??‍♀️ For the programs I applied to I've had a MCS of anywhere between 68-87 it really just depends on their grading rubric but I've learned that TEAS score really affects it heavily! Didn't really think I would get accepted anywhere this round until I fix my TEAS but I applied just in case for those schools that use the lottery heavily. 

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katerina00 said:

On my first round applying I have a bachelors degree already in health science/public health, science GPA 3.7, non science 4.0 (or 3.6 depending if they count chem and math), I have 2 years experience as a CNA, first attempt TEAS was a 75, and I only have one science re-take that happened during covid that most of the programs haven't counted as long as it's not more than 2 or 3. I think my stats are decent but my TEAS definitely brings me down. When I first took the TEAS I was attempting to get into a private for LVN which all I needed was a 62% so didn't apply myself as I should have. I had no idea most nursing schools only allow 2 attempts to take it or I 100% would have done it differently but you live and you learn ig ??‍♀️ For the programs I applied to I've had a MCS of anywhere between 68-87 it really just depends on their grading rubric but I've learned that TEAS score really affects it heavily! Didn't really think I would get accepted anywhere this round until I fix my TEAS but I applied just in case for those schools that use the lottery heavily. 

How long ago did you take the TEAS? FCC requires 90 days in between and other schools are less around 35-45ish. Taking your second attempt for a higher score would benefit. The next application opening is COS that I know for Spring 24 cohort. They will release their application May 1 to July 15. You would want to aim high 70s and up. 80s to be competitive. Points wise. Since you have a BS already, you could aim for a higher TEAS score so you can apply to Fresno state's Spring application.  It's less competitive for Spring as it's only for state students and those with a BS. 

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A.hen93 said:

Me too for Spring! Eeekkkkk! Officially official in and now I feel like I need to start studying ?

 

Mndy66 said:

I got in for Spring '24!

Hey guys! Looks like we all got in for Spring 24, what's a good way to keep in touch? 

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MBunnny said:

How long ago did you take the TEAS? FCC requires 90 days in between and other schools are less around 35-45ish. Taking your second attempt for a higher score would benefit. The next application opening is COS that I know for Spring 24 cohort. They will release their application May 1 to July 15. You would want to aim high 70s and up. 80s to be competitive. Since you have a BS already, you could aim for a higher TEAS score so you can apply to Fresno state's Spring application.  It's less competitive for Spring as it's only for state students and those with a BS. 

I took the TEAS 7 in December of 22. That's really helpful thank you! I've been thinking about that I was trying to see if I could avoid re taking it but that's just not possible if I want to get in anytime soon. I'm a horrible test taker and knowing it's my last chance gives me a bunch of anxiety but gotta do what you gotta do 

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katerina00 said:

I took the TEAS 7 in December of 22. That's really helpful thank you! I've been thinking about that I was trying to see if I could avoid re taking it but that's just not possible if I want to get in anytime soon. I'm a horrible test taker and knowing it's my last chance gives me a bunch of anxiety but gotta do what you gotta do 

I rushed and took my TEAS too early without studying reading and English. So I totally understand the feeling. I got a 76% as a result. I studied harder and a couple months later I took my second attempt and got a 95.3%. I had already applied to schools with my 76% so I couldn't used my second attempt. I am hopeful to get into something next year. As I'm seeing many people get into programs with higher TEAS scores, I feel that is the key. Couldn't even get into fcc with near perfect GPA and decent TEAS now that their selection changed. Mid 70s TEAS is now considered too low. It is harder now with lotto with 1000s of people fighting for 100 seats instead of 200. It really sucks that the TEAS plays a major part aside from med experience. 

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MBunnny said:

I rushed and took my TEAS too early without studying reading and English. So I totally understand the feeling. I got a 76% as a result. I studied harder and a couple months later I took my second attempt and got a 95.3%. I had already applied to schools with my 76% so I couldn't used my second attempt. I am hopeful to get into something next year. As I'm seeing many people get into programs with higher TEAS scores, I feel that is the key. Couldn't even get into fcc with near perfect GPA and decent TEAS now that their selection changed. Mid 70s TEAS is now considered too low. It is harder now with lotto with 1000s of people fighting for 100 seats instead of 200. It really sucks that the TEAS plays a major part aside from med experience. 

How did you study before your second attempt? I took it a week before the deadline with only a month to prepare. The ATI study guides were kinda general to me and I struggled with science and English, but mainly science bc the questions were really specific. I ended up getting a 79 I was so close to 5 extra points for the mcs

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KJ424 said:

How did you study before your second attempt? I took it a week before the deadline with only a month to prepare. The ATI study guides were kinda general to me and I struggled with science and English, but mainly science bc the questions were really specific. I ended up getting a 79 I was so close to 5 extra points for the mcs

I didn't study any TEAS materials for AP science. I was taking physio at the time and I used my knowledge I learned from that class. I used smart edition academy to study reading and English. I had a free trial of nurse hub and used that to study bits of reading but mainly math on certain topics. Brandon craft TEAS math and smart edition is what I mainly used for math. Quizlet has Qbanks that are closely related to actual ones and I found those to be helpful as well. I searched and watched many YouTube videos about the TEAS and followed along people going over practice TEAS questions. I took as many practice test I could every day to keep information fresh in mind. I know everyone studied differently but this is how I studied. 

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OK, so I got confirmation from my counselor that "unevaluated" means not selected or reviewed in detail to start the program. They also said you meet all the application criteria and have everything needed but just not chosen. 

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kgonzstudent said:

 

Hey guys! Looks like we all got in for Spring 24, what's a good way to keep in touch? 

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Accepted for Spring'24!! Anyone else? Maybe we can create a group chat to keep in touch! Very excited.

And for everyone else trying to get in, keep going! Don't give up if you think this is your passion/calling. Unfortunately, the programs aren't big enough for all the qualified applicants. It's a real bummer and I hope things change soon... 

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