Give up ASU CEP spot for ASU PostBacc?

[aheadofthegame]

Hi everyone!

I recently got accepted for the Maricopa Nursing CEP program with ASU and I already registered for all my classes etc. when my ASU advisor told me that the ASU PostBacc program might be a better option for me. For that program I would need to take the TEAS exam still and take HCR 220 in order to apply on time this September. I have all A's in all prereq's except for two C's (in Anatomy I and Microbio) but my ASU advisor still thinks that I'd have a shot at getting accepted if I do well on the TEAS.

I asked Maricopa if I could defer admission for a semester so I could apply to the accelerated program but I was told that I would have to withdraw and reapply and I might not be guaranteed a spot in the ASU CEP again. The PostBacc program seems like a great option for me though because it's so fast paced and I could graduate and work earlier.

If anyone is in the PostBacc program right now with ASU - was it worth it? Would I have a shot at getting accepted? I'm trying to figure out if it'd be worth the risk to wait longer in order to apply to the accelerated program vs withdrawing, reapplying to the CEP program and maybe not getting accepted into the program again. In general, would it be better to take the safe option for nursing and not give up a spot or would it be fine to take a risk?

[Maycation]

I sent you a PM.

[melyo795]

I'm going back and forth about CEP vs Post-Bach option. What did you decide to do? Why?

[melyo795]

Id love for you to share you thoughts with me too

[tennisoopss]

I am in a similar situation so I would also appreciate hearing about your experience in the ASU post-bacc program. Thank you

[aheadofthegame]

I decided to just stay with the CEP program before risking my spot. If I would've known for sure that I would get accepted in the Postbacc then I would have gone that route but there was no guarantee (in my situation)