CMSV or BMCC

Hi Karilin,

I'm doing prereqs at BMCC but not attending for the program - I really gotta say the price is right at BMCC, for the most part my professors have been great, etc. The program is a bit weird and can be hard to get into, they're actually changing the way it works (I hear) but currently you basically need to get A's in 4 particular courses (A&P, dosage calc, English composition, and psych) -- they have so many people applying for a limited # of spots (and its so easy to get A's in most of the courses) that basically only the people with the 4.0's get in, as they do admittance straight off your GPA in those classes.

I didn't stay purely b/c I wanted to do an accelerated bachelors program, however if I was going for an associate I'd stay in a heartbeat.

also what I do know about CMSV -- not much sadly -- a friend I'm doing prereq's with got admitted and said they gave her a very generous scholarship. IMHO if you already have a bachelors do an accelerated program, they generally take as long as the associate programs anyway, so why not?

Thank you for your reply. I currently have a associate's degree and I applied for CMSV. I just need one prereq and I can start my nursing courses, which is why I prefer the Bachelor's program at CMSV. However, I am still keeping my options open by applying to BMCC just in case :)

Hi Karilin,

I'm doing prereqs at BMCC but not attending for the program - I really gotta say the price is right at BMCC, for the most part my professors have been great, etc. The program is a bit weird and can be hard to get into, they're actually changing the way it works (I hear) but currently you basically need to get A's in 4 particular courses (A&P, dosage calc, English composition, and psych) -- they have so many people applying for a limited # of spots (and its so easy to get A's in most of the courses) that basically only the people with the 4.0's get in, as they do admittance straight off your GPA in those classes.

I didn't stay purely b/c I wanted to do an accelerated bachelors program, however if I was going for an associate I'd stay in a heartbeat.

Hi A1551,

I know this post is a few months old, but I desperately need your help. I'm registered to take my A&P prereq at BMCC this fall, 2010, but the admissions department just told me that because I am a non degree student that I cannot take any classes during the school year and only during the summer. Do you have any advice or help for me? I'm not finding anyone that can assist me at BMCC nor can I find information online.

I'm planning on attending different school for the ABSN program.

Thank you so much!

hi Dwolf,

Sadly I don't know anything specific. I can say if you're non matriculated you go "last" when registering...I took classes with non degree students during the fall and spring, and many of them did mention having problems getting registered as most of the classes they needed were full.

If you can, switch to matriculated status. Try visiting admissions in person and saying you changed your mind and want to pursue the whole degree there. There's no downside to being matriculated that I know of.

Finally, BMCC is a massive mess in terms of administration. Many times they told me (or others) we HAD to do something or we couldn't take classes, or that we weren't allowed to do something, and usually (not always) it wasn't even true. For example, admissions told me I had to register in person my first semester, at the end of registration, and that I HAD to be advised before I could register on that day. Yet as soon as registration opened up online (weeks earlier than my in person apt) I was able to register on panther, and I never did get advised for that semester. So try anyway even if they tell you no :)

You said you're already registered for the class in your response..if admissions is telling you NO but you already registered and are in the class...I wouldn't worry about it too much. Just pay the bill and show up when it starts..as long as panther says you're in the class I can't imagine anything else matters.

Best of luck!

Thanks so much for your help A1551! It seems to be working out so far. Now my next road block is the Portal/Blackboard. I can't seem to figure out how to obtain my class information, syllabus, books, etc. Any thoughts?

Sorry to be such a pain, I'm feeling like an out of date student! lol.

Dana

Thanks so much for your help A1551! It seems to be working out so far. Now my next road block is the Portal/Blackboard. I can't seem to figure out how to obtain my class information, syllabus, books, etc. Any thoughts?

Sorry to be such a pain, I'm feeling like an out of date student! lol.

Dana

Hi Dana,

As far as I know, you can get info from the blackboard only if your professor puts something in it. Your professor will tell your class on the first day if he/she uses the blackboard and if they place their syllabus, books, any other info. There are several BMCC professors who do not use it and most professors do not put anything in the blackboard in advance before classes starts unless you receive an email (very rare) stating that you can access their info on the blackboard.

I also found that it is better for you to wait what your professor will say about the books you need because sometimes there are profs who do not require students to buy the latest edition of a certain book.

PS

I've taken prereqs at BMCC for 1.5 years now...

Best Regards,

Dee