Nursing, nurse practitioner, and CRNA admissions.
Guidance from practicing nurses, nurse practitioners, and CRNAs, side by side with our physicians, wherever you are on the path.
Pathways / Nursing & Advanced Practice
How nursing and advanced practice admissions works.
Becoming a nurse
BSN programs, and accelerated BSN programs for students who already have a bachelor's degree. Many programs require an entrance exam such as the TEAS or HESI A2.
Nurse practitioner
MSN and DNP programs in specialties like family, psychiatric mental health, acute care, and pediatrics. Many value RN experience in your chosen area.
CRNA
Nurse anesthesia programs now award doctoral degrees. They require an RN license, a BSN or appropriate degree, and at least one year of full-time critical care experience. Many applicants also earn the CCRN.
Applications
Some programs use NursingCAS, and many use their own applications. We track every requirement and deadline on your list.
Requirements, tests, and dates vary by program and change from cycle to cycle. We confirm current requirements for every program on your list.
Everything we help with.
Getting into nursing school
- BSN and accelerated BSN options
- Prerequisites and GPA strategy
- TEAS and HESI A2 prep
- Tutoring for any course
Nurse practitioner
- Choosing your specialty
- MSN vs. DNP
- Building the right RN experience
- Clinical placement questions to ask programs
CRNA
- Building strong critical care experience
- CCRN planning
- Shadowing a CRNA
- Science coursework and GPA strategy
Your story
- Personal statements and goal statements
- Résumé and experience descriptions
- Letters of recommendation strategy
Applications
- Program list strategy
- NursingCAS and program applications
- Deadlines and requirements
Interviews & decisions
- Mock interviews with a nurse, NP, or CRNA
- Clinical scenario and pharmacology questions for CRNA interviews
- Waitlist strategy
- Comparing offers and cost
Need something that isn't listed? Ask. If we don't do it ourselves, we'll help you find someone who does.
Led by people who do this work.
Your Nursing & Advanced Practice plan is led by practicing nurses, nurse practitioners, and CRNAs who know these applications firsthand, working side by side with our physicians. You get one lead advisor who knows your whole file and a team that checks in, celebrates the wins, and steps in fast when something goes sideways.
We work with you online everywhere in the U.S., and in person in Utah and Idaho. Utah and Idaho have nursing programs at every level, from BSN and accelerated BSN programs to NP and nurse anesthesia programs. We'll help you weigh them against programs nationwide.
Specialist profiles coming soon.
Nursing & Advanced Practice packages at a glance.
Basecamp
$1,450
or $363/mo × 4, interest‑free
Strategy, program list, your Program or NursingCAS application, personal statement, and one mock interview.
Ridge
$2,950
or $738/mo × 4, interest‑free
Adds supplementals for up to 8 programs, 3 mock interviews, clinical scenario interview prep, and waitlist strategy.
Summit
$4,450
or $1,113/mo × 4, interest‑free
Unlimited supplementals and mock interviews, weekly check-ins, and 10 hours of entrance exam or GRE tutoring.
Packages, side by side.
Each level builds on the one before it.
Swipe sideways to compare all three packages.
| Basecamp$1,450or $363/mo × 4one application cycle | Ridge$2,950or $738/mo × 4one application cycle | Summit$4,450or $1,113/mo × 4one application cycle | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free strategy session and in-depth diagnostic | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Program list strategy | Up to 10 programs | Up to 20 programs | Unlimited |
| Program or NursingCAS application | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Personal statement coaching, in your own words | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Healthcare and clinical experience | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Letters of recommendation strategy | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
| Program-specific essays and supplementals | — | Up to 8 programs | Unlimited |
| Mock interviews with a nurse, NP, or CRNA | 1 | 3 | Unlimited |
| Interview prep, including clinical scenario questions | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| TEAS, HESI A2, or GRE tutoring, if your programs require one | — | Study plan | 10 hours |
| Update letters, waitlist, and offer strategy | — | ✓ | ✓ |
| Check-ins, in person or by video | Monthly | Every 2 weeks | Weekly |
| Message channel and Ascent Rewards | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ priority |
| Get started | Get started | Get started |
Monthly amounts are 4 interest-free payments, rounded to the nearest dollar; your total always equals the package price. "Unlimited" means as many as you need during your application cycle. Save 5% when you pay in full; longer monthly plans are available through PayPal Pay Later, subject to PayPal's approval.
Programs & memberships.
- The Ascent JourneyYear-round Nursing & Advanced Practice membership before you apply: roadmap, course reviews, experience planning, and regular check-ins$1,250/yr or $115/mo
- Strategy ResetFor reapplicants: full review of your past application, a rebuilt plan, and full support for your next cycle$2,450
- TEAS or HESI A2 PrepFour one-on-one sessions with a personalized study plan$395
- CRNA Interview IntensiveThree mock interviews with a CRNA, including clinical scenario and pharmacology questions, with written feedback$450
Single services.
Pay only for what you need. Anything you spend on single services counts toward a package if you upgrade within 60 days.
See all 14 single services and prices
- Free strategy session20 minutes, in person or by video$0
- In-depth diagnosticFull review, 90-minute session, written strategy$295
- One-on-one advising sessionFor questions outside a package$175/hr
- Mock interview with a nurse, NP, or CRNAWith written feedback$175 · 3 for $475
- Personal statement coachingFrom first idea to final draft, with unlimited revisions through submission (one cycle)$650
- Experience section reviewHealthcare and clinical experience$395
- Supplemental essay coaching$175 per program · 5 for $750
- Program list strategy$295
- Experience plan and outreachA personal experience plan, plus help reaching out and applying$295
- Update letter or letter of intent$250
- Reapplicant review$450
- Entrance exam or GRE tutoringOne-on-one$95/hr · 10 hrs $850
- Academic tutoringAny course, science or non-science, in person or online$75/hr
- Advanced science tutoringOrganic chemistry, biochemistry, physics, and upper-level sciences$95/hr
Special situations are our specialty.
- Career changers headed for an accelerated BSN
- RNs planning their next step
- ICU nurses preparing for CRNA programs
- Reapplicants
- Low GPA or prerequisite gaps
Can't afford this? Apply for a scholarship.
Need-based Ascent Access Scholarships apply to every pathway, from partial discounts to fully covered packages. Learn about financial aid
Nursing & Advanced Practice questions.
How much ICU experience do I need for CRNA school?
Programs require at least one year of full-time critical care experience as an RN, and many successful applicants have more. We help you build experience that programs value.
Do I need the GRE for NP or CRNA programs?
Some programs still require it, and many don't. We check every program on your list.
Can you help if I'm changing careers into nursing?
Yes. We help career changers compare accelerated BSN programs, plan prerequisites, and tell their story well.
Will you write my personal statement?
No. Every word you submit is your own. We coach, question, structure, and edit, and we never write your essays. Application services ask you to certify that your essays are your own work, and we take that seriously.
Do you guarantee admission?
No. No one can ethically guarantee admission. What we guarantee is a real plan, honest advice, and our full effort.
What if I switch paths?
You stay with us and your plan adapts. Many students move between medicine and other health professions, and we guide every pathway.
What is your refund policy?
For application packages, programs, and memberships, you can request a refund within 14 days of enrolling. We refund what you've paid, minus the value of services already delivered at our single-service prices, and your free strategy session never counts against you. Single services are fully refundable before work begins. Monthly memberships can be canceled anytime before the next billing date. After 14 days, payments are non-refundable, but we'll always work with you to pause or adjust your plan.
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