(SAC) Santa Ana College

jehida · Nov 1, 2009

Hi Vectrexevo,

I didn't get a letter from SAC, but I am on the waitlist...can't recall my exact position, but I know it's well into the 700's! Anyway, I know it will be sometime before I get in. May I ask when you were placed on the list, what number did you start out at, how long did it take to move up, have you already taken pharm and the other class, etc?

Any info would be appreciated. I finished all prereqs Fall '08 and was put on the waitlist in Jan '09. This is my second semester of denials (GoldenWest, Cypress, Rio Hondo) and it's very frustrating. I decided to go the private route and apply to Mount St. Mary's College in LA. It's expensive ($30, 000 for ADN) but if I can get in sooner, I guess I'll pay the money. We'll see.

Congrats on being accepted!! :)

Vectrexevo · Nov 2, 2009

well i started out at #837 a year and a half ago. here is the link for the updated list ( available here (entry list 100608) ) . i completed phramacology and all pre-reqs plus all aa courses.

however, i did not complete those sac courses 112, 103, 200 only because you are not allowed to untill you are going to be accepted the following semester. the odd thing is they sent me a letter telling me that i have the opportunity to enter the spring 2010 class, just take the teas test. i was #463 on the list. paying $30,000 is nutz :eek: , not trying to be a ****, but if you don't make it.. a $30,000 student loan will be hell to pay back, unless your rich go for it.. don't get frustrated, it takes time.... i would also try harbor college, but you need a college chem class and or a c from your high school chem.

jehida · Nov 2, 2009

Thanks for the info about SAC. With my number being in the high 700's, I thought it would be 5+years before I got in. Looks like that's not the case. Gives me something to think about.

I saw in another post of yours that you were inquiring about the TEAS. If you can, I would recommend getting both the ATI manual and Mcgraw because both are helpful for different aspects of the test. I just took it last week at Rio Hondo (got an 85.3) and thought the ATI one did a pretty good job of prepping for Reading, English, and Math, but not for Science. Then again, as others have said, the science section is incredibly varied; it's kind of hard to pin point where to begin to study. I think the Mcgraw book is more in depth in science. It's worth checking out.

I should also add that for math, know conversions, (how many cups in a gallon, ml to l, etc) and practice practice practice speeding up your time. I would also recommend getting the online practice test from ATI.

Vectrexevo · Nov 3, 2009

I have the ATI book in front of me now. I felt gipped when I received it because of the size and plus it seems easy.. When you say the science section, are you referring to A&P, Bio, life, chem, or geo?

Vectrexevo · Dec 3, 2009

Well I passed the TEAS and got into the spring 2010 program.... Woot ... Oh, and my wife is 12 weeks prego, got to see the big peanut during her Dr. visit.

jehida · Dec 3, 2009

Hey!! I'm so happy you're starting in the Spring. CONGRATS!!!!!:balloons:

So I know it sounds crazy, being it's super expensive, but I was accepted to start in the ADN at MSMC in the spring. I'm so excited, though. Classes start Jan 11. I'm nervous, but really can't wait. I'm still going to keep my name on the list at SAC just to see how long it would have taken to enter. I predict another year and a half.

Also, congrats on the baby!! You and your wife must be thrilled!! Keep in contact to let me know how your program goes. Just think, by 2012, we'll both be RN's. YAY!! :yeah:

jaclyn888 · Dec 3, 2009

Vectrexevo - how was the pharmacology course? Lots of memorization? I am set to start Spring 2010 at SAC and will have to take that course concurrently. Thanks for your feedback!