Santa Fe College ASN Fall 2016 Hopefuls

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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?

Hi guys,

I just read up on the requirements for Fall 2016 and I am quite disappointed that they took out the volunteer portion. I applied previously and they refused to accept the 75 hour program for CNA that I took, so this time I was counting on the points for having obtained my AA and for my previous application, but I think I am back to square one since I am low once again on points :( My GPA is not the greatest for the pre-reqs and my overall, and I only obtained the 3 points for scoring well on Kaplan math, so I was really counting on everything else. I've been trying to find a 120 contact hour CNA program that is in the Tampa area but it's complicated because many places don't offer it or they do and I have to try to finish the program by May 15th, but the classes don't just start whenever. If I calculated my GPAs right, I should have a total of 43 points now and I really don't think the cut-off will be that low :'(

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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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Janet it seems I'll also have between 41-46 points, so you're not alone:). Has anyone else put in their application yet?? June used to feel so far away, but in about 2 months we will know the answer!:wideyed:

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Thanks for the information about the Kaplan. It's the last thing I have to do before I apply. With the Kaplan points I will have 56, but without them I'll have 50. I've been preparing with the practice book and that's been really helpful, but are there any other tips or tricks you could give me on the math portion? Is there any geometry? Did you find that computer calculator provided was acceptable to do the basic math required? Is it available for all the questions or are they testing our ability to do division, etc. without a calculator? The Kaplan book specifies that there are 22 reading questions and 28 math questions, is that correct? Thanks for any help you can give me!

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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 :bookworm:; get a good night's rest :sleep:; eat a breakfast rich in whole grains; and be confident! I know you will do fine. :yes:

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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.

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Thank you for all of the great information and tips. I feel a lot better now that I know all of that!

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Griff94, I took the Kaplan yesterday and it was a lot like you said it would be, so thank you again for your help. A counselor told me that they are doing notifications via email starting this cycle and to expect to hear around the beginning of June.

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Congrats! And thanks for the update.

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Good Afternoon Everyone,

I recently applied to Santa Fe's ASN program as well. I believe I'll only have about 41 points, so I don't think that'll be enough to get me in this first time around, but I'm definitely hoping it will. Good luck to everyone!

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

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