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Wow, so my estimate was correct after all. The way I look at it then is 51 points has been the minimum for at least two semesters in a row now. Because I applied the last semester's cutoff based on the old system to this new system and it came out to 51. I would venture to say that 51 is still a good score to shoot for and above to be safe on this current point system.

Hello Janetkewel, don't be too hard on yourself. If this is your dream you will figure out a way in. If there are any extra points, earn them, if you need to retake classes and get better grades, then do it. If it makes you feel better, I overheard people during orientation that were fourth-time applicants. It took them a little longer, sure, but what's a few more semesters compared to the rest of your life? It's far more important to spend a bit more money and do a few more semesters to get your dream job than to be stuck doing something that doesn't make you happy.

Hello ChangingPaths, the ratio I originally calculated counted 51 as the minimum entry score based upon previous applications and conversion from the old point system. I haven't asked around much but I am highly certain at least someone got in with that score. The lowest I've personally heard has been 53, but like I said, I haven't asked around much. I did hear people during orientation with low GPA's, which goes to say GPA isn't everything, you just have to supplement your score.

Yay, congrats! Did you have 56 points?

Don't mention it :) you definitely need stats for the bridge, also, if you don't get accepted don't lose hope. Just try and gain more points and reapply, you stand a much better chance mathematically just for reapplying. Let us know what happens and take care!

Ohhhhh, lmao okay XD Santa Fe is a small place.

BTW I forgot to mention, I have a friend who just got accepted too with 53 points.

Hey TGresh, just hang in there, I'll be praying for you!

Congrats jcavalla! Come say hi to me in class this fall. My real name is Griffin. :)

I got accepted as of today!!! My points total was 56. Good luck to everyone else that applied!!!

Congrats! And thanks for the update.

As for NothingsImpossible4U, I still highly encourage you to apply. At the very least you will get the bonus 5 points for a reapplication the next deadline. If you end up with 46 points this semester, those extra five points have a good chance of getting you in. Also, make sure you read my recommendations from above on how to boost your points.

I should have the exact same amount of points and honestly I think that will get us in. I took the Kaplan a while ago so take my info with a grain of salt. The reading is easy as long as you read above a 5th grade level. You just have to understand the main idea of the text and any associated information. If a guy talks about cutting trees for a living, you have to be able to recognize what he does and why. Furthermore, you would have to answer about the tools he uses. That should hopefully give you a general idea. I have taken Calculus and received an A so I'm fairly good at math, however, I think the math portion is easy for just about anyone. It's all basic algebra that you learned in middle school with maybe one or two questions from basic high school algebra. Know how to solve for single and multiple variables; know how to add, subtract, and multiply fractions; know how to understand mixed numbers. I can't remember if their was geometry, but if so, it is very basic such as knowing how to find the area of a circle and/or square; knowing the basic angles; etc. As for the long division or solving without a calculator, I really don't think there is any of that. Studying that should not be too much though, It shouldn't take you more than an hour to figure out long division and multiplication. The calculator they give you is unfortunately atrocious, it is a computer based calculator and glitches out a bit. It also has no memory whatsoever--like a graphing calculator does--so you can't do (1+1+2)/2 you would have to do 1+1+2=4 then divide the answer (4). You should have it for all questions unless they make you do long division and stuff. In any case, it serves its purpose and should be fine for the required math. The number of questions sound about right and if memory serves you get like an hour or so for each section. Finally, don't sweat it, the practice questions in the book are way harder than the actual test and most people do fairly well as long as they study. It's not anything like tests you have in college classes or entrance tests like the SAT, ACT, etc. Study daily ; get a good night's rest ; eat a breakfast rich in whole grains; and be confident! I know you will do fine.

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I'm sorry to hear that Janet. Don't give up on being a nurse if that's what you want to be! The fact that they took out the volunteer hours means that the program might be more GPA competitive than before. Are there any classes you would be willing to retake and attempt a higher grade in? Also, Santa Fe has a CNA course that is 120hrs as does the College of Central Florida. Keep in mind you can also get EMT certified or obtain some other certification if a CNA course isn't available. I assume that they only make changes every two cycles, so this scale should be in place at least for this first deadline and the next for Spring 2017. This means you have two chances to apply before a possible change. If I had to guess you are probably only short around 10 points, so that certification would probably get you in. Even if you don't get in this May 15th deadline, I highly encourage you to finish a CNA/EMT class and reapply on the second deadline for Spring 2017. I think you would be golden. If you or anyone else has anymore questions, feel free to ask away. Like I've been saying, we need to help each other.

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I have, it's not really all that hard I had near 100% on both portions. You just need to know how to do basic math such as: fractions, conversions, basic algebra, basic arithmetic, etc. And if you have spent anytime reading--for school or for fun--you can pretty much ace the reading portion. Also forewarning the calculator provided is a computer one linked to the test and kinda sucks, just keep that in mind. I'm still working on my prerequisites as I just switched majors this semester. Luckily I've already completed some of them on my old major so after this semester I'll only have A&P II left--which I don't need completed to apply, just once I start the program.

No, unfortunately they don't. You need a full 120 hour course. Technically speaking you can challenge the CNA exam without a class and get certified, but Santa Fe won't except any of that. It honestly takes a full semester to do any 120 hour course, so unless you have no classes or job it's really hard to do. I think the most important thing for us right now is maintaining high GPAs. As I've mentioned, I believe the new point system favors GPA a lot more than the old system.

No problem, I wish students talked more about these kinds of things since they tend to help with anxiety. I figure if I don't get in this time around, I'll have another 10 points next application and maybe max the points out if I go to CNA/EMT school for a semester where I'd essentially be sitting around for the next application period.

Not really. My best guess is that too many people were using the volunteer hours and tests scores, so to make it more GPA competitive they got rid of them. I just pray to god they don't make any more changes till we apply, it's nerve-racking. I hope that we can discuss more on here since the advisers aren't always the biggest help. Students have to work together! :) Sorry for the post above BTW I can't seem to delete it.

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Hello everyone, I think I'm making this forum a bit early since the deadline for Fall 2016 is sometime after the Spring 2016 semester. In any case if you all weren't aware they have made some pretty drastic changes to the selection point system. They have basically gone down from a max of 90 points to a max of 76 points. Volunteer hours have been cut out completely and the points for the test scores have been reduced to 6 instead of the old 10. Maybe some you guys can chime in with the points you have/expect. I heard people were getting in with 60 points using the old system. If we applied the same ratio to the new system that would be approximately 51 out of 76 points for acceptance. I should have around 56 points at the application assuming I make an A in one of my two prereqs next semester. Anything to add?