Texas Tech Accelerated 2nd Degree Program 2021

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I’m not sure if it’s too early to start this thread, but anyone on here planning on applying to Texas Tech’s Second Degree program in May?

54 minutes ago, KemiOg said:

Hey everyone! How was interviews for everyone today?

 

I interviewed today! I think it went well just very quick. They mentioned they had over 5,000 transcripts and the most applicants this year than ever before. I’m super nervous, good luck everyone! 

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24 minutes ago, Future__RN said:

Did you interview this week? Hope everyone did well! Seems like there’s a mix of dates being thrown around for when we should hear back. Either way, we will hear back soon! I’m getting anxious just thinking about it ?. Good luck to everyone! I pray we get in. 

If anyone gathered any new info on possible stats for how many people get accepted to each city, please share. Thank you!

I asked about how many are accepted and they said it depends on how many site coordinators they have. They can only have 15 students per site coordinator. They said bigger sites (Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Lubbock) will likely be 30-45 students each and the smaller ones (Odessa, Abilene, Amarillo) will be 10-20. 

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1 minute ago, allipalmer said:

I asked about how many are accepted and they said it depends on how many site coordinators they have. They can only have 15 students per site coordinator. They said bigger sites (Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, Lubbock) will likely be 30-45 students each and the smaller ones (Odessa, Abilene, Amarillo) will be 10-20. 

Thank you! 

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Did everyone here meet up in a group of 4-5 other applicants before going into your interview room? Trying to figure out around how many applicants were interviewed to ease our minds a bit! LOL

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1 minute ago, flows67 said:

Did everyone here meet up in a group of 4-5 other applicants before going into your interview room? Trying to figure out around how many applicants were interviewed to ease our minds a bit! LOL

Haha yea, my break room had the same. I wonder if they allowed more than one applicant to choose the same time slot or if it was strictly one per available slot. 

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7 minutes ago, Future__RN said:

Haha yea, my break room had the same. I wonder if they allowed more than one applicant to choose the same time slot or if it was strictly one per available slot. 

 

13 minutes ago, flows67 said:

Did everyone here meet up in a group of 4-5 other applicants before going into your interview room? Trying to figure out around how many applicants were interviewed to ease our minds a bit! LOL

I didn’t have anyone in my break room just me and the 2 admission counselor 

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Hello all, when exactly do we schedule for background check? Are we going to receive any email or packet instructing us when to?

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1 hour ago, RTS said:

Hi @KemiOg what region are you interested in? Also did everyone have different alternate regions you were I interested in outside of your first choice? I’m interested in Dallas area but would definitely consider any surrounding area. 

I am interested in dallas.

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Hey everyone, have y’all started your CNA classes?? I start mine on the 14th and was just wondering how everyone else is coming along on theirs!! 

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1 hour ago, Kwilson15 said:

Hey everyone, have y’all started your CNA classes?? I start mine on the 14th and was just wondering how everyone else is coming along on theirs!! 

I finish mine tomorrow! One thing to keep in mind is that since Texas ended their contract with Pearson, the instructors are having to teach the skills a new way to fulfill the testing rubric for the new company. My class was the first one taught the new way.  If you plan on working as a CNA, it may take a while to become officially certified because the new company has not yet approved testing centers in Texas. However, the certification requirements were waived due to COVID, so you may work as a CNA for several months without passing your skills test. If you don’t plan on working as a CNA, you’ll just need the diploma they give you at the end of class for TTUHSC! 

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37 minutes ago, cp103 said:

I finish mine tomorrow! One thing to keep in mind is that since Texas ended their contract with Pearson, the instructors are having to teach the skills a new way to fulfill the testing rubric for the new company. My class was the first one taught the new way.  If you plan on working as a CNA, it may take a while to become officially certified because the new company has not yet approved testing centers in Texas. However, the certification requirements were waived due to COVID, so you may work as a CNA for several months without passing your skills test. If you don’t plan on working as a CNA, you’ll just need the diploma they give you at the end of class for TTUHSC! 

Hi @cp103, where did you take your CNA course?

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5 minutes ago, hgd921 said:

Hi @cp103, where did you take your CNA course?

Hey! I took mine at Legacy Healthcare Careers in North Richland Hills in DFW. It was a 2 week course, half of it was online modules (every other day). My class was really small, so we had a lot of time practicing skills! Highly recommend if you’re in DFW. I drove about 45 min because it seemed to be the best in the area.

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