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The six steps of applying to California ADN programs, from choosing schools to tracking deadlines, plus a notes page.
Prerequisite rules, TEAS timing, scoring policies, and deadline traps — explained before they cost you.
Real policies from real California programs, so you check the right rule instead of guessing.
Here's what you need to know about concurrent enrollment.
A 'W', a low grade, or a second attempt can count differently at every program on your list.
Check which TEAS testing formats every ADN program on your list accepts before you register.
Some courses are co-requisites, and many programs don't require them finished before you apply.
Some ADN programs require steps you must finish before the application window even opens.
A course that counts at one California ADN program may not count at another. Check it early.
Meeting the minimums lets you apply. Points decide how you rank against everyone else.
You can earn a C in all three sciences and still miss the minimum science GPA to apply.
Here's exactly when you should take the TEAS.
Your science prerequisite GPA and TEAS score usually carry the most weight. Here is why.
Some ADN programs accept more than one course. Picking the right one keeps your options open.
You need a student ID from college admission before you can finish the nursing application.
A higher grade can lift your science GPA, but repeat policies vary by program and can cost you.