competitive ABSN or direct entry masters programs and prereqs

[chiasmus100]

Hi I am going to be applying for 2012. Is it advisable to do your prereqs online or at a community college if one is applying to competitive places like Columbia, Johns Hopkins, NYU? Or should I try to do my prereqs at a more known school? thanks!

[sandi1743]

community colleges are totally fine! online - talk to the schools that you want to apply to. some online classes are not equal to the IRL classes.

Also, when looking at taking your pre-reqs at a community college - think about it this way - money saved now is more money for your (expensive) schools of choice. You may want to also look at state schools that have really good reps for your BSN. Is there a particular reason you are looking at private schools only?

In fully disclosure I am attending University of Maryland, Baltimore (which is ranked #7) and this will be my first "public" school degree and i could not be more thrilled!

[cartwheel]

Hi chiasmus -

I've been accepted to Hopkins' accelerated BSN program starting this May. When I was in the application process, I asked Hopkins if they have a preference between prereqs taken at a 2 year institution versus a 4 year institution. They do not. I also took a prereq online (developmental psych) and they did not balk at that.

Just remember to pick the class format that will be most conducive to learning. I cannot imagine taking any of the core science courses (micro, anat, phys, chem) online, but that's just me.

Good luck!

C.