I think the time frame depends on you! There isn't an application due date; it's open enrollment, so they accept applications all year! I took my HESI the last week of August and got a 96% overall. 100% on math, 96% on vocab, 94% on grammar, and 96% on reading comp. I talked to admissions and she is very informative if you want to contact. She said once you turn everything in and the background check is sent to you then your acceptance just depends on how long it takes you to complete the paper work! If you need to defer your application or do not think you have enough time to get everything together for the January start, admissions said you can defer once. There is a start date in summer too, if you don't think you'll have enough time. Hope you do well on your HESI! It is very basic information, so I'm sure you'll do fine!