I applied for 2025,
That was my concern as well about the free college, which is why I switched from the RIC BSN program to BCC, so I can absolutely let you know how it goes. I looked into Massasoit, Mass Bay, and Quinsigamond as well and they are all seemingly easier to get into than BCC. I might still apply to QCC and MCC as backups. QCC is similar requirements but a later date, MCC does a points system so you can have a 90 TEAS score but be missing prerequisites and still get in.
if you do stay at BCC, for AP1 look for Katie Ruggieri, it was very simple and even though not intended, felt more like a crash course than a complete redo. Kelemu Woldegiorgis was great for Chem in my opinion, a lot of other students complained because there was a language barrier, but all his stuff is essentially open book, and as long as you appear engaged in labs and participate and show up it's an easy grade. He also appreciates when people stay behind to clean up, though it's not required or graded haha.
if you haven't done your TEAS I can also send you some resources I used as well!
I have heard ~whispers~ with the free college BCC may do a second start date cohort in the coming years but who knows how true that is. Definitely don't feel burdened by how difficult it is to get in, the timing worked out for me but it wasn't without a ton of stress and anxiety, and I think while BCC produces great nurses and has great NCLEX pass rates, I really do think if you are a good person and have that instinctual pull to help others, you will be successful and help others no matter what program you do.