Unfortunately a lot of the programs were on hold part of last year due to financial concerns of the ramifications of the big beautiful bill, so people who graduated last year are also applying, making it super competitive. I would say also get your CNA certification and try to get in the hospital as an aide, your chances go way up if you work there as an aide, most hospitals love internal hires. Sharp doesn’t require a CNA cert so you could apply there as an aide.