Hey everybody! I've been coming to this site for a while now and I want to thank everybody who participates in the forums. Reading your threads has really inspired me to go to school and pursue my degree.
At the same time, I need some serious help. I was a HS drop out and received my GED. I never went to college and always worked full time. I'm now 24 and totally ready to work as hard as needed to get where I want to be. So, I've been spending a lot of time doing research on the internet and I feel completely lost. I'm hoping you guys can help me with some of my questions/concerns :loveya:
First, I've been reading a lot on this site about CUNYs having long waiting lists and super competitive programs where you need to keep a very high GPA to get accepted. I'm worried because I've never been to college and I'm not sure how much I'm capable of. I honestly don't know how difficult it's going to be to keep an A in every class. The last thing I want to do is start college and realize after working really hard that none of the CUNYs will accept me. How hard is it really to get into a nursing program?
I was planning on going to CSI - College of Staten Island (CUNY), but have read that it's a waste of time to even try getting in. I've heard numerous horror stories about BMCC and have found little on any other CUNYs.
I'd like to start school for spring, and I'm not sure how to go about getting my AAS. I understand there are pre-reqs that you need to take in order to qualify for the clinical classes. Do most people take these pre-req classes at the same school they plan on completing their AAS?
I've been spending time on the CUNY website and it seems that you have to apply through CUNY and list the schools you're interested in. I suppose then whichever schools want to accept you, will. Being that I dropped out of HS and did poorly while I was there (pretty much because I was NEVER actually there), and got my GED, (Side note: I never took my SAT or ACT). What are the chances of nursing programs accepting me or not accepting me?
Also, I've heard of the Fair and Open testing act they passed which means some colleges will accept students without SAT or ACT scores.
Do any of you know which CUNY would be the least competitive when it comes to space and admissions and is currently accepting students without these test scores?
I am open to anybody's suggestions on where I should start, what I should do, which schools to consider, etc. A step by step guide would be GREAT! But seriously, I really need some direction. I was completely amped up and ready to go until I started hearing about all the horror stories about CUNYs and their nursing programs.
Thank you all in advance, I don't know what I would have done if I didn't have this website to come to.
But seriously, I really need some direction. I was completely amped up and ready to go until I started hearing about all the horror stories about CUNYs and their nursing programs.