Tarrant County College?

Katydidit34 · Mar 30, 2006

Hehehe, no, no OCD at all!!! LOL!! I know, the process stinks. You feel like your whole life is on hold until you get an answer. I applied three times but the first time I shouldn't have bothered because I still had some stuff to finish up, the second time I had a "C" in chemistry and the third time was a charm for me. I honestly dont' see you having that problem. I believed all along that I would get in when the time was right. Had I gotten in last spring, it would have been a real problem because my husband was recovering from an accident at work and needed me here at home. I'm so thankful that I didn't get in the second time I applied. So far, everything has gone smoothly. It was just time, I guess. Your time is coming!! Keep your chin up!!

momto2beauties · Mar 30, 2006

I do know that you are COMPLETELY right. I feel like I can handle it either way, I just want to make plans based on one decision or the other.

RedhairedNurse, BSN, RN · Mar 31, 2006

Hey Katy....I read someone's post who said she got a big brown envelope from TCC in the mail when she was accepted. Do you know if there is any difference in the envelopes they send out in the acceptance letters ? I've told my family that I'm going to be so afraid to open that letter. So, if the color of the envelope is special on those who are accepted, then that may make it easier.....Mom to 2, I'm being OCD over all of this too !!!! That would be just awesome if you could find out when they are planning on sending the letters out. I know their website says the candidates are notified in May, that's all.

momto2beauties · Mar 31, 2006

:) Glad to know I'm not the only one!

I would think that the acceptance notifications probably come more as a packet and the rejection letters would be just a regular envelope. Katy, can you confirm that?

Katydidit34 · Mar 31, 2006

Yes, the acceptance letters come as a packet in a big brown envelope and the other letters come in a regular envelope with the TCC logo on it. Now, keep in mind, the letters for people who are alternates also come in the regular envelopes. The fall semester alternates almost always all get in. But I'm sure ya'll will get packets!! Another day down!! :)

momto2beauties · Mar 31, 2006

And tomorrow will be April! Of course then we have another entire MONTH! :)

On another note - if I do get in, would it be reasonable to arrange child care for three days a week? Any idea on what hours I would actually need to have someone for? I know I'm jumping the gun here, just wanting to have a plan of action in mind should I need to use it.

Katydidit34 · Mar 31, 2006

First semester you are definitely in for four days a week. You've got theory two days a week, clinical two days a week, and skills lab once a week, usually on a theory day. Class times really vary. My schedule last semester was M-W clinical 1-7p.m., theory tues-thurs-2:30-4:30 on tues from 9:30 to 12:30. There are morning theory classes and morning clinicals as well, I don't know about the theory schedule but the clinicals are from 6:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. I hope this helps.

momto2beauties · Mar 31, 2006

Katy -

Would is be feasible to schedule theory on the same day as clinical if you do the clinicals in the morning? I know it would be a long day but it might be worth it. What do you think?

Katydidit34 · Mar 31, 2006

Everybody's schedule is predetermined by the department. Your clinical site is assigned according to your zip code and the rest is determined from what clinical you end up in. What they do is set it all up and give you the section numbers that you are to register for. You can trade with somebody but it's hard first semester unless you know some people who are starting with you. We were able to have a little more control over our schedules second semester.

momto2beauties · Apr 1, 2006

So they probably would not schedule me for theory on the same day. Hmmm....well, I'm sure that it will all work out the way that it is supposed to. Again - way jumping the gun, but if I get in I would really like to do clinicals at Harris HEB. I've heard that is one of the hospitals they work with.

Another day down, and HELLO to April! : )

RedhairedNurse, BSN, RN · Apr 1, 2006

Katy, Did your acceptance letter arrive during the first few days of May ?

I'm counting down the days and I'll bet this month will pass ever so slowly. I'm just hoping and praying that I'll get that brown envelope in the mail. I can't wait !!

momto2beauties · Apr 1, 2006

Brealynn -

At least we know each other so that WHEN we both get in we can stick together! :) Which of the TCC campuses are you closest to? I live close to NE.