Ready to Apply CT Community Colleges- Nursing Program 2011

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Hello all,

It's almost that time of year again! I'm applying to the 2011 class which the application period begins this November 1st. We have two months to prepare our applications! Anyone else applying? I've seen the support the last year's class has with this sort of thread and I figured there should be one started for 2011 applicants. What is your TEAS score? GPA? A&P I grade? What were the averages that the 2010 applicants had and they are now starting the fall 2010 program?? Good luck!!!

I agree with studentnurseCT, there are alot of applicants this year and 330 applied to CCC. I'm not sure about how many applied to other community colleges, but according to the counselor they got 330 applicants this year alone-- way more than last year.

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Yea I wasn't thinking. I was trying to think positive but then I realized after it was a dumb statement.

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Is that 330 based on 1st choice or overall (2nd or 3rd choice)? There are about 750-850 that apply annually to the nursing program statewide. That would be interesting to see if/why almost half the applicants picked CCC.

Just FYI --

I spoke with Hartford a few weeks ago... and they said last year they received 1200 applicants last year, and about 930 were eligible applicants.

She also said that this year they've received about 1500 applicants... and of course didn't have the stats as far as who was eligible or not, yet.

She also said that the total number of seats available, statewide, was 575 last year. I'm not sure if that included the new program at NWCC or not though. If it doesn't, then there is 600 total available seats this year.

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Specializes in Family Nurse Practitioner.

NCCC first class in January was a supplement application process that ended in September? So I'm thinking it's 600!! Every spot counts!!

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'Also, there was a lady who I talked to in my summer 2010 class, and she told me that she had a meeting with someone from the nursing department, and they told her that you're more likely to get into the nursing program if you take the pre reqs at the college of your first choice. She then encouraged me to take my fall 2010 classes at Capital (I didn't). Has anyone else ever been told this??? It doesn't sound right to me at all.'

First of all, going to NVCC say does not improve your odds of getting in..Why?..because the computer selects where you go based on your school choices NOT the school. With that said, it obviously doesn't matter who you meet because they don't have a say if you get in or not, Hartford does. Stop listening to other people and inquire yourself, you'll be less stressed.

She was talking about taking classes at CC to get into CC based on a rumor; and I agree with you. I highly doubt taking classes at your school of choice will improve your chances of getting into the program at that school. If anything it would only help you become familiar with the campus.

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Thank you for replying; I spoke with the nursing department yesterday (before I read your post) and they explained the same thing.

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I wonder how many applicants NVCC received. It must be a pretty big number since it's the most popular school

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I don't know. I thought Capital was the most popular..

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I was a student in the CC program and have to say it was a terrible experience. Some of the teachers are poor lecturers and you end up having to teach the material to yourself. In addition the clinical setting is meant as a method of intimidation and berating. I know some people will not agree, but many people have had a negative experience with the clinical experience and the instructors belittle and demean students continuously. It was a very negative experience and I would not recommend this program to anyone. They tell you to quit work, tell your family you won't see them for 2 yrs and anyone who doesn't comply is targeted within the program to be forced out. If it's decided they don't like you, or you don't cry and beg, they will find a way to remove you. I have seen too many great nursing students forced out this way. It's a shame their egos run the program and I hope I never have the misfortune of having them as my caregiver any day in the future. I don't want to sound negative, but learning doesn't have to be based on scare tactics and bullying, and that's the method of operation in this program. Shame on them, but good luck to you just the same.

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Jane3,

When did you attend the program? I am terribly sorry you had such a bad experience! that makes me very nervous! Did you finish the program? If you did not finish the program, may I ask if you went to continue anywhere else? I understand that they suggest you not work while in the program, I thought that this was a suggestion based on the amount of work you will have to do in order to succeed.

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I did not finish the program, and I can say they basically tell you in a "meeting" with them that if you are unwilling to withdraw, they will find a way to force you out. It's a shame, because there are great people that are being eliminated from a job market they can excel at and offer alot to. Some people just decided to leave the profession completely and others transferred to other programs. Each semester the teachers basically brag about the amount of students that drop out. The only teachers that offer encouragement are the first semester teachers. At the beginning of the third semester they tell you on average 12 people will be gone of the 48 in the class. What defies rationalization is the fact that theyre happy about it! They get into your personal life and tell you to quit work, quit being a parent/spouse/son or daughter. I have seen many colleagues that were dedicated to the program and to the profession just give up as a result of their constantly being demeaned and treated poorly. A learning atmosphere should not be based on intimidation. It certainly is not conducive to learning. I am not being bitter, because I am glad to not be part of such an organization, and Im not trying to scare anyone off. I just want people to know just what to expect from the Ct Community College program. It's difficult to learn and focus on academics when the people in charge of your learning want nothing more than to see you fail. I too was once so excited to be accepted to this program, and to be honest, I wish I never was!

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Can I ask which school you were attending?

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