I'm currently in the 2014-15 ACE program. It's difficult but can be done. Your class size will start at about the mid 50's and with each class might dwindle down from there. It's about a 25% male, 75% female ratio. Generally classes will be 2-3 days a week of 8ish hours. Clinicals will be the other 3 or 2 days of 8-9 hours. You get to see a lot of different clinical sites and you should have a positive experience with them. My advice on working would be tell your place of employment to schedule you at the bare minimum (1day/week or /2weeks) for the first month or so and see if you can do more. Personally, I work 1-2 days a week on the weekends. You've gotten into a great program, you should really enjoy it! Just be ready to put a lot of time towards your studies. Feel free to hit me up with any questions you might have.