I just got informed today that I’ll be moving onto Phase 2 of the my JUCO’s ADN program to take the TEAS. I’m prepared for the TEAS, I’ve been studying for awhile now but I didn’t anticipate I would get in. I graduated with my prereqs in May of 2023 with a 3.925 GPA from the same school. I walked off that graduation stage thinking that it was the end of the road for my RN pursuits because no one would accept me. The chances of even getting here I know have been slim, it’s what I’ve been told my entire time there since it’s a lottery selection. Their program is excellent. I was in utter disbelief that it happened, I had already accepted that I wouldn’t get in during my first round of applications. Despite that I sent out my application anyways to be left with that answer. I truly never thought I’d ever get accepted here in California. I feel privileged to have even been accepted to the next phase, it’s time to lock in again. I’ve lurked here in this subreddit for awhile seeing others that were in my similar position. Simply, it’s tough due to how competitive it is here in California. The phrase I’ve heard so many times back to when I was even in high school. I truly feel like I’m beating the odds, like I’ve been given a chance for a dream that I never thought was possible. One more test to go, and all of a sudden I’m potentially going into the career I’ve wanted so badly.