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I feel your frustration and wanting to move out and have your own space. But realistically, it's best to stay home and save that $700-800 a month while you're in school. You could easily save all that money each month and then get your own place after graduation and getting an RN job. I stayed home as long as I could. I even waited 6 years after graduating before I bought my own house. Best financial decision I made. Hang in there and make good financial decisions.

That's a very valid concern, but I wouldn't discount yourself just yet. We had quite a number of non-traditional students in my cohort. While a majority of us were fresh out of high school and were working on our first degree, we had folks who were parents and had kids, some in their 30s, 40s and even 50s. It's definitely a possibility, so I say see what they say. You never know, you might get a seat. When I applied before, I know the department had gotten a few hundred applications. It definitely was not in the high hundreds or one thousand. Best of luck to you!

Hi, there. I saw your post on a previous GGC forum, but I'd like to share my own experiences as someone who has been through the Nursing program. Acceptance is very competitive and they only accept ~ 32 students per cohort (32 in the Fall, 32 in the Spring). They may take 1 or 2 more students depending on special circumstances, so you can say up to 33 or 34, but somewhere around that cutoff. When I applied for Fall 2016, I actually got waitlisted and was told that there were 2 people in front of me waiting for a seat. Thankfully, both people dropped, withdrew, or accepted an offer elsewhere, so I was next in line for a seat. I got my official acceptance letter in late April. Usually by mid March or early April is when you should hear something. I'd also like to share that I never received a "waitlisted" letter or email. So basically, they only sent out "accepted" or "rejected" letters. I found out I was waitlisted when the Program Coordinator and I spoke via phone. A note about volunteering. Back when I applied for Fall 2016 admission, we were told that they wanted to see a record or history of volunteering. This means you did not do some random, last minute volunteer hours just to qualify for a seat in the program. The program director at the time really emphasized this and said that they wanted to see individuals who are committed to serving, and not just volunteering at the last minute for the sake of getting into the program. So take that with a grain of salt. You'll also eventually find out that not everyone who qualifies or has the best stats gets in. There was someone in my cohort who got in and made Bs in all their science courses. Another person got a perfect score on the math section of the TEAS test. Someone else got in with a 74 TEAS score. So it really depends on the individual and they don't just look at one thing. If I remember correctly, your TEAS score counts about 40% of your application. The most important thing is to be well rounded in your application. Definitely impress with your personal statement too. GGC's program was very challenging in my opinion. However, I believe that their program is probably one of the best options for Nursing schools out there. I felt very prepared as an RN and can still remember a lot of things that we learned. We have small class sizes and the professors know who you are as individuals. You're not just a number or grade to them. You don't have those large lecture halls with over 100 students. They will learn your names and meet you halfway as long as you do your fair share of the work. You really get to develop that close bond with your clinical instructors and professors, and more than likely you'll have some professors again for more than one semester or class. Some of my closest friends today are friends that I made in Nursing school, and we still keep in touch regularly. You'll really learn to lean on one another during the program and support each other! Lastly, this program will humble you. If you are used to earning As and Bs, you may end up making a few Cs or failing a few exams (anything less than a 75 is failing). You'll be reminded constantly that your exam average must be a 75 in order to pass your classes. You'll need to have that 75 exam average before other assignments are factored into your grade. No 75 exam average (C) = no pass. Even our class president during first semester fell behind and made some mistakes. Unfortunately, he did not progress with us in the next semester due to the "75" rule. But he eventually graduated with a different cohort and is now working as an RN. So, this experience is truly a learning experience that will humble everyone. I wish you the best of luck! Feel free to ask me anything. I love to share advice and words of wisdom to the next generation of nurses.

It can be tough waiting, but just give it some time. Back when I applied for Fall 2016, they mailed acceptance letters to our home, as well as emailed us an electronic copy. I'll share that I got waitlisted and had 2 people in front of me, which was very nerve-racking. Thankfully, both of them backed out and I was offered acceptance in late April. Best of luck to you! Feel free to ask if you have any questions about the program itself!

First, congratulations on your acceptance. I would honestly recommend you stick with the lower cost and smaller program at GGC. It’s actually nice to be known by your professors and instructors and to know that they truly care for their students. Most Nursing programs at larger schools tend to have 100+ students in large lecture halls and you are hardly ever known by all your professors. It helps to have that small class size and to actually know that your professors will meet you where you are and help you as needed. You’re not just a number and exam score to them. At the end of the day, a nurse is a nurse regardless of where you studied. I know many students who went to larger schools like Emory and paid like 20-25k for one semester of Nursing school. I teach now as a clinical instructor for Emory and have heard these same students say they wish they could have gone to a smaller school, such as GGC. The BSN you get at GGC will be just as good as a BSN at any other school. This isn’t to knock GSU, but I’d consider larger schools like that later on if you plan to go to graduate school. Definitely do what you think is best and financially responsible! Best of luck!

For those of you getting BLS, get it through the American Heart Association (AHA). They offer classes in the Metro Atlanta area where you can pay online and attend a short (3-4 hour) CPR/BLS class led by an instructor. You’ll receive your cards electronically or printed depending on the instructor. Make sure your BLS card is given through the AHA so it is legit.

GGC admits nursing students every Fall and Spring semester, about ~32 students per semester. Check their website for deadlines to apply.

You all should be automatically registered for your first semester Nursing courses in the Fall, once you are accepted by the program. This is what they did for us when we first started. They’ll sign you up and you won’t need to actually do it. Unelss things have changed, it should be the same.

You are so welcome! Congrats! Onto the next step of becoming an RN! If you ever have any additional questions, feel free to reach out or message me! Typically they send you a hard copy letter in the mail or may even email you a copy. It just depends. Good luck!

Best of luck to you! Let me know if you receive admission!

A 77% is decent on the TEAS. When I applied back in 2016, I did not study and I made a 74%. Had I studied more and put in effort, I probably could have scored in the low 80s at least like my peers. Thankfully, I got in with a 74%. At the time they were telling students to aim for the mid 70s and 80s. I'm not sure if a score in the mid-high 70s today would still be as competitive, but it doesn't hurt to re-take it if you feel that would give you a better chance and give you peace of mind. I know some people who would study and still make in the 60s on the TEAS, still not qualifying. But I guess every person is just different. They try to look at each applicant holistically too, so make your personal statement very good and show that your volunteer work is not just a last minute attempt to get into nursing school and qualify. If you have any other science classes left, aim for As and Bs. Letter of recommendations or references, get them from professors who know you really well and your work ethic. I had my CHEM 1211K/1212K professor write mine.

Yes, study using ATI’s resources like their TEAS practice book that has questions. You can also browse the ATI website to look for test prep products. I would not recommend using just any TEAS study guide that is not written by ATI. ATI is the actual publisher that writes the TEAS test, so their products and practice questions would be similar to what you would encounter on the actual TEAS test. Understand and read the rationales for questions you get wrong. Get into this habit because the nursing program (and many other nursing programs) use ATI testing throughout nursing school. You will see this software again when you take standardized tests for your specialty nursing classes.

For those of you who are still interested in applying to GGC’s nursing program, feel free to ask me any questions. I went through the program and graduated in 2018. It’s a pleasure getting to share some tips and advice, as well as my knowledge and experience with pre nursing students, so feel free to ask any questions if you have any.

Hi there, for those of you who are interested in GGC’s nursing program, I can share more information with you if you’d like. I graduated from the program in 2018. The program is challenging and competitive to get into since they only admit ~32 students each Fall/Spring. Definitely do well on your TEAS test, which I believe still counts ~40% of your overall application (at least when I was applying before it did). Make sure your volunteer work shows a history of volunteering, not just doing it last minute to qualify. They want to see someone who is committed to service. And ensure that your personal statement is specific and tells a story about who you are and why you chose nursing. Lastly, make sure your science GPA is top notch. All As and Bs, may get lucky even if you have 1 C. I got in with 1 C in Chem, but I retook it and got an A (so it averaged out to a B. I know another guy who made Bs in all his sciences and got in. It just depends. Not everyone who makes straight As will get in. Best of luck to you all!