Freaking out about pre-reqs

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Hello,

I am completing my prerequisites for the nursing program at Pasadena City College in Pasadena, CA. Right now, I am enrolled in microbiology.

I'm really, really freaking out about my classes.

Why? Because I'm struggling very hard and am barely passing my exams, even after seeking tutoring. I was the same way in chemistry, and actually had to take it twice before passing with a "B," which I had to hang on to by the skin of my teeth. I've failed anatomy and need to retake it.

I have never had so much trouble with classes as I have had with my nursing pre-reqs (I graduated high school with a 3.8 GPA!).

I'm wondering, if I'm having so much trouble with these courses now, will I have any hope of doing well if I were to be admitted to PCC's, or any, nursing program?

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Just keep working and studying hard.

Only once you are in the program will you truly know how well you will do.

Worry about that a bit later and focus on the classes you have now.

P.S.

Make an appointment with an academic counselor ASAP. The counselor is the one who can truly help you.

Cheers

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I just started taking my pre reqs, i got a high C in Micro and I feel like that is going to tarnish my application to the school of my dreams, however i am taking. Anatomy and Physio 1 now and i must say its more interesting and i have a B now, hoping to bring it up to an A, but it is hard work! I eat sleep and live it. science is hard for me to grasp, but i am doing my best, which means making sacrifices. Go see a tutor, buy flashcards, ask yourself, am i really giving it my all? It can be overwhelming, but prepare in advance for exams... Etc. I wish you nothing but success!

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