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Hi everyone! So I'm totally new here, I'm about to graduate in May from a school with a Communications degree, I decided this summer after some interesting turn of events that I wanted to be a nurse! I had some random prerecs that I had already taken and took a few more this semester. I applied to Barry's second degree program and got in! I did realize after though that the second degree program only starts in Jan? I was going to take a full course load of classes this summer at a cc and then i'd be done my prerecs and able to apply to the actual nursing program for the fall. My question is if I take all those classes this summer can I not even start taking the nursing classes in the fall? Will I have to wait until the spring semester to start? I'm out of state and I want to get through the Barry program quickly as possible! Has anyone had any issues like this?

Thanks!

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Have you applied to Barry yet? You can go ahead and apply and get on the applicant list as long as you tell them that you are going to be done with the pre-reqs. In fall starts the basic option and in January starts the accelerated option so it depends which program they accept you into. ( I'm currently an accelerated student at Barry, almost done with my first semester).

My advice to you is go ahead and apply to the school and make an appointment to see a counselor and tell them when you will be done with your pre-reqs ect. You don't have to wait till you are all done. :] Best of luck.

- Asira

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Hello,

I start Fall 2010, the basic option, and I believe that all the seats are full; there's a waiting list. But call the school to verify just in case.

Cary

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I got accepted into Barry's FAll 2010 ever since last year because the January 2010 program was full. The programs tend to fill up pretty quickly. Even though you are starting in January 2011, you will finish at just about the same time as if you were in the traditional program that starts in the Fall. Either way, you are not missing out on much. Just take the extra time to get a jump start on studying and preparing for the program.

Best of luck!

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Enyalinda,

Glad to meet people that will be starting Fall 2010 too! Will you be doing the Baptist Scholars program or the regular program at the Main Campus? Have you registered for classes yet? If so, which section?

Cary

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@ Cary,

No, I have yet to register, I do so by the end of the month because I have to take a CLEP exam for Psychology. I will be sure to let you know what section I am in. I am doing the program at the main campus. What about you? Are you doing the program at the main campus as well? And I can't wait to meet you in the Fall

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@ Cary,

No, I have yet to register, I do so by the end of the month because I have to take a CLEP exam for Psychology. I will be sure to let you know what section I am in. I am doing the program at the main campus. What about you? Are you doing the program at the main campus as well? And I can't wait to meet you in the Fall

I plan on doing the program at the main campus...I'm applying to the Baptist scholars program as well, but I'm more geared towards the main campus, since it's closer to home. I registered for section 3, let me know which section you choose. :)

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How do you find out more information about applying to the Baptist Scholar's program?

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How do you find out more information about applying to the Baptist Scholar's program?

You have to speak to the nursing advisor (the one you will register with for classes). I can't disclose her name here because the forum doesn't permit me. She will give you a copy of an application that you must submit to Baptist by April 15th. You need to send your professional resume and an essay as well.

All classes are taught at Baptist by Barry professors. So even though you register for a certain class at the main campus, if you decide to accept Baptist's offer, you will be dropped from the main campus classes, and be placed into the Baptist Bond classes. Only 30 students are accepted for this scholarship.

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@Carygt:

April 15th is next week! Yikes! I guess I better get a move on this registration then. Thanks!

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Hi,i am starting January 2011 at Barry,last week i talked to advisor and at this point they are calling the waiting list people.

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Hello Barry Students,

I am new to this post thing, but I am starting Fall 2010 generic option at Barry University too.. I was wondering if any one applied to the Baptist scholar and if they got a response already, I did and im waiting for a reply. I cant wait to start this program, I am so excited! I hope I get the Baptist Scholarship =D In one month we will all be starting nursing courses how great is that? I hope to be meeting some of you at Orientation:nurse:

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