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Every step from first certificate to degree, so you always know what comes next.
University of Illinois Chicago
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Acceptees, students who got in, show exactly what worked for them.
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Verified application deadlines, tuition, and pass rates for programs at 2,500+ schools.
Start with a certificate. End with a degree.
Every path shows the certificate you start with, the experience you build, and the degree you finish with.
CNA to ADN (Registered Nurse)
Dental Assistant to Dental Hygienist
CNA to Respiratory Therapist
Learn from students who got in
Acceptees share the exact route they took, from first certificate to acceptance letter.
Diana Ocampo
Accepted to University of Illinois Chicago
Nursing prerequisites and life as a student.
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Marcus Bell
Accepted to 
Creighton University
Patient-care experience and preparing for nursing school.
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Priya Nair
Accepted to Houston City College
Sonography prerequisites and finding your study rhythm.
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James Whitfield
Accepted to 
GateWay Community College
Finding your start in respiratory care.
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Tuition, pass rates, and application deadlines, side by side.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College
Tifton, Georgia
ADNAssociate Degree in Nursing
- Tuition
- $3,195
- Licensure pass rate (2024)
- 97.6%
Adams State University
Alamosa, Colorado
BSNBachelor of Science in Nursing
- Tuition
- $9,776
- Accreditor
- CCNE
Abilene Christian University
Abilene, Texas
BSNBachelor of Science in Nursing
- Tuition
- $42,240
- Licensure pass rate (2025)
- 97.2%
Adelphi University
Garden City, New York
BSNBachelor of Science in Nursing
- Tuition
- $47,290
- Licensure pass rate (2025)
- 86.3%
Questions, answered.
What if I don’t know where to start?
Start with a career that interests you or an acceptee whose journey feels familiar. Explore one path, look at the steps involved, and take it from there. You don’t need a complete plan today.
What can I learn from an acceptee?
Explore their education, experience, and the choices they made along the way. Use their journey to find ideas and questions for your own path. Your route may look different, and that’s okay.
Is this just for nursing students?
No. Explore nursing, dental hygiene, sonography, and other healthcare fields. You can compare options whether you already have a goal or are still finding what interests you.
Do I need a certification to get started?
You can start exploring now. A certification may be one step on your path, but what you need depends on your goal and the program you choose. Check the requirements before enrolling in any training.
Does following an acceptee’s path mean I’ll get in?
No two applications are the same. A student’s journey can help you prepare and ask better questions, but each school sets its own requirements and makes its own admission decisions.
Is TransitionU free to use?
Yes. You can explore student journeys, paths, and schools for free. Schools and training providers set their own tuition and fees, so check those before you enroll.
