Mick C

Would you guys mind sharing your stats that you got in with? I'm applying for this Spring and I'm curious where the benchmark is! Thanks ?

Hi everyone! Just wanted to update that I'll be applying for the Spring 2026 semester instead. I won't be able to complete my CNA license before the deadline on April 22. I started this process super late because I hadn't seriously considered applying nursing school until February of this year, so it's okay. I thought I'd have enough time to get everything in place since I had already completed the pre-reqs for my previous degree, and was getting ready to take the TEAS early April. Needless to say, I'm bummed! Just bad timing. I am curious to hear if/when you guys get accepted though! :)

Hi girl! I honestly have no idea, but I know it varies year to year depending on available staff and resources. It's a popular program because it's the only community college that offers a nursing program in the city proper, so I imagine it's pretty competitive.

Hey! Don't fret about the TEAS. It's pretty basic from what I understand, and the scores were required to get are super achievable! I know people who only studied for a month or so and did very well. You got it! ?

Hey! Yeah! I'll either do the CNA course at Malcolm X or Nirvana Institute — the price ends up being similar after cost of books, uniform, fees, etc. Ideally I'd like to do it at Malcolm X but I have yet for someone to get back to me about signing up. Having a similar issue regarding the regular nursing program as well — their admin seems to be pretty slow. I haven't received that application packet for the same reasons, even though I've formally applied to and been accepted into the general college. Any advice there? I've reached out to multiple people and had my transcripts sent for review and still nothing ? I still have to schedule an exam and do prep for that — I wish I had more input! There's a chance I'll be applying for their Spring semester because I started this process a bit late, but I really want to take a swing in case I get waitlisted! Did you just create your Castlebranch account on your own accord or did you need approval from admin? Thanks so much for the help! ?

Hi! I'm Mick :) I'm hoping to apply to the Fall 2025 session as well but I think the deadline is pretty early — sometime in April. I have a lot to do still! I hold a previous B.S. in Kinesiology from UIUC, so my prereqs are all completed, but I'm planning on taking the co-requisite courses over the Summer (all of which I have taken but are one year expired *big sigh*). I also can't tell if they require a CNA license to apply but it seems that way? If that's the case I'll be completing that ASAP. I've never taken the TEAS but I imagine it'll be very similar to the ACT? Do you have any insight on that/how much time we should allocate to study for it? Do you know more about their health and vaccination requirements? I couldn't find a ton of information on the general website. Thanks for making this forum!!