I got my acceptance letter for Cypress College Fall 2010

CaGuy · May 16, 2010

I am also an alternate for cypress, I will see you all on the 19th.
I also got accepted to Golden West, but not until January and I am so confused on which to choose. I would rather go to Golden West, but I don't want to wait that long.
Does anyone know which schools are harder, different dropout rates, anything?

Please, Please, Please, don't pick a school based on those criteria. You want a school that will best prepare you to pass the NCLEX and be a good nurse.

Both schools have a high drop out rate. I've done most of my classes at Cypress and I did Pharm and Micro at GW.

These are pass rates for GW and Cypress for the last few years, from rn.ca.gov. The first box is the number of students who took the test from that program, the second number is the percentage of those students who passed the NCLEX.

Golden West

11391.15% 10390.29% 123 93.50% 172 87.79%

Cypress College

6595.38% 9298.91% 79 97.47% 100 94%

As you can see, the pass rates at Cypress College are quite a bit higher. With the narrowest margin at some %4 and the widest deviation at about %8 1/2.

Like I said, hopefully you pick a school based on quality, not ease. You have to know that it's gonna be hard, that you must commit everything for 2 years and that you will NOT be one of the ones that drop out.

CaGuy · May 16, 2010

I don't know why but on my above post, it didn't put spaces between the number of students and percentages, anyway, I'm sure y'all be able to figure it out.

Laurenn · May 16, 2010

thank you CaGuy, I have seen those numbers. I was talking about the drop out rates, but its impossible to find those numbers anywhere.

I know that all of the orange county nursing programs are good and of course I want to be a great nurse, but I have read horrible things about GWC and I can't totally ignore that even though like everything on here, its just people's personal opinion.

Are you are going to Cypress because you feel it is the best college to prepare you to be a nurse?

I hope they let me know on Wednesday if I am in for sure or not! Maybe we will be classmates haha : )

CaGuy · May 16, 2010

Are you are going to Cypress because you feel it is the best college to prepare you to be a nurse?

Yes. When my study group and I took Micro at GW we were studying for 3-4 hours every night. Some girl that was sitting behind us goes, "I'm not even trying hard, GW is lottery, all I need is C's." It made us so mad. I wanna go somewhere that at least recognizes academic achievement in their selection process.

LeahFull · May 17, 2010

after the TEAS, the proctor at goldenwest told me that my teas scores moved me "up on the list" for admission, so I think that they look at grades and your test scores. I emailed cypress about where I was on the alternates list, Lydia told me that I was on the lower end of the list and that they do not start filling vacancies until after they have everyone's teas scores. They are giving the teas next week, so they will not start looking at vacancies until the week after. Goldenwest gave me until June 2 to make up my mind, so I am pretty sure that I am going to end up at Goldenwest in January because cypress will not know if they have a spot for me in time and I am not willing to gamble with the spot I have been offered.

thaismile05 · May 17, 2010

Yes. When my study group and I took Micro at GW we were studying for 3-4 hours every night. Some girl that was sitting behind us goes, "I'm not even trying hard, GW is lottery, all I need is C's." It made us so mad. I wanna go somewhere that at least recognizes academic achievement in their selection process.

I totally agree with you. I wouldn't think it's fair for someone who got by with a C to get into the program with someone who studied really hard for the A in the class.

Laurenn · May 17, 2010

I almost think that GWC just says its lottery so they don't have to spend hours with students who try to go in a make a good impression or get to know them. I tried that and she said "its all lottery" ...shut me up pretty fast.

Yet, they say that the longest anyone has ever waited to get into their program is 2 and a half years, if a true lottery were all they use, then statistically many people would literally NEVER get in. I have good grades and got in my second try but I understand the concern, it definitely sounds bad. I think we can all agree that a C student for pre-req classes couldn't stick it out in ANY nursing program for a whole 2 years. lol

thaismile05 · May 17, 2010

good point lol. did you guys apply elsewhere besides cypress and GW? I'm trying to mainly get into Cypress but I want to apply anywhere possible. I'm also concerned some ofthe prereqs for diff nursing programs for ADN might be slight different

CaGuy · May 17, 2010

I almost think that GWC just says its lottery so they don't have to spend hours with students who try to go in a make a good impression or get to know them. I tried that and she said "its all lottery" ...shut me up pretty fast.
Yet, they say that the longest anyone has ever waited to get into their program is 2 and a half years, if a true lottery were all they use, then statistically many people would literally NEVER get in. I have good grades and got in my second try but I understand the concern, it definitely sounds bad. I think we can all agree that a C student for pre-req classes couldn't stick it out in ANY nursing program for a whole 2 years. lol

So, yes, it is a lottery. But you are right, one is guaranteed a spot after waiting 2 1/2 years.

Laurenn · May 18, 2010

well I'm no stats major but, its either one or the other, impossible to be both.

CaGuy · May 18, 2010

well I'm no stats major but, its either one or the other, impossible to be both.

Go there and talk to them. It's a lottery system. However, if you're not picked after three semesters you are guaranteed a spot.

Aim2Nurse · May 20, 2010

Hey everyone, so TEAS testing is where on Saturday? I totally forgot to ask and I don't think it was mentioned. Was it mentioned at the very end? I swear I was paying attention!