Tired of the wait... considering the private school route

U.S.A. Arizona

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Hello Board,

As you can see, this is my first post on this board. I've learned quite a bit from reading this board the past few months... so I thought that I would ask for some advice.

I am a former paramedic, have my BS in Psych/Bio, have all of my prereqs, and have been on the waiting list for an MCC program for about six months. I've considered the Banner program and have been to the info session... but it really doesn't seem like something I want to do.

After reading this board, I'm convinced that I'm going to be waiting another year at least before I get in. So now I'm considering the private route. Of course, the money is an issue but not working at that salary point for another year or more is an even bigger issue. I do realize the predatory nature of these schools and also of their subpar reputations... but I'm still going to look into them.

For the most part, I've ruled out EBSN from reading this board alone... but any comments are still welcome. I spoke with PIMA on the phone a few weeks ago and literally laughed out loud when they told me the tuition... so they're out also.

So, I'm down to Everest and Apollo. I haven't yet been to either one of these schools but will probably go in the next week. At least Everest would talk with me on the phone and give me details about the program. With Apollo, I haven't been able to get anything from them... it seems you have to go to their info session before they'll give you any info.

So, I turn to this board for advice... Apollo vs Everest?... can anyone compare/contrast these two schools for me???

thanks for reading...

Specializes in Cardiac Care.

I meet with an Admissions rep and the director of the entire program over at Everest on Wed. It went very well. But I did find out that they are VERY strict about who they are taking. Since the program is new they want only the top and most committed. Their reputation depends on your success. And that depends on your committment levels. They said that they really offer a lot of help to everyone, but the hours could be all over the place and you really have to be flexible.

I was impressed with everything they said and the site is very nice. I am highly considering them. But I am not sure if I want to take a full course load right away. so I am thinking about waiting until the January start. But who knows at this point. They only took 9 their first session.

i was impressed with everything they said and the site is very nice. i am highly considering them. but i am not sure if i want to take a full course load right away. so i am thinking about waiting until the january start. but who knows at this point. they only took 9 their first session.

9?! oh my goodness what pressure! i am sure the students will get a lot of attention from the instructors which is good. hopefully the group will be a cohesive unit that will be helpful to each other in their success.

question, did they sound like banner in handpicking their students?

thanks for your response.

Specializes in Cardiac Care.

question, did they sound like banner in handpicking their students?

thanks for your response.

i am not sure how bannor is as i have no experience with them, but she did sound very picky!! you have to write an essay then take the compass and hesi test then meet with someone on the board for the interview and pretty much sell why you can commit to the program and how you are going to make everything in your life work around the school.

they only thing that is getting me right now is the fact that its so far for me to drive with these gas prices and having to pretty much not work through the entire program.

Anyone attend Everest in Merrillville??

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