Advanced placement at Apollo

kf15 · Dec 30, 2008

I'm currently in 6th (last) sem here and I can tell you what the process was when I came in- I had many classes transfer in and could have started in the 3rd sem, but they make absolutely no "guarantee" of a seat being open. My intake adviser said if a seat was open at that time it was mine, but since the upcoming class was full that would mean someone would have to drop/be tossed out of the pgm for a spot to open.

I opted to take a simple math class in order to secure a seat and begin the RN pgm and pay whatever 3 credits cost, rather than toss the dice and "hope" for good things to maybe happen...I would advise you do the same, competition for these pgms has never been greater and if you are offered a slot, take it. Schools can choose among many applicants and will move on to the next student who is ready to start, so that student should be you!

You can find out what the credits cost and figure out the cost, but it's a small price for being able to start NOW !

jeninthedesert, BSN, RN · Jan 3, 2009

I am a student nurse at Apollo, halfway through my 3rd Block. I chose to finish out some of pre-req's at Apollo to guarantee my seat in the nursing program. With the wait lists and the competition to get in to a program, I felt this was the best option for me. I recommend speaking to an admissions rep about your options. :nuke:

gabby27 · Jan 3, 2009

I am a student nurse at Apollo, halfway through my 3rd Block. I chose to finish out some of pre-req's at Apollo to guarantee my seat in the nursing program. With the wait lists and the competition to get in to a program, I felt this was the best option for me. I recommend speaking to an admissions rep about your options. :nuke:

Is it very competitive to get into the program at Apollo? I thought private schools were a little bit easier to get into since their tuition rate is generally higher than other schools. Thanks for the info, if i do get in i think i'll take one class for the first two semesters to guarantee my spot. I can't speak to an admission rep over the phone. They want me to attend an orientation first and the closest campus to me is an 8hr drive away. So this forum has been a great source for me to get any sought of information. The new Apollo college opening up in my area will begin classes in a few months (the building is under construction- almost complete) so i'm just waiting. There are so many more questions i need answered.

jeninthedesert, BSN, RN · Jan 3, 2009

Testing for Apollo involves the CPAT and NET. There are 30 chairs available and they will rank the test scores to determine who is admitted. So, if you don't do as well as you hoped on the first NET, you can take it a second time to improve your chances. Most CCs just expect you to pass the NET and meet the minimum requirements. For Apollo, they do take the test scores into account.

As long as transfer credits are completed by the start date at Apollo, your credits should transfer. And, some people do chose to sit in a couple of pre-req classes to hold their seat in the nursing program, even if they already took those classes elsewhere.

When the new campus opens, make sure you stop in to talk to an admissions rep! :)

lisak218 · Jan 23, 2009

I'm currently in 6th (last) sem here and I can tell you what the process was when I came in- I had many classes transfer in and could have started in the 3rd sem, but they make absolutely no "guarantee" of a seat being open. My intake adviser said if a seat was open at that time it was mine, but since the upcoming class was full that would mean someone would have to drop/be tossed out of the pgm for a spot to open.
I opted to take a simple math class in order to secure a seat and begin the RN pgm and pay whatever 3 credits cost, rather than toss the dice and "hope" for good things to maybe happen...I would advise you do the same, competition for these pgms has never been greater and if you are offered a slot, take it. Schools can choose among many applicants and will move on to the next student who is ready to start, so that student should be you!
You can find out what the credits cost and figure out the cost, but it's a small price for being able to start NOW !

Can you tell me what the pre-req classes are to get in to the RN program? Do you need to have medical experience to get in? In san Diego I have to get a CNA certificate first. Also, its 2 years right?

Thanks!!