Saint Louis Community College Wait List - Page 4

Just wanted to add that I got my letter from the Meramec campus and I'm #304 on that list.

I just received my acceptance letter for FP abotu 2 weeks ago. I put my name on the list at FP and Meremac in mid July of 2009. When I started I was number 221 at forest park and number 197 at Meremac. For some reason it went quicker at FP but I did have to wait 3 semesters. For the people who are 300+ on the list I hate to say it but i think you are looking at more than a 3 semester wait. Who knows though, I know I will be giving up my spot for fall of 2010 at meremac though so maybe a lot of people will be doing that. I know there is a shorter wait time at teh BSN programs but they are a lot more expensive so it just depends on the price range you are able to swing.

I got on the wait list in mid August of 2010. I put my name in for all 3 schools. I was 120 something for Flo Valley, 260 something for Meramec and 307 for Forest Park. I haven't received another letter yet. I'm hoping and praying this goes by quick! Originally I had planned to go to UMSL for a SECOND bachelors degree (I have a business degree from there) but tuition went WAY up. So I ended up getting all of the prerequisites done and even my CPR certification. Should've taken Chemistry first and gotten on the list from what I'm learning! I'm just glad I can pay for the community college in cash and not take out MORE loans. I know everyone says get a BSN but I really don't need the debt and I have a Business degree already. Everyone takes the same test when it's all said and done so I figure this is the better choice for me, even with the wait.

I agree - I have an accounting degree from UMSL, and I want to get a BSN, but I would rather pay $83 per credit hour, than the $300-$500 per credit hour at the 4-year schools. Plus you can get a BSN in a year, after you get the RN - and maybe get tuition reimbursement for the BSN (if you land a decent job after graduation) instead of coming out of the pocket for that as well. I got on the wait list in July 2010, and I'm in the early 200s/late 100s now. All my prerequisites are done and I'm CPR certified. I have a 3.8 gpa but I am stuck playing the waiting game. I wish they would just hire more nursing teachers. That would be the logical thing to do. More nursing teachers would boost the economy and get more nursing students through the program - which is especially important due to the aging population. But what do I know...

I am in my first semester of nursing school at FP and I LOVE it! It is so much better than some of the other community college programs. They are very helpful and so far its been hectic but worth it! I know it seems like you have so long to wait but in my program I heard a girl say she was an alternate number 36. Which means that almost everyone who originally got an acceptance letter did not go into the program. There were about 46 peopel who got an acceptance letter and then about 40 people told they were alternates . So we almost went through all the alternates. I would assume you will move up almost 90 people on your next letter then. I don't knowabout meremac or FV but FP it definately worth the wait!

I'm glad you like the program, I'm hoping to get in at FP Spring 2012. I went from 343 when I got on the list last October to 238 now, so it seems to be going by fast.

Hello, I am on the waiting list at Forest Park and Meramec. I was wondering if anyone received a letter from Forest Park yet regarding what number they are?

I just got my letter for Meramec. I haven't gotten one for Forest Park yet so I called and asked.

Thanks Abs 31, I am so hoping to start the program in spring 12, I put my name on the list in July of 2010. I will call FP tomorrow.

So I am 144 at FP and 154 at Meramec, praying for Spring 12, I will take a few more classes that will go towards my BSN.