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Oct 11, 2008 04:04 PM

Where in CO can I get into a program fast that is also cheep and with a low GPA?


My overall gpa when I got my bachelor's in apparel design was only 2.49. I found a school I can get into in TN, because they look at your grade in a&p I and your act score (or give you max credit for the b.s.)

It took me a long time to find this school and now I'm finally leaving TN and getting the opportunity to move to Colorado. Does anyone know of a school or schools in the Denver area that don't have long waits to get in, or go by something more than just a gpa, like your grades in a&p I, II, and micro?

I'm in the process of figuring out where to register for a&p II and micro for spring '09. I would appreciate any feedback on professor choices, if you have any experiences.

I'm going to be selling my house and living in a travel trailer, so I will have the benefit of location flexibility.

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from ~MIA~
Old Oct 11, 2008, 04:25 PM

Default Re: Where in CO can I get into a program fast that is also cheep and with a low GPA?
Most schools base it on a points system.

For example, an A in a&p would give you 10 points, B: 5 pts., etc. Any classes you have from your previous bachelor's that would count toward your nursing degree would give you points, example: English comp, Speech, etc.

Previous medical experience sometimes adds points, too. Your interview is on a points system.

They usually start filling seats based on this points system. Most points=seat 1 and they work their way down until all seats are filled. THAT'S where the competition comes in! A higher GPA is always going to put you at the top of the points system.

Some people get in first try, some try for years and never get in.
I actually got in without having completed one of my pre-req's because I have lots of college hours, high GPA, and blew them away on my interview. (Their words, not mine.)

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from JenniferJen72
Old Oct 11, 2008, 07:24 PM

Default Re: Where in CO can I get into a program fast that is also cheep and with a low GPA?
Mia,

Where did you go to school? What did you say in your interview? I feel like I always blow interviews.

It sounds like maybe I wouldn't have that long of a wait with all of my credits then. My gpa in the classes for transer is a lot higher.

Where would you recommend I go to take a&p II and micro?

Thanks for the info!

Jen
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from ~MIA~
Old Oct 11, 2008, 08:30 PM

Default Re: Where in CO can I get into a program fast that is also cheep and with a low GPA?
I go to Lamar State College Orange. I'm in the LVN program...graduating in January.

I will be taking Micro (towards my RN) in the Fall.

The interview was written. I think there were 20-30 questions.
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from JenniferJen72
Old Oct 12, 2008, 01:41 PM

Default Re: Where in CO can I get into a program fast that is also cheep and with a low GPA?
Mia,

Your school is in Orange, Texas? When you were talking about the schools point system is that for the schools in Texas or in the metro Denver, CO area too?
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from ~MIA~
Old Oct 12, 2008, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by JenniferJen72 View Post
Mia,

Your school is in Orange, Texas? When you were talking about the schools point system is that for the schools in Texas or in the metro Denver, CO area too?
I Don't know about CO, but I know that's the way they do admission in my area.
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from hope3456
Old Oct 12, 2008, 07:40 PM

Default Re: Where in CO can I get into a program fast that is also cheep and with a low GPA?
Maybe the school in Lamar is an exception, but most CC nsg programs in CO use the waitlist system. You take the required prereqs (if you haven't already) and then you get a waitlist number. FRCC in Ft collins gives you a 'bump' on the waitlist if you have a previous bachelors. Also, there is a accellerated program in FCollins for students with a previous BS which starts in july. However, a friend of mine (with a previous BS) has been waiting 2 years to get in. The universities admit more on a competitive basis. The specific admit criteria for each school is posted on their website.
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from stressedstudent03
Old Oct 12, 2008, 10:43 PM

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FRCC in Ft Collins no longer offers the accelerated july start program (unfortunately). From what I was told they didn't have enough instructors over the summer if I remember right. So only start times are Fall and Spring Semesters.
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from Satori77
Old Oct 13, 2008, 11:22 AM

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If there were any fast, cheap programs, we would all be doing them. You either have to wait, or pay for a private programs. If you are lucky, you won't have to wait long either way. Good luck.
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from GeneralJinjur
Old Oct 13, 2008, 10:26 PM

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I got a message from Arapahoe Community College that they are doing away with the waitlist. Anyone who has met all the requirements and gotten a number by December will enter the nursing program according to their number, but around 2011, they will start accepting students competitively. You'll also have to have your CNA before you can be accepted. I do not know if other CCs are doing this because I am on Arapahoe's waitlist only.

Since you have a Bachelor's already, I would definitely look into applying at Regis and University of Colorado Health Sciences Center for the accelerated BSN program. Denver School of Nursing is another option, but they are very expensive. You can take your prerequisites at pretty much any school in town. If you use Arapahoe, I highly recommend Jody Johnson for A&P 2. She is a great professor. I took Pathophysiology from her as well.
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