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Of course! I started the application process in October after applying to Concorde and leaving highly disappointed. I went online to request more information and someone called me back within 24 hours, if not the same day. I spoke with a rep who seemed kind of short with her answers and insisted I came to view the school. I went that Friday and spoke with the rep and toured the facility in the same day. It is nice and realized that she seemed short over the phone because they explain everything in detail in person. I went head and applied the same day, with a 100.00 app fee. Once I applied, I was scheduled to take my HESI exam. This is what I liked... they give you access to a site to help you study for the exam, along with the option to purchase the study guide from them. Went back and passed the exam, in which you are also required to write an essay at the same time. Also!! DNI will not enroll you unless you have clearance from the BON. Concorde never mentioned it during their application process. Now, I have a misdemeanor that I had to send in a declaration for. This included completing the finger print (this was a little over 30.00 out of pocket). The clearance from BON took about a month. Once I got clearance, I took my drug test (which is also an out of pocket expense, 30.00), spoke with financial aid (super helpful) and on Friday I finished all enrollment forms and got fitted for my scrubs. It seems long and drawn out but it actually wasn't too bad!

I will begin the part time LVN program in April of this year. I have read plenty of reviews, good and bad, however, I'm a firm believer that situations are what you make of them. I will say this... the enrollment process has been a plus for me, so I won't judge the school until I'm actually there. Like some of you on this post, I work full-time and I have children so the program fits perfectly for me. Yes, a community college route is "easier" for some, however at TCC, I wouldn't be able to work full-time because their classes begin at 3:00pm. I'm actually very excited to begin this journey!

First, let me begin by saying HELLO!! I've recently decided to join the site for assistance with my new journey - NURSING. I hope you guys can help me out. Here it is: I've applied to Concorde Dallas for their nursing program, which begins in January. Before anyone adds in their comments about my choice of a technical school instead of a community college or university, this is not up for debate. There are many reasons why I have chosen to go this route and the financial cost is not a concern nor is finding a job afterwards. So with that being, here is the issue: I have passed the Wonderlic, and I have also taken the HESI A2 and passed with an 85. This past weekend, I went in to complete the application, paid the 100.00 application fee, tried on scrubs for sizing and spoke with financial aid... in which the adviser then reminded me that "IF" I'm selected (you know, from their top 40% of 100 applications based on HESI scores), I will then interview and from there I "MAY" be accepted. Can someone who has gone through their admission process help me understand? Question 1 - The minimum score is 75, in which I received an 85. My admission's adviser said that I "should" be competitive. Should I retake the exam? Question 2 - Has anyone not been accepted into their program, or if you have, can you please give me any details you can about the admissions process?