Help Me Choose?

[Rob27, BSN, RN]

I got accepted into two programs both are small CC programs and I have no idea which to pick. They both have their Pros and Cons. How should I choose? One major Pro is that one program I can get student loans (Stafford) and the other they do not allow you to apply for loans, so the extra money would be a big help, this school is also close to my home.

Their NCLEX scores are about the same, however one program this last year admitted 32 and they only have 11 remaining. This scares me a lot because it seems like a huge drop rate in less than 2 semesters. The other program (without student loans) admits around 40 but normally has about 20-25 remaining. It's also a larger school with a newer program.

I just really have no idea how to decide or which way to go. Do I go for the student loans or do I shy away from the fact that only 11 is remaining out of the 32?

Also one of the programs, the larger one, there is a guy I know that got in, and he is going to it as well so he would like to be study buddies. This could be a major help or distraction I feel like.

Any help would be wonderful. I have to turn in my paper work tomorrow.

[NickMonge]

Go with the school that has the most established clinical s. Newer schools seem to have a harder time getting you in to hospitals. The lecture and study part is all about making good connections with upper class-man who can give you guidance about what is important for the exams. Having a study partner is great if thats how they study too. Don't rely on someone else to help you study but as a way to review a week before the exam to make sure you are on point. See if the school has study group sessions, that help as well. Good luck.