Sacramento City College/American River College: How many times did you apply?

[applemom83]

I'm really looking for people currently in one of the above RN programs or former students of them. How many times did you apply before you got in? Also, did you ever know how many times your fellow students applied and/or what their grades were (I ask because I wonder if the computer takes grades into account at all, like picking the highest qualified applicants, or minimum qualified, or a good mix of all, that sort of thing)? Is the lottery really that "random"? I have heard/read that it's very rare someone gets in on their first try. I'm about to turn in my app packets, I'm just very nervous about the possibility of waiting 3,4, 5, etc semesters. I talked to someone who says she waited 6 semesters!

[Ayen1020]

After my 7th application I was chosen as an alternate #13. I will know If I get in for fall 2012 by first week of May. If not, I will be guaranteed a spot for Spring 2013. Good luck to the first time applicants! It may take a while but you will eventually get there.

[Epiphany2000]

To those that have been repeatedly applying to ARC/SCC or elsewhere to no avail: I suggest applying to at least one school that utilizes a wait list rather than a lottery. Depending on how the lottery is conducted, you might never get it despite how many times you apply or how qualified you are.

I am on the wait list at Napa, Cabrillo and Santa Barbara. A wait list school may not be your top choice, but at least you will get in eventually, and you will have some idea as to when you will start (usually 2-3 years). Of course, not everyone can relocate in order to go to school due to family obligations or what have you. Just a suggestion...

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