May 2016 CEP applicants

Danigirl11 · Jun 30, 2016

Hi, I'm peaking in here ladies so happy to see this thread. I am finishing my last pre-req then applying to MCC/ASU CEP. Anything you can share with me that would help? I switched from Dental Hygiene so I want to be sure I don't have any surprises this time. I haven't 100% decided on the university actually. I hear a lot of good things about NAU but it seems like they have more prereqs. I don't know anything other than what's on paper about Ottawa, and ASU I hear is easy to get into but is not student focused. I only need the MAT course, and the universities all require a different one I think? I hate college math, so that's my issue.
I appreciate your advice and perspective, and best of luck to all of you! Oh by the way I think MCC has 85 out of 100 spots dedicated to CEP is why they can place so many and announce early, from what I was told... Take care.

I'm not 100% sure on the curriculum difference between ASU and NAU. However, I did hear from a current nursing student that with NAU's program, you have to take classes in person at their North Phoenix campus, but only that first semester. After the first semester, everything else is online. At first, the thought of driving from Gilbert to North Phx didn't sound appealing, but then my friend explained that you are learning vitals and going in person gives you hands on experience. She said that experience made her more confident during the block one nursing. NAU's pre-reqs look intense, but they can be fulfilled if you complete an AGEC-A. I would consider speaking with an advisor to see what classes you need in order to meet the requirements for the AGEC. If you only have to take one or two more classes, then it may be worth it.. It will at least open up your options. Also, when I was comparing the brochures for both schools, it looked like ASU's courses ran a semester longer. From my understanding, NAU ends at the same time as the Maricopa classes. I applied for both universities and will be happy with either one, but I think NAU may be better (and cheaper). :) Hope that helps.

aavargas13 · Jun 30, 2016

Hello everyone

I just received my CEP acceptance letter with CGCC/NAU:) I'm super excited to begin. Good luck to the rest of you!

Danigirl11 · Jun 30, 2016

Congrats!! I just got my acceptance email as well. I am also CGCC/NAU! I am so relieved. I feel like I can finally breathe.

I looks like the acceptance letters are starting to go out out more frequently. Hopefully everyone gets the good news they have been waiting for.

aavargas13 · Jun 30, 2016

Congrats Danigirl11! Looks like we will be going to CGCC together:up: which information session are you going to go to?

Brooklynn0204 · Jul 1, 2016

Good job guys!! I am so jealous you guys heard back. I have still yet to hear anything. I feel like i'm slowly going crazy.

han0101 · Jul 1, 2016

Hey Guys! I applied for the CEP program in May, and I am still currently waiting to hear back! So seeing everyone's post is making me nervous!! My top 3 community colleges were MCC AM, MCC PM & SCC, and NAU as my university...fingers crossed...I also applied this past January, but was not accepted due to a mistake in the application process, so I'm really hoping they didn't mess up again :/

aavargas13 · Jul 1, 2016

Han0101 I haven't heard of anyone hearing back from MCC yet so don't get too worried yet! They're probably just taking a little longer to send out their acceptance letters. Good luck to you!

olgizer · Jul 2, 2016

Received my acceptance for SCC/UIU a few days ago. From my understanding only a few schools have sent out acceptances, I think there's still a bunch coming

Danigirl11 · Jul 2, 2016

Congrats Danigirl11! Looks like we will be going to CGCC together:up: which information session are you going to go to?

I most likely will go to the Wednesday orientation. You?

aavargas13 · Jul 3, 2016

I most likely will go to the Wednesday orientation. You?

I think I am going on Tuesday since I work in the mornings

rac1, ASN, BSN, RN · Jul 3, 2016

I'm not 100% sure on the curriculum difference between ASU and NAU. However, I did hear from a current nursing student that with NAU's program, you have to take classes in person at their North Phoenix campus, but only that first semester. After the first semester, everything else is online. At first, the thought of driving from Gilbert to North Phx didn't sound appealing, but then my friend explained that you are learning vitals and going in person gives you hands on experience. She said that experience made her more confident during the block one nursing. NAU's pre-reqs look intense, but they can be fulfilled if you complete an AGEC-A. I would consider speaking with an advisor to see what classes you need in order to meet the requirements for the AGEC. If you only have to take one or two more classes, then it may be worth it.. It will at least open up your options. Also, when I was comparing the brochures for both schools, it looked like ASU's courses ran a semester longer. From my understanding, NAU ends at the same time as the Maricopa classes. I applied for both universities and will be happy with either one, but I think NAU may be better (and cheaper). :) Hope that helps.

Honestly, I think the biggest, and for me, the most important difference between NAU/ASU is cost. ASU ends up being much more expensive. I am paying cash for my schooling. I think if I was using loans, I might not care because it's money I have to worry about later. Although, that isn't really a very mature or money-wise way of looking at it, I just think that is how I'd react. Since I am paying cash, I just wanted a less expensive route.

I also wanted to finish the BA classes at the same time as the AA classes. NAU is the only school that does this. Honestly, this is probably not a big deal to everyone - but for me personally, I only had to take two classes to do the NAU application - and I had to wait to apply anyway. So I had the time to get the two classes in before I could even apply to the CEP anyway. Two classes, and now I'll graduate with my BA at the same time.

If you had to take more classes and put off the CEP app - I'd say forget that and just apply to ASU (or one of the others).

Funny thing for me, is that my husband is an ASU student. I kind of wanted for us both to graduate from ASU - but I ended up going with NAU in the end. I am in my first summer session, and I am enjoying NAU. Not a bad chocie at all.

As far as the "in-person" classes. There are only two, the entire two years, and both in the first semester. One class is only 5 weeks, and you only attend 4 weeks in person. It is super easy, laid back and an easy A (in my opinion. I got 100% in this class. I can't imagine anyone got much less). The other class is a lab portion of the physical assessment class. I got a great instructor. This class is 10 weeks. It is nice being in the lab and I am glad we had these two in-person classes prior to the start of the community college "block" portion has begun. Everyone was super nervous to start, but they grouped everyone (to the best of their ability) into their cohorts so we have met each other and have become friends already. It has been nice to work with each other before the block.

Almost everyone in our lab class belongs to the same cohort.

I think it mostly depends on what you care about most. Do you want to graduate BA/AA at the same time? NAu is your only option. If you want to apply ASAP - what schools requirements do you meet right now? Is money an issue? Etc.... Good luck!

Fourjazz · Jul 5, 2016

Hi all! I just got my acceptance to GWCC/Grand Canyon, but I didn't get any information about an orientation session. Did anyone else?