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Hello, everyone! I am new to this forum, and I joined because I thought there was so much good information. I also have a very specific question, and would really appreciate any insight. I was recently accepted into BMCC-CUNY with an eye to complete the pre-clinical sequence and go into the nursing program. My academic background is that I have a B.A. in Linguistics and a Master's in Acupuncture. Currently, I am in private practice as a NYS-licensed acupuncturist. One of the pre-clinical required classes is English 101. I didn't take it as an undergraduate, because I had a top score (5) on my advanced placement english exam coming out of high school. I took many 400-level english and creative writing classes, and got my degree in Linguistics. And now the admissions counselor at BMCC is telling me that I have to take English 101! I am really upset about it, because I know I will have to really apply myself to be successful in all the math and science I will be studying, and English 101 is a huge waste of my time! I am starting to think that maybe this is not the best program for me. Any advice on a school that can be reasonable about this kind of thing? I don't mind re-taking Anatomy & Physiology, etc., but Freshman Comp?!? C'mon.

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Specializes in Med-Surg, Trauma, Ortho, Neuro, Cardiac.

Welcome. Since no one has answered yet, it might be better served in the New York Nursing Programs forum, which is where I'll move it.

Good luck!

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Hello, everyone! I am new to this forum, and I joined because I thought there was so much good information. I also have a very specific question, and would really appreciate any insight. I was recently accepted into BMCC-CUNY with an eye to complete the pre-clinical sequence and go into the nursing program. My academic background is that I have a B.A. in Linguistics and a Master's in Acupuncture. Currently, I am in private practice as a NYS-licensed acupuncturist. One of the pre-clinical required classes is English 101. I didn't take it as an undergraduate, because I had a top score (5) on my advanced placement english exam coming out of high school. I took many 400-level english and creative writing classes, and got my degree in Linguistics. And now the admissions counselor at BMCC is telling me that I have to take English 101! I am really upset about it, because I know I will have to really apply myself to be successful in all the math and science I will be studying, and English 101 is a huge waste of my time! I am starting to think that maybe this is not the best program for me. Any advice on a school that can be reasonable about this kind of thing? I don't mind re-taking Anatomy & Physiology, etc., but Freshman Comp?!? C'mon.

Why don't you try to take the CLEP. Some schools accept that as a substitute.

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Ahh, welcome to the CUNY sytem ( I graduated Hunter) and am aware of the bs CUNY puts ppl through. Good luck....although I think you may have to suck it up and take it again....try an accel. winter course and just knock it out..:cool:

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Hello, everyone! I am new to this forum, and I joined because I thought there was so much good information. I also have a very specific question, and would really appreciate any insight. I was recently accepted into BMCC-CUNY with an eye to complete the pre-clinical sequence and go into the nursing program. My academic background is that I have a B.A. in Linguistics and a Master's in Acupuncture. Currently, I am in private practice as a NYS-licensed acupuncturist. One of the pre-clinical required classes is English 101. I didn't take it as an undergraduate, because I had a top score (5) on my advanced placement english exam coming out of high school. I took many 400-level english and creative writing classes, and got my degree in Linguistics. And now the admissions counselor at BMCC is telling me that I have to take English 101! I am really upset about it, because I know I will have to really apply myself to be successful in all the math and science I will be studying, and English 101 is a huge waste of my time! I am starting to think that maybe this is not the best program for me. Any advice on a school that can be reasonable about this kind of thing? I don't mind re-taking Anatomy & Physiology, etc., but Freshman Comp?!? C'mon.

i couldnt get into nursing program at bmcc with 3.77 gpa because my eng 101. one of my friend who is a part time writer at CNN got C- from english 101 Bmcc. Eng Dep Chair says; he should gets all As. Are you looking for something fair at bmcc? they allow between 500-600 people to pre-clinical but only max 105 to clinical. be smart and dont waste your time because most college doesnt accept their some classes.

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if it would be soooo easy for you shut up and pass it with flying colors

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Wow. Thanks. That's really helpful!

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