I would like to study in the US help!

marshmallownurse, ASN, RN · Jan 13, 2014

Hi Sarah. Do you have a high school diploma? As long as you have one, you can enroll in a public college, which should be your first step. Make sure that you have an official transcript and your diploma on hand. As a matter of convenience, obtain as many official copies of your transcript as you can while you're in London. Keep them in sealed envelopes.

Once you get here, go to the registrar's/admissions of the college/university you want to go to. That's where you start.

The next step will be establishing residency, but that's an entire issue in itself. Send me a message if you want more information, k? Good luck!

Sarahmohamed1 · Jan 13, 2014

@marshmallownurse

Yeah I do have a highschool diploma. That easy? I was told that I'd have to doExaminations such as, the SATs and ACT- it's too confusing! I have a few more questions, firstly, I'm worried about the fee that my father is paying for university. I was wondering if there's a cheaper route for me to study there? If so, how much it would cost me per year?

I'd also like to know what kinda stuff I will be studying within the nursing course?

Thank you :)

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 13, 2014

Do you have a green card/ permanent resident status?

If not would most likely be considered an international student and require a special visa if you don't already have one. The fees for international students are often triple the base tuition costs.

As far as SAT/ACT testing you need to contact the admissions & international student office at the school(s) you are interested in attending to find out the requirements for a potential student who was educated overseas. It's not as simple as showing your secondary/HS diploma as the requirements for graduation in the UK may not be the same as US standards

Sarahmohamed1 · Jan 13, 2014

@JustBeachyNurse

No, but I should be getting one soon.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 13, 2014

Go to the website of the college you wish to attend. Even with a residency card you won't qualify for resident/in-state tuition at a public school until you meet the residency requirements (some schools it's 6-12 months living in state prior to admission. Other schools it's 6-12 months as a full time resident (example not dorm living)

Some schools exempt the SAT/ACT requirement for students who completed their secondary school education outside the US.

The best source is to contact an admissions counselor at the school you wish to attend.

JustBeachyNurse, LPN · Jan 13, 2014

Also check application deadlines. I looked at University of Minnesota at new students/freshman are only admitted fall term but the application deadline was Dec 16, 2013 for Fall 2014 admission. SAT/ACT waived for international students. English proficiency waived for native English speakers. no direct admission to nursing program (pre-req courses like general ed, A&P, micro, nutrition must be completed first)

If you don't require a F-1 visa, you may just need to pay out-of-state tuition until in state residency is established.

Again contact the school directly for the best, most accurate information.

marshmallownurse, ASN, RN · Jan 13, 2014

Go to the website of the college you wish to attend. Even with a residency card you won't qualify for resident/in-state tuition at a public school until you meet the residency requirements (some schools it's 6-12 months living in state prior to admission. Other schools it's 6-12 months as a full time resident (example not dorm living)
Some schools exempt the SAT/ACT requirement for students who completed their secondary school education outside the US.
The best source is to contact an admissions counselor at the school you wish to attend.

Responding to the bolded part. While this might be true of some places, there are schools who might give you residency status if (1) you're a dependent of your father and (2) your father has Permanent Residence or is a citizen who has been living in your chosen state for the required amount of time.

As for university prices: consider public colleges. They can be upto 1/3 of the price of universities. There are countless scholarships and federal loans that you might be eligible for. It's just a matter of being resourceful. You can also work as a student worker in your chosen college, which could offset some of the cost.

Also, like JustBeachyNurse said, some schools waive SAT/ACT requirements. You'll just need to test for placement for some core classes. :)

marshmallownurse, ASN, RN · Jan 13, 2014

As for what you'll be studying:

That varies, depending on which school you choose to go to. Nursing Programs are highly competitive, with waiting lists of up to two years in some states. You'll likely start with Pre-Nursing, which consists of prerequisite classes in the Physical Sciences, Humanities, Mathematics, etcetera. Then, once you've completed the prerequisites and get into the Nursing Program, you'll study nursing proper, which will be a good mix of theory, skills lab and clinical practice spanning the many patient populations/specialties you'll be encountering. It's an exciting, exhausting major!

elkpark · Jan 13, 2014

Are you planning on practicing nursing in the US or the UK? If you plan on practicing in the UK, you would be better off studying nursing in the UK.

krisiepoo · Jan 14, 2014

I'm from MN...

Depending on where in MN your dad will be living and what college you'll want to go to there are many different options.

In MN, we generally have the ACT to get into colleges. It depends on how old you are, if you're an advanced in age student then you won't need that however if you're under 25 (i think) you'll need the ACt.

There are tons of community colleges in MN offering nrusing programs but know it's VERY hard to get a job here as a new grad. Most have BSN requirements