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Thank you again for taking the time to answer these questions. When signing the contracts or documents for this program are there things we should be paying particular attention to and making sure that it is correct? Sorry for the vague question, I just don't know what I don't know and it would be helpful to be aware of what are important things to advocate for.

$600-$1200 for one AGSU? ? thank you for the heads up, glad to know! Thank you for the info @MICU_RN0707. @Autumn Ellis joined!

Thank you @MikeyD. A few follow up questions. How many OCPs does one typically buy (is one per weekday reasonable) and what is the going cost for these? Is second hand an option? If my husband and our children are not moving to San Antonio, are the changes in DEER needed? Or does it automatically get changed based off of my location?

Thank you for all the great questions and detailed answers. I have a question for those who came in as a civilian and it may seem silly but...How do uniforms work? Is this something we are responsible for finding and obtaining and what are the expectations/dress code when attending classes? Also, for those who have dependents not moving to San Antonio, how does the housing allowance determination happen? Also, if there are health circumstances that don't allow dependents to move, what is my best resource to help me parse through these types of questions? Last question, what is the best way to connect to your classmates/cohort well ahead of DCC? I tried setting up a group but it got blocked ?. Thank you in advance for your answers and time.

I was accepted this application cycle (Cohort 2026) and was not admitted last application cycle (Cohort 2025). As far as reapplying, the army recruiting side involved the normal amount of paperwork re-signing/re-doing forms, letters of recommendation with current dates/signatures, and updating security clearance/background check. On the Baylor-USAGPAN school application, I updated my resume, essay, 3-day shadow/interview, and fulfilled all optional requirements I lacked the previous application cycle (GRE and chemistry class). If you asked me what helped, I'd have to say that there were a few things. Updating my resume to include a more descriptive reflection of my critical care experience based on COA's definitions, following directions for a one-page essay, and having all optional requirements completed. I agree with others that say to stick with it and reapply. Try to get as much feedback as you can regarding improvements you can make and don't let self-doubt and/or ego alter the changes that need to be made. I say this because when denied admission the previous application cycle, there was a period of frustration that I faced in having to spend the money to prepare and take the GREs and take the optional chemistry class. But a wise person told me that jumping through the hoops is what it takes to be competitive. It shows that you're willing and committed to doing all the things and more. So, please try again. If any of the admitted people want to connect, please reply and we can figure something out. I was going to put my email here but the Google says only staff members can delete posts, yikes.

@levotosevo, @Hush_harriet, @Lanntis, @Ms.FutureCRNA100, @CoorsPapi, @Nurse184, @Roundy, @ChrisRN123 Hi, sorry if this is a bother but I tagged you all because the forum might not be as active as it once was. Are any of you able to tell me what the interviews were like (zoom and in-person)? Anything you'd like to highlight or think is important? Any information would be helpful and thank you all in advance!

Declined admission ? 12+ years nursing experience w/ 5 in busy transplant center CTICU. Most recently in VA cardiac cath lab treating complex coronary artery disease. Had a really good recommendation letter and interview from clinical site. Here are my stats, hope it helps someone gauge where or how they can improve next time: BSN GPA 3.82, 2012 Science GPA 3.361 Statistics B, 2006 CC Exp. 5 yrs (2017-2021) Optional/recommended: CCRN yes BioChem/Ochem no *majored in biochemistry 2010 no credit given GRE no

no email from recruiter regarding the zoom training @ajll_2025. @Jujubeeb - I'm from Seattle, Washington. What part of Washington are you from?

I believe this is the first year that the GRE and chem class were optional so it may be hard to gauge how beneficial they will be for each individual case. I went to an info session held by the admin person and I walked away with the idea that everyone is assigned a score based off a certain rubric—some items weighted more than others. So I guess anything that helps boost your individual score is better than nothing in that category, right? Wishing us all the best! ??

@Cnurse18--Hi! I recall you saying your interview was sometime in March. How did it go? Do you mind sharing your experience?

Hi @Autumn Ellis, good luck on Monday and sending good thoughts! If you search other years USAGPAN threads there are some nuggets of shadow/interview experiences. I can't pinpoint any exact post but if you have time to peruse other years, there's a lot of applicant experiences that give insight to all aspects of the program. Maybe avoid anything older than 2018 though because it looks like the program was through a different university prior to Baylor. Let us know how it goes! I'm still waiting for @32SoulPatrolRN's update about BOLC.

Hi, Can anyone comment on their experience with their recruiter? I am working with an AMEDD recruiter and am unsure about what to expect and accept. I'm a naturally curious person and like to know as much detail as possible before making impactful decisions. Often times, I feel like a nuisance and am getting incomplete information. Is this a typical experience for everyone or a one off? Any info would be helpful!

@32SoulPatrolRN -- what was it like finding a place to live on post? I know you asked this question when you were applying and wonder if it was easier or more difficult than you imagined.

Hi, any advice about when to submit application on Baylor application portal? Better to do it early or wait until near their August 1st deadline?