Re: Bergen Community College Day Program

Originally Posted by GLN4RN

DaddyO: I'd like to know what was the cut off when the accuplacer was still used for admission? just trying to compare it with the HESI. You said earlier that your score was a bit higher than one of your friends who has a higher GPA but got denied. people said that you needed at least a 95% to even be considered with the accuplacer. was it true?

Not sure of the percentage. My four digit score was 96XX. I can't remember the last two digits...but I am certain the first two were "96" I know a lady friend that scored over 11000 i thought. My friend with the higher GPA scored 84XX.

I thought I tanked on the written part because the last 2min I just wrote anything down.

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Another Bergen student who took the accuplacer. I scored 115xx, so a pretty high score I have been told. But honestly, your score doesn't matter. All that matters is that you are the top certain number. If they have 90spaces available, then the top 90 get in, so some years you might need a 95% and some years a 70% - you are only competing against those taking the exam that year. Good Luck!

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Originally Posted by asp40

Another Bergen student who took the accuplacer. I scored 115xx, so a pretty high score I have been told. But honestly, your score doesn't matter. All that matters is that you are the top certain number. If they have 90spaces available, then the top 90 get in, so some years you might need a 95% and some years a 70% - you are only competing against those taking the exam that year. Good Luck!

Asp is on point. And some believe the new entrance exam is more challenging since it includes Biology and some other areas not on the previous Accuplacer.

But oh boy, getting in is not even half the battle.....Staying in is the real challenge. Can I get a witness ?

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Daddy-O I can't imagine how level 2 is. Level 1 is very challenging in itself the amount of work is so hard and trying to prioritize your time.
U guys just did the switch right? How is that working for u?

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I'm looking forward to this challenge and I believe you DaddyO...I was nervous waiting to get in but now I'm really nervous with the program itself. I just got into the program but not at Bergen instead, I got in to Delta College here in CA. I'm still waiting for the results though I might still consider. But either way, it doesn't matter I already got in to one. I'm starting this Spring! Thanks guys for the encouragement! I like this website a lot. You learn a lot from real people who are so dedicated and showing a lot of enthusiasm in the nursing program.

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5 more days until the admissions window is closed!!! The waiting is so annoying!

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Originally Posted by idimarzio

Daddy-O I can't imagine how level 2 is. Level 1 is very challenging in itself the amount of work is so hard and trying to prioritize your time.
U guys just did the switch right? How is that working for u?

Hey Idimarzio,

Were you the one that had MicroBio with Maria Q ? yes, we just did the switch from Cardio/Resp into GI/GU.

And yes Level 1, is just as challenging if not more than the others. Esp if one has had no medical / healthcare experience at all. Prof Baudo was my Prof in Level 1. Seems like one of her favorites quotes were, "Nurses are flexible...." LOLOL The scheduled changed often with our group. A great Prof. One of the best IMO. Nice during the lectures and a drill sargeant come validation time.

But the work load was really challenging for me between the 3 classes, validations and clinicals, Care plans and the list goes on. Seems like there was never enough time in the day.

but I keep telling myself even until today, that there were others with more challenging schedules and commitments that were able to make it thru....so I need to keep pushing myself as well.

Good Luck all...and keep your fingers crossed for me please......hehehe

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Originally Posted by GLN4RN

I'm looking forward to this challenge and I believe you DaddyO...I was nervous waiting to get in but now I'm really nervous with the program itself. I just got into the program but not at Bergen instead, I got in to Delta College here in CA. I'm still waiting for the results though I might still consider. But either way, it doesn't matter I already got in to one. I'm starting this Spring! Thanks guys for the encouragement! I like this website a lot. You learn a lot from real people who are so dedicated and showing a lot of enthusiasm in the nursing program.

Congrats on being accepted into the program at Delta. Fingers are still crossed for you at Bergen. Not sure where DElta College is in CA...but I understand CA has some of the highest salaries for Nurses.

And yes, this site and its people are the best ! I started here during my prereques and plan on continuing here throughout my quest to changing my career and becoming a nurse.

Oh...and I also applied to Rockland County Community College, PCCC and had intentions on applying to UMDNJ accelerated program, but made it in to BCC. Didn't want to rely just on one school.

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Thanks DaddyO! Don't worry we'll always keep our fingers crossed for you and for everyone who is in the program.

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Still no word ?