Need Advice! What are my chances of getting into a program?

[romk]

Hi all,

I'm a high school senior and have been taking some pre reqs at my local community college for the past semester. I took Bio, a college skills course which is required, and I am currently taking an English which is also required. I got a C in my Bio class, which was actually an amen to me at the time because the majority of the class failed. I moved onto A&P 1, but highschool classes and work all caught up to me and I decided after a week to drop it for a W because I did not want to risk a B because I wouldn't have all of my time to put in the effort. Are my chances of getting in slim? Do W's look bad? I still have more classes to take, but is it too late?

[Simplistic]

I would be more concerned with the C rather than the W...

[Extra Pickles]

Hi all,

I'm a high school senior and have been taking some pre reqs at my local community college for the past semester. I took Bio, a college skills course which is required, and I am currently taking an English which is also required. I got a C in my Bio class, which was actually an amen to me at the time because the majority of the class failed. I moved onto A&P 1, but highschool classes and work all caught up to me and I decided after a week to drop it for a W because I did not want to risk a B because I wouldn't have all of my time to put in the effort. Are my chances of getting in slim? Do W's look bad? I still have more classes to take, but is it too late?

The answer to every one of your questions will depend on the individual school you want to go to. Some are exceptionally competitive and will not accept less than straight A's for pre-requisites and even that is no guarantee of getting in. Some are very competitive but students with 3.7's can still get in. And others are more lenient in what they will allow.

Some schools will allow a student to have repeated a single course once, others will allow a repeat of up to two courses. Some will drop the first grade of a repeated course, others will average the two grades together. REALLY depends on the program.

You should be calling the admissions department of the college, maybe speak to a nursing advisor for the program to find out what your own individual chances of success are. Good for you for knowing what you want to do at a young age, it makes a difference down the road! Good luck :-)