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First off, hello to everyone:)

I am currently enrolled at CCBC in the pre-clinical phase. I have taken all my pre-req's except for A+P ( Spring 2005), A+P II ( Summer or Fall - depends on if it's offered for Summerl) and Micro ( Fall 2005). Currently I am standing at a 4.0 which *whew* was almost a close call there as I just finished Molecular Cell Bio w/ the professor from well..you know:)

Anyway I have a few questions if anyone here is or has attended the CCBC program.

First- I am a little confused on when it is I can apply. I *believe* I have to get past the A+P's ( or be currently enrolled) right? Which means I couldn't apply until Fall 2005 when I would be "currently" enrolled in Micro and maybe A+P I...and that would be for SPRING 2006 acceptance, correct?

Second- My understanding from my less than "stellar" counselor was that GPA is what it really comes down to...so I am *hoping beyond hope* that if I keep my 4.0 or a high 3. something I will get in on my first try. Question though is there anything OTHER than grades and recommendation letters that would benefit me in getting accepted?

Third:)..... I am a little confused on where I'd be placed for clinicals once I get in. I was talking to a nurse at Howard County Hospital and she told me to petition to do my clinicals there...is that even possible since it's another county????????????

Well that's it for now....thanks in advance for any help!

Boonersmom

Dalton.

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I also meant to ask you...why did you take molecular cell bio? It isn't a pre-req!

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I also meant to ask you...why did you take molecular cell bio? It isn't a pre-req!

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Actually it sort of was. I had to take either Bio 102 or Bio 110 in order to get into A+P I. In other words...you can't get into A+P I unless you test out of BIO 110 or you TAKE it or BIO 102. I could have tested out of BIO 110 but I know I wouldn't have passed that w/ out taking the course. At the time I didn't know BIO 102 was another option.

Now TRUST ME I there is a SMALL part of me that is glad I had Dalton. She was so hard that it forced me to study like I have never studied before. I must have made over 5000 flashcards. That prepped me to be ready for A+P I which I know isn't easy. Had I had an easier teacher...I may not have buckled down as much as I did.

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Actually it sort of was. I had to take either Bio 102 or Bio 110 in order to get into A+P I. In other words...you can't get into A+P I unless you test out of BIO 110 or you TAKE it or BIO 102. I could have tested out of BIO 110 but I know I wouldn't have passed that w/ out taking the course. At the time I didn't know BIO 102 was another option.

Now TRUST ME I there is a SMALL part of me that is glad I had Dalton. She was so hard that it forced me to study like I have never studied before. I must have made over 5000 flashcards. That prepped me to be ready for A+P I which I know isn't easy. Had I had an easier teacher...I may not have buckled down as much as I did.

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Dalton.

LOL! Big enough hint! Now, why did you take that course if it isn't a pre-req?

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Dalton.

LOL! Big enough hint! Now, why did you take that course if it isn't a pre-req?

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LOL! Big enough hint! Now, why did you take that course if it isn't a pre-req?

Okay, got your response. So you could either take INTRo or molecular bio? I'm going to clep bio, I had it in college, but it was past 6 years ago....my sister, who went through nursing a few years back, says she doesn't understand why intro is a pre-req...that A&P1&2 is totally different than bio!

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LOL! Big enough hint! Now, why did you take that course if it isn't a pre-req?

Okay, got your response. So you could either take INTRo or molecular bio? I'm going to clep bio, I had it in college, but it was past 6 years ago....my sister, who went through nursing a few years back, says she doesn't understand why intro is a pre-req...that A&P1&2 is totally different than bio!

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Okay, got your response. So you could either take INTRo or molecular bio? I'm going to clep bio, I had it in college, but it was past 6 years ago....my sister, who went through nursing a few years back, says she doesn't understand why intro is a pre-req...that A&P1&2 is totally different than bio!

Yeah according to the little chart which shows which classes go into A+PI there are 2 choices. 102 or 110. I know A+P I starts off with a LOT of what we did in 110 ( chem+organelles,etc- but its very brief). 102 doesn't have a lab...110 does. It was a LONG semester ha ha ha. I held on to a 90.2 ish in lecture the entire time and had a 95 in lab. The final was enough to make my head spin lol...I have NO idea how I did on it..but I know I didn't get an A ( unless I am undercutting myself some points here ha ha)...I assume my lab (25% of grade) pulled me back into A range for the overall grade...I crunched numbers at the end and basically understood I could get an A or a B or a HIGH C on the final and still pull the A out w/ lab.

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Okay, got your response. So you could either take INTRo or molecular bio? I'm going to clep bio, I had it in college, but it was past 6 years ago....my sister, who went through nursing a few years back, says she doesn't understand why intro is a pre-req...that A&P1&2 is totally different than bio!

Yeah according to the little chart which shows which classes go into A+PI there are 2 choices. 102 or 110. I know A+P I starts off with a LOT of what we did in 110 ( chem+organelles,etc- but its very brief). 102 doesn't have a lab...110 does. It was a LONG semester ha ha ha. I held on to a 90.2 ish in lecture the entire time and had a 95 in lab. The final was enough to make my head spin lol...I have NO idea how I did on it..but I know I didn't get an A ( unless I am undercutting myself some points here ha ha)...I assume my lab (25% of grade) pulled me back into A range for the overall grade...I crunched numbers at the end and basically understood I could get an A or a B or a HIGH C on the final and still pull the A out w/ lab.

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Yeah according to the little chart which shows which classes go into A+PI there are 2 choices. 102 or 110. I know A+P I starts off with a LOT of what we did in 110 ( chem+organelles,etc- but its very brief). 102 doesn't have a lab...110 does. It was a LONG semester ha ha ha. I held on to a 90.2 ish in lecture the entire time and had a 95 in lab. The final was enough to make my head spin lol...I have NO idea how I did on it..but I know I didn't get an A ( unless I am undercutting myself some points here ha ha)...I assume my lab (25% of grade) pulled me back into A range for the overall grade...I crunched numbers at the end and basically understood I could get an A or a B or a HIGH C on the final and still pull the A out w/ lab.

Wow! Congrats! I am so not a science person (I know, I'm in for it!!) I would love to keep in touch, since we're basically in the same program, and seems we're at the same phase. What pre-req's do you have left? Just sciences? I'm taking my Math & Psych103 this semester, then onto my sciences!!

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