Applying to GBCC

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Hi everyone! I'm looking for some insight into applying to Great Bay- I was under the impression that A&P I and II were part of the program and not prerequisites, but the impression that I got from an admissions counselor was that I need to have these done before I apply?

Any information from anyone who applied, or is attending, regarding the admissions process would be greatly appreciated (regarding test scores, background, etc.) Thanks!

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You don't need to have them done but if you do, it looks really, really good!

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Having those done will give you an extra 20pts on your admissions, usually the difference between a direct acceptance and a waitlist acceptance. So yes, directly they are part of the course outline, indirectly, they are prerequisites. Does that make sense? Are you taking A&P now? If not, at least get started on them! It's not really something you want to do while you're in nursing school, b/c the instructors at GBCC will kick your butt in the nursing program, and A&P itself, if you want to do well, is going to be about 15 hours a week of studying. BTW, I go there now, and I am in the program, so if you have any questions.... :) Good luck!

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Im in the nursing progam at great bay, just finished my first semeter. I am the only student out of 55 taking A&P concurrently, and it is hard, but not impossible. I must have slipped through the admissions process because most of the instructors thought no one was accepted without A&P, so you should take it now if you can.

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I would definitely recommend taking A&P before you apply, it will lighten the load as well as your stress level. I am also taking Micro along side too, so I can get those classes out of the way!!

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Can anyone tell me exactly what the points system is for admission to Manchester and GBCC? I see a few threads that say 20 points for A&P1 and 2...but what are the other points? Thank you for your help.

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You also get an additional five points for good references(so ten points b/c you turn in two references). I'm not really sure how Manchester works, but I think it is similar to GBCC. I got accepted by both, so I imagine they are about the same, and I had the references, and the A&P. Go to one of the info session for both also if you haven't yet!

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Does it matter if you don't go to an information session? Between working and classes I can never make the times available...grrr. Thank you for the information though :)

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No, it doesn't make any difference towards getting into the program, it's just really helpful for your own knowledge.

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Ohhh, this is interesting, I didn't know app's were based on a points scale! Does anyone know how they look at the NLN scores? I am taking my pre-requisites (all of them) before getting into the program. I actually started the summer semester today with Intro to psych and A&P I. I will be applying for the Fall of 2011.

I've heard that you *should* take all your pre-reqs as it is hell on earth (so I hear) to take ANY classes concurrently with the nursing classes!

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