Valencia College ADN-RN Program, Spring, 2023 Admissions and Statistics

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Just posting this here to help applicants to Valencia College (in Central Florida) track where they stand in comparison to other applicants.

There is a total of 85 points possible, with the new civic literacy exam point added for entrance into the program (there used to be 84 points). I spoke with an advisor at the school and they said that typically they have over 500 applicants and only accept around 120. They said sometimes they see applicants with Cs and Bs and they generally do not get in.

I currently have 84/85 points after my prerequisites and the TEAS. Straight As in the prerequisites. Apparently, that puts me in a very good position (so the advisor said) and there is a good chance of being accepted at this point range. Good luck to you all. Hope we get what we apply for! We did not come all this way to give up! I’m, personally, going for the nights and weekends track (part-time) because I work full-time and take care of a disabled wife. Crossing my fingers. I just put my application in for the Spring semester on Friday!

Below is a PDF of the new program guide, including the requirements for acceptance. They accept students based on number of points. If any two of more students tie for points, they go with the student with the higher GPA (though I’m unsure if they only use program GPA or overall GPA for every course you’ve ever taken).

program-guide-as-traditional-nursing.pdf

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FYI - deadline for applications for Spring, 2023 is September 15. Found out that if you tie for points, they utilize overall GPA first, and then prerequisite GPA if you’re still tied.

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Deadline for Spring 2023 cohort is this Thursday. Get those apps in!
 

I’ve been looking all over the interwebs and wow! Lots of people have nothing but negative things to say about this program (before major changes were implemented). I’m hoping it has improved. It’s really my only option though, since I work during the daytime, take my wife to doctors appointments because she is disabled, and need a part-time program. If I just have to spend 1 2/3 years not sleeping then so be it. Won’t be any different than certain times at work. Just need to be disciplined. Some of the complaints about “self-teaching” kind of made me want to say something like, “Well, you’re not in high school anymore. Plus people’s lives and dignity will be in your hands. Learn to learn.” But I just kept seeing the same complaints over and over, and if there’s one thing I’ve learned over time, it’s that one should never just believe one person when it comes to disparaging remarks; but one should never ignore 2 or more people who say the same thing. So I’m a little nervous, but will just have to push through if accepted.

Any recent new students that began this fall have insights into the new program? Just wondering if you would say similar things. The students were also adamant that the faculty were very rude to student nurses. I may be writing into the abyss, but I intend to keep a record of my journey. Perhaps I’ll start a vlog. There is a student nurse who is finishing this fall on Youtube with the handle MD to RN and her complaints were more along the lines of the time commitment, which she remedied by going part-time. So I could definitely pick up where she leaves off this fall to keep people in the “know” about the program, it’s strengths, and areas of opportunity for faculty as a whole. NEVER would I name any particular Professor if I had a problem with them, as I just feel it’s unprofessional. I have had to have a talk with one of my professors in the past about professionalism in the classroom, and they had a very good attitude about it and took it to heart and changed their style, as he was coming across as rude to some students. And as long as you are professional and kind and let them know that you are there to learn from them, I find some are very open to constructive criticism. Others may have too much pride. You just have to know when you’re going to be wasting your time and when you’re going to be helpful. And remain teachable for them too, because they will likely have some stuff you could work on. Respect is a two-way street. Profs are people, too. Anyway, enough about that.

I am excited because it’s getting closer to decision time and I think I have a very good chance of getting in. But I also don’t want to get ahead of myself and presume. I’m just going to wait and see, and update any audience willing to listen.

Again, if you’ve applied or will apply, good luck to you! I hope to see you in January! Please feel free to respond so I know you’re out there!

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I’ve read terrible things about the previous program AND the newly-revised one. Specifically, the full time option seems nearly impossible to be successful in due the pace and sheer volume of information crammed into 3 semesters. 
I also applied to the evening/weekend program and would have to do it part time due to my work schedule.  I have 85/85 points, 3.84 overall GPA and 4.0 prereq.   Hoping to get in although I know they receive hundreds of applicants each semester.  
I wish you the best of luck! I also hope to have a better experience than what I’ve read about. I think it’s important to take things with grain of salt. Another student’s experience isn’t guaranteed to be your own, so we gotta stay positive. Even if it’s terrible, it’s only terrible for 19 months. ?

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On 10/1/2022 at 9:27 AM, Sunnydaze22 said:

I’ve read terrible things about the previous program AND the newly-revised one. Specifically, the full time option seems nearly impossible to be successful in due the pace and sheer volume of information crammed into 3 semesters. 
I also applied to the evening/weekend program and would have to do it part time due to my work schedule.  I have 85/85 points, 3.84 overall GPA and 4.0 prereq.   Hoping to get in although I know they receive hundreds of applicants each semester.  
I wish you the best of luck! I also hope to have a better experience than what I’ve read about. I think it’s important to take things with grain of salt. Another student’s experience isn’t guaranteed to be your own, so we gotta stay positive. Even if it’s terrible, it’s only terrible for 19 months. ?

Well, I hope to see you there! Yes I’ve heard horrible things about their new program recently, too, but the nights and weekend track is at least part-time. Hoping to get that extra point in the next few weeks so if I don’t get in this time around, then maybe I’ll just save up money and try again next time. But the average points for the last couple semesters for nights and weekends was in the mid to high 70s, so I think you and I are safe. Plus you never know how well the complainers did in their prereqs and if they were really ready for college life. The way they wrote, it almost seemed like they expected it to be like high school where the prof should take extra time to explain things in more detail after class. I’ve been to a few colleges/universities, and most places are usually “learn on your own” and if you have questions go to tutorial (usually taught by a TA) or get a tutor. The profs usually don’t take extra time out of their busy schedules to help a single student. That’s just how it is. This is my first time at a community college (plus I’m not from the USA), and some students seem to not be at all prepared to learn on their own. I think with our prereq GPAs you and I will do fine. Might want to set up a study group early if we get in (though I’m not sure how they work, I am so used to studying on my own) Congrats on your grades btw! I really think we’re going to get in. Hoping at least. I suppose you never know until you get the notice! Any day now! ?

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I’m also used to studying independently but if study groups were an option I would be open to it.  I found in some of my prereq classes when we tried study groups it seemed to devolve into people just asking for answers to homework assignments rather than really wanting to learn.  Was frustrating so I stopped participating. Hopefully we find out in the next few weeks if we made the cut. 

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2 hours ago, Sunnydaze22 said:

I’m also used to studying independently but if study groups were an option I would be open to it.  I found in some of my prereq classes when we tried study groups it seemed to devolve into people just asking for answers to homework assignments rather than really wanting to learn.  Was frustrating so I stopped participating. Hopefully we find out in the next few weeks if we made the cut. 

Yeah same here about the study groups. But I did share my flash cards that I created on Quizlet. I love that app.

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On 10/2/2022 at 11:38 AM, Sunnydaze22 said:

I’m also used to studying independently but if study groups were an option I would be open to it.  I found in some of my prereq classes when we tried study groups it seemed to devolve into people just asking for answers to homework assignments rather than really wanting to learn.  Was frustrating so I stopped participating. Hopefully we find out in the next few weeks if we made the cut. 

I believe offers start going out this coming weekend, so keep an eye on your Valencia email! ?

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Oh goodness.  Wonder how many applicants they had this go around?  Good luck! 

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On 10/10/2022 at 8:08 PM, Sunnydaze22 said:

Oh goodness.  Wonder how many applicants they had this go around?  Good luck! 

Anything yet? Nothing on my end.

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Hi. I’ve not heard anything. 

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5 hours ago, Sunnydaze22 said:

Hi. I’ve not heard anything. 

Spring registration starts in November. Hopefully we hear something soon.

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